In 2011, Pokémon delivered a call back to some of the community’s favorite legendary Pokémon characters of all time. Utilizing the artwork from the Japanese Legendary Pokémon Present campaign, the Call of Legends set brings secret rare shiny forms of legendary Pokémon such as Lugia, Deoxys, and Rayquaza. The issue delivers a unique design with a holographic pattern glistening throughout the front border of the cards, so these legendary Pokémon stand in a class of their own. Because competitive players tend to include the most popular Pokémon cards in their decks, examples like these often feature surface, edge, or corner wear from battle. With the edges mirroring the same finish as the holographic image of the card, this meant surface defects could even be found on pack-fresh examples. This PSA 10 example of the Shiny Lugia did not meet that fate. Lugia gained fame as the guardian of the oceans in Pokémon the Movie 2000. Most fanatics likely remember the lullaby associated with the great beast of the season, and while those tones may summon Lugia from the deep depths of the ocean, do not let it lull you to sleep during the extended bidding session.
