Lugia-EX #BW83
As card #BW83 in BW Black Star Promos, Lugia-EX is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $65.91 ungraded.
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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.
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Lugia-EX at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Trades around $65.91 on TCGplayer.
- From BW Black Star Promos (Black & White), released 2011.
- Rarity: Rare.
- No published price history.
Lugia-EX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Lugia-EX #BW83.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $38.75
- Mid
- $123.74
- High
- —
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Is this Lugia-EX a good deal?
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About Lugia-EX #BW83
Printed as #BW83 in BW Black Star Promos, Lugia-EX belongs to the Black & White series and dates to 2011. It is a Colorless-type Pokémon with 180 HP, printed as EX.
The card is illustrated by Toyste Beach and currently trades at $65.91 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $38.75 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- BW Black Star Promos
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #BW83 / 101
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Toyste Beach
- HP
- 180
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- EX
- Released
- 2011/04/26
Lugia-EX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Lugia-EX #BW83 — the playability layer behind the price.
Overflow
If your opponent's Pokémon is Knocked Out by damage from an attack of this Pokémon, take 1 more Prize card.
Plasma Gale
Discard a Plasma Energy attached to this Pokémon. If you can't discard a Plasma Energy, this attack does nothing.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Overflow
- Attacks
- 1
Lugia-EX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Lugia-EX #BW83.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($65.91) — 1 version in total.
At $65.91, Lugia-EX draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $65.91, Lugia-EX draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket does not list Lugia-EX, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Lugia-EX price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $65.91–$65.91. The most recent snapshot of $65.91 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
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How much would you net selling Lugia-EX?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $65.91 market translates to a net of about $56.88 (eBay), $57.21 (TCGplayer), $62.26 (Cardmarket), $58.43 (Whatnot) or $65.91 (direct). That $9.03 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-EX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Lugia-EX #BW83 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 $65.91 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $132.03 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $17.34. You need a graded sale of $111.89 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $49.15 (46.4% 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-EX within BW Black Star Promos
By market value Lugia-EX sits at #22 of 76 in BW Black Star Promos (set median $30.40).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 72%.
The set's top card is Mew (#BW98), valued at $497.49.
What makes Lugia-EX valuable
- At Rare rarity, Lugia-EX is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Modern-era (2011) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- A $65.91 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Toyste Beach illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Its Colorless typing means Lugia-EX has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Lugia-EX
- For Lugia-EX, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- BW Black Star Promos was released in 2011; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Lugia-EX has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Lugia-EX can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Lugia-EX can realise well above the $38.75 low end.
Lugia-EX value questions
What is the value of Lugia-EX?
Lugia-EX trades near $65.91 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $38.75–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Is Lugia-EX a good investment?
As a modern-era Rare card it is holding steady in the short term. Value will track playability and collector demand.
What rarity is Lugia-EX?
Lugia-EX is a Rare card from BW Black Star Promos (Black & White series, 2011). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Lugia-EX have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($65.91). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Lugia-EX?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $65.91. 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-EX's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Toyste Beach also matters to collector demand.
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