Lugia

Lugia

Selected Masterpiece • 132/185
Artist NC Empire
Market Price $0.79
Vivid Voltage Sword & Shield 2020
The Illustrator

NC Empire

NC Empire has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2017 to 2025, with work spanning Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet. The art leans dynamic and colorful, pairing action-forward framing with focused, character-led staging and high-contrast, vibrant palettes.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card shows Lugia rising from the ocean's depths, its majestic wings stirring the water into gentle ripples. This moment captures the Pokémon in a display of both elegance and power, with its determined expression hinting at its protective nature. The light filtering through the water enhances the scene, creating a dynamic atmosphere that evokes the feeling of anticipation. It’s a quiet yet powerful glimpse into the life of this legendary guardian of the sea.”

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 19, 2026.

Card Type Colorless
Era
Sword & Shield
Release
13/11/2020

Gust

40

Wind Pressure

250

If your opponent has 5 or fewer cards in their hand, this attack does nothing.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost