Lugia – Unseen Forces (#105)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Lugia (#105) is a Rare Holo Ex card from EX - Unseen Forces released in 2005. It showcases artwork by Hikaru Koike and the Elemental Blast attack (200 damage), Discard a Fire Energy, Water Energy, and Lightning Energy attached to Lugia ex.. TCGplayer market price sits around $624.49, Cardmarket average sale is €166.60, Floor listings start near €40.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $624.49
- Cardmarket trend price: €250.83
- Recent low listing: €40.00
Card Details
- Set
- Unseen Forces
- Card Number
- 105
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Ex
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Hikaru Koike
- HP
- 100
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -30
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
Silver Sparkle
If Lugia ex is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if Lugia ex is Knocked Out), flip a coin. If heads, choose an Energy card attached to the Attacking Pokémon and return it to your opponent's hand.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Elemental Blast
[Fire, Water, Lightning]
— 200
Discard a Fire Energy, Water Energy, and Lightning Energy attached to Lugia ex.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (66.7 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Lugia from Unseen Forces (Rare Holo Ex) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2005, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Hikaru Koike.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Lugia 105 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Lugia's Elemental Blast deals 200 damage for Fire + Water + Lightning energy. Special effect: Discard a Fire Energy, Water Energy, and Lightning Energy attached to Lugia ex.
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Colorless Type • Weak to Psychic ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -30
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Lugia Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unseen Forces #105 ← Current | 100 | 1 attack | Rare Holo Ex | $624.49 |
�📦 Unseen Forces Set Context
This Lugia is part of the Unseen Forces expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2005.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Hikaru Koike, 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 Ex cards from Unseen Forces are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Hikaru Koike 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 105 was released in 2005 in the Unseen Forces expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Hikaru Koike. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Unseen Forces is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Colorless type Pokémon like Lugia have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ 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.