Lugia · Vivid Voltage, what to know.
About the Lugia card
Lugia is card 132 of 203 in Vivid Voltage, released in November 2020, a Rare Holo. It is a Basic Colorless-type with 130 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Lugia needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by NC Empire.
The Pokédex entry printed on Lugia reads: "It is said to be the guardian of the seas. It is rumored to have been seen on the night of a storm."
About Lugia in the Pokémon world
A Psychic-Flying Legendary. The cover Pokémon of Pokémon Silver. Massive winged serpent silhouette. Neo Genesis holo Lugia is the marquee chase of the entire Neo era. 1st Edition PSA 10 Lugia commands prices comparable to top Base Set holos. Silver Tempest Lugia VSTAR is the modern equivalent and a tournament staple.
What is Lugia worth?
Lugia is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Vivid Voltage'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, Vivid Voltage 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 before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Grading Lugia comes down to the holo surface and the borders. The era's foil scratches easily, so even a pack-fresh Lugia 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
If you are buying Lugia, work in order: confirm the print variant first, then the grade, then price against recent sales for that exact variant and grade. Price the Lugia against the population report, since modern holo supply is large.
