Pisces Albafica: The Legendary Might Among Gold Saints
When discussing the Gold Saints of the Lost Canvas saga, names like Sagittarius Sisyphus—Mentor to Pegasus Seiya—or Virgo Asmita, who single-handedly sealed countless Specters, often dominate the conversation. Yet, there exists a profoundly powerful and frequently overlooked figure whose strength borders on the divine: Pisces Albafica. His combat prowess places him among the very finest of the Gold Saints, a warrior whose abilities truly touch the ceiling of what a Saint can achieve.
The Unique Power of Albafica
Pisces Albafica possessed a fearsome and singular gift: God-Slaying Blood. Unlike other Saints, who rely on martial techniques or cosmic energy, Albafica’s deadliest weapon flowed through his very veins. A single drop of his blood could penetrate not just the body, but the soul itself—making it lethal to humans and gods alike. This sets him far apart from his successor, Aphrodite, whose poisonous blood could only corrode physical form. Official sources confirm Albafica was one of the very few beings in Sanctuary with the genuine potential to kill a god, a fact that inspires both awe and dread.
Partnership and Prestige
Albafica’s status among the Gold Saints was exceptional. He served alongside Leo Ilias, renowned as the strongest Gold Saint of his era. When Pope Sage sought to eliminate the traitorous Sapheil, he dispatched these two elite warriors as his ultimate trump card. That Albafica was chosen to partner with Ilias for a mission of this caliber speaks volumes about his power and standing among the twelve Gold Saints.
Legacy and Sacrifice
Under Pope Sage’s leadership, Albafica and Ilias undertook numerous critical missions as a legendary duo. Tragedy struck, however, when Ilias fell in battle against elite warriors sent by Sapheil. Left to carry on alone, Albafica shouldered the duty of protecting the Pope while mourning the loss of his comrade.
One of Albafica’s most poignant moments was the Blood Inheritance Ceremony. Knowing his time was short, he willingly passed the Pisces Cloth and his deadly power to his disciple, Aphrodite. This act of sacrifice and resolve moved all who witnessed it. It is because of Albafica’s unique bloodline that all subsequent Pisces Saints inherited near immunity to poisons—a final, life-giving gift to those who would follow.
An Unfulfilled Destiny
For a character of such divine power and narrative potential, Albafica’s early departure from the main story feels deeply regrettable. After being turned into a Specter, he was never allowed to fully demonstrate the extent of his abilities. Had he not been forced into an early exit, his god-slaying blood could have become Athena’s ultimate weapon against Hades. His potential rivaled even that of demigod-like figures such as Asmita, yet the author’s pen proved merciless.
In reevaluating the greatest Gold Saints of the Lost Canvas, Pisces Albafica deserves recognition as a truly divine-level existence. His god-slaying blood, his partnership with the legendary Ilias, and his tragic yet noble legacy all affirm his place among the strongest. One can’t help but wonder how the Holy War might have unfolded had he not fallen—a question that lingers in the hearts of Saints fans worldwide.
