Lugia EX #74 (Pokemon Japanese Plasma Gale)
Lugia EX #74 from Pokemon Japanese Plasma Gale is worth about $272.62 raw (Near Mint) and $3,499 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $164–$232 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $272.62 | $164 – $232 |
| Lightly Played | $218.10 | $131 – $185 |
| Moderately Played | $163.57 | $98 – $139 |
| Heavily Played | $109.05 | $65 – $93 |
| Damaged | $68.16 | $41 – $58 |
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 | $3,499 | $2,100 – $2,974 |
| PSA 9.5 | $1,719 | $1,031 – $1,461 |
| PSA 9 | $1,562 | $938 – $1,328 |
| PSA 8 | $823 | $494 – $699 |
| PSA 7 | $433 | $260 – $368 |
| BGS 10 | $4,549 | $2,729 – $3,867 |
| CGC 10 | $560 | $336 – $476 |
| SGC 10 | $2,100 | $1,260 – $1,785 |
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 | $164–$232 | $0 | $0 | $164–$232 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $272.62 | −$36.12 | −$0.00 | $236.50 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $258.99 | −$28.20 | −$0.00 | $230.79 | 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% | $3,499 | $2,993 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $1,562 | $1,312 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $823 | $671 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $273 | $193 |
"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 #74
The Lugia EX #74 from Pokemon Japanese Plasma Gale is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $272.62. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $3,499. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.