Pokemon card values › POP Series 5 › Lugia #2

Set	POP Series 5
Card number	2
Rarity	Rare
Type	Pokémon
HP	80
Artist	Mitsuhiro Arita
Released	Mar 2007

Lugia #2 Value (POP Series 5)

$305.48 raw near mint

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

How much is Lugia #2 worth? As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $305.48, the Cardmarket low is €180.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Released in the compact POP Series 5 checklist, Lugia number 2 is a rare illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It ranks among the set's most valuable entries, trailing only a small portion of the seventeen-card release. That combination of a major legendary, a prominent artist and limited checklist context has kept the card well above ordinary league-era singles.

Current prices

Source	Price
TCGplayer market price (USD)	$305.48
Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR)	€180.00
Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR)	€149.98
Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR)	€103.53
Cardmarket listings available	16

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

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Why Lugia #2 is priced where it is

Lugia #2 is a Rare Pokémon card from POP Series 5, the POP era (2007). It ranks as number 3 by price out of 17 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. Over the last 30 days the price rose +215%, from $96.84 to $305.48. The illustration is by Mitsuhiro Arita.

Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)

Grading	Grade	Median sold	Sales
ACE	10	$777.72	2
ACE	9	$570.68	4
CGC	10	$316.89	2
CGC	8	$206.12	1
PSA	9	$1,983	2
PSA	8	$914.30	5
PSA	7	$234.00	5
TAG	9	$190.64	1

Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.

Is it worth grading? For a raw card already sitting in a substantial band, certification is reasonable only after strict inspection. POP-era copies can show handling wear from their original distribution, with surface scratches and white flecks along the back edges doing the most damage to grade potential.

Lugia price history

May 23, 2026Low $65.81 · High $323.09Nov 2, 2026

Month	Avg Cardmarket low	Avg TCGplayer market
Nov 2026	€180.00	$305.48
Oct 2026	€147.74	$223.13
Sep 2026	€140.00	$89.60
Aug 2026	€140.00	$81.32
Jul 2026	€140.00	$81.32
Jun 2026	€140.00	$65.81
May 2026	€168.78	$65.81

Mitsuhiro Arita provides the clearest collecting angle: Lugia joins one of the hobby's most recognized Pokémon with an artist closely associated with the game's earliest years. It also serves as a centerpiece for a complete seventeen-card POP Series 5 binder.

Frequently asked questions

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

As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $305.48, the Cardmarket low is €180.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Is Lugia #2 rare?

Lugia #2 is printed at Rare rarity and ranks number 3 by price among the 17 cards in POP Series 5. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.

Is Lugia #2 going up in value?

Over the last 30 days it rose +215% to about $305.48. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.

How do I check which printing of Lugia I have?

Look at the set symbol and the card number (2) 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.