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Lugia ex
Unseen Forces 105/115 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Unseen Forces
- Number
- 105/115
- Rarity
- Rare Holo EX
- Released
- 2005
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $2,500.00
- Artist
- Hikaru Koike
What it does
If Lugia ex is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if Lugia ex is Knocked Out), flip a coin. If heads, choose an Energy card attached to the Attacking Pokémon and return it to your opponent's hand.
Discard a Fire Energy, Water Energy, and Lightning Energy attached to Lugia ex.
When Pokémon-ex has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Lugia ex card was released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's EX Unseen Forces expansion in 2005. This set drew its thematic inspiration from the Johto region, specifically highlighting the mysterious relationship between Lugia and the Legendary Beasts. As the centerpiece of the expansion, Lugia ex was designed to showcase the power of the then-new EX mechanic, which introduced high-HP Basic Pokémon that granted two prize cards to the opponent upon being knocked out.
The illustration was rendered by Ryo Ueda, whose distinct, painterly style focused on dynamic motion and dramatic lighting. Ueda sought to capture the oceanic majesty of the creature, utilizing a metallic holographic finish to emphasize its status as a Rare Holo EX. Upon its debut, the card was highly regarded by competitive players for its formidable abilities and became a visual hallmark of the mid-2000s era of the game.
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