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History of the Pokémon world

2025-04-06T21:48:01Z

Pyrocepheus: moved the paragraph discussing the Celestica people to fit chronologically with the rest of the timeline, as it was the only one out of place.

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:''If you were looking for the character ages, see [[List of character ages]].''

This is the history of the '''[[Pokémon world]]''' in the {{pkmn|games}}, and the order which events occurred, or, for events which happened outside the games, where they happened in relation to the games.

==In the core series games==
===Timeline===
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| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Legends Arceus color light}}; {{roundyleft|7px}}" rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev8|LA}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | →
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Kanto color light}}" | {{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}/{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | 3 years →
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Johto color light}}" | {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}/{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | →
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Unova color light}}" rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | 2 years →
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Unova color light}}" | {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | 2 years →
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Alola color light}}" rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | →
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Galar color light}}" rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | →
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Paldea color light}}; {{roundyright|7px}}" rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
|-
| class="blacklinks" style="background-color: #{{Hoenn color light}}" | {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}/{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| class="blacklinks" style="background-color: #{{Sinnoh color light}}" | {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}/{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| class="blacklinks" style="background-color: #{{Kalos color light}}" | {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
|}

Several occurrences in the [[core series]] Pokémon games depend on the games being connected to each other in a timeline, but a complete timeline cannot be drawn from the games themselves. Series producer [[Junichi Masuda]], in an interview with Game Informer on October 24, 2019, stated that [[Game Freak]] does not apply a timeline to the [[Pokémon world]] rigorously.<ref group="lower-alpha">[https://web.archive.org/web/20240802164043/https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/game-freak-talks-sword-and-shields-champion-wild-area-interactions-and-more Game Freak Talks Sword And Shield's Champion, Wild Area Interactions, And More] by Brian Shea '''Masuda:''' ''It starts to get a little complicated if you pay too much attention to timelines. Like, there might be a professor that appears and it wouldn’t make sense at all if we applied that kind of timeline logic. So we try not to apply it too rigorously. Maybe one hint is that if a character is appearing with Professor Oak, they’re living in the same era. Rather than some series where it makes sense to have the timeline progress as you go and the story evolve, the approach that Pokémon takes is expanding the world, like what the regions are, and making it richer as we go. Rather than a timeline, it’s more of a physical space thing.''</ref>

On May 7, 2014, Game Freak employee [[Toshinobu Matsumiya]]'s Twitter account posted a timeline of the core series Pokémon games up to that point.<ref name="Matsumiya">[https://archive.is/D9iPz Matsumiya tweet] (archived from [https://twitter.com/matsumiyan/status/464052839870787584 Twitter])</ref> However, the tweet was subsequently deleted. This tweet in conjunction with other evidence suggests the following timeline:
* The plots of {{game|Red and Green|s|Pokémon Red, Green}}, {{pkmn|Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|FireRed, and LeafGreen}} and {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire}}, {{v2|Emerald}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire}} are contemporaneous.
* They are then followed by the plots of {{game|Gold and Silver|s|Pokémon Gold, Silver}}, {{v2|Crystal}}, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}} and {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl}}, {{pkmn|Platinum Version|Platinum}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl}} three years later, which are also contemporaneous with each other, although dialogue from [[Jasmine]] and [[Cynthia]] provides conflicting evidence on which games occur first.<ref name="Jasmine" group="lower-alpha">'''Jasmine''': "I'm thinking maybe I should participate in this Contest in Sinnoh to try and be more vibrant." '''[[Erika]]''': "How did it go?" '''Jasmine''': "I couldn't bring myself to go to the Contest."</ref><ref name="Cynthia" group="lower-alpha">'''Cynthia in HeartGold and SoulSilver''': "This is the pattern that represents Giratina, the ruler of the world that is on the opposite side of ours, the world of antimatter..." '''Cynthia in Platinum''': "No...! I'm so sorry I took so long. I think I finally found the answer from studying the myths. When this world was made, Dialga and Palkia appeared. Apparently, there was one more Pokémon that appeared at the same time. A Pokémon with as much power as Dialga and Palkia... But also one whose name was never to be spoken--Giratina! It's said to lurk in another world... A world on the opposite side of ours... That's what the shadow was. It must have been Giratina."</ref>
* {{game|Black and White|s}} are set some time after this, as evidenced by [[Caitlin]] having visibly aged, as well as Cynthia and the {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} who stole the [[Machine Part]] referencing previous events.
* {{B2W2}} are set two years after Black and White, and are contemporaneous with {{g|X and Y}}.
* {{game4|SMUSUM}} take place two years after the events of Black 2 and White 2, as revealed by concept art of [[Grimsley]].<ref>Pokémon Sun and Moon Grimsley concept art</ref>
* {{g|Sword and Shield}}'s placement is more vague, with little direct connection to previous games, though the [[Pokédex entry]] for {{p|Type: Null}} in Sword mentions that stolen research notes led to the creation of more Type: Null,<ref group="lower-alpha">'''Pokédex from Sword:''' ''Rumor has it that the theft of top-secret research notes led to a new instance of this Pokémon being created in the [[Galar]] region.''</ref> which could imply that they take place after the events of Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, as only three Type: Null exist in those games.
* {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} take place after the events of Pokémon Sword and Shield, as revealed by the presence of a copy of [[Sonia's Book|Galar: A History]], which was published during the events of Sword and Shield, at [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}, as well as [[Leon]] being referred to as the former [[Galar]] {{pkmn|Champion}} in [[The Indigo Disk]].
* {{g|Legends: Arceus}} is established to be set long before all other games in the series, taking place in [[Sinnoh]]'s [[Hisui|distant past]], which culturally [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Sinnoh|corresponds to the Early Meiji period]] that began in 1868 in the real world. According to {{p|Spiritomb}}'s [[Pokédex]] entry in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Pearl]] and [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl]], it was bound to an [[Odd Keystone]] 500 years ago, and [[Vessa]] states in Legends: Arceus that Spiritomb was sealed hundreds of years ago (implying at least 200 years), meaning the game takes place at most 300 years prior to Diamond, Pearl, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl.

{{p|Porygon}}'s Pokédex entries in Pokémon Sun, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon state that it was created 20 years ago.<ref name="Porygon" group="lower-alpha">'''Pokédex from Sun:''' ''Roughly 20 years ago, it was artificially created, utilizing the latest technology of the time''. Pokédex from Ultra Sun: ''This Pokémon was created using the cutting-edge science of 20 years ago, so many parts of it have since become obsolete''. Pokédex from Ultra Moon: ''It was built 20 years ago by scientists who dreamed of exploring space. Their dreams have yet to come true''.</ref> [[An Illustrated Book of POCKET MONSTERS]] states that Porygon was created