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==Physiology==
==Physiology==
Lugia is a large, silver-white bird/plesiosaur/draconic creature that has a dark blue underside, two blue spikes on its tail, three pairs of blue plates on its back, two blue fins on its face and wings that resemble like arms with five-fingered hands.  Lugia is depicted as the ruler over the the [[Kanto]] [[Legendary birds|Ledgendary Bird Trio]].  Due to a somewhat similar appearance, it may be related to {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}}.
Lugia is a large, silver-white bird/plesiosaur/draconic creature that has a dark blue underside, two blue spikes on its tail, three pairs of blue plates on its back, two blue fins on its face and wings that resemble like arms with five-fingered hands.  Lugia is depicted as the ruler over the the [[Kanto]] [[Legendary birds|Legendary Bird Trio]].  Due to a somewhat similar appearance, it may be related to {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}}.
===Gender differences===
===Gender differences===
Lugia is genderless.
Lugia is genderless.

Revision as of 16:20, 11 August 2007

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Lugia
ルギア Lugia
#249
249Lugia.png
Artwork from G/S/C
Type
Psychic Flying
Category
Diving Pokémon
Ability
Pressure
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Johto
#247
Hoenn
#384
Sinnoh
Expression error: Unrecognized punctuation character "—".
Regional Browser numbers
Height
17′01″
Imperial
5.2 m
Metric
Weight
476.2 lbs.
Imperial
216.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
White
Catch rate
3 (0.4%)
Body style
BodyUnknown.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F249.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Breeding
Undiscovered group 1 cycles*
(255 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 220 Battle Exp.: 2201*

Lugia (Japanese: ルギア Lugia) is a legendary Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon. It is often considered to be closely related to Ho-oh, even sometimes as its polar opposite, represented by silver as Ho-oh is represented by gold, and "guardian of the seas" as Ho-oh is "guardian of the skies".

In Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, it appears in the deepest cavern of the Whirl Islands, under the ocean floor, when the games' hero/heroine enters with the item Silver Wing, one of Lugia's feathers. However, the means of obtaining the Silver Wing differ between the three versions.

In Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and Pokémon Emerald, Lugia is encountered at Navel Rock, a barren rock in the center of the Sevii Islands, along with Ho-oh. To reach Navel Rock via a Seagallop Ferry, one must have the Mysticticket, a promotional item transferred to the game via special events such as the annual Pokémon Rocks America tours.

In Pokémon XD, Shadow Lugia, codenamed XD001, is a main part of the storyline, and Cipher's ultimate Shadow Pokémon. Near the end of the game's main story, the player will be able to snag the Shadow Lugia and eventually purify it-- given the battle against Greevil is won.

Lugia comes with the Ability Pressure, which causes the foe to use two PP instead of one each time it uses a move against Lugia. This move is rendered incapable with Ability Mold Breaker.

Lugia's signature move is Aeroblast, and is the only Pokémon that can learn it.

Lugia is the version mascot of Pokémon Silver, appearing on the boxart.

Biology

Physiology

Lugia is a large, silver-white bird/plesiosaur/draconic creature that has a dark blue underside, two blue spikes on its tail, three pairs of blue plates on its back, two blue fins on its face and wings that resemble like arms with five-fingered hands. Lugia is depicted as the ruler over the the Kanto Legendary Bird Trio. Due to a somewhat similar appearance, it may be related to Latios and Latias.

Gender differences

Lugia is genderless.

Special abilities

Lugia is so powerful that if it even lightly flutters its wings, it creates a non-stop, 40-day-long storm with winds that can blow down houses. In fact, Lugia can control several different types of elements, though it cannot control Fire.

Lugia is the only Pokémon so far that can learn Aeroblast.

Behavior

Habitat

Lugia lives deep in the ocean, not because it is a natural sea-dweller, but because it fears that it could accidentaly cause untold devestation.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Three Lugia have appeared in the anime: a large Lugia from the second movie near Shamouti Island in the Orange Islands, and a mother Lugia and its child Lugia (nicknamed Silver by Oliver) near Silver Rock Isle in the Whirl Islands. In both cases a human has attempted to capture them: Lawrence III attempted to capture the large Lugia for himself, inadvertently threatening the world's balance in the process, and Dr. Namba attempted to capture both the mother Lugia and Silver for Giovanni. Both were foiled by Ash and his friends.

In the manga

The Elite Four tried to exterminate humans using a Lugia in the Yellow Saga. The Mask of Ice caught a Lugia, but subsequently released it.

In the TCG

In the TFG

One Lugia figure has been released.

Other appearances

Super Smash Brothers Melee

When released from a Poké Ball, Lugia will fly up and return in the background where it unleashes a powerful Aeroblast on the stage.

