Lugia Darkness Ablaze #140
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Lugia is a Rare Pokémon card from Darkness Ablaze (#140), illustrated by Hasuno. It's a Basic Colorless-type Pokémon with 130 HP, weak to Lightning ×2. Its current blended market value is $2.18 ungraded. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 9pop 103 | $48$40–$50 | |
| PSA 8pop 32 | $14$13–$20 | |
| PSA 7pop 11 | $6$6–$6 |
Price history · Raw
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Only 37% of 234 PSA-graded Lugia copies are a gem-mint 10 (87 of 234) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (5 grades)
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.47 grading fee → 21.9× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $47.68 | $70.47 | −$25 | 21.9× |
| PSA 8 | $14.12 | $70.13 | −$58 | 6.5× |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Real outcome depends on the grade achieved; PSA 10 is best-case.
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Where to buy
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
20% spreadCurrently 20% cheaper on TCGplayer than PriceCharting. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
66% cheaper than the US🔥 Trending in the community
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Card text
“It is said to be the guardian of the seas. It is rumored to have been seen on the night of a storm.”
About the Pokémon
It is said that it quietly spends its time deep at the bottom of the sea because its powers are too strong.
Card details
Other Lugia cards
There are 9 different Lugia printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Darkness Ablaze #140 (Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Lugia (Darkness Ablaze #140) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Lugia from Darkness Ablaze is worth approximately $2.18 ungraded (near-mint). Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
Is Lugia rare?
Lugia is a Rare card from Darkness Ablaze (card #140), illustrated by Hasuno. Its current blended market value is $2.18 ungraded.