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Lugia 78/124

Name: Lugia #78 - Fates Collide | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: xy10-78
Price: 3.4 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Fates Collide Released: May 2, 2016

Pokémon: Lugia

Colorless Type Rare Illustrator: TOKIYA Pull Rate: 1 in 30 packs (3.3%)

Raw Prices

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Found in Booster Packs

3.40 $0.59 (21.00%)

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

10.80 $1.65 (18.03%)

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cracked Ice Holofoil

Promotional / Event Release

18.28 $0.04 (0.22%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	3,606.69	405.42%	x1,061
PSA9	57.46	4.68%	x17
PSA8	33.03	64.57%	x9.7
PSA7	20.89	—	x6.1

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	5,263.46	113.57%	x487
PSA9	184.73	16.01%	x17
PSA8	119.61	65.60%	x11
PSA7	36.84	—	x3.4

PSA10 Price History

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
48
21.24%
$3,606.69
PSA 9 Mint
100
44.25%
$57.46
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
37
16.37%
$33.03
PSA 7 Near Mint
25
11.06%
$20.89
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
12
5.31%
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PSA 5 Excellent
3
1.33%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
1
0.44%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Lugia 78/124 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $3.40 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $36.09

$3.40

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$20.89

PSA 7 −$13.23

$33.03

PSA 8 −$2.66

$57.46

PSA 9 +$18.59

$3,607

PSA 10 +$3,106

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $3.40 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Population Report (PSA)

About Lugia

It is said to be the guardian of the seas. It is rumored to have been seen on the night of a storm.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Lugia
National Pokédex #[249]
Card Number 78/124
Card RarityRare
IllustratorTOKIYA
Release Date02/05/2016
SeriesXY
Expansion Fates Collide
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionJohto
Generation Generation 2

Card Attributes

Energy Type Colorless
Health Points120 HP
Weakness Lightning ×2
Resistance Fighting -20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Abilities

Ability: Pressure
As long as this Pokémon is your Active Pokémon, any damage done by attacks from your opponent's Active Pokémon is reduced by 20 (before applying Weakness and Resistance).

Attacks

Intensifying Burn60+
If your opponent's Active Pokémon is a Pokémon-EX, this attack does 60 more damage.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Lugia spiraling gracefully through a deep, turbulent ocean, its wings cutting through swirling water and light, embodying the fierce, mystical guardian of the sea amidst a stormy backdrop.

Playability Overview

Lugia’s Pressure ability offers consistent damage mitigation, encouraging a defensive strategy while its attack rewards targeting powerful EX Pokémon for bursts of extra damage.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Ocean GuardianThis Lugia card has a majestic, powerful aura with its dynamic pose and deep blue hues. It feels like it belongs in an "Ocean Legends" section, where other powerful Water-types can shine. The swirling waves around it add to the sense of movement, making it a perfect centerpiece on the page.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Majestic / Cool Tones / Legendary Defense / Wave Force

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Lugia #78/124 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Lugia #78/124 from Fates Collide — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Lugia #78/124 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Lugia has moved up 21% to $3.40. PSA 10 copies are up 405.4% over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Lugia #78/124?

Lugia #78/124 appears roughly 1 in 30 packs, which works out at 3.3% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Fates Collide.

How rare is Lugia #78/124?

Lugia #78/124 is a Rare, one of the higher rarity tiers in Fates Collide.

Is Lugia #78/124 worth grading?

At $3.40 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $3,606.69, giving a net return of +$3,106.42 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$18.59 and PSA 8 returns −$2.66, so a PSA 9 or 10 can profit, while anything below that loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Lugia #78/124 exist?

PSA have graded 226 copies of Lugia #78/124, of which 48 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 21.2%, or roughly 1 in 4.7 graded copies.

Is Lugia #78/124 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 21.2% gem rate, Lugia grades better than the Fates Collide average by 6 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Lugia #78/124?

Lugia #78/124 was illustrated by TOKIYA, who has illustrated 203 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Lugia #78/124 released?

Lugia #78/124 was released on 2 May 2016 as part of Fates Collide. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 2 Pokémon from the Johto region.

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