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Lugia [Game Boy] #249 (Pokemon Japanese Promo)
Lugia [Game Boy] #249 from Pokemon Japanese Promo is worth about $662.50 raw (Near Mint) and $6,344 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $398–$563 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $662.50 | $398 – $563 |
| Lightly Played | $530.00 | $318 – $450 |
| Moderately Played | $397.50 | $238 – $338 |
| Heavily Played | $265.00 | $159 – $225 |
| Damaged | $165.62 | $99 – $141 |
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 | $6,344 | $3,807 – $5,393 |
| PSA 9.5 | $2,960 | $1,776 – $2,516 |
| PSA 9 | $2,053 | $1,232 – $1,745 |
| PSA 8 | $1,178 | $706 – $1,001 |
| PSA 7 | $1,031 | $618 – $876 |
| BGS 10 | $8,248 | $4,949 – $7,011 |
| CGC 10 | $1,055 | $633 – $897 |
| SGC 10 | $3,807 | $2,284 – $3,236 |
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 | $398–$563 | $0 | $0 | $398–$563 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $662.50 | −$87.78 | −$0.00 | $574.72 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $629.38 | −$68.54 | −$0.00 | $560.84 | 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% | $6,344 | $5,461 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $2,053 | $1,738 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $1,178 | $978 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $662 | $532 |
"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 [Game Boy] #249
The Lugia [Game Boy] #249 from Pokemon Japanese Promo is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $662.50. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $6,344. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.