Luxray #3
🔥 Hot MoveLuxray #3 sits in the POP series and carries a live market value of $34.94, 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.
Demand for Luxray #3 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Luxray at a glance
- Rare rarity.
- Cardmarket trend price €4.42.
- 7-day average €6.57; 30-day average €5.48.
- Set: POP Series 8 (POP, 2008).
- Current TCGplayer market value $34.94 (Holofoil).
Luxray price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Luxray #3.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.83
- Mid
- $10.81
- High
- —
- Low
- $18.87
- Mid
- $34.50
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Luxray a good deal?
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About Luxray #3
POP Series 8 placed Luxray at #3; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2008 within the POP series. A Lightning-type (120 HP), this stage 2 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and currently trades at $34.94 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $5.83 to —.
“When its eyes gleam gold, it can spot hiding prey–even those taking shelter behind a wall.”
Printed flavour text on the POP Series 8 #3 card.
Card facts
- Set
- POP Series 8
- Series
- POP
- Number
- #3 / 17
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 120
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Luxio
- Pokédex
- #405
- Released
- 2008/09/01
Luxray attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Luxray #3 — the playability layer behind the price.
Intimidating Fang
As long as Luxray is your Active Pokémon, any damage done by an opponent’s attack is reduced by 10 (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Thunder
Flip a coin. If tails, Luxray does 40 damage to itself.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting +30
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Ability
- Intimidating Fang
- Attacks
- 1
Luxray price analysis
What drives the current market value of Luxray #3.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Holofoil ($34.94), Normal ($21.35).
A $34.94 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $34.94 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket values Luxray at a trend of €4.42, an average sold price of €7.56 and a near-mint floor of €0.39.
Luxray price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €6.57, 19.9% above the 30-day average of €5.48.
Single-day average: €13.99; Cardmarket trend price €4.42.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Luxray, with a recorded low of $34.94 and high of $34.94; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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 Luxray?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $34.94 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $30.01 via eBay's default tier, $30.19 on TCGplayer, $32.84 on Cardmarket, $30.83 on Whatnot and $34.94 selling directly — a $4.93 spread after fees and typical shipping.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Luxray #3.
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 Luxray?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Luxray #3 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Luxray #3.
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 $34.94 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $35.99 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $80.92 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $2.17 (2.9% 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.
Luxray within POP Series 8
Luxray ranks #1 of 13 tracked POP Series 8 cards by market value, against a set median of $16.58.
It sits in the top 100% of the checklist on price.
This card sits at the top of the POP Series 8 value table.
What makes Luxray valuable
- Ken Sugimori illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Luxray is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Priced at $34.94 with steady supply, Luxray sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Classic-era (2008) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
Buying & selling Luxray
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€6.57 and €5.48) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Luxray has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- POP Series 8 was released in 2008; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $34.94 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $34.94 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Luxray value questions
How much is Luxray worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $34.94 (low $5.83, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €4.42.
Should I buy Luxray?
The card is rising on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era POP set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Luxray rare?
Luxray is a Rare card from POP Series 8 (POP series, 2008). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Luxray have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Holofoil ($34.94), Normal ($21.35). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Luxray?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $34.94. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Luxray's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era POP set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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