Lugia V #186/195 Alt Art Price (Silver Tempest) & PSA 10 Worth
Lugia V (Stormy Sea Alt Art) (#186/195, Silver Tempest (SWSH12)) trades at $218.50 Raw Near Mint (€198.00 EUR), $245 in PSA 9 Mint, and $485 in PSA 10 Gem Mint (2.2x multiplier) — yielding +$166.88 net grading profit after PSA service fees and 12.5% seller commission.
| Condition / Slab Tier | Multiplier / Pop | Market Value (USD) | Cardmarket (EUR) | Net Seller Payout (-12.5%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Near Mint (NM 7–8) | 100% of Near Mint | $218.50 | €198.00 | $191.19 |
| Raw Lightly Played (LP 5–6) | 78% of Near Mint | $170.43 | €154.44 | $149.13 |
| Raw Moderately Played (MP 4) | 55% of Near Mint | $120.18 | €108.90 | $105.16 |
| Raw Heavily Played (HP 2–3) | 38% of Near Mint | $83.03 | €75.24 | $72.65 |
| Raw Damaged (DMG 1) | 25% of Near Mint | $54.63 | €49.50 | $47.80 |
| PSA 8 NM-Mint Slab | 0.89x Raw NM | $195.00 | €177 | $170.625 |
| PSA 9 Mint Slab | 1.12x Raw · Pop 3,120 | $245.00 | €223 | $214.375 |
| PSA 10 Gem Mint Slab | 2.2x Raw · Pop 7,420 (68.4% Gem Rate) | $485.00 | €441 | $424.375 |
Should You Grade Lugia V (Stormy Sea Alt Art) #186/195? (PSA Fee Tier ROI Matrix)
Gem Mint Conversion Rate: 68.4%| PSA Service Tier | All-In Cost Basis | PSA 9 Net Profit | PSA 10 Net Profit | Submission Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Value Bulk ($25 + $14 Ship) | $257.50 | -$43.13 | +$166.88 (+64.8%) | GRADE |
| PSA Regular ($75 + $14 Ship) | $307.50 | -$93.13 | +$116.88 (+38%) | GRADE |
| PSA Express ($129 + $14 Ship) | $361.50 | -$147.13 | +$62.88 (+17.4%) | GRADE |
kawayoo’s stormy ocean illustration of Lugia V #186/195 anchors Sword & Shield: Silver Tempest (SWSH12). Trading at $218.50 Raw NM and $485.00 in PSA 10 Gem Mint (2.22x multiplier with 68.4% Gem Mint rate), it remains the most accessible late-SWSH flagship Alternate Art.
At $218.50 raw + $39 PSA Bulk fee ($257.50 basis), a PSA 10 ($485) yields +$166.88 net profit after 12.5% seller fees, while a PSA 9 ($245) loses -$43.
Pull Rate: 1 in 680 Silver Tempest Booster Packs (~19 Booster Boxes). At $6.5/pack, pulling one copy costs an average of $4,420 in sealed packs vs buying Raw NM directly for $218.50.
Silver V borders can show slight top-edge foil nicking if pulled from tight blister packs.
- Swirling rain and wave ridges follow the contour of Lugia’s wings in raised UV texture.
- Silver V border features diagonal hatch engraving.
Compare Lugia V (Stormy Sea Alt Art) Against Other Silver Tempest (SWSH12) Chase Cards
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Frequently Asked Questions: Lugia V (Stormy Sea Alt Art) #186/195
Is Silver Tempest Lugia V #186/195 a good PSA 10 grading candidate?
Yes—with a 68.4% PSA 10 Gem Mint conversion rate and a 2.22x slab premium ($485 vs $218.50 raw), well-centered copies generate +$167 net profit.
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