Lugia Legend #29 (Pokemon Japanese SoulSilver Collection)
Lugia Legend #29 from Pokemon Japanese SoulSilver Collection is worth about $66.14 raw (Near Mint) and $1,131 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $40–$56 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $66.14 | $40 – $56 |
| Lightly Played | $52.91 | $32 – $45 |
| Moderately Played | $39.68 | $24 – $34 |
| Heavily Played | $26.46 | $16 – $22 |
| Damaged | $16.54 | $10 – $14 |
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 | $1,131 | $679 – $962 |
| PSA 9.5 | $429 | $257 – $365 |
| PSA 9 | $390 | $234 – $331 |
| PSA 8 | $180 | $108 – $153 |
| PSA 7 | $117 | $70 – $99 |
| BGS 10 | $1,471 | $883 – $1,250 |
| CGC 10 | $679 | $407 – $577 |
| SGC 10 | $679 | $407 – $577 |
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 | $40–$56 | $0 | $0 | $40–$56 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $66.14 | −$8.76 | −$5.00 | $52.38 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $62.83 | −$6.84 | −$4.00 | $51.99 | 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% | $1,131 | $938 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $390 | $295 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $180 | $113 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $66 | $9 |
"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 Legend #29
The Lugia Legend #29 from Pokemon Japanese SoulSilver Collection is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $66.14. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,131. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.