Market outlook
Stable Outlook 7/10
Consistent auction activity and pricing for high grades, with Japanese vintage Pokémon holding value amid collector focus on Sun & Moon era.
Next months. Stable with minor fluctuations based on Pokémon TCG meta shifts.
Long term. Gradual appreciation for graded 10+ as supply dwindles from age and condition loss.
History
Lugia is a Legendary Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon from Generation II, known as the 'Guardian of the Seas,' residing in the Whirl Islands and capable of creating storms with its wings. It debuted in Pokémon Silver/Gold and the movie Pokémon: The Movie 2000, symbolizing power and mystery in the Pokémon lore.
First released in the Japanese Pokémon TCG Sun & Moon Super-Burst Impact set in 2018.
- This Full Art Lugia GX #100/095 is a Super Rare (SR) card from the Japanese-exclusive Super-Burst Impact set.
- Lugia GX appears in multiple prints within the same set including #72, #100, and #108 (Hyper Rare variant).
- The set is part of the Sun & Moon era, featuring GX Pokémon with powerful attacks.
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Ultra Rare
- Print run
- Medium
- First printed in
- Sun & Moon Super-Burst Impact (Japanese)
- Demand
- Medium
- Supply
- Low
- Super Rare (SR) Full Art in Japanese-exclusive set with limited global distribution.
- Multiple serial numbers (#72/100/108) increase chase factor.
- Grading population low relative to English counterparts.
Collector notes
Condition. Check for centering issues on Full Art borders, surface scratches on the holo pattern, edge whitening, and print lines; Japanese cards often have thinner stock prone to corner dings.
Storage. Use semi-rigid holders or top loaders with sleeves in a cool, dry environment away from sunlight to prevent fading; avoid stacking without dividers.
Authenticity. Verify holofoil pattern matches official scans, check font alignment and card stock thickness; fakes often have blurry artwork or incorrect GX stamp positioning; use graded population reports for confirmation.
Sources: psacard.com, sportscardinvestor.com, pricecharting.com, fanaticscollect.com, tcgplayer.com