Lugia is one of the most beloved Legendary Pokémon, and its cards include a notorious vintage grail and a stunning modern alt art. Here are the best — with the cheapest raw copy and the cheapest PSA 10 on eBay for each.
1. Neo Genesis 1st Edition Lugia (2000)
The grail. The Neo Genesis 1st Edition Lugia (#9/111) is one of the most coveted vintage cards — and infamously hard to find well-centered, which makes high-grade PSA 10 copies extraordinarily valuable.
2. Lugia V Alternate Art (Silver Tempest, 2022)
The headline modern chase — the Silver Tempest Lugia V alt art is one of the most popular cards of its era. See is it worth it.
3. Shining Lugia (Neo Revelation, 2001)
A classic vintage shiny chase — the original Shining Lugia is a centerpiece for collectors and commands strong money graded.
4. Lugia LEGEND (HeartGold SoulSilver, 2010)
The two-card Lugia LEGEND from the HGSS era is a unique, sought-after collectible — you need both halves to complete it, which adds to the chase.
5. Lugia VSTAR (Silver Tempest, 2022)
The Lugia VSTAR — including the gold secret rare — is a strong, attainable modern hold from the same beloved set as the V alt art.
Raw or PSA 10?
Raw is the affordable way to collect; a PSA 10 commands a major premium — especially the Neo Genesis Lugia, where centering makes gem-mint copies scarce. Buy graded for vintage to remove authenticity risk — see how to spot fakes. Buying raw to grade? Read how to grade and check the grading calculator.