Lugia is a Basic Pokémon card from the Celebrations set in the Sword & Shield series. It has 130 HP and is classified as a Colorless type. The card features…
Set: Celebrations
Number: 22/25
Rarity: Rare
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About the Lugia Pokémon Card
Lugia is a Colorless-type Pokémon card with 130 HP from the Celebrations set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 22/25 and is classified as Rare. The Celebrations set was released on October 8, 2021.
The card includes the flavor text: “It is said to be the guardian of the seas. It is rumored to have been seen on the night of a storm.”.
Lugia Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Lugia
Card number: 22/25
Set: Celebrations
Series: Sword & Shield
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Colorless
HP: 130
Artist: Kouki Saitou
Release date: October 8, 2021
National Pokédex number: 249
Why Collect the Lugia Pokémon Card?
Lugia is a solid addition to the Celebrations set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Lugia Pokémon Card
Lugia was illustrated by Kouki Saitou.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Lugia Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Lugia is about $0.66. Recent listings range from roughly $0.25 (low) to
2.00 (high), with a mid-point near $0.78. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Celebrations set has a median card value near $0.32 and an average near $4.63, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +29% over the last 7 days and +20% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Celebrations set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Lugia Pokémon Card
Whether Lugia is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 4,763 copies of this card, of which 441 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 9.3%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Lugia Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Lugia are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 4,763 copies to date.
Other Printings of Lugia
Lugia appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Aquapolis 149 (around ,225), Neo Genesis 9 (around
,600) and Call of Legends SL7 (around
38).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Lugia Pokémon Card
The Lugia pokémon card is a Rare card from the Celebrations set (Sword & Shield series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Celebrations set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.66; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Lugia card from?
Lugia is from the Celebrations set (Sword & Shield series), numbered 22/25 with the Rare rarity.
What rarity is the Lugia card?
Lugia is classified as Rare.
How much is the Lugia 22/25 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $0.66, within a recent range of roughly $0.25 to
2.00. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Lugia card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 4,763 copies so far, with about 9.3% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Lugia?
PSA has graded 4,763 copies, of which 441 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 9.3%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Lugia card?
Rare cards like Lugia are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Celebrations set released?
The Celebrations set was released on October 8, 2021.
Are there other printings of Lugia?
Yes. Lugia appears on 17 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
