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Lugia EX [1st Edition] #74 (Pokemon Japanese Plasma Gale)
Lugia EX [1st Edition] #74 from Pokemon Japanese Plasma Gale is worth about $247.49 raw (Near Mint) and $8,096 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $148–$210 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $247.49 | $148 – $210 |
| Lightly Played | $197.99 | $119 – $168 |
| Moderately Played | $148.49 | $89 – $126 |
| Heavily Played | $99.00 | $59 – $84 |
| Damaged | $61.87 | $37 – $53 |
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 | $8,096 | $4,857 – $6,881 |
| PSA 9.5 | $2,024 | $1,214 – $1,720 |
| PSA 9 | $1,840 | $1,104 – $1,564 |
| PSA 8 | $457 | $274 – $389 |
| PSA 7 | $450 | $270 – $382 |
| BGS 10 | $10,524 | $6,314 – $8,945 |
| CGC 10 | $607 | $364 – $516 |
| SGC 10 | $4,857 | $2,914 – $4,128 |
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 | $148–$210 | $0 | $0 | $148–$210 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $247.49 | −$32.79 | −$0.00 | $214.70 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $235.12 | −$25.60 | −$0.00 | $209.52 | 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% | $8,096 | $6,980 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $1,840 | $1,553 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $457 | $354 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $247 | $172 |
"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 EX [1st Edition] #74
The Lugia EX [1st Edition] #74 from Pokemon Japanese Plasma Gale is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $247.49. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $8,096. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.