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5 facts about this card
Neo Genesis Lugia is celebrated as Lugia’s first appearance in the official Pokémon TCG, making this holo a true starting point for Lugia collectors.
Its attack, Elemental Blast, was the first in the TCG to require three different Energy types, a dramatic mechanic that helped this card feel legendary the moment players read it.
This card’s flavor text is taken from Pokémon Gold’s Pokédex entry, tying the Neo Genesis holo directly to Lugia’s Gen II game debut and its mythic image as a power too great for the surface world.
Lugia’s popularity exploded around the era of Pokémon the Movie 2000, where it was introduced to many fans as the central legendary force of the film’s story.
Hironobu Yoshida’s artwork gives Lugia a soaring, almost cosmic presence, which is a big reason this Neo Genesis holo feels more like an event piece than just another early-era legendary.
Card Reference
Lugia is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Neo Genesis set, card number 9, illustrated by Hironobu Yoshida. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $518.99, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
The current market price of Lugia is $518.99. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
Lugia is from the Pokemon Neo Genesis set, card number 9, released in 2000.
Whether Lugia is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
You can buy or sell Lugia on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.