Lugia Game Boy #249 value & price
Reviewed by Mumbles · Updated 1 Aug 2026Related Lugia & chase cards
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Lugia is one of those cards that just about every Pokemon collector recognizes on sight, and this particular version, the Game Boy #249 promo from the Japanese Promo set, has a special place in that story. It was never meant to be a mass produced chase card, which is exactly why its Lugia value has held up so well over time. If you are trying to figure out what your copy is worth, you are in the right place.
Price history
InteractiveRaw value is $675, up 214% over the past year, with an all-time high of $743 in June 2026.
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Lugia price at every grade
Market value at each grade, with how many exist (population).
| Grade | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $6.5k | - |
| PSA 9 | $2.1k | - |
| PSA 8 | $1.2k | - |
| PSA 7 | $1.1k | - |
| PSA 6 | $775 | - |
| PSA 5 | $640 | - |
| PSA 4 | $387 | - |
| PSA 3 | $329 | - |
| PSA 2 | $296 | - |
| PSA 1 | $512 | - |
| Raw / Ungraded | $675 | - |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Value shown is the PSA-grade market price; population is split by grading company.
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The collector's take on Lugia
Is Lugia worth grading?
So is Lugia worth grading? Here is the honest math: a raw, ungraded copy sits at $655, while a PSA 10 gem mint copy is worth $6,700, which works out to about 10.2x the raw price. That is a real jump, no question. But getting a 10 is not guaranteed, plenty of copies come back as a Grade 9, which lands at $2,100, still solid but nowhere near the gem mint number. Before you send one in, factor in grading fees, turnaround time, and the very real chance your card grades lower than you hoped. If the card is already sharp with clean edges and no whitening, grading can pay off. If it has visible wear, you might be better off selling raw or just enjoying it as is.
How rare is Lugia?
Exact population numbers for this promo are not something we track here, but the card's status says a lot on its own. Japanese promos like this Game Boy Lugia were distributed in limited windows, not printed endlessly like a mainline set card, and that naturally keeps supply tight years later. Fewer copies floating around means fewer chances at a high grade, and that scarcity is a big part of why the price gap between raw, Grade 9, and PSA 10 is as wide as it is.
Where can you pull Lugia?
This is where PackSpy's live tracking actually earns its keep, because we do not just guess at pull rates, we record them. Lugia has shown up 200 or more times across sites we track, including courtyard, collector-crypt, mnstr, packs, and tilt-rips, and the biggest single pull we have logged came in at $3,619. It has turned up in packs like Pokémon: The Amazing Chase Day 3, Starter Pokémon Gacha Pack, Pack 2, Pokémon: The Amazing Chase Day 5, and Pokémon: The Amazing Chase Day 1. That said, be clear eyed about the odds. Opening packs is a gamble, and most rips do not come close to covering what you paid, so treat any Lugia pull as a nice surprise, not an expectation.
Questions people ask
How much is Lugia worth?+
A raw, ungraded Lugia Game Boy #249 is worth $655 right now. Graded copies climb from there, with a Grade 9 sitting at $2,100 and a PSA 10 reaching $6,700. So the price really depends on condition and whether it has been professionally graded.
Is Lugia worth grading?+
It can be, since a PSA 10 is worth about 10.2x the raw price of $655, landing at $6,700. Just know that gem mint grades are not easy to hit, and a Grade 9 only brings $2,100, so weigh the grading cost against your card's actual condition before sending it in.
What set is Lugia from?+
This Lugia comes from the Japanese Promo set, specifically the Game Boy #249 promo release. It is a limited distribution card rather than a mainline set pull, which is part of why collectors keep an eye on its value.
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