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In typical Pokémon TCG fashion, the latest Pocket expansion, Wisdom of Sea and Sky, splits its content between two pack variants — one featuring Ho-Oh and the other led by Lugia. Just like in past flagship sets, each pack type contains exclusive cards that can’t be found in the other. So if you're aiming to complete the full 240+ card set, you’ll need to open both types.

Whether you’re after a particular evolution line, hunting for shiny pulls, or just trying to focus your budget, it helps to know which cards are in which packs.

Here’s a full breakdown of the exclusives inside Ho-Oh and Lugia packs for Wisdom of Sea and Sky.

Pack Composition at a Glance

• Ho-Oh Packs: 105 unique cards

• Lugia Packs: 105 unique cards

• Shared between both: 31 cards

• Total cards in the set: 241 standard + additional rare variants

Why the Pack Split Matters

Ho-Oh and Lugia each bring their own themes. The Lugia packs lean into Water, Psychic, and Electric types, while Ho-Oh packs feature more Fire, Fighting, and Grass. There’s a bit of overlap, but key evolution lines are isolated to one pack or the other — so you’ll need to pick carefully if you’re targeting specific cards.

For example:

• Bellossom, Typhlosion, and Ampharos are only in Lugia packs

• Jumpluff, Magby, and Feraligatr are only in Ho-Oh packs

• Sunkern, Sunflora, and Darumaka appear in both

Top Exclusives by Pack

Notable Ho-Oh Exclusives

• Donphan ex (Double Rare)

• Umbreon ex (Double Rare)

• Magby (Rare)

• Tyranitar (Rare and Illustration Rare)

• Skarmory ex (Double Rare)

• Ho-Oh ex (Multiple variants including Immersive and Crown Rares)

Notable Lugia Exclusives

• Kingdra ex (Double Rare)

• Ampharos (Rare and Illustration Rare)

• Scizor (Rare and Illustration Rare)

• Lugia ex (Various rarities including Immersive and Crown)

• Shuckle ex (Double Rare and Special Art)

Cards Found in Both Packs

• Emolga

• Houndour and Houndoom

• Darumaka and Darmanitan

• Sunkern and Sunflora

• Rescue Scarf

• Eevee

These shared cards tend to be lower rarity or utility-focused, but a few can play a big role in deck building.

Variant and Rarity Highlights

This set continues the trend of layering in alternate art styles and ultra-rare cards:

• Illustration Rares: Many of the set’s evolution lines, like Cyndaquil, Octillery, and Spinarak, get alternate artwork.

• Special Art Rares (CG/SAR): Key ex cards and even Trainers like Will, Lyra, and Jasmine show up here.

• Shiny Rares and Double Shiny Rares: Expect shiny versions of Pokémon like Gyarados, Yanma, Flareon, and more.

• Crown Rares: Ho-Oh ex and Lugia ex are each available in this ultra-rare tier and are found in both packs.

• Immersive Rares: These full-scene cards include alternate takes on both mascots.

Strategic Pulling Tips

If you're building around specific types or evolution lines:

• Stick to Lugia packs if you’re after Water or Psychic-type evolutions, like Kingdra or Espeon.

• Focus on Ho-Oh packs for strong Fire or Dark-type pulls, like Umbreon and Magby.

• Open both pack types to hit universal slots and top-tier chase cards like the Crown Rares.

Final Word

To complete the full Wisdom of Sea and Sky set, including the various special arts and shinies, you’ll need a healthy mix of both Ho-Oh and Lugia packs. With nearly half the set exclusive to each version, there’s no shortcut unless you're trading or buying singles.

For collectors or competitive players, knowing where your targets live will save you time, money, and a lot of guesswork.