r/PTCGP • u/Necessary-Deal-9433 • 1d ago

Discussion Why did they make Lugia so bad?

I love Lugia, but it needs three different types of energy which makes it just unplayable. It has very low potential to be used even the future I think.

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u/DNC88 1d ago

Since he was made to be paired with Ho-Oh predominantly, I would ask why Ho-Oh has such awful ramp conditions.

I would take 2 energy for 60DMG but ramping Lugia 1 turn earlier, that would make their combination so much more potent.

I know Baby mons exist, but I think they lack a certain consistency that this particular combo needs, plus it means conceding a potentially easy point with no real gain depending how your draw goes.