| Set | Neo Genesis |
| Card number | 9 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 90 |
| Artist | Hironobu Yoshida |
| Released | Dec 2000 |
Lugia #9 Value (Neo Genesis)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Lugia #9 is the premier chase card of Neo Genesis, released as a Rare Holo in late 2000. Hironobu Yoshida’s illustration introduced the Johto legendary to English card collectors in a dramatic holographic format. Its top ranking within the expansion and high ungraded price band place it among the signature cards of the entire Neo series.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $454.18 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €2,550 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €913.69 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €825.50 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 350 |
Buy / compare: TCGplayer · eBay · eBay sold · Cardmarket
Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.
What sets the price of Lugia #9
Lugia #9 is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Neo Genesis, the Neo era (2000). It ranks as the most valuable card out of 222 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($454.18 to $454.18). The illustration is by Hironobu Yoshida.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 9 | $525.00 | 5 |
| ACE | 8 | $2,286 | 2 |
| ACE | 7 | $496.16 | 3 |
| BGS | 10 | $2,449 | 1 |
| BGS | 9 | $5,226 | 5 |
| BGS | 8 | $717.25 | 5 |
| BGS | 7 | $1,380 | 2 |
| CGC | 10 | $13,000 | 3 |
| CGC | 9 | $1,432 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $805.38 | 5 |
| CGC | 7 | $522.58 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $13,513 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $4,405 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $604.70 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Lugia price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €2,550 | $454.18 |
| Oct 2026 | €2,876 | $454.18 |
| Sep 2026 | €1,537 | $446.41 |
| Aug 2026 | €382.58 | $443.58 |
| Jul 2026 | €342.27 | $447.35 |
| Jun 2026 | €349.99 | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Lugia #9 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $454.18, the Cardmarket low is €2,550. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
Is Lugia #9 rare?
Lugia #9 is printed at Rare Holo rarity and ranks number 1 by price among the 222 cards in Neo Genesis. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Lugia #9 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $454.18.
How do I check which printing of Lugia I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (9) 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.
Other Lugia printings
Every Lugia card and its current price
Most valuable cards in Neo Genesis
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