Lugia 140 / 189 Pokemon Card from Darkness Ablaze Set

Lugia — Darkness Ablaze 140/189 Pokémon TCG card

Lugia is a Basic Pokémon card from the Darkness Ablaze set in the Sword & Shield series. It has 130 HP and is classified as a Colorless type. The card…

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About the Lugia Pokémon Card

Lugia is a Colorless-type Pokémon card with 130 HP from the Darkness Ablaze set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 140/189 and is classified as Rare. The Darkness Ablaze set was released on August 14, 2020.

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: 140/189

Set: Darkness Ablaze

Series: Sword & Shield

Rarity: Rare

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Colorless

HP: 130

Artist: Hasuno

Release date: August 14, 2020

National Pokédex number: 249

Why Collect the Lugia Pokémon Card?

Lugia is a solid addition to the Darkness Ablaze 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 Hasuno.

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

.01. Recent listings range from roughly $0.50 (low) to $96.95 (high), with a mid-point near
.99. 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 Darkness Ablaze set has a median card value near $0.38 and an average near

.54, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +28% over the last 7 days and +63% 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 Darkness Ablaze 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 1,253 copies of this card, of which 463 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 37.0%. 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 1,253 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 Darkness Ablaze set (Sword & Shield series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Darkness Ablaze set. Its current aggregated market price is about

.01; 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 Darkness Ablaze set (Sword & Shield series), numbered 140/189 with the Rare rarity.

What rarity is the Lugia card?

Lugia is classified as Rare.

How much is the Lugia 140/189 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about

.01, within a recent range of roughly $0.50 to $96.95. 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 1,253 copies so far, with about 37.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

What is the PSA population for Lugia?

PSA has graded 1,253 copies, of which 463 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 37.0%). 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 Darkness Ablaze set released?

The Darkness Ablaze set was released on August 14, 2020.

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.