Lugia POP Series 5 Rare Pokémon card — value and price

Photo is the set's stock scan and may show a different printing (e.g. a 1st Edition stamp) — this value is for the Holofoil printing.

Lugia

POP Series 5 · Rare
Pokémon pkm:pop5-2 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$128.29
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $85.64 – $174.89.
▼ 3% · 47d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$115.82
Never pay above $122.68
Optimal sell
$137.74
Never sell below $131.13
Buy this card · aim to pay under $122.68
TCGplayer →Find on eBay →Graded (PSA 10) →Amazon: sealed →
When it arrives: a penny sleeve + toploader is all it takes to keep it Near Mint.
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $137.74 · never below $131.13. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.
Shipping & protection supplies
Sleeve + toploader in a team bag, taped inside a bubble mailer, shipped with tracking.
Penny sleevesToploadersTeam bagsBubble mailersPainter’s tape

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Common questions
How much is Lugia worth?

Lugia from POP Series 5 has a fair market value of about $128.29 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Lugia?

List around $137.74 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $114.43 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Lugia?

A disciplined buy target is about $115.82 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $122.68.

Where can I buy Lugia?

Lugia is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $128.29 and aim to pay under $122.68 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Lugia?

Lugia is trending falling ~6% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $122.68; paying near or below $115.82 keeps a margin of safety versus the $128.29 fair value.

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