Lugia VSTAR Pokémon card #202
Secret RarePokémon
Silver Tempest·Sword & Shield series·#202

Lugia VSTAR #202

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From Silver Tempest, Lugia VSTAR (#202) is a Secret Rare Pokémon card valued at $38.87 on TCGplayer today.

Market value
$38.87
Cardmarket (EUR)
€38.82
Print variants
1
7d trend
▲ 10.2%
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Lugia VSTAR #202 today, you'd net about
$38.87after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $38.87Cardmarket $36.58Whatnot $34.33TCGplayer $33.61eBay $33.42

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.

Sell or hold?▲ 10.2%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Lugia VSTAR #202 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Lugia VSTAR at a glance

  • Cardmarket trend price €38.82.
  • Rarity: Secret Rare.
  • Current TCGplayer market value $38.87 (Holofoil).
  • From Silver Tempest (Sword & Shield), released 2022.
  • 7-day average €37.47; 30-day average €34.01.
Market prices

Lugia VSTAR price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Lugia VSTAR #202.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$38.87
TCGplayer market
Low
$33.40
Mid
$40.95
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€38.82
Avg sold
€34.80
Lowest NM
€16.66
7-day avg
€37.47
30-day avg
€34.01

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Live market value$38.87
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Overview

About Lugia VSTAR #202

Printed as #202 in Silver Tempest, Lugia VSTAR belongs to the Sword & Shield series and dates to 2022. A Colorless-type (280 HP), this vstar copy appeals to both collectors and players.

The card is illustrated by an uncredited illustrator and currently trades at $38.87 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $33.40 to —.

Card facts

Set
Silver Tempest
Series
Sword & Shield
Number
#202 / 195
Rarity
Secret Rare
HP
280
Type
Colorless
Subtype
VSTAR
Evolves from
Lugia V
Released
2022/11/11
Card text

Lugia VSTAR attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Lugia VSTAR #202 — the playability layer behind the price.

ColorlessColorlessColorlessColorless

Tempest Dive

220

You may discard a Stadium in play.

Battle stats

Weakness
Lightning ×2
Resistance
Fighting -30
Retreat cost
Colorless · Colorless
Attacks
1
Market analysis

Lugia VSTAR price analysis

What drives the current market value of Lugia VSTAR #202.

By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($38.87) — 1 version in total.

A $38.87 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.

At $38.87, Lugia VSTAR draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.

Cardmarket values Lugia VSTAR at a trend of €38.82, an average sold price of €34.80 and a near-mint floor of €16.66.

Price trend

Lugia VSTAR price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $38.89▼ 0.1% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $38.87

Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €37.47 against a 30-day average of €34.01 (+10.2%).

Latest daily average €16.66 against a trend price of €38.82.

Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Lugia VSTAR, with a recorded low of $38.56 and high of $38.89; current value is at 94% of that band.

Daily moves average a volatility of 0.6%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0.8%.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€16.66
7-day avg€37.47
30-day avg€34.01
Trend price€38.82

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▲ $0.31 (+0.8%)
All-time high
$38.89
All-time low
$38.56
Off all-time high
-0.1%
13 days since high
Since first snapshot
-0.1%
Max drawdown
-0.8%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0.6%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$38.87
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
94%
low $38.56high $38.89

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Lugia VSTAR?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

The $38.87 market translates to a net of about $33.42 (eBay), $33.61 (TCGplayer), $36.58 (Cardmarket), $34.33 (Whatnot) or $38.87 (direct). That $5.45 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

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Lugia VSTAR #202.

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Best net payout$38.87
Spread across platforms$5.45
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$5.4514.0%$33.42Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$5.2613.5%$33.61Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$2.295.9%$36.58Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$38.87Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$4.5411.7%$34.33Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Lugia VSTAR?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Lugia VSTAR #202 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.

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Should you grade this?
Marginal — thin upside

At $38.87 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $44.53 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $84.85 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $6.24 (7.9% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$33.82
Net as PSA 9
$20.87
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$78.35
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$84.85
Expected value
$40.06
Expected profit
$6.24
7.9% ROI

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.

Set context

Lugia VSTAR within Silver Tempest

By market value Lugia VSTAR sits at #2 of 27 in Silver Tempest (set median $8.62).

That is 351% above the middle of the set — a top-96% position.

The set's top card is Lugia V (#186), valued at $469.66.

Rank in set
#2
of 27 tracked
Set median
$8.62
Rarity
Secret Rare
Series
Sword & Shield
Full Silver Tempest report →
Value drivers

What makes Lugia VSTAR valuable

  • Its Colorless typing means Lugia VSTAR has a dual collector-and-player audience.
  • Lugia VSTAR is a contemporary card (2022), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
  • Artwork by an uncredited illustrator is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
  • At $38.87 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
  • As a Secret Rare, Lugia VSTAR sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Lugia VSTAR

  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $38.87 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€37.47 and €34.01) to time entries and exits.
  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Secret Rare cards; a clean copy of Lugia VSTAR can realise well above the $33.40 low end.
  • Bulk lots of Lugia VSTAR can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $38.87 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
FAQ

Lugia VSTAR value questions

What is the value of Lugia VSTAR?

The current TCGplayer market value is $38.87 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $33.40 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €38.82.

Will Lugia VSTAR hold its value?

As a contemporary Secret Rare card it is trending up in the short term (10.2% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.

Is Lugia VSTAR rare?

Lugia VSTAR is a Secret Rare card from Silver Tempest (Sword & Shield series, 2022). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.

What print variants exist for Lugia VSTAR?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($38.87). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Which marketplace sells Lugia VSTAR?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $38.87. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What affects the price of Lugia VSTAR?

Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.

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