Lugia #XY156 XY Black Star Promos Pokemon card
SetXY Black Star Promos
Card numberXY156
RarityPromo
TypePokémon
HP120
ArtistHajime Kusajima
ReleasedOct 2013

Lugia #XY156 Value (XY Black Star Promos)

$41.81 raw near mint
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Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.

How much is Lugia #XY156 worth? As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $41.81, the Cardmarket low is €100.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Lugia appears as XY156 in the Black Star Promo run, with artwork credited to Hajime Kusajima. It sits in the stronger portion of the expansive checklist without reaching the rarest event-promo tier. Rising recent movement and a substantial raw band give this non-EX Legendary issue a meaningful market presence.

Current prices

SourcePrice
TCGplayer market price (USD)$41.81
Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR)€100.00
Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR)€76.86
Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR)€60.98
Cardmarket listings available22

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Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.

Why Lugia #XY156 is priced where it is

Lugia #XY156 is a Promo Pokémon card from XY Black Star Promos, the XY era (2013). It ranks as number 32 by price out of 256 cards in the set. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($41.81 to $41.81). The illustration is by Hajime Kusajima.

Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)

GradingGradeMedian soldSales
ACE9$90.001
ACE8$26.701
BGS7$20.001
CGC7$40.141
PSA9$449.145
PSA8$106.965
PSA7$48.395

Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.

Is it worth grading? Given the substantial raw band, grading can make sense for protection and condition verification, yet the missing Gem Mint 10 comparison prevents a simple return calculation. Surface scratches, whitening along the back edges, and small corner bends should receive the closest inspection.

Lugia price history

Jun 6, 2026Low $12.52 · High $42.04Nov 2, 2026
MonthAvg Cardmarket lowAvg TCGplayer market
Nov 2026€100.00$41.81
Oct 2026€98.71$41.81
Sep 2026€89.23$41.70
Aug 2026€67.39$40.91
Jul 2026€50.62$38.30
Jun 2026€30.50$12.52
Hajime Kusajima's artwork supplies one collecting path, while Lugia's second-generation roots add another. For era-spanning Legendary binders, XY156 marks the character's XY-era promo presence without being tied to a regular expansion checklist.

Frequently asked questions

What is Lugia #XY156 worth on Nov 2, 2026?

As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $41.81, the Cardmarket low is €100.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Is Lugia #XY156 rare?

Lugia #XY156 is printed at Promo rarity and ranks number 32 by price among the 256 cards in XY Black Star Promos. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.

Is Lugia #XY156 going up in value?

Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $41.81.

How do I check which printing of Lugia I have?

Look at the set symbol and the card number (XY156) 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.

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