Lugia 30th Celebration Price: Normal vs Hoshikui (Star-Eater) vs Aoen (Blue Sheen)

Beyond the normal version of Lugia [M6a 142/103] from Pokémon TCG’s 30th-anniversary “30th Celebration” set, collectors are talking about two print variations: hoshikui (“star-eater”) and aoen (“blue sheen”). The normal card’s lowest ask is around ¥19,000, while the two variations list for considerably more on the secondhand market. Here’s how the three differ, what they cost, and how to find each on Collect2Day.

TL;DR

What are “hoshikui” and “aoen”?

Hoshikui (星食い) literally means “star-eater”. On a normal Lugia the artwork shows a stormy sky and the star foil stays in the card frame; on a hoshikui copy, star-shaped sparkles appear inside the artwork too. Sellers usually circle them in red.

Aoen (青艶) roughly means “blue sheen”. Side by side with a normal copy, the artwork is a visibly deeper, more saturated blue, and the name bar has a different shine. Some sellers also tag it kotaisa (個体差) — card-to-card print variation.

Neither is a separate official release: they are names collectors use for print variation, and the secondhand market alone sets their price. All hoshikui and aoen photos below come from secondhand-marketplace sellers, and their prices are asking prices or current auction bids — not completed sales. For reference only.

Lugia’s three versions compared (by reference price, low to high)

1. #1

   Normal Lugia [M6a 142/103]

   The standard Lugia from the “30th Celebration” expansion. The lowest current ask is around ¥19,000 — the most accessible of the three versions.

   Grade A from ¥22,500 · Grade B from ¥19,000

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   Reference price

   ¥19,000~

   

   Market note

   Trading is active. Of the latest 20 sales, most Grade-A copies went for ¥21,999–¥25,000, with a high of ¥29,999; Grade-B sales sat at ¥19,988–¥20,000. The ¥19,000 “lowest ask” is a Grade-B listing — budget from ¥22,500 for Grade A.

   View Normal version on Collect2Day ›
2. #2

   “Hoshikui” (Star-Eater) Lugia

   Star-shaped foil sparkles show up inside the artwork itself — collectors call it hoshikui (“star-eater”). Most secondhand listings run ¥23,000–¥55,000.

   Japanese search keyword: ルギア 星食い

   Reference price

   ¥23,000 – ¥55,000

   

   Market note

   Across hoshikui listings currently on the secondhand market, most asks fall between ¥23,000 and ¥55,000 — and the ¥23,000 is a current auction bid, not a sale. One listing that notes “five-pointed stars in 3 places” asks ¥99,999, and one tagged as both hoshikui and blue sheen asks ¥50,000. The difference is judged by eye, so ask the seller for more clear photos before you order.

   View “Hoshikui” Lugia on Collect2Day ›
3. #3

   “Aoen” (Blue Sheen) Lugia

   Side by side with a normal copy, the artwork is a visibly deeper, richer blue and the name bar has a different sheen. Fixed-price listings run ¥50,000–¥68,000.

   Japanese search keyword: ルギア 青艶

   Reference price

   ¥50,000 – ¥68,000

   

   Market note

   Fixed-price blue-sheen listings on the secondhand market ask ¥50,000–¥68,000 — the highest of the three versions. Two auctions currently stand at ¥29,400 and ¥100,000 (the latter noting a swirl pattern); neither has closed. Some sellers label the blue sheen as kotaisa — card-to-card print variation.

   View “Aoen” Lugia on Collect2Day ›

Before you buy

How do I tell hoshikui and aoen apart?

Both are judged by eye: for hoshikui, look for star sparkles inside the artwork; for aoen, look at how deep the overall blue is and the shine on the name bar. Lighting changes a photo a lot, so compare against a picture of a normal copy.

What should I search on Collect2Day?

Search “ルギア M6a 142/103” for the normal version, or “ルギア 星食い” / “ルギア 青艶” for the variations. Results pull listings from several secondhand marketplaces.

Is the listed price the price it sells for?

No. Hoshikui and aoen prices in this post are asking prices or current auction bids; an auction may close higher, or not sell at all.

FAQ

Are hoshikui and aoen always worth more than the normal card?

Secondhand asks are currently higher than the normal version’s, but neither is an official version, so the price rests entirely on demand and can move sharply. A seller’s label may not be accurate either — check the photos closely before buying.

When were these prices compiled?

Normal-version prices were compiled on 2026-09-24; hoshikui and aoen prices come from secondhand-marketplace listings from the same period. Check Collect2Day’s live search results for current prices.

Normal-version prices were read off a live market page on 2026-09-24. Hoshikui and aoen photos and prices come from secondhand-marketplace sellers’ listings — asking prices or current auction bids, not official prices or completed sales. Prices can change at any time; check Collect2Day’s live pages.