Lugia

Lugia

Selected Masterpiece • 15/95
Artist Ryo Ueda
Market Price $76.22
Call of Legends HeartGold & SoulSilver 2011
The Illustrator

Ryo Ueda

Ryo Ueda has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2003 to 2023, spanning more than 400 illustrations. Work appears across EX, XY, and Sword & Shield, with a digital, action-forward approach that favors focused framing, balanced layouts, and vibrant, contrasting color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card captures Lugia gliding effortlessly through an underwater landscape, where vibrant colors dance around it like flowing water. This moment conveys a sense of harmony, as the Pokémon navigates its domain with grace. The scene reflects the tranquility of the ocean depths, highlighting Lugia's role as a guardian of the sea. It invites viewers to immerse themselves in the serene beauty of this legendary creature.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Card Type Water
Artist Ryo Ueda
Era
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Release
09/02/2011

Linear Attack

Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 30 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Hydro Splash

80
Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost