Lugia LEGEND Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Lugia LEGEND from the HeartGold SoulSilver set is a striking LEGEND rarity card with 130 HP. It features the unique ability Ocean Grow and the powerful attack Elemental Blast. This card stands out for its distinctive design and gameplay potential.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: LEGEND
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Subtypes: LEGEND
• Evolves From: None (requires the other half of Lugia LEGEND to be played)

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the HeartGold SoulSilver set, card number 114. It is a LEGEND rarity card notable for the following:

• Poké-Power: “Ocean Grow” — when Lugia LEGEND is put into play, look at the top five cards of your deck and attach any Energy you find there to Lugia LEGEND.
• Attack: “Elemental Blast” — deals 200 damage by discarding Fire, Water, and Lightning energies.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Lugia LEGEND card. It is identified by the set code “hgss1” and card ID “hgss1-114.” The card’s image can be found at /images/hgss1/hgss1-114.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• This card must be played by placing it on the Bench together with the other half of Lugia LEGEND.
• Its Poké-Power and attack require careful energy management, making it a strategic choice for collectors and players alike.

Care & Storage Tips

Due to its LEGEND rarity and unique two-card combination requirement, store Lugia LEGEND cards together in protective sleeves to prevent damage and loss. Keep them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve the vibrant illustration by Shinji Higuchi.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HeartGold SoulSilver (hgss1): This set introduced Lugia LEGEND as a powerful and visually captivating LEGEND card. It stands out for its energy-accelerating Poké-Power and high-damage attack, making it a memorable piece for collectors of the series.