Lugia BREAK #79
📉 Dip AlertAs card #79 in Fates Collide, Lugia BREAK is a Ultra Rare Pokémon card worth about $48.25 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.
Lugia BREAK #79 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Lugia BREAK at a glance
- Recent averages: €40.27 (7d), €62.91 (30d).
- Trades around $48.25 on TCGplayer.
- Ultra Rare rarity.
- Set: Fates Collide (XY, 2016).
- Cardmarket values it at €126.89 (EUR).
Lugia BREAK price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Lugia BREAK #79.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $18.35
- Mid
- $44.16
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Lugia BREAK #79
Fates Collide placed Lugia BREAK at #79; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2016 within the XY series. The card carries 150 HP and Colorless typing, with a BREAK designation.
The card is illustrated by 5ban Graphics and currently trades at $48.25 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $18.35 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Fates Collide
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #79 / 124
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 150
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- BREAK
- Evolves from
- Lugia
- Pokédex
- #249
- Released
- 2016/05/02
Lugia BREAK attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Lugia BREAK #79 — the playability layer behind the price.
Flash of Destruction
Discard 2 Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Lugia BREAK price analysis
What drives the current market value of Lugia BREAK #79.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($48.25).
At $48.25, Lugia BREAK draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $48.25 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €126.89, with an average sold price of €79.65 and a lowest near-mint ask of €2.99.
Lugia BREAK price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €40.27, 36.0% below the 30-day average of €62.91.
The most recent 24-hour average is €12.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €126.89.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $43.85–$48.25. The most recent snapshot of $48.25 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 1.9%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 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 BREAK?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $48.25 market translates to a net of about $41.56 (eBay), $41.80 (TCGplayer), $45.49 (Cardmarket), $42.69 (Whatnot) or $48.25 (direct). That $6.69 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Lugia BREAK #79.
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 BREAK?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Lugia BREAK #79 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 $48.25 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $64.95 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $94.23 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $15.95 (18.1% 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 BREAK within Fates Collide
Within Fates Collide it is the #5 most valuable of 23 tracked cards; the set median is $19.19.
That is 151% above the middle of the set — a top-83% position.
The set's top card is Alakazam EX (#125), valued at $164.89.
What makes Lugia BREAK valuable
- Its Colorless typing means Lugia BREAK has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- The 5ban Graphics artwork gives Lugia BREAK appeal beyond pure playability.
- Modern-era (2016) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- Ultra Rare status puts Lugia BREAK among the scarcer pulls in Fates Collide.
- At $48.25 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
Buying & selling Lugia BREAK
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $48.25 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Lugia BREAK can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Lugia BREAK, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€40.27 and €62.91) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $48.25 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Lugia BREAK value questions
How much is Lugia BREAK worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $48.25 (low $18.35, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €126.89.
Should I buy Lugia BREAK?
Short-term momentum is softening (-36%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
Is Lugia BREAK rare?
Lugia BREAK is a Ultra Rare card from Fates Collide (XY series, 2016). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Lugia BREAK?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($48.25). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Lugia BREAK?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $48.25. 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 BREAK's value?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
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