Lugia · Neo Revelation, what to know.
About the Lugia card
Numbered 20 of 66 in Neo Revelation, released in September 2001, Lugia is a Rare, a Basic Psychic-type carrying 90 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Lugia needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Aya Kusube.
Printed on the card, the Lugia Pokédex entry reads: "It is said to be the guardian of the seas. It is rumored to have been seen on the night of a storm."
About Lugia in the Pokémon world
A Psychic-Flying Legendary. The cover Pokémon of Pokémon Silver. Massive winged serpent silhouette. Neo Genesis holo Lugia is the marquee chase of the entire Neo era. 1st Edition PSA 10 Lugia commands prices comparable to top Base Set holos. Silver Tempest Lugia VSTAR is the modern equivalent and a tournament staple.
What is Lugia worth?
Lugia is a non-holo Rare. In Neo Revelation, value concentrates in the holo rares, so a Lugia trades modestly, though a clean, well-centered 1st Edition copy in PSA 10 is scarcer than the print run suggests and carries a real premium. Check the live price above for the figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Neo Revelation produced 1st Edition, Unlimited, Shining prints. For Lugia, the print variant can change the price several times over, so identify it before you buy.
Grading and condition
Lugia grades on centering and edges more than surface. The card was played and traded more freely than the holos, so a clean, well-centered Lugia is worth more than collectors assume.
If you are collecting Lugia
For Lugia, check centering by eye, edge whitening on all four sides, and surface under angled light. Non-holo Rares from this era are cheap enough that a PSA 10 submission on a clean Lugia can make sense.
