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○ Colorless

Crystal Lugia - Aquapolis (#149)

Pokémon Basic Rare Secret HP 80
TCGplayer market reference
$500.00
holofoil
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Number
149
Illustrator
Naoyo Kimura
Energy
Colorless
i About this card

Lugia - Aquapolis

Lugia is a Rare Secret Pokémon card from the Aquapolis Pokémon TCG set, released 2003, illustrated by Naoyo Kimura. It sits at card number 149 in the Aquapolis checklist, classified as a Colorless-type Pokémon with 80 HP and the Basic subtype.

In collector terms, this is a secret rare, numbered above the printed set total. The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $500.00. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Lugia has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#149 in Aquapolis) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 52Average

Strong icon status, grading upside, era strength. Weak market heat.

Market Heat 0

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 85

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 88

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 85

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Price references USD

Card record updated 2026-10-17. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.

holofoil
$500.00 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.

Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 7713m ago

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Market price history

Latest
$500
Low
$213
Jan 2021
High
$4,500
Sep 2026
Avg
$1,699
Days tracked
243
data points
Change
+134.6%
since first tracked
Tracked since Jan 1, 2021 · 243 data points

Sale History 500 sales · since 2021-06-01

PSA 10 high $10850.00 PSA 9 high $2979.69 Raw high $1509.71
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $1437.50
RAW $1495.25
RAW $1509.71
RAW $1375.00
RAW $1217.26
RAW $952.25
RAW $1375.00
RAW $1341.13
RAW $1140.14
RAW $1192.18
RAW $1250.00
RAW $1443.23
RAW $649.99
RAW $625.56
RAW $735.00

About the Crystal Lugia

The Crystal Lugia headlines the three-card Aquapolis Crystal run (Kingdra, Lugia, Nidoking) and ranks second in value across the whole Crystal group, behind only Crystal Charizard. Numbered 149/147 above the Aquapolis set total, it carries the crystalline whole-card holo that defines the subset, illustrated by Naoyo Kimura. Demand stays high because Lugia is one of the most popular legendaries, so clean copies move quickly. The Crystal Lugia guide covers value, rarity, and real-versus-fake in depth.

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Crystal Lugia FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Crystal Lugia from Aquapolis worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $500.00. Card record updated 2026-10-17. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.

How rare is Crystal Lugia?

This printing is a secret rare, numbered above the printed set total (the card is labeled "Rare Secret" on the checklist). Lugia has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.

Who illustrated Crystal Lugia?

Naoyo Kimura illustrated this card. See Naoyo Kimura's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.

When was Crystal Lugia released?

The Aquapolis set released in 2003, so this card (#149 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy Crystal Lugia?

The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.

Is Crystal Lugia legal in Standard format?

Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.