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title: "Lugia V 186/195 (Silver Tempest) price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/silver-tempest/lugia-v-186-195/
category: Pokémon
updated: 2026-09-27
as_of: 2026-09-27
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

# Lugia V 186/195 (Silver Tempest): price, verified sales and population

> Lugia V 186/195 is the English alternate/full-art Lugia V from Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest. It is searched because it is the marquee Silver Tempest Lugia illustration card and has high graded-market activity.

## Key facts

- CardVolume lists 24 verified sales of the Lugia V 186/195 (Silver Tempest) as of September 27, 2026.
- The Alternate Full Art PSA 10 market price is $1,240, the median of 6 verified sales between September 12, 2026 and September 25, 2026.
- The Alternate Full Art PSA 9 market price is $510.48, the median of 6 verified sales between August 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026.
- The Alternate Full Art PSA 8 market price is $432.51, the median of 6 verified sales between August 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026.
- The highest verified sale on record is $13,900 for an Alternate Full Art BGS 10 Black Label on October 8, 2025 at eBay via PriceCharting.
- The graded market value of tracked grades (market price × graded population) is $41,700,224.

## Market price by version and grade

Market price = median of at least 5 verified sales in the last 90 days for that exact version, grader and grade. "—" means not enough verified sales.

| Version | Grade | Market price | Sales in window | Last verified sale | Record sale | Population |
|---|---|---:|---:|---|---|---:|
| Alternate Full Art | PSA 10 | $1,240 | 6 | $1,315 (2026-09-25) | $1,388 (2026-09-12) | 25,609 |
| Alternate Full Art | PSA 9 | $510.48 | 6 | $574.95 (2026-09-25) | $600.00 (2026-08-24) | 16,735 |
| Alternate Full Art | PSA 8 | $432.51 | 6 | $499.00 (2026-09-22) | $500.00 (2026-08-24) | 3,242 |
| Alternate Full Art | CGC 10 | — | 1 | $750.00 (2026-09-13) | $750.00 (2026-09-13) | — |
| Alternate Full Art | CGC 10 Pristine | — | 0 | $2,200 (2026-06-21) | $2,200 (2026-06-21) | — |
| Alternate Full Art | BGS 10 | — | 0 | $3,521 (2026-05-08) | $3,521 (2026-05-08) | — |
| Alternate Full Art | BGS 10 Black Label | — | 0 | $13,900 (2025-10-08) | $13,900 (2025-10-08) | — |
| Alternate Full Art | SGC 10 | — | 0 | $249.99 (2024-08-12) | $249.99 (2024-08-12) | — |
| Alternate Full Art | TAG 10 | — | 0 | $2,000 (2026-05-10) | $2,000 (2026-05-10) | — |

## Verified sales

Each sale was confirmed on the linked page by an automated check or an independent second pass.

| Date | Version | Grade | Price (USD) | Buyer's premium | Venue | Source |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | Alternate Full Art | PSA 9 | $428.00 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/93521536/psa) |
| 2026-09-25 | Alternate Full Art | PSA 9 | $574.95 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/93521536/psa) |
| 2026-09-25 | Alternate Full Art | PSA 10 | $1,125 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/93230768/psa) |
| 2026-09-25 | Alternate Full Art | PSA 10 | $1,201 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/93230768/psa) |
| 2026-09-25 | Alternate Full Art | PSA 10 | $1,230 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/93230768/psa) |
| 2026-09-25 | Alternate Full Art | PSA 10 | $1,315 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/93230768/psa) |
| 2026-09-24 | Alternate Full Art | PSA 9 | $465.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/93521536/psa) |
| 2026-09-24 | Alternate Full Art | PSA 10 | $1,250 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/93230768/psa) |
| 2026-09-23 | Alternate Full Art | PSA 9 | $505.96 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/93521536/psa) |
| 2026-09-22 | Alternate Full Art | PSA 8 | $499.00 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/159990308/psa) |
| 2026-09-21 | Alternate Full Art | PSA 8 | $430.00 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/159990308/psa) |
| 2026-09-21 | Alternate Full Art | PSA 9 | $515.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/93521536/psa) |
| 2026-09-18 | Alternate Full Art | PSA 8 | $435.01 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/159990308/psa) |
| 2026-09-13 | Alternate Full Art | CGC 10 | $750.00 | excluded | eBay via PriceCharting | [link](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/pokemon-silver-tempest/lugia-v-186) |
| 2026-09-12 | Alternate Full Art | PSA 10 | $1,388 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/139610724/psa) |
| 2026-09-02 | Alternate Full Art | PSA 8 | $430.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/159990308/psa) |
| 2026-08-31 | Alternate Full Art | PSA 8 | $400.00 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/159990308/psa) |
| 2026-08-24 | Alternate Full Art | PSA 8 | $500.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/107493297/psa) |
| 2026-08-24 | Alternate Full Art | PSA 9 | $600.00 | included | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/121510530/psa) |
| 2026-06-21 | Alternate Full Art | CGC 10 Pristine | $2,200 | excluded | eBay via PriceCharting | [link](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/pokemon-silver-tempest/lugia-v-186) |
| 2026-05-10 | Alternate Full Art | TAG 10 | $2,000 | excluded | eBay via PriceCharting | [link](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/pokemon-silver-tempest/lugia-v-186) |
| 2026-05-08 | Alternate Full Art | BGS 10 | $3,521 | excluded | eBay via PriceCharting | [link](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/pokemon-silver-tempest/lugia-v-186) |
| 2025-10-08 | Alternate Full Art | BGS 10 Black Label | $13,900 | excluded | eBay via PriceCharting | [link](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/pokemon-silver-tempest/lugia-v-186) |
| 2024-08-12 | Alternate Full Art | SGC 10 | $249.99 | excluded | eBay via PriceCharting | [link](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/pokemon-silver-tempest/lugia-v-186) |

## How to identify each version

- **Alternate Full Art**: Use the English Silver Tempest set name, collector number 186/195, Lugia V name, kawayoo illustrator credit, and the alternate full-art ocean scene. Keep it separate from Lugia V 138/195, Lugia V 185/195, Lugia VSTAR cards, and Japanese or other-language copies.

