Lugia #149/147, Aquapolis

Lugia #149/147

Aquapolis

Secret RareHolofoil
Market value
$2,500
Avg grade
7.8

The Lugia (#149/147, Aquapolis) is a secret rare Pokemon card. Across 3 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.8/10 grade (NM), with 33% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $2,500.

Price history

3M change
$500
-70.0%

Source: justtcg

This card at every grade

Real community scans of the Lugia, graded across the scale, with the typical value at each tier.

Lugia graded 9.5
9.5
33% of scans
$2,500
Lugia graded 8.5
8.5
33% of scans
$2,500
Lugia graded 6 & below
6 & below
33% of scans
$2,500

Is it worth grading?

A raw Lugia sells for about $2,500. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $2,500, about 1.0× the raw price. Whether a submission pays off depends on the grade your copy would actually get.

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Community grades

7.8
Avg Grade
3
Scans
33%
Gem Mint 9.5+
9.5
Top Grade

Grade distribution

9.5
1 · 33%
8.5
1 · 33%
6 & below
1 · 33%

Average sub-grades

Corners
8.8
Edges
8.8
Surface
7.7
Centering
8.8

Most common condition issues

Bottom Half 33%

Community average: 7.8 (NM) · based on 3 ZeroPop scans

Recent community scans

Lugia, graded 9.5
Lugia
Aquapolis
9.5$2,500
Lugia, graded 8.5
Lugia
Aquapolis
8.5$2,500
Lugia, graded 5.5
Lugia
Aquapolis
5.5$2,500

Card details

Number#149/147
GamePokemon
RaritySecret Rare
PrintingHolofoil
Set releasedJan 15, 2003
Set size186 cards

Frequently asked questions

What is a Lugia worth?

A raw (ungraded) Lugia from Aquapolis currently carries a market value of about $2,500. 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 3 community scans on ZeroPop, the Lugia averages a 7.8/10 overall grade. 33% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.8, edges 8.8, surface 7.7, centering 8.8.

What are the most common defects on a Lugia?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Lugia cards are Bottom Half (33% 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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