Lugia HGSS02 / 25 Pokemon Card from HGSS Black Star Promos Set

Lugia — HGSS Black Star Promos HGSS02/25 Pokémon TCG card

Lugia is a Basic Water-type Pokémon with 90 HP. It is part of the HGSS Black Star Promos set, illustrated by artist Takashi Yamaguchi. The flavor text notes…

Set: HGSS Black Star Promos
Number: HGSS02/25
Rarity: Promo

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About the Lugia Pokémon Card

Lugia is a Water-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the HGSS Black Star Promos set, part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. It carries the collector number HGSS02/25 and is classified as Promo. The HGSS Black Star Promos set was released on February 10, 2010.

Within the HGSS Black Star Promos set, Lugia currently carries the highest market price of any card. The card includes the flavor text: “It is said that it quietly spends its time deep at the bottom of the sea because its powers are too strong.”.

Lugia Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Lugia

Card number: HGSS02/25

Set: HGSS Black Star Promos

Series: HeartGold & SoulSilver

Rarity: Promo

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Water

HP: 90

Artist: Takashi Yamaguchi

Release date: February 10, 2010

National Pokédex number: 249

Why Collect the Lugia Pokémon Card?

Lugia is most often collected as part of a complete HGSS Black Star Promos set rather than as a standalone chase card.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set, and this card already commands the top market price within its set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Lugia Pokémon Card

Lugia was illustrated by Takashi Yamaguchi.

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 $73.43. Recent listings range from roughly $930 (low) to

,003 (high), with a mid-point near $966. 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 HGSS Black Star Promos set has a median card value near $32.24 and an average near $34.97, so this card sits above the typical card in the set.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the HGSS Black Star Promos 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.

How Rare Is the Lugia Pokémon Card?

Lugia carries the Promo rarity, which determines how frequently it appears in booster packs.

Other Printings of Lugia

Lugia appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Aquapolis 149 (around

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Lugia card from?

Lugia is from the HGSS Black Star Promos set (HeartGold & SoulSilver series), numbered HGSS02/25 with the Promo rarity.

What rarity is the Lugia card?

Lugia is classified as Promo.

How much is the Lugia HGSS02/25 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about $73.43, within a recent range of roughly $930 to

,003. 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. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

How rare is the Lugia card?