Pokemon card values › Aquapolis › Lugia #149

Set	Aquapolis
Card number	149
Rarity	Rare Secret
Type	Pokémon
HP	80
Artist	Naoyo Kimura
Released	Jan 2003

Lugia #149 Value (Aquapolis)

$427.35 raw near mintPSA 10: $21,842

Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.

How much is Lugia #149 worth? As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $427.35, a PSA 10 sells for around $21,842 on eBay. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Sitting at the top of Aquapolis by price rank, Lugia #149 is the set’s leading secret rare from 2003. It belongs to the small Crystal Pokémon group and carries Naoyo Kimura artwork within the distinctive e-Card layout. Strong species demand combines with end-of-checklist rarity, making it the benchmark card for the release.

Current prices

Source	Price
TCGplayer market price (USD)	$427.35
Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR)	€3,444
Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR)	€2,987
Cardmarket listings available	66
eBay PSA 10 median (USD)	$21,842

Buy / compare: TCGplayer · eBay · eBay sold · Cardmarket

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Lugia #149: rarity, grading and trend

Lugia #149 is a Rare Secret Pokémon card from Aquapolis, the E-Card era (2003). A PSA 10 sells for about 51x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price fell -89%, from $3,846 to $427.35. The illustration is by Naoyo Kimura.

Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)

Grading	Grade	Median sold	Sales
BGS	9	$6,542	5
BGS	8	$5,510	2
BGS	7	$2,994	1
CGC	9	$8,100	1
CGC	8	$4,400	1
CGC	7	$5,770	1
PSA	10	$21,842	4
PSA	9	$14,311	5
PSA	8	$10,000	5
PSA	7	$7,043	5

Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.

Is it worth grading? Even at a very high raw band, the sizable gem-mint spread leaves room for grading when condition is truly elite. Broad holo areas readily reveal scratches and print lines, while tiny back-edge chips can separate a strong copy from a top-grade candidate.

Lugia price history

Jun 19, 2026Low $427.35 · High $3,846Nov 2, 2026

Month	Avg Cardmarket low	Avg TCGplayer market
Nov 2026	-	$427.35
Oct 2026	€4,321	$1,420
Sep 2026	€4,338	$2,433
Aug 2026	€4,130	$3,031
Jul 2026	€4,051	$1,902
Jun 2026	€3,480	$1,902

For Crystal Pokémon specialists, Lugia anchors the Aquapolis subset and commonly becomes the last major slot to fill. Its status as the highest-ranked card in the set also gives it importance beyond dedicated Lugia collections.

Frequently asked questions

What is Lugia #149 worth on Nov 2, 2026?

As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $427.35, a PSA 10 sells for around $21,842 on eBay. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

What is a PSA 10 Lugia #149 worth?

As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Lugia #149 sells for about $21,842 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $427.35 for a raw near mint copy.

Is Lugia #149 going up in value?

Over the last 30 days it dropped -89% to about $427.35. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.

Is Lugia #149 worth grading?

Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 51.1x raw ($21,414 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.

How do I check which printing of Lugia I have?

Look at the set symbol and the card number (149) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.