Lugia #249 (Pokemon Japanese Gold, Silver, New World)
Lugia #249 from Pokemon Japanese Gold, Silver, New World is worth about $174.11 raw (Near Mint) and $7,300 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $104–$148 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $174.11 | $104 – $148 |
| Lightly Played | $139.29 | $84 – $118 |
| Moderately Played | $104.47 | $63 – $89 |
| Heavily Played | $69.64 | $42 – $59 |
| Damaged | $43.53 | $26 – $37 |
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 | $7,300 | $4,380 – $6,205 |
| PSA 9.5 | $1,250 | $750 – $1,062 |
| PSA 9 | $920 | $552 – $782 |
| PSA 8 | $402 | $242 – $342 |
| PSA 7 | $280 | $168 – $238 |
| BGS 10 | $9,490 | $5,694 – $8,066 |
| CGC 10 | $2,147 | $1,288 – $1,825 |
| SGC 10 | $4,380 | $2,628 – $3,723 |
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 | $104–$148 | $0 | $0 | $104–$148 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $174.11 | −$23.07 | −$0.00 | $151.04 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $165.40 | −$18.01 | −$0.00 | $147.39 | 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% | $7,300 | $6,290 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $920 | $755 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $402 | $306 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $174 | $108 |
"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 #249
The Lugia #249 from Pokemon Japanese Gold, Silver, New World is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $174.11. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $7,300. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.