Lugia (Pokémon)
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| Lugia ルギア Lugia | |
 Artwork from Ranger | |
| Types | Psychic/Flying |
|---|---|
| Species | Diving Pokémon |
| National Dex | #249 |
| Johto Dex | #247 |
| Hoenn Dex | #384* |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R— |
| Almia Browser | R— |
| Height | 17′01″ (5.2m) |
| Weight | 476.2 lbs. (216.0kg) |
| Ability | Pressure |
| Egg group | No eggs |
| Time to hatch | 30,720 steps |
| Effort yield | 3 SpD |
| Exp. yield | 220 base exp. |
| Lv. 100 at | 1,250,000 exp. |
| Gender | — |
| Pokédex color | White |
| Catch rate | 3 |
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Lugia (Japanese: ルギア Lugia) is a dual-type Psychic/Flying legendary Pokémon.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
It is often considered to be closely related to Ho-Oh, even sometimes as its polar opposite, represented by Silver is Lugia as "guardian of the seas", and Gold represents Ho-Oh as "guardian of the skies."
Lugia is the version mascot of Pokémon Silver, appearing on the boxart.
In Pokémon XD, Shadow Lugia, codenamed XD001, is a main part of the storyline, and Cipher's ultimate Shadow Pokémon.
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Biology
Physiology
Lugia are very large creatures which bear a resemblance to something between a dragon, a plesiosaur, and a bird. They are primarily pale silver-white, but have blue undersides with slightly varying tones. Their bodies are smooth and streamlined, with the exception of dark blue or black spike-like protrusions which run down the length of their back, and two smaller ones on the ends of their tails. It has five finger-like appendages at the end of its wings. Due to a somewhat similar appearance, they may be related to Latios and Latias.
Gender differences
None noticeable, however, this species is highly intelligent and one could possibly ask Lugia which gender it is (since the species can speak with humans in the same manner Mewtwo does). Unlike most legendary Pokémon, young Lugia have been observed, suggesting that there is a breeding population of these creatures.
Special abilities
Lugia are thought to be the leaders of the legendary birds of Kanto. Much like the birds, it possesses the ability to control the weather, most notably it can calm storms. It is said that a light flutter of their wings is capable of causing winds powerful enough to blow houses over. If it were to flap its wings it could hypothetically spawn storms lasting as much as 40 days. They are highly intelligent, and because of the devastating power it could accidentally inflict, it isolates itself deep underwater.
Lugia is the only known Pokémon that learns Aeroblast.
Behavior
Not very much is known about the behavior of Lugia, as they are fantastically rare and elusive Pokémon. Lugia have been observed with their offspring, suggesting that unlike other legendary Pokémon, they have a breeding population. They are generally calm and benevolent, it is believed the reason they tend to isolate themselves from civilization is to protect humans from their great powers. However, like all creatures, they can become enraged if they feel threatened, particularly if they are protecting their young. Because of this contact with Lugia is best done carefully, most attempts at capturing one of these magnificent creatures has ended poorly, and is ill advised as their role in regulating world climate is still not well understood.
Habitat
Lugia usually live deep in the ocean, not because they are natural sea-dwellers, but because they fear that they can accidentally cause untold devastation. Lugia are typically spotted near the Whirl Islands of Johto.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
A parent Lugia and its child (nicknamed Silver by Oliver) lived near Silver Rock Isle in the Whirl Islands. Dr. Namba attempted to capture both the parent Lugia and Silver for Giovanni in The Mystery is History, A Parent Trapped and A Promise is a Promise.
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
- Main article: Lugia (TCG)
In the TFG
One Lugia figure has been released.
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Melee/Brawl
When released from a Poké Ball, Lugia will fly up and return in the background where it unleashes a powerful Aeroblast on the stage.
