Lugia #29
💎 Grail Card📉 Dip AlertLugia #29 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $400.00, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Lugia #29 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Lugia at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $400.00 (Reverse Holofoil).
- 7-day average €24.18; 30-day average €39.56.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €109.45.
- Rare rarity.
- Set: Unseen Forces (EX, 2005).
Lugia price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Lugia #29.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $151.00
- Mid
- $215.60
- High
- —
- Low
- $16.06
- Mid
- $99.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Lugia #29
Lugia is the #29 of 115 card in Unseen Forces, a classic-era set released in 2005 as part of the EX series. A Psychic-type (80 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Kouki Saitou and currently trades at $400.00 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $151.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Unseen Forces
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #29 / 115
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Psychic
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2005/08/22
Lugia attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Lugia #29 — the playability layer behind the price.
Aeroblast
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage for each heads.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Lugia price analysis
What drives the current market value of Lugia #29.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($400.00), Normal ($24.82).
$400.00 places Lugia in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
$400.00 places Lugia in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
Cardmarket values Lugia at a trend of €109.45, an average sold price of €45.02 and a near-mint floor of €1.00.
Lugia price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €24.18, 38.9% below the 30-day average of €39.56.
Single-day average: €19.00; Cardmarket trend price €109.45.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Lugia, with a recorded low of $400.00 and high of $466.66; current value is at 0% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 11%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 14.3%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Lugia?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $400.00 market translates to a net of about $346.70 (eBay), $348.70 (TCGplayer), $379.65 (Cardmarket), $356.10 (Whatnot) or $400.00 (direct). That $53.30 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Lugia?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Lugia #29 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $400.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $1,352.00 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $447.20. You need a graded sale of $445.98 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $651.56 (148.1% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Lugia within Unseen Forces
By market value Lugia sits at #8 of 138 in Unseen Forces (set median $51.20).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 95%.
The set's top card is Raikou Star (#114), valued at $1,600.00.
What makes Lugia valuable
- Lugia is a Psychic card with 80 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Lugia is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Classic-era (2005) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- At $400.00 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its rarely listed status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Kouki Saitou illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Lugia
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $400.00 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Unseen Forces was released in 2005; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Lugia can realise well above the $151.00 low end.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $400.00 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Lugia can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Lugia value questions
What is the value of Lugia?
Lugia trades near $400.00 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $151.00–—; Cardmarket shows €109.45.
Will Lugia hold its value?
Short-term momentum is softening (-38.9%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Lugia?
Lugia is a Rare card from Unseen Forces (EX series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Lugia are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($400.00), Normal ($24.82). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Lugia?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $400.00. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Lugia's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by Kouki Saitou also matters to collector demand.
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