Lugia GX #227 (Pokemon Lost Thunder)
Lugia GX #227 from Pokemon Lost Thunder is worth about $210.00 raw (Near Mint) and $1,800 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $126–$178 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $210.00 | $126 – $178 |
| Lightly Played | $168.00 | $101 – $143 |
| Moderately Played | $126.00 | $76 – $107 |
| Heavily Played | $84.00 | $50 – $71 |
| Damaged | $52.50 | $32 – $45 |
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 | $1,800 | $1,080 – $1,530 |
| PSA 9.5 | $338 | $203 – $287 |
| PSA 9 | $325 | $195 – $276 |
| PSA 8 | $220 | $132 – $187 |
| PSA 7 | $162 | $98 – $138 |
| BGS 10 | $2,340 | $1,404 – $1,989 |
| CGC 10 | $525 | $315 – $446 |
| SGC 10 | $1,080 | $648 – $918 |
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 | $126–$178 | $0 | $0 | $126–$178 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $210.00 | −$27.83 | −$0.00 | $182.17 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $199.50 | −$21.73 | −$0.00 | $177.77 | 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% | $1,800 | $1,518 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $325 | $239 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $220 | $148 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $210 | $139 |
"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 GX #227
The Lugia GX #227 from Pokemon Lost Thunder is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $210.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,800. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.