Shining Lugia

Shining Lugia

Selected Masterpiece • SM82/248
Artist Hitoshi Ariga
Market Price $70.22
SM Black Star Promos Sun & Moon 2017
The Illustrator

Hitoshi Ariga

Hitoshi Ariga is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2013 to 2024, with artwork appearing across Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and XY. The work favors cartoonish, anime-leaning character design, energetic moods, and vibrant, contrasting color palettes.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Shining Lugia card illustrates this majestic Pokémon gliding effortlessly through a bright blue sky, its wings fully extended as it navigates the gentle currents of air. The scene evokes a sense of tranquility, inviting the viewer to imagine the vast ocean beneath, where this creature feels at home. With a focused gaze, Lugia embodies both strength and grace, seamlessly blending into its serene environment. This moment captures the essence of a legendary being 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. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 18, 2026.

Rarity Promo
Card Type Colorless
Era
Sun & Moon
Release
03/02/2017

Argent Wing

60+

If your opponent's Active Pokémon has an Ability, this attack does 60 more damage.

Aero Force

130

Discard an Energy attached to this Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost