Lugia V · Silver Tempest, what to know.
About the Lugia V card
Numbered 186 of 217 in Silver Tempest, released in November 2022, Lugia V is a Rare Ultra, a Basic Colorless-type carrying 220 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Lugia V needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by kawayoo.
What is Lugia V worth?
Lugia V is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Silver Tempest's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Silver Tempest holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Lugia V before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Grading Lugia V comes down to the holo surface and the borders. The era's foil scratches easily, so even a pack-fresh Lugia V can drop from a 10 to a 9 on a single hairline. Inspect the window at an angle and the corners against the frame.
If you are collecting Lugia V
When you go to buy Lugia V, settle three things in order: the print variant, the condition, and a comp for that exact combination. A blended average across variants will mislead you on Lugia V, so price the specific copy in front of you.
