Lugia #142 (Pokemon Japanese 30th Celebration)
Lugia #142 from Pokemon Japanese 30th Celebration is worth about $181.15 raw (Near Mint) and $959 in PSA 10 as of Sep 29, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $109–$154 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $181.15 | $109 – $154 |
| Lightly Played | $144.92 | $87 – $123 |
| Moderately Played | $108.69 | $65 – $92 |
| Heavily Played | $72.46 | $43 – $62 |
| Damaged | $45.29 | $27 – $38 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $959 | $575 – $815 |
| PSA 9.5 | $274 | $164 – $233 |
| PSA 9 | $249 | $150 – $212 |
| BGS 10 | $1,246 | $748 – $1,059 |
| CGC 10 | $575 | $345 – $489 |
| SGC 10 | $575 | $345 – $489 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Sep 29, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $109–$154 | $0 | $0 | $109–$154 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $181.15 | −$24.00 | −$0.00 | $157.15 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $172.09 | −$18.74 | −$0.00 | $153.35 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Japanese cards typically gem at higher rates due to tighter QC.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 45% | $959 | $789 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $249 | $173 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $181 | $114 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $181 | $114 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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About Lugia #142
The Lugia #142 from Pokemon Japanese 30th Celebration is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $181.15. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $959. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.