Saint Seiya: Ranking the 5 Pisces Gold Saints Through History – One Elevated Pisces to Divine Power

The Evolution of Pisces Gold Saints in Saint Seiya Universe

For over three decades, Saint Seiya fans have passionately debated which Gold Saint reigns supreme in the original series. While opinions vary on the strongest, consensus often places Pisces Aphrodite among the weakest contenders. Across the main series, spin-offs, and authorized works, five remarkable warriors have held the Pisces Gold Cloth. Let’s explore their unique journeys and power levels.

1. Lugonis from The Lost Canvas

First appearing in the spin-off series, Lugonis served as mentor to Albafica. With the imminent resurrection of Hades’ army and Athena yet to be reborn, Scorpio Sagephrey contemplated desperate measures—unsealing Poseidon’s to pit two major powers against each other. Lugonis intervened, leading to their legendary thousand-day battle until Elias separated them.

His most significant contribution was taking Albafica as his disciple and performing a blood-exchange ritual that ultimately transferred his poisonous blood to his pupil. Tragically, Albafica’s blood eventually became more toxic than his master’s, poisoning Lugonis. This sacrificial tradition explains why the Pisces succession remains the most challenging among all Gold Saints.

2. Albafica from The Lost Canvas

Though destined to guard the twelfth temple, Albafica courageously met the invading Specters on the front lines. His Royal Demon Rose garden created an effective barrier, poisoning countless undead warriors. Unfortunately, he encountered Earth Dark Star Necro, whose abilities caused Albafica’s roses to wither prematurely.

In his final stand against Wyvern Rhadamanthys, Albafica sacrificed everything to achieve mutual destruction. Since this battle occurred within Athena’s protective barrier, preventing Specter resurrection, Albafica single-handedly annihilated Rhadamanthys’ entire legion—a testament to the hidden power Pisces can wield.

3. Cardinale from Next Dimension

This incarnation represents one of the franchise’s primary antagonists. When Athena arrived in the sacred realm of the previous holy war, the Pope attempted to assassinate her. Virgo Shijima intervened, but Cardinale pursued them relentlessly. Even after Shijima sustained injuries from Cardinale’s roses that caused continuous bleeding, the Pisces saint continued his pursuit.

Only when Athena transformed from infant form and unleashed her tremendous cosmos did Cardinale experience a profound awakening. This storyline demonstrates how Pisces energy can be channeled toward darkness before redemption.

4. Aphrodite from the Original Series

The classic Pisces Gold Saint remains controversial among fans. While undoubtedly aesthetically magnificent, Aphrodite’s combat capabilities consistently ranked among the lowest tier. During the Zodiac Temple arc, he confronted Shun, destroying the Andromeda Cloth only to be instantly defeated by Nebula Storm.

His performance in the Hades chapter proved equally disappointing. Teamed with Cancer Deathmask, they failed to defeat Mu. At Hades’ castle, Rhadamanthys effortlessly eliminated both Gold Saints. Despite his shortcomings, Aphrodite’s character design and rose-based techniques became iconic representations of the Pisces archetype.

5. Amor from Omega

Amor revolutionized what a Pisces Gold Saint could achieve. His power level reached true divine status, arguably making him one of the strongest Gold Saints across all generations. With multiple techniques, dual attributes, and the ability to defeat Leo Mycenae in a single move, Amor demonstrated unprecedented capabilities.

Interestingly, Omega’s power scaling diverged significantly from previous series. While some Gold Saints reached genuine god-level status, others performed at Silver Saint level. The traditional “thousand-day war” concept between equally matched Gold Saints was essentially abandoned, allowing characters like Amor to showcase the Pisces constellation’s ultimate potential.

The Pisces Legacy: From Weakest to Divine

Examining these five incarnations reveals the fascinating evolution of Pisces Gold Saints. While Aphrodite remains the weakest link, Amor elevated Pisces combat capabilities to divine levels. Meanwhile, Albafica’s popularity endures due to his tragic heroism and sacrificial nature.

The Pisces constellation embodies both beauty and danger—represented through their rose-based techniques and poisonous blood. This duality creates compelling characters who balance aesthetic elegance with lethal potential. Whether serving as antagonists or heroes, Pisces Gold Saints consistently deliver memorable moments that enrich the Saint Seiya mythology.

Their journey from “weakest” to “divine” status demonstrates how creative storytelling can reinvent even the most underestimated zodiac signs. For Pisces enthusiasts, this evolution offers hope that their constellation’s representatives will continue to surprise and impress in future installments.