Lugia-EX (Plasma Storm 108) Collectors Guide

Overview

Lugia-EX from the Plasma Storm set is a Rare Holo EX card with 180 HP. It features the ability Overflow and the striking attack Plasma Gale. This card is numbered 108 in the set, making it a notable addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• HP: 180
• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic, EX, Team Plasma
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Ability: Overflow (Grants an extra Prize card if your opponent’s Pokémon is Knocked Out by this Pokémon’s attack damage)
• Attack: Plasma Gale (Costs 4 Colorless Energy, deals 120 damage, requires discarding a Plasma Energy attached to this Pokémon)
• Pokémon-EX rule: Opponent takes 2 Prize cards when Knocked Out

Why Collectors Care

• Team Plasma subtype, frame, and theming make this printing stand out.
• Overflow pairs with Plasma Gale’s damage output to create strong Prize pressure within Plasma Energy builds.
• Toyste Beach’s distinctive artwork adds visual appeal to a sought-after EX.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Plasma Storm set, identified by set code bw8 and card number 108. It is a Rare Holo EX card, notable for its Team Plasma subtype and powerful attack that synergizes with Plasma Energy cards.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Lugia-EX card. It is identified by its card ID bw8-108 and features the illustrator Toyste Beach’s distinctive artwork. The card’s subtypes include Basic, EX, and Team Plasma, which help collectors and players distinguish it from other Lugia-EX versions.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. Its Pokémon-EX rule means knocking it out awards the opponent 2 Prize cards, but its Overflow ability can grant an additional Prize card if it knocks out an opponent’s Pokémon by attack damage.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s Rare Holo EX condition and vibrant artwork by Toyste Beach, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use rigid top loaders or binders with acid-free pages to prevent bending and surface wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Storm (bw8): This set introduced Team Plasma-themed cards, including this powerful Lugia-EX with a unique ability and attack that emphasize Plasma Energy mechanics. The set’s focus on Plasma Energy synergy makes this card a standout collectible and strategic choice within its theme.