Lugia V Collector’s Guide (Silver Tempest #186)

Character Intro

Lugia V from the Silver Tempest set is a Rare Ultra Basic Pokémon V with 220 HP. Numbered 186, it features the powerful attack Aero Dive and stands out for its sleek design and formidable presence.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Lugia V
• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic,V
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Regulation Mark: F
• Set Code: swsh12
• Series: sword_shield

Key Printings

This exact printing of Lugia V appears in the Silver Tempest set as card number 186. It is classified as a Rare Ultra card, making it a valuable find for collectors focusing on high-rarity cards within the Sword & Shield series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Lugia V card. Identification is straightforward via:
– Set code: swsh12
– Card number: 186
– Illustrator: kawayoo
– Attacks: “Read the Wind” and “Aero Dive”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Lugia V follows the V rule: when this Pokémon V is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards. It has no abilities and features two attacks:
– Read the Wind: allows discarding a card to draw three cards.
– Aero Dive: a 130-damage attack with the option to discard a Stadium in play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain the card’s condition, store Lugia V in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Rare Ultra rarity, handle with clean hands and store in a rigid top-loader or binder to prevent edge wear and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Silver Tempest (swsh12): Lugia V debuts as a powerful Basic V card with a focus on card draw and high damage output. Its presence in this set adds strategic depth and collectible appeal, especially with its Fighting resistance and Lightning weakness profile.