Return to Johto
HeartGold SoulSilver launched a nostalgic return to the Johto region, introducing the stunning two-card LEGEND mechanic with Lugia and Ho-Oh leading the way.
Difficulty
Avg Card Value
$4
Top Card
Lugia LEGEND (Top + Bottom)
$400+
Rarity Tier
Rare
Überblick
HeartGold SoulSilver, released February 10, 2010, brought the TCG back to the Johto region with 124 cards. The set introduced LEGEND cards — stunning two-card Pokemon that required both halves to play. It also featured Primes, which were textured holographic upgrades of regular Pokemon.
Wertvollste Karten
Lugia LEGEND (top #114 / bottom #115) and Ho-Oh LEGEND (top #111 / bottom #112) are the headline chase cards, each requiring both halves for completion. Typhlosion Prime (#110) and Feraligatr Prime (#108) are popular Johto starters. Alph Lithograph is a unique collectible.
Vervollständigungs-Tipps
At 124 cards, HGSS base is moderate in size. The LEGEND cards require finding both top and bottom halves, which adds a unique challenge. Prime cards are the other premium rarity. Budget for the LEGEND pairs as the most expensive singles in the set.
So Vervollstandigen Sie Dieses Set
- 1 Scan to identify LEGEND card halves — each has a top and bottom
- 2 Track which LEGEND pairs you have completed
- 3 Look for the HGSS set symbol to confirm set membership
- 4 Use Pokex to price individual LEGEND halves and completed pairs separately
Scan with Pokex
Pokex identifies both halves of LEGEND cards and matches them together, showing which half you have and which you need. The scanner also distinguishes Prime cards from regular holos by their unique textured holo patterns.
Häufige Fragen
Q1 What are LEGEND cards in HeartGold SoulSilver?
LEGEND cards are two-card Pokemon that combine to form a single oversized artwork. You need both the top and bottom halves to play the Pokemon. Lugia LEGEND and Ho-Oh LEGEND are the two LEGEND pairs in the base set.
Q2 What are Prime cards?
Prime cards are a special rarity introduced in HGSS. They feature unique textured holographic patterns and are more powerful versions of regular Pokemon. Typhlosion Prime, Feraligatr Prime, and Meganium Prime are in this set.
Q3 How much are Lugia LEGEND cards worth?
A complete Lugia LEGEND pair (top #114 + bottom #115) in near-mint condition sells for $60–$150. Individual halves sell for $25–$70 each. The cards are popular for their stunning dual artwork.
Q4 Is HeartGold SoulSilver connected to the video games?
Yes, the set was released alongside the HeartGold and SoulSilver Nintendo DS remakes of Pokemon Gold and Silver. It features Johto region Pokemon and the iconic Lugia and Ho-Oh as the flagship LEGEND cards.
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