Curatorial Commentary
The card captures Lugia in a dynamic moment, emerging from the depths of swirling waters. The vibrant blues and greens create a sense of movement, as if the ocean itself is alive around this majestic Pokémon. Light dances on the surface, highlighting the power and grace of Lugia as it breaks through the waves. This scene invites a feeling of awe, as if witnessing a guardian of the sea in its natural habitat.
Essay · HeartGold & SoulSilver
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Catalogue plate
№ 113/123
Composition
StyleAbstractDynamicWatercolor
MoodMajesticSerene
CompositionFlowingImmersive
PaletteCool TonesVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
130
Stage
LEGEND
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Resistance
Fighting -20
Retreat
Elemental Blast
200
Discard a Fire Energy, Water Energy, and Lightning Energy attached to Lugia LEGEND.
Authorship
More from Shinji Higuchi
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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.
