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Lugia V
#6CF737B3A52D Consider
Lugia V card, TCGAI Score 9.0

Certificate #6CF737B3A52D · Pokémon

Lugia V

Silver Tempest · #138/195 · 2022

TCGAI Score

9.0

Mint Consider Secondary 9.5

Consider. Send it if a 9 is still worth more than the fee.

Estimate, not an official grade.

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Sub-grades, front and back

Each side is scored out of 10. The lowest sub-grade caps the TCGAI Score.

Front of Lugia V
Front
Back of Lugia V
Back
Category Front Back
Centering 9 10
Corners 10 9
Edges 10 9
Surface 10 10
Whitening 10 9.5
Holo / foil 10 10
Limiting factor
Centering (9) microscopic imperfections on corners and edges
Centering
Back 50/50 L/R, 50/50 T/B Estimated by the AI

What the AI found

Flaws visible at the photo's resolution. A grader under magnification may find more.

No defects listed at this photo resolution.

Corners

Back Microscopic fuzzing visible only at 2x zoom on all corners.

Edges

Front No silvering or nicks identified.

Back Microscopic edge imperfection visible only under zoom along the perimeter.

Surface

Front Surface is clean with no scratches or scuffs.

Back Surface is clean with no scratches or scuffs.

Whitening

Front No ink wear detected on the borders.

Back One microscopic spot of fiber exposure on the top edge under zoom.

Holo / foil

Front Foil layer is pristine with full, undisturbed shimmer.

What this card sells for

An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.

Graded 9

$45.00

$25.00 – $55.00 · 5 sales

Raw, ungraded

$13.39

$10.00 – $17.79 · 32 listings

Grading premium

+236%

Graded average over raw average

Average sale price by grade
Grade Average Range Sales
10 $300 $220 – $350 5
9 $45.00 $25.00 – $55.00 5
8 $9.00 — 1

Estimate from eBay listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot.

About this card

Background compiled from public web sources. Check it before you buy or sell.

Market outlook

Declining Outlook 4/10

Recent 30-day drop of -38.6% from $12.92 to $9.32 reflects post-hype cooldown for Sword & Shield era cards as Scarlet & Violet sets dominate meta and collector attention

Next months. Continued soft prices $6-$10 raw NM through mid-2026 unless reprints or events boost

Long term. Stabilizes as affordable modern legendary ~$5-$15 raw; limited upside without VSTAR synergy in competitive play

History

Lugia is a Legendary Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon from the Johto region, first introduced in Pokémon Gold and Silver (Generation II). Known as the 'Guardian of the Seas,' it is the mascot of Pokémon Silver and Silver Tempest. Lugia possesses immense psychic powers capable of creating storms and whirlpools, residing deep in the Whirl Islands. Its significance lies in its role as a protector of the oceans, with iconic appearances in the Pokémon anime film 'Pokémon: The Movie 2000' where it battles to prevent environmental catastrophe.

October 7, 2022, as part of the Pokémon TCG Sword & Shield – Silver Tempest expansion set in English

  • This Lugia V #138/195 features stunning full art holo artwork by PLANETA depicting Lugia emerging from turbulent ocean waves, highly praised by collectors
  • Silver Tempest is the penultimate Sword & Shield set, focusing on Johto Pokémon and Giratina VSTAR
  • Lugia V cards have appeared in multiple sets, but #138 is the standard Ultra Rare full art from Silver Tempest

Rarity and print run

Tier
Ultra Rare
Print run
High
First printed in
Sword & Shield: Silver Tempest
Demand
Low
Supply
High
  • Double rare slot pull rate (~1:18 packs)
  • High print run of Silver Tempest set (~very high booster production)
  • Not a secret rare, alt-art, or VSTAR; abundant in bulk compared to #186 alt-art variant
  • English market focus with no special stamps increasing chase factor

Collector notes

Condition. Check for centering (especially top/bottom due to holo pattern), edge whitening or chipping on the full art border, surface scratches on the printed holo foil, print lines or color shifts in ocean waves and Lugia's wings, corner wear from typical shuffling; NM copies should have sharp focus on eyes and no clouding in foil

Storage. Use semi-rigid or Dragon Shield matte sleeves with top loaders (35pt minimum), store in cool, dry place away from sunlight to prevent holo oxidation, avoid stacking unsleeved; ideal for binders with side-loading pockets for full art display

Authenticity. Legitimate cards have precise Pokémon logo font, correct holo pattern with swirling psychic energy matching official scans, UV-reactive security ink under blacklight; fakes often have blurry artwork, incorrect rarity symbol thickness, or mismatched set code (SWSH12); cross-reference with TCGPlayer or PriceCharting images; for high-value, use graded/graded grading

Sources: sportscardinvestor.com, tcgplayer.com, pricecharting.com, pokedata.io

Card details

Name
Lugia V
Game
Pokémon
Set
Silver Tempest (138/195)
Number
138/195
Year
2022
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Full Art
Language
English
Manufacturer
Pokemon Company
Illustrator
Mitsuhiro Arita
Identification
Matched on eBay
Certificate
#6CF737B3A52D
Graded on
May 11, 2026
Views
3

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