Question 1

What is the current market value of Lugia #XY156?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Lugia (XY Black Star Promos) sits near $24.18. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only 0.0%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($20.00), by 20.9%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $13.99 to $24.18 (42% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Promo.

Question 2

Is Lugia #XY156 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Short-term movement is stable (0.0% over 7 days), with price action clustered near recent averages. The 90-day range spans $13.99 to $24.18 (42% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Versus the 30-day average ($20.00), the card is trading 20.9% higher. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +4769% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $281.24, while PSA 10 is $1177.31.

Question 3

What is Lugia #XY156 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Lugia appears in XY Black Star Promos, released in 2013. Card flavor text reads: "It is said to be the guardian of the seas. It is rumored to have been seen on the night of a storm." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 120. Energy typing is Colorless. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Notable move text references "Gust" and "Aeroblast". It has a weakness to Lightning and resistance to Fighting. Retreat cost is 2 energy. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Lugia cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Lugia printings create a useful comparison set for Lugia. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.63 to $2225.00 (353075% spread). The current card sits -94% versus the sampled alternative average of $393.95. Notable alternatives include Lugia #149 (Aquapolis) at $2225.00, Lugia #29 (Unseen Forces) at $20.01, Lugia #HGSS02 (HGSS Black Star Promos) at $73.43, and Lugia #131 (Team Up) at $14.00.

Question 5

What set is Lugia #XY156 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for XY Black Star Promos is 2013. XY Black Star Promos is grouped under the XY era. The checklist contains 216 cards, placing it in a large expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 13 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Lugia (#XY156) is one of the Promo prints in this expansion.

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