Lugia – Darkness Ablaze (swsh3-140) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Lugia from the Darkness Ablaze set is a rare card numbered 140. With 130 HP and the striking attack Energy Loop, it offers straightforward power with a bit of strategic energy management.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30

Attacks

• Gust: Deals 30 damage with a single Colorless energy cost.
• Energy Loop: Costs three Colorless energies and deals 120 damage; it also returns an Energy attached to Lugia to your hand.

Flavor & Credits

• Flavor Text: “It is said to be the guardian of the seas. It is rumored to have been seen on the night of a storm.”
• Illustrator: Hasuno
• Card Number: 140/??? (exact total cards in set unknown)
• Set Code: swsh3
• Series: Sword & Shield

Key Printings

This exact printing of Lugia appears in the Darkness Ablaze expansion of the Sword & Shield series. It is a Rare card with no evolutions or abilities, focusing on straightforward, powerful attacks.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “swsh3” and card number 140. The regulation mark is “D,” and it is classified as a Basic Pokémon with the subtype “Basic.”

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• According to the provided data, this card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain condition, store this Lugia in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and collector appeal, consider using a top-loader or a binder with individual pockets.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze (swsh3): This set features Lugia as a powerful Basic Pokémon with a focus on energy manipulation through its Energy Loop attack. The card’s high HP and resistance to Fighting-type attacks make it a sturdy addition to any collection from this set.