Luxray – Legends Awakened (#8)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Luxray (#8) is a Rare Holo card from Diamond & Pearl - Legends Awakened released in 2008. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Plasma attack (40 damage), Search your discard pile for a Lightning Energy card and attach it to Luxray.. TCGplayer market price sits around $21.06, Cardmarket average sale is €5.57, Floor listings start near €0.50.
- TCGplayer market price: $21.06
- Cardmarket trend price: €4.60
- Recent low listing: €0.50
Card Details
- Set
- Legends Awakened
- Card Number
- 8
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 120
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting +30
- Resistances
- Metal -20
Abilities
-
Rivalry
If your opponent has any Pokémon LV.X in play, each of Luxray's attacks does 50 more damage to the Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Attacks & Strategy
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Plasma
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 40
Search your discard pile for a Lightning Energy card and attach it to Luxray. -
Shock Bolt
[Lightning, Lightning, Colorless]
— 100
Discard all Lightning Energy attached to Luxray.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (33.3 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Luxray from Legends Awakened (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2008, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
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 Luxray 8 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Luxray's Plasma deals 40 damage for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Search your discard pile for a Lightning Energy card and attach it to Luxray.
Stats Overview: 120 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Fighting +30 • Resistant to Metal -20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legends Awakened #8 ← Current | 120 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $21.06 |
�📦 Legends Awakened Set Context
This Luxray is part of the Legends Awakened expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2008.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, 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 Luxray 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 cards from Legends Awakened are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Lightning typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Luxray 8 was released in 2008 in the Legends Awakened expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Legends Awakened is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Lightning type Pokémon like Luxray with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Luxray 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 Lightning energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Luxray works best in Lightning type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.