# Lugia #149/147

The Lugia (#149/147, Aquapolis) is a secret rare Pokemon card. Across 4 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.6/10 grade (NM), with 25% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $500.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/lugia-aquapolis-149-147

## Card details

- Set: Aquapolis
- Number: #149/147
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Secret Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Jan 15, 2003
- Set size: 186 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $500
- 1-year change: -2.9%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 4
- Average overall grade: 7.6 / 10
- Average corners: 8.4
- Average edges: 8.4
- Average surface: 7.9
- Average centering: 8.6
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 25%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 25% | $2,500 |
| 8.5 | 25% | $2,500 |
| 7 | 25% | $2,500 |
| 6 & below | 25% | $2,500 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 25% of scans
- Bottom Half: 25% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Lugia carries a market value of $500. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $2,500, about 5.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Lugia worth?

A raw (ungraded) Lugia from Aquapolis currently carries a market value of about $500. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Lugia cards get?

Across 4 community scans on ZeroPop, the Lugia averages a 7.6/10 overall grade. 25% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.4, edges 8.4, surface 7.9, centering 8.6.

### What are the most common defects on a Lugia?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Lugia cards are Whitening (25% of scans), Bottom Half (25% of scans).

### Is the Lugia worth grading?

Whether the Lugia is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app