Lugia
Pokemon • Neo Genesis
Card Type
Basic Pokemon
Set & Number
Neo Genesis - 9/111
Rarity
Holo Rare
Edition & Language
1st Edition • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Moderately Played (MP)
Estimated Market Value
Raw (MP): $400 - $600 | Graded (PSA 5-6): $650 - $900
Recent Sales
1st Edition Lugia in MP condition has recently sold between $450 and $550. Near Mint copies exceed $1,500, while PSA 10 examples can reach $40,000+.
Condition Details
Moderate edge wear and whitening visible on borders. Significant surface scratching on the holofoil. Centering is heavily skewed toward the left and bottom (bottom-heavy). Visible scuffing on corners.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading despite the condition (likely PSA 5 or 6) because it is a First Edition Neo Genesis Lugia, which is one of the most iconic and valuable cards in the hobby. Professional encapsulation preserves its value and protects against further wear.
Card Description
Elemental Blast: Discard a Fire Energy card, a Water Energy card, and a Lightning Energy card attached to Lugia in order to use this attack. (90 damage). HP 90, Weakness: Psychic, Resistance: Fighting -30, Retreat Cost: 3 Energy.
Notable Features
1st Edition Stamp (located bottom left of art box). Iconic 'swirl' potential in the galaxy holofoil pattern. Historical significance as the first Lugia card printed in English.
Authentication Notes
The font, 1st Edition logo, and galaxy holofoil pattern appear consistent with authentic Wizards of the Coast era cards. The rosette pattern on the ink and the alignment of the set symbol look correct.
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