Trophy information

The waters of the Whirl Islands are home to this legendary Pokémon, whom very few have seen. Lugia live quietly in the deepest ocean trenches for one very good reason: its combined aerial and psychic powers are so strong as to be extremely dangerous. The special moves of this gargantuan creature include the destructive wind assault known as Aeroblast.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold It is said that it quietly spends its time deep at the bottom of the sea because its powers are too strong.
Silver It is said to be the guardian of the seas. It is rumored to have been seen on the night of a storm.
Crystal It has an incredible ability to calm raging storms. It is said that Lugia appears when storms start.
Stadium 2 It is said that it quietly spends its time deep at the bottom of the sea because its powers are too strong.
Generation III
Ruby Lugia's wings pack devastating power - a light fluttering of its wings can blow apart regular houses. As a result, this Pokémon chooses to live out of sight deep under the sea.
Sapphire Lugia's wings pack devastating power - a light fluttering of its wings can blow apart regular houses. As a result, this Pokémon chooses to live out of sight deep under the sea.
Emerald Lugia is so powerful even a light fluttering of its wings can blow apart houses. As a result, it chooses to live out of sight deep under the sea.
FireRed It is said to be the guardian of the seas. It is rumored to have been seen on the night of a storm.
LeafGreen It is said that it quietly spends its time deep at the bottom of the sea because its powers are too strong.
Generation IV
Diamond It slumbers at the bottom of a deep trench. It is said that when Lugia flaps its wings, there will be a non-stop storm that goes on for 40 days.
Pearl It slumbers at the bottom of a deep trench. It is said that when Lugia flaps its wings, there will be a non-stop storm that goes on for 40 days.
Platinum {{{platinumdex}}}
HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V
Black {{{blackdex}}}
White {{{whitedex}}}
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
One Whirl Islands
Crystal
One Whirl Islands
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
One Navel Rock
FireRed LeafGreen
One Navel Rock
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
One Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Pal Park
Platinum
None Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
Pal Park
None
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Trozei! Random Agent Cards
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Silver Trench (99F)

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
106
166 - 213 322 - 416
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
130
121 - 200 238 - 394
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
154
143 - 226 281 - 447
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
Total:
680
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Game Generation II Generation III Generation IV
Start Aeroblast Whirlwind Whirlwind
9     Safeguard
11 Safeguard Safeguard  
15     Gust
22 Gust Gust  
23     Recover
23     Hydro Pump
33 Recover Recover  
37     Rain Dance
43     Swift
44 Hydro Pump Hydro Pump  
51     Natural Gift
55 Rain Dance Rain Dance  
57     Ancientpower
65     Extrasensory
66 Swift Swift  
71     Punishment
77 Whirlwind Aeroblast  
79     Future Sight
85     Aeroblast
88 Ancientpower Ancientpower  
93     Calm Mind
99 Future Sight Future Sight Sky Attack

TM/HM

Game Generation II Generation III Generation IV
TM02 Headbutt    
TM03 Curse Water Pulse Water Pulse
TM04   Calm Mind Calm Mind
TM05 Roar Roar Roar
TM06 Toxic Toxic Toxic
TM07 Zap Cannon Hail Hail
TM08 Rock Smash    
TM09 Psych Up    
TM10 Hidden Power Hidden Power Hidden Power
TM11 Sunny Day Sunny Day Sunny Day
TM13 Snore Ice Beam Ice Beam
TM14 Blizzard Blizzard Blizzard
TM15 Hyper Beam Hyper Beam Hyper Beam
TM16 Icy Wind Light Screen Light Screen
TM17 Protect Protect Protect
TM18 Rain Dance Rain Dance Rain Dance
TM19 Giga Drain Giga Drain Giga Drain
TM20 Endure Safeguard Safeguard
TM21 Frustration Frustration Frustration
TM23 Iron Tail Iron Tail Iron Tail
TM24 Dragonbreath Thunderbolt Thunderbolt
TM25 Thunder Thunder Thunder
TM26 Earthquake Earthquake Earthquake
TM27 Return Return Return
TM29 Psychic Psychic Psychic
TM30 Shadow Ball Shadow Ball Shadow Ball
TM31 Mud-Slap    
TM32 Double Team Double Team Double Team
TM33   Reflect Reflect
TM34 Swagger Shock Wave Shock Wave
TM35 Sleep Talk    
TM37 Sandstorm Sandstorm Sandstorm
TM39 Swift    
TM40   Aerial Ace Aerial Ace
TM42 Dream Eater Facade Facade
TM43 Detect Secret Power Secret Power
TM44 Rest Rest Rest
TM47 Steel Wing Steel Wing Steel Wing
TM48   Skill Swap Skill Swap
TM50 Nightmare    
TM51     Roost
TM55     Brine
TM57     Charge Beam
TM58     Endure
TM59     Dragon Pulse
TM68     Giga Impact
TM70     Flash
TM72     Avalanche
TM73     Thunder Wave
TM77     Psych Up
TM82     Sleep Talk
TM83     Natural Gift
TM87     Swagger
TM90     Substitute
HM02 Fly Fly Fly
HM03 Surf Surf Surf
HM04 Strength Strength Strength
HM05     Defog
HM06 Whirlpool Rock Smash Rock Smash
HM07 Waterfall Waterfall Waterfall
HM08   Dive  

By breeding

Lugia cannot breed.

By tutoring

Special moves

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Lugia knows Shadow Blast, Shadow Down, Shadow Shed and Shadow Storm as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Featherdance and Psycho Boost after being purified.

Side game data

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Evolution

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Trivia

Lugia is one of the three Legendary Pokémon whose location was changed through Generations.

Origin

Lugia is based on Ryūjin.

Name origin

Lugia's name may come from Lutetium, a silverish element. Possibly also lugeo, meaning to lie dormant, alluding to the way Lugia lies at the bottom of the sea. The Lu- may come from luna, meaning moon.

In other languages

Related articles

External links

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