Avalugg 30 / 131 Pokemon Card from Forbidden Light Set
Avalugg is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with 140 HP. It is illustrated by the artist sowsow and is part of the Forbidden Light set from the Sun & Moon series.…
Set: Forbidden Light
Number: 30/131
Rarity: Rare
Set
About the Avalugg Pokémon Card
Avalugg is a Water-type Pokémon card with 140 HP from the Forbidden Light set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number 30/131 and is classified as Rare. The Forbidden Light set was released on May 4, 2018.
The card includes the flavor text: “The way several Bergmite huddle on its back makes it look like an aircraft carrier made of ice.”.
Avalugg Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Avalugg
Card number: 30/131
Set: Forbidden Light
Series: Sun & Moon
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Water
HP: 140
Artist: sowsow
Release date: May 4, 2018
National Pokédex number: 713
Why Collect the Avalugg Pokémon Card?
Avalugg is a solid addition to the Forbidden Light 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 Avalugg Pokémon Card
Avalugg was illustrated by sowsow.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Avalugg Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Avalugg is about $0.73. Recent listings range from roughly $0.45 (low) to
.99 (high), with a mid-point near $0.75. 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 Forbidden Light set has a median card value near
.17 and an average near $8.80, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved 0% over the last 7 days and +5% 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 Forbidden Light set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Avalugg Pokémon Card
Whether Avalugg 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 8 copies of this card, of which 5 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 62.5%. 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 Avalugg Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Avalugg 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 8 copies to date.
Other Printings of Avalugg
Avalugg appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Flashfire 31 (around $0.82), Steam Siege 37 (around $0.67) and Evolving Skies 45 (around $0.16).
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 Avalugg Pokémon Card
The Avalugg pokémon card is a Rare card from the Forbidden Light set (Sun & Moon series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Forbidden Light set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.73; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Avalugg card from?
Avalugg is from the Forbidden Light set (Sun & Moon series), numbered 30/131 with the Rare rarity.
What rarity is the Avalugg card?
Avalugg is classified as Rare.
How much is the Avalugg 30/131 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $0.73, within a recent range of roughly $0.45 to
.99. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Avalugg card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 8 copies so far, with about 62.5% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Avalugg?
PSA has graded 8 copies, of which 5 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 62.5%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Avalugg card?
Rare cards like Avalugg are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Forbidden Light set released?
The Forbidden Light set was released on May 4, 2018.
Are there other printings of Avalugg?
Yes. Avalugg appears on 4 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
