Lugia

Neo Genesis · #9 · Rare Holo

$1,300US · TCGplayer

$336EU · Cardmarket

+44%7-day (EU)

+12%30-day (EU)

Rare HoloRarity

#1 of 111Rank in set

Price detail

Market read: heating up — +44% in 7 days; ⚠ a sharp, recent spike — moves this fast are often speculative and can cool off as quickly as they spiked; a top chase card in its set; notably pricier in the US.

TCGplayer (US) (1stEditionHolofoil)

Tier	USD
Low	$7,476
Market	$1,300
Mid	$8,000
High	$10,000

Every print variant (2)

Variant	Market	Low – High
1st Edition Holofoil	$1,300	—
Unlimited Holofoil	$519	$476 – $1,500

The same card, different print: $1,300 vs $519 — a 2.5× spread. Check which variant a listing actually is before you judge the price.

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€311.38
Avg 1-day	€245.42
Avg 7-day	€216.44
Avg 30-day	€277.73
Low	€38.00

Authenticity check

At $1,300, Lugia is in the price tier counterfeiters actually print. Before paying for a raw copy, run the quick physical checks — and be suspicious of any copy offered well under market.

Light test: real cards have an opaque middle layer — shine a phone light through the card; if it glows through easily, walk away.
Texture & print: under magnification real cards show a fine rosette dot pattern; fakes look flat, blurry, or oversaturated (the back's blue is a common tell).
Font & layout: compare the HP, energy symbols and set number against the card image above — fakes routinely get spacing and symbols subtly wrong.
The price itself: a raw Lugia offered under about $650 is where fakes and bait listings live — run the exact price through our deal checker.

→ Full spot-a-fake checklist → Verifying graded slabs

FAQ

How much is Lugia (Neo Genesis #9) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Lugia from Neo Genesis is worth about $1,300 (TCGplayer US market) and around €336.29 (Cardmarket EU). Prices move constantly — check the live links before buying or selling.

Is Lugia rare?

Its rarity is listed as Rare Holo and it is the most valuable card in Neo Genesis. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

Is Lugia's price going up or down?

On the Cardmarket (EU) trend it's +44% over 7 days, +12% over 30 days. That's an early momentum signal, not a guarantee — collectible prices are volatile and can reverse quickly.

Where can I check Lugia's live price?

See the current TCGplayer (US) market price here: Lugia on TCGplayer ↗.

How can I tell if a Lugia is fake?

Because it trades at $1,300, Lugia is a counterfeit target. The fast checks: the light test (real cards have an opaque middle layer), print texture under magnification, and font/symbol accuracy — full checklist in the Authenticity section above. And sanity-check the price: a copy offered far below $1,300 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.