Lugia-EX (Plasma Storm 134) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Lugia-EX from the Plasma Storm set is a Rare Ultra Basic Pokémon-EX with 180 HP. It features the Overflow ability and the Plasma Gale attack. This Team Plasma card is numbered 134 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic, EX, Team Plasma
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Ability: Overflow – grants 1 additional Prize card if this Pokémon knocks out an opponent’s Pokémon by damage from an attack
• Attack: Plasma Gale – requires discarding a Plasma Energy attached to this Pokémon to deal 120 damage
• Pokémon-EX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards
• Set Code: bw8-134
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Key Printings

This printing of Lugia-EX appears in Plasma Storm as card number 134 at Rare Ultra rarity. It carries the Team Plasma subtype and EX classification. The illustrator, Toyste Beach, delivers a vivid depiction appreciated by collectors.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by set code “bw8-134,” the Team Plasma subtype, and its distinctive Overflow ability. Its Colorless typing and 180 HP also help distinguish it from other Lugia-EX printings.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• Not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Its Pokémon-EX rule means that when it is knocked out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards, making it a high-risk, high-reward option in gameplay.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and condition, store Lugia-EX in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, and consider a top loader or binder for added protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Storm: Introduced Lugia-EX as a powerful Team Plasma Basic EX Pokémon with a unique Overflow ability and a strong attack requiring Plasma Energy discard. This set is known for its thematic focus on Team Plasma and Plasma Energy mechanics.

This guide covers essential details for collectors interested in the Plasma Storm Lugia-EX, highlighting its unique features and collectible appeal.