Lugia VSTAR Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Lugia VSTAR from the Silver Tempest set is a Rare Holo VSTAR card numbered 139. This striking Pokémon boasts 280 HP and features the ability Summoning Star. Its powerful attack, Tempest Dive, adds dynamic strategy to gameplay.

Quick Facts

• HP: 280
• Type: Colorless
• Stage: VSTAR (evolves from Lugia V)
• Ability: Summoning Star (allows benching up to 2 Colorless Pokémon without Rule Boxes from discard)
• Attack: Tempest Dive (220 damage, may discard a Stadium in play)
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Rarity: Rare Holo VSTAR
• Regulation Mark: F
• Illustrator: PLANETA Mochizuki
• Set: Silver Tempest (swsh12)
• Card Number: 139
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Lugia VSTAR is from the Sword & Shield Silver Tempest expansion, identified by set code swsh12 and card number 139. It is a Rare Holo VSTAR card featuring the regulation mark F.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Lugia VSTAR card. Key identifiers include its VSTAR subtype, the regulation mark F, and the illustrator PLANETA Mochizuki. The card’s artwork and layout are consistent with the Silver Tempest set style.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Lugia VSTAR card features the VSTAR rule: when your Pokémon VSTAR is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. It is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s Rare Holo VSTAR finish and vibrant artwork, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or binder with individual pockets for added protection. Avoid excessive handling to maintain its condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Silver Tempest (swsh12): This set includes Lugia VSTAR as a powerful Colorless-type VSTAR card with a unique ability to summon Colorless Pokémon from the discard pile and a strong 220 damage attack. It fits the set’s theme of dynamic and strategic gameplay elements.