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.
hgss1 Difficulty
3/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
$4
Market average
Top Card
Lugia LEGEND (Top + Bottom)
$400+
Rarity Tier
Overview
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.
Most Valuable Cards
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.
Cards from HeartGold SoulSilver
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28 of 124 
Arcanine
Azumarill
Clefable
Gyarados
Wobbuffet
Granbull
Smoochum
Croconaw
Miltank
Unown
Exeggcute
Ledyba
Sentret
Wooper
Pokégear3.0
Ampharos
Lugia LEGEND
Lugia LEGEND
Grass Energy
Fire Energy
Water Energy
Lightning Energy
Psychic Energy
Fighting Energy
Darkness Energy
Metal Energy
Gyarados
Alph Lithograph
Frequently Asked Questions
01. 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.
02. 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.
03. 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.
04. 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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