Lugia

Lugia

Selected Masterpiece • SL7/95
Call of Legends HeartGold & SoulSilver 2011
The Illustrator

Hideaki Hakozaki

Hideaki Hakozaki is credited on 36 Pokémon TCG cards from 2010–2012, concentrated in the HeartGold & SoulSilver era. Work appears in HS—Unleashed, HS—Triumphant, and Call of Legends, pairing balanced, focused staging with vibrant, contrasting color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Lugia soaring gracefully through a swirling ocean, embodying the essence of the sea. Its majestic presence is accentuated by the vibrant blue hues and the dynamic movement of the water around it. This moment captures a sense of tranquility mixed with the power of nature, as Lugia appears to command the waves beneath it. The scene invites a feeling of awe, as if witnessing a guardian of the seas in its natural habitat.”

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. Data refreshed: January 18, 2026.

Card Type Water
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