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Lugia - HGSS Black Star Promos (#HGSS02)
- Number
- HGSS02
- Illustrator
- Takashi Yamaguchi
- Energy
- Water
It is said that it quietly spends its time deep at the bottom of the sea because its powers are too strong.
Lugia - HGSS Black Star Promos
Lugia is a Promo Pokémon card from the HGSS Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2010, illustrated by Takashi Yamaguchi. It sits at card number HGSS02 in the HGSS Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 90 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $73.43, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Lugia has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#HGSS02 in HGSS Black Star Promos) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 61Solid
Strong icon status. Weak era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated just now
Market price history
Other printings of Lugia
Lugia FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Lugia from HGSS Black Star Promos worth?
Recent recorded market price is $73.43 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Lugia?
This printing is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs (the card is labeled "Promo" 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 Lugia?
Takashi Yamaguchi illustrated this card. See Takashi Yamaguchi'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 Lugia released?
The HGSS Black Star Promos set released in 2010, so this card (#HGSS02 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy 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 this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the HGSS Black Star Promos set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.