**Identity note:** Seed variant 'Alternate Full Art' is retained as the hobby label; PSA labels the card as FA/Lugia V Silver Tempest.

## Why this card matters

Silver Tempest was released in the Sword & Shield era with Lugia as a central character for the expansion. The official card list confirms Lugia V at 186/195, and Pokemon’s expansion materials frame Lugia as a key set theme. This card is commonly called the Lugia V alt art, but the research record should still use formal identifiers: English, Silver Tempest, 186/195, Lugia V, and the correct grade or raw condition.

## Identifying the exact version

The exact card is English Lugia V 186/195 from Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest. PSA labels it as 2022 Pokemon Sword & Shield Silver Tempest #186 FA/Lugia V Silver Tempest. Do not merge it with Lugia V 138/195, Lugia V 185/195, Lugia VSTAR, rainbow or gold Lugia cards, or Japanese Paradigm Trigger copies. The illustrator credit kawayoo and full-art composition are useful, but the collector number and language settle the identity.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

Opened PSA cert pages show a large gap between PSA 10, PSA 9, and PSA 8 sales. Recent PSA 10 rows are above PSA 9 rows by a material amount, while PSA 8 rows sit closer to PSA 9 than PSA 10 in the opened sample. Conduit’s PSA population data shows many graded examples, so high-grade price behavior should be explained through grade, demand, and sale venue, not by claiming the card is low population.

## Authenticity checks

Compare the card to the official Silver Tempest checklist and a known card reference, then inspect number 186/195, English text, full-art treatment, texture, corners, edges, back design, and surface. For slabs, verify the cert page and match the seller’s photos to the physical card and label. Use several checks together, never destructive tests, and remember that a valid-looking cert number can be copied onto a counterfeit insert or listing.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** Lugia V 186/195 and Lugia V 138/195 are interchangeable comps. **What the evidence says:** They are different collector numbers and treatments, so ch02 and ch03 require separate records.
- **Myth:** A large PSA 10 population means the card has no demand. **What the evidence says:** Population is one supply measure only. ch10 requires demand, sales volume, spread, and exit evidence before drawing conclusions.
- **Myth:** A raw copy should be valued from PSA 10 sales because it looks clean. **What the evidence says:** Raw-to-graded assumptions require inspection, grading probabilities, costs, and raw sale alternatives under ch04.
- **Myth:** Japanese Paradigm Trigger Lugia prices establish English Silver Tempest value. **What the evidence says:** Language and release are separate identity fields; Japanese and English sales should not be merged under ch03.

## FAQ

### How much is a PSA 10 Lugia V 186/195 worth?

Opened PSA comparable rows show PSA 10 eBay sales of $1,250.00 and $1,175.00 on 2026-09-24, $1,375.00 and $1,400.00 on 2026-09-23, and $1,353.81 on 2026-09-22.

### How many PSA 10 Lugia V 186/195 copies exist?

Conduit reported 25,609 PSA 10 copies out of 46,809 PSA-graded copies as of 2026-09-16.

### How many PSA 9 Lugia V 186/195 copies exist?

Conduit reported 16,735 PSA 9 copies as of 2026-09-16.

### How do I tell Lugia V 186/195 from the regular Lugia V?

The alternate full-art card is numbered 186/195; the regular Lugia V is a different number and should not be merged in comps.

### Is PSA population the same as print run for Lugia V 186/195?

No; 46,809 is a PSA-graded-copy count as of 2026-09-16, not the number printed or still existing.

### Do Silver Tempest product releases prove future supply is fixed?

No; the official release documents prove product launch timing, but they do not establish final print run or future availability.

## Sources

1. [Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest](https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-tcg/sword-shield-silver-tempest) (Pokemon.com)
2. [Pokemon TCG: Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest Card List](https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/trading-card-game/checklist/swsh12_web_cardlist_en.pdf) (Pokemon.com)
3. [Pokemon Trading Card Game: Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest Expansion](https://asia.pokemon-card.com/sg/archives/2927/) (Pokemon Asia)
4. [PSA Cert Verification 93230768](https://www.psacard.com/cert/93230768/psa) (PSA)
5. [PSA Cert Verification 93521536](https://www.psacard.com/cert/93521536/psa) (PSA)
6. [PSA Cert Verification 159990308](https://www.psacard.com/cert/159990308/psa) (PSA)
7. [Lugia V Full Art, Silver Tempest #186: PSA Population and Prices](https://conduitcards.com/gem-rates/card/lugia-v-full-art-silver-tempest-186-7653413) (Conduit Cards)
8. [Did I purchase fake or counterfeit cards?](https://support.pokemon.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002068953-Did-I-purchase-fake-or-counterfeit-cards) (Pokemon Support)
9. [PSA Certification Verification](https://www.psacard.com/cert) (PSA)

## How to cite

> Lugia V 186/195 (Silver Tempest). CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/silver-tempest/lugia-v-186-195/ (accessed 2026-09-27).

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