Curatorial Commentary
The card captures Lugia in mid-flight, its wings extended as it glides through a vivid sky filled with swirling colors. The dynamic backdrop of blues and yellows hints at the brewing energy of an approaching storm, creating a sense of movement and anticipation. In this moment, Lugia stands as a powerful yet serene figure, perfectly at ease in its natural environment. This image evokes the feeling of a guardian watching over the seas, ready to respond to the call of nature.
Essay · XY Black Star Promos
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Catalogue plate
№ XY156/211
Composition
StyleColorfulDynamicIllustrative
MoodEnergeticMajestic
CompositionActionBalancedFocused
PaletteContrastingHarmoniousVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
120
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Resistance
Fighting -20
Retreat
Gust
30
Aeroblast
80+
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 more damage for each heads.
Authorship
More from Hajime Kusajima
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
XY Black Star Promos, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Lugia
The Lugia canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
