Lugia V
Pokemon • Silver Tempest
Card Type
Basic Pokemon V
Set & Number
Silver Tempest - 186/195
Rarity
Ultra Rare (Special Illustration Rare)
Edition & Language
Unlimited • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $140 - $175; PSA 10: $350 - $420; PSA 9: $155 - $185
Recent Sales
Ungraded copies sold for $150-$165 on TCGPlayer (May 2024). PSA 10 copies consistently hover around $400.
Condition Details
The centering appears slightly bottom-heavy. Horizontal edges and corners look sharp, though some minor silvering or surface scratching may be present beneath the glare. Top-right corner shows very faint edge wear.
Grading Recommendation
Highly recommended if the surface is free of scratches. This is the 'chase card' of Silver Tempest; a PSA 10 significantly increases liquidity and value. Given the visible centering, a PSA 9 is the likely floor.
Card Description
Basic Lugia V, 220 HP, Colorless Type. Read the Wind: Discard a card from your hand. If you do, draw 3 cards. Aero Dive: 130 damage. You may discard a Stadium in play. V rule: When your Pokemon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Notable Features
Features alternate full-art illustration by kawayoo. Silver Tempest set logo (lugia wing) in bottom left. No visible texture patterns in photo suggests possible authentication check needed, as high-end V Alts have fingerprint-like texture.
Authentication Notes
The rainbow glare across the surface is typical of modern full arts, but the lack of visible etched texture (typical for this specific card) in the photo is a concern. Authentic copies have distinct circular texture lines; if the surface is completely smooth, it is likely a counterfeit.
Scanned: 2026-07-09T19:02:55.776295