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Lugia
Neo Genesis · 9/111
Values as of Sep 26, 2026 in USD. Market price = median of at least 5 qualifying sales of this exact version and grade in the last 90 days. Methodology
Sales history
| Date | Version | Grade | Price | Venue | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | 1st Edition | PSA 10 · cert 28683528 | $360,000 incl. premium | Fanatics Collect Weekly Auction auction | Verified | Open |
| May 18, 2026 | 1st Edition | PSA 8 · cert 109836981 | $4,950 | eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized auction | Verified | Open |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1st Edition | PSA 10 · cert 28683528 | $146,400 | Goldin Auctions via PSA cert page auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Oct 8, 2025 | 1st Edition | PSA 9 · cert 66086827 | $7,400 | eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized auction | Verified | Open |
Verified: an editor or automated check confirmed the figure on the source page. Cross-checked: an independent second research pass reopened the source and confirmed it. Reported: cited by research but not re-checked; never used in metrics. Asking prices are never listed here.
Price chart
1st Edition · PSA 10
1st Edition · PSA 9
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 9; no chart.
1st Edition · PSA 8
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 8; no chart.
Graded population
| Version | Grader | Grade | Count | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Edition | PSA | 10 | 45 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| 1st Edition | PSA | 9 | 611 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| 1st Edition | PSA | 8 | 1,826 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
Population counts copies graded by one company in one grade. It is not a print run and it grows with every submission. Why population is not print run
Grading math for this card
Prefilled with the latest qualifying sale for each grade where one exists. Replace any value with your own. We never suggest what grade your copy will get.
Formula from Grading: condition, uncertainty, and economics: grading pays only if your honest chance of the high grade exceeds (raw net + cost − other-outcome net) ÷ (high-grade net − other-outcome net). The 13% fee is an editable assumption, not a quoted tariff.
About Lugia
Lugia 9/111 is the holographic Lugia from English Neo Genesis. Collectors search for it because it is a major Generation II WOTC-era holo and because PSA 10 1st Edition copies have few public sales.
Why this card matters
Verified factLugia 9/111 is the central Neo Genesis chase holo for many WOTC-era Pokemon collectors and represents the first English TCG era for Generation II. PSA CardFacts tracks the 2000 Pokemon Neo Genesis 1st Edition Lugia-Holo as a separate issue with only 45 PSA 10 examples shown as accessed on 2026-09-26. A Fanatics Collect lot opened for this research reported a PSA 10 sale at $360,000 with buyer's premium included. [1][2]
Identifying the exact version
AnalysisThe target card is English Neo Genesis Lugia 9/111, Rare Holo, illustrated by Hironobu Yoshida. The main split is 1st Edition versus Unlimited: the 1st Edition copy has the black 1st Edition stamp, while Unlimited does not. Keep Japanese Neo Genesis Lugia, later Lugia reprints, non-holo versions, and other languages out of the same sales table unless they are explicitly recorded as separate variants. [1][5]
What moves the price between versions and grades
Verified factFor Lugia, exact edition and condition sensitivity are central. PSA CardFacts showed a small PSA 10 count compared with PSA 9 and PSA 8 counts on the 1st Edition page, and recent public records include PSA 10 six-figure sales, plus lower-grade sales with very different amounts. A PSA 8 or PSA 9 sale is useful only for that grade; it should not be averaged with PSA 10 trophy sales or raw cards. [1][2][3]
Authenticity checks
Verified factCompare against official references; use multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. For Neo Genesis Lugia, inspect the set symbol, 9/111 numbering, 1st Edition stamp, holofoil, card text, copyright line, back color, and edges against trusted examples. For slabs, verify the cert record and compare images, but treat the cert lookup as only one check because valid cert numbers can be copied onto counterfeit labels. [4][5]
Telling the versions apart
| Version | How to identify it |
|---|---|
| 1st Edition | Black 1st Edition stamp on the left side of the card below the artwork area. |
| Unlimited | No 1st Edition stamp; otherwise same English Neo Genesis card number and artwork. |
What people get wrong about this card
Based on the claims our guides decline to adopt: Risk and strategy · Case studies and corrections
Frequently asked questions
How much did a PSA 10 1st Edition Neo Genesis Lugia sell for on Fanatics Collect?
How many PSA 10 1st Edition Lugia cards exist?
What is the difference between 1st Edition and Unlimited Lugia?
Can I compare English Lugia 9/111 to Japanese Lugia No. 249?
What was a recent PSA 8 sale shown by PSA?
Sources
- 2000 Nintendo Pokemon Neo Genesis 1st Edition Lugia-Holo — PSA CardFacts (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- 2000 Pokemon Neo Genesis 1st Edition Holo Lugia #9 PSA 10 GEM MINT — Fanatics Collect (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification 63437557 — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Did I purchase fake or counterfeit cards? — Pokemon Support (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Certification Verification — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
Not yet established
- No official manufacturer supply event for this exact English Neo Genesis Lugia was established in opened sources.
- The buyer-premium status of the PSA-reported Goldin sale was not established from the opened PSA page.
Research: Codex research pass (live web) · automated source checks · independent cross-check · generated Sep 26, 2026 · awaiting editor review · updated Sep 26, 2026. Found an error? Report it.
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