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Lugia: 1st Edition vs Unlimited
Neo Genesis · 9/111 · 2000
Answer
- At PSA 9, the 1st Edition sells for $4,100 (median of the last 5 sales), the Unlimited sells for $2,600 (last verified sale). The 1st Edition costs about 1.6× the Unlimited at the same grade.
As of Nov 11, 2026 · Verified and cross-checked sales only · How we verify
1st Edition
72
verified sales · record $382,918
Unlimited
5
verified sales · record $2,600
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How to tell the versions apart
| Version | How to identify it | Verified sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Edition | Black 1st Edition stamp on the left side of the card below the artwork area. | 72 | $1,009 · Nov 8, 2026 |
| Unlimited | No 1st Edition stamp; otherwise same English Neo Genesis card number and artwork. | 5 | $339.99 · Oct 18, 2026 |
Identity note: The seed identity is correct for the English Neo Genesis holo Lugia. Do not merge Japanese Neo Genesis No. 249 Lugia or non-holo/reprint Lugia cards.
Price by version and grade
| Grade | 1st Edition | Unlimited |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $253,200 4 sales | — |
| PSA 9 | $4,100 14 sales | $2,600 1 sale |
| PSA 8.5 | $2,247 1 sale | — |
| PSA 8 | $5,500 43 sales | — |
| PSA 7.5 | — | $380.00 1 sale |
| PSA 7 | $3,948 4 sales | — |
| PSA 6 | $2,841 2 sales | — |
| PSA 5 | $2,359 2 sales | $285.00 1 sale |
| PSA 1 | $1,009 1 sale | $303.00 2 sales |
| CGC 8.5 | $1,020 1 sale | — |
Price we quote: the 90-day market price where one exists (median of at least 5 sales), otherwise the median of the last 5 verified sales. Linked prices open that grade's full sales list.