Lugia

Lugia

Selected Masterpiece • XY156/211
Market Price $13.16
The Illustrator

Hajime Kusajima

Hajime Kusajima is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2018, spanning E-Card and EX-era releases. The work favors vibrant, contrasting color with playful, energetic moods, using balanced, character-forward compositions that keep action clear and readable.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card captures Lugia in mid-flight, its wings extended as it glides through a vivid sky filled with swirling colors. The dynamic backdrop of blues and yellows hints at the brewing energy of an approaching storm, creating a sense of movement and anticipation. In this moment, Lugia stands as a powerful yet serene figure, perfectly at ease in its natural environment. This image evokes the feeling of a guardian watching over the seas, ready to respond to the call of nature.”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Promo
Card Type Colorless
Era
XY
Release
12/10/2013

Gust

30

Aeroblast

80+

Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 more damage for each heads.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost