Lugia – Silver Tempest (#139)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Lugia (#139) is a Rare Holo Vstar card from Sword & Shield - Silver Tempest released in 2022. It showcases artwork by PLANETA Mochizuki and the Tempest Dive attack (220 damage), You may discard a Stadium in play.. TCGplayer market price sits around $2.75, Cardmarket average sale is €2.66, Floor listings start near €0.79.
- TCGplayer market price: $2.75
- Cardmarket trend price: €2.78
- Recent low listing: €0.79
Card Details
- Set
- Silver Tempest
- Card Number
- 139
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Vstar
- Illustrator
- 🎨 PLANETA Mochizuki
- HP
- 280
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation F ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -30
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Summoning Star
During your turn, you may put up to 2 Colorless Pokémon that don't have a Rule Box from your discard pile onto your Bench. (Pokémon V, Pokémon-GX, etc. have Rule Boxes.) (You can't use more than 1 VSTAR Power in a game.)
Attacks & Strategy
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Tempest Dive
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 220
You may discard a Stadium in play.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (55.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Lugia from Silver Tempest (Rare Holo Vstar) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2022, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator PLANETA Mochizuki.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Lugia 139 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark F, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Lugia's Tempest Dive deals 220 damage for Colorless + Colorless + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: You may discard a Stadium in play.
Stats Overview: 280 HP • Colorless Type • Weak to Lightning ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -30
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Tempest #139 ← Current | 280 | 1 attack | Rare Holo Vstar | $2.75 |
�📦 Silver Tempest Set Context
This Lugia is part of the Silver Tempest expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2022.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by PLANETA Mochizuki, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Lugia card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Holo Vstar cards from Silver Tempest are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by PLANETA Mochizuki resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Colorless typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Lugia 139 was released in 2022 in the Silver Tempest expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by PLANETA Mochizuki. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Silver Tempest represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Colorless type Pokémon like Lugia with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Lugia card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Colorless energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Lugia works best in Colorless type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.