2018 Lugia (ルギア) Holo TAG Grade: 9 MINT / TAG Score: 910/1000 Lugia (ルギア) from the 2018 Pokémon Sun & Moon Promos Japanese set (#237/SM-P – GX Starter Decks Purchase Campaign), a powerful holographic promo distributed as a reward for purchasing GX Starter Decks in Japan. This exclusive Japanese holo features the majestic Legendary Pokémon Lugia with premium foil effects unique to this campaign release. It appeals to serious collectors for Lugia’s iconic status as a legendary Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon, its dramatic artwork, and scarcity as a sought-after 2018 GX-era promo holo.
Grading Details
TAG Grade: 9 MINT (pristine example with minimal defects)
TAG Score: 910/1000 — precise TAG evaluation
Protective TAG Sleeve: Included and applied to the slab
Full Transparency: QR code available on the slab for the complete Digital Imaging & Grading (DIG) Report, including:
DINGS breakdown
High-res downloadable images
Leaderboard rank and population status
Notable Defects (Verified from DIG Report)
1 DING reported: 1 Surface / Surface Defect (Front / Middle Left)
No DINGS on corners (0 front & back), edges (0 front & back), or back surface (0)
Strong centering: Front 57L/43R 50T/50B, Back 48L/52R 49T/51B
Excellent Fray/Fill scores (mostly 999–1000) with minor dips on some edges
Surface Defect Transparency Slider: 100 (full clarity)
Strong preservation overall for the grade
Population & Rank (as of 6/11/2026)
POP 6 in MINT – Strong placement (total graded: 12)
Total graded: 12 | MINT graded: 6
Highest MINT: 1st | Highest overall: 7th | Card rank: 7th overall
Graded 4/11/2026 (6th MINT graded | 12th card graded overall) A solid ranked example in this low-population Japanese GX promo holo!
Shipping & Handling
Free shipping via USPS Priority Mail with secure protection
Card ships in bubble pouch + extra padding inside a sturdy box
Handling within 2 business days, though shipped from an overseas FPO address (may add a few days). Thank you for your patience! :)
2018 Lugia (ルギア) Holo TAG Grade: 9 MINT / TAG Score: 910/1000 Lugia (ルギア) from the 2018 Pokémon Sun & Moon Promos Japanese set (#237/SM-P – GX Starter Decks Purchase Campaign), a powerful holographic promo distributed as a reward for purchasing GX Starter Decks in Japan. This exclusive Japanese holo features the majestic Legendary Pokémon Lugia with premium foil effects unique to this campaign release. It appeals to serious collectors for Lugia’s iconic status as a legendary Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon, its dramatic artwork, and scarcity as a sought-after 2018 GX-era promo holo.
Grading Details
TAG Grade: 9 MINT (pristine example with minimal defects)
TAG Score: 910/1000 — precise TAG evaluation
Protective TAG Sleeve: Included and applied to the slab
Full Transparency: QR code available on the slab for the complete Digital Imaging & Grading (DIG) Report, including:
DINGS breakdown
High-res downloadable images
Leaderboard rank and population status
Notable Defects (Verified from DIG Report)
1 DING reported: 1 Surface / Surface Defect (Front / Middle Left)
No DINGS on corners (0 front & back), edges (0 front & back), or back surface (0)
Strong centering: Front 57L/43R 50T/50B, Back 48L/52R 49T/51B
Excellent Fray/Fill scores (mostly 999–1000) with minor dips on some edges
Surface Defect Transparency Slider: 100 (full clarity)
Strong preservation overall for the grade
Population & Rank (as of 6/11/2026)
POP 6 in MINT – Strong placement (total graded: 12)
Total graded: 12 | MINT graded: 6
Highest MINT: 1st | Highest overall: 7th | Card rank: 7th overall
Graded 4/11/2026 (6th MINT graded | 12th card graded overall) A solid ranked example in this low-population Japanese GX promo holo!
Shipping & Handling
Free shipping via USPS Priority Mail with secure protection
Card ships in bubble pouch + extra padding inside a sturdy box
Handling within 2 business days, though shipped from an overseas FPO address (may add a few days). Thank you for your patience! :)
