History
The Lona 218/198 card is a magnificent piece from the Chilling Reign expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Lona, known as Phoebe in English, is an iconic member of the Hoenn region's Elite Four, renowned for her mastery of Ghost-type Pokémon. Her appearance in the Chilling Reign expansion, despite its focus on the Galar region and the Crown Tundra, is a welcome nod to iconic characters from across the Pokémon universe.
Chilling Reign, released in June 2021, is the sixth major expansion in the Sword & Shield series and introduced many powerful Pokémon, notably Ice Rider Calyrex and Shadow Rider Calyrex forms. Lona's inclusion as a Full Art Secret Rare Supporter card (218/198) made it a highlight of the expansion, sought after for both its strategic utility and its beauty.
Taira Akitsu's illustration for this card perfectly captures Lona's essence. The artist is known for their detailed and expressive works, and this Full Art version is no exception. It features Lona in a dynamic and elegant pose, with holographic textures that enhance the mystical character of her persona, making this card a true visual masterpiece for collectors and players alike.
Fun facts
- Lona is the French name for Phoebe, one of the four Elite Four members from the Hoenn region, introduced in the Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire games. She specializes in Ghost-type Pokémon.
- The Lona (Phoebe) Supporter card (218/198) features a unique defensive effect: it allows you to discard a card from your hand to prevent all damage done to your Pokémon VMAX by attacks from your opponent's Pokémon during that turn, a key strategic ability in its era.
- As card 218/198, Lona/Phoebe is a 'Secret Rare' Full Art Supporter. Its card number exceeds the official set count (198 cards), indicating its increased rarity and full-card artwork with special textures.
