Lugia #149 (Pokemon Aquapolis)
Lugia #149 from Pokemon Aquapolis is worth about $3,000.00 raw (Near Mint) and $79,337 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $1,800–$2,550 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $3,000.00 | $1,800 – $2,550 |
| Lightly Played | $2,400.00 | $1,440 – $2,040 |
| Moderately Played | $1,800.00 | $1,080 – $1,530 |
| Heavily Played | $1,200.00 | $720 – $1,020 |
| Damaged | $750.00 | $450 – $638 |
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 | $79,337 | $47,602 – $67,436 |
| PSA 9.5 | $14,773 | $8,864 – $12,557 |
| PSA 9 | $13,430 | $8,058 – $11,415 |
| PSA 8 | $10,703 | $6,422 – $9,098 |
| PSA 7 | $8,580 | $5,148 – $7,293 |
| BGS 10 | $103,138 | $61,883 – $87,667 |
| CGC 10 | $10,328 | $6,196 – $8,778 |
| SGC 10 | $47,602 | $28,561 – $40,462 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $1,800–$2,550 | $0 | $0 | $1,800–$2,550 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $3,000.00 | −$397.50 | −$0.00 | $2,602.50 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $2,850.00 | −$310.37 | −$0.00 | $2,539.63 | 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. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $79,337 | $68,782 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $13,430 | $11,607 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $10,703 | $9,242 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $3,000 | $2,560 |
"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 #149
The Lugia #149 from Pokemon Aquapolis is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $3,000.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $79,337. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.