# Lugia #009/111

The Lugia (#009/111, Neo Genesis, 2000) is a holo rare Pokemon card. Across 25 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.6/10 grade (NM-MT), with 12% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/lugia-neo-genesis-009-111-1st-edition

## Card details

- Set: Neo Genesis
- Number: #009/111
- Year: 2000
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Holo Rare
- Variant: 1st Edition
- Printing: 1st Edition Holofoil
- Set released: Dec 16, 2000
- Set size: 111 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $1,135
- 4-month change: +311.5%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 25
- Average overall grade: 8.6 / 10
- Average corners: 8.6
- Average edges: 8.6
- Average surface: 8.8
- Average centering: 8.9
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 12%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 12% | $700 |
| 9 | 48% | $479 |
| 8.5 | 12% | $287 |
| 8 | 16% | $531 |
| 7 | 12% | $515 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening(Front): 12% of scans
- Whitening(Back): 12% of scans
- Sharp(Front): 8% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Lugia carries a market value of $1,135. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $700, about 0.6× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Lugia worth?

The Lugia from Neo Genesis has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Lugia cards get?

Across 25 community scans on ZeroPop, the Lugia averages a 8.6/10 overall grade. 12% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.6, edges 8.6, surface 8.8, centering 8.9.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Lugia cards are Whitening(Front) (12% of scans), Whitening(Back) (12% of scans), Sharp(Front) (8% 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