Luxray – POP Series 8 (#3)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Luxray (#3) is a Rare card from POP - POP Series 8 released in 2008. It showcases artwork by Ken Sugimori and the Thunder attack (120 damage), Flip a coin. If tails, Luxray does 40 damage to itself.. TCGplayer market price sits around $7.07, Cardmarket average sale is €1.78, Floor listings start near €0.30.
- TCGplayer market price: $7.07
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.82
- Recent low listing: €0.30
Card Details
- Set
- POP Series 8
- Card Number
- 3
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 120
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting +30
- Resistances
- Metal -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
Intimidating Fang
As long as Luxray is your Active Pokémon, any damage done by an opponent's attack is reduced by 10 (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Attacks & Strategy
-
Thunder
[Lightning, Lightning, Lightning, Colorless]
— 120
Flip a coin. If tails, Luxray does 40 damage to itself.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Luxray from POP Series 8 (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2008, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Ken Sugimori.
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 3 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Luxray's Thunder deals 120 damage for Lightning + Lightning + Lightning + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If tails, Luxray does 40 damage to itself.
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.
� Compare Luxray Cards
Looking for other Luxray cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POP Series 8 #3 ← Current | 120 | 1 attack | Rare | $5.31 |
�📦 POP Series 8 Set Context
This Luxray is part of the POP Series 8 expansion , released as part of the POP series in 2008.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, 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 cards from POP Series 8 are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Ken Sugimori 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 3 was released in 2008 in the POP Series 8 expansion. This set is part of the POP series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Ken Sugimori. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: POP Series 8 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 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 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.