Melee 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
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| IV | Diamond | It slumbers at the bottom of a deep trench. If it flaps its wings, it is said to cause a 40-day storm |
| Pearl | It slumbers at the bottom of a deep trench. If it flaps its wings, it is said to cause a 40-day storm. | |
| Platinum | Currently unknown |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location | |
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| II | Gold | Silver | One | Whirl Islands (requires Silver Wing) |
| Crystal | One | Whirl Islands (requires Silver Wing) | ||
| III | Ruby | Sapphire | None | Trade |
| Emerald | One | Navel Rock (requires Mysticticket) | ||
| FireRed | LeafGreen | One | Navel Rock (requires Mysticticket) | |
| Colosseum | None | Trade | ||
| XD | One | Citadark Isle (Shadow) | ||
| IV | Diamond | Pearl | None | Pal Park |
| Platinum | None | Trade | ||
| Pal Park | Mountain | |||
In side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Trozei! | Random Agent Cards Mr. Who's Den |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue) | Silver Trench (99F) |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness) | Surrounded Sea (B18F) (with Mystery Part or Secret Slab in the bag) |
Base stats
| HP: | 106 | |
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| Attack: | 90 | |
| Defense: | 130 | |
| SpAtk: | 90 | |
| SpDef: | 154 | |
| Speed: | 110 |
Type effectiveness
| Weak to | Resistant to | Immune to | Normal effectiveness |
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Learnset
Lugia is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
| Generation IV Other generation learnsets: II - III | ||||||||
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| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Contest | Appeal |
| Start | Whirlwind | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 | Smart | 0 |
| 9 | Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | —% | 25 | Beauty | 2 ♥♥
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| 15 | Gust | Flying | Special | 40 | 100% | 35 | Smart | 3 ♥♥♥
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| 23 | Recover | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Smart | 0 |
| 29 | Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 120 | 80% | 5 | Beauty | 2 ♥♥
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| 37 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | —% | 5 | Tough | 2 ♥♥
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| 43 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | —% | 20 | Cool | 2 ♥♥
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| 51 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 | Cool | 2 ♥♥
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| 57 | AncientPower | Rock | Special | 60 | 100% | 5 | Tough | 2 ♥♥
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| 65 | Extrasensory | Psychic | Special | 80 | 100% | 30 | Cool | 2 ♥♥
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| 71 | Punishment | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 5 | Smart | 1 ♥
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| 79 | Future Sight | Psychic | Special | 80 | 90% | 15 | Smart | 2 ♥♥
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| 85 | Aeroblast | Flying | Special | 100 | 95% | 5 | Cool | 2 ♥♥
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| 93 | Calm Mind | Psychic | Status | — | —% | 20 | Smart | 0 |
| 99 | Sky Attack | Flying | Physical | 140 | 90% | 5 | Cool | 1 ♥
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| Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon | ||||||||
By TM/HM
By breeding
None.
By tutoring
| Generation III and IV Other generation learnsets: II - III | ||||||||||||||
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| Game | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Contest | Appeal | ||||||
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Air Cutter | Flying | Special | 55 | 95% | 25 | Cool | 3 ♥♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | AncientPower | Rock | Special | 60 | 100% | 5 | Tough | 2 ♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Aqua Tail | Water | Physical | 90 | 90% | 10 | Cute | 3 ♥♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100% | 15 | Tough | 3 ♥♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Dive | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 | Beauty | 1 ♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 | Tough | 0 |
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Dream Eater | Psychic | Special | 100 | 100% | 15 | Smart | 1 ♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Earth Power | Ground | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 | Smart | 0 |
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Endure | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Tough | 2 ♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 75 | 100% | 15 | Beauty | 2 ♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Iron Head | Steel | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 | Tough | 2 ♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Mimic | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Cute | 0 |
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Mud-Slap | Ground | Special | 20 | 100% | 10 | Cute | 3 ♥♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Ominous Wind | Ghost | Special | 60 | 100% | 5 | Smart | 0 |
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Psych Up | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Smart | 0 |
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100% | 15 | Beauty | 0 |
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Cute | 3 ♥♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 | Cool | 3 ♥♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Smart | 1 ♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 90% | 15 | Cute | 2 ♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | —% | 20 | Cool | 2 ♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status | — | 100% | 20 | Cool | 2 ♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Trick | Psychic | Status | — | 100% | 10 | Smart | 0 |
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | |||||||||