2006 Meiji Promo Ho-Oh PSA 10 & Lugia PSA 9 Card Set Mitsuhiro Arita
2006 Meiji Promo Ho-Oh PSA 10 & Lugia PSA 9 Card Set Mitsuhiro Arita
Price: $2,288.27
Lugia from the Meiji Promo set, a true promo rarity, sitting pretty in a PSA 10 slab. That artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita captures Lugia mid-dive, wings flared against a stormy sky—simple but hits like a whirlwind.
On the card text, it’s a Basic Pokémon, Colorless type with 90 HP. Ability? None here, but attacks pack punch: Aerowing does 30 damage and lets you switch Lugia to the bench, or Gust of Wind flips for 40 while messing with your opponent’s Active. Clean, straightforward moves that fit Lugia’s guardian vibe without overcomplicating things.
This printing dropped in 2000 as part of Japan’s Meiji chocolate promo campaign, tied to a special Ho-Oh and Lugia set. What makes it stand out? It’s not from a main expansion like Neo Genesis—it’s a limited-run giveaway, handed out with candy bars or contest wins. Collectors dig it for that exclusive feel, especially since Arita’s style echoes the early Pokémon movie era, where Lugia starred as the big underwater beast. Back then, promos like this bridged the gap between the anime hype and card game, pulling in fans who weren’t deep into tournaments but loved the lore.
In the slab, this PSA 10 shines with dead-on centering—edges crisp, corners sharp as a beak, and surfaces free of any print lines or haze. Eye appeal is strong; the holo foil pops under light without overwhelming the illustration. Pop reports put PSA 10s for this Lugia around 50 or so last I checked, though that’s just from memory of old auctions and forums—rare enough that spotting one feels like unearthing buried treasure in your binder.
I’d stash this in a display case next to my movie posters, letting that silver bird guard the collection from afar.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Lugia
– Set: Meiji Promo
– Rarity: Promo
– Condition: PSA 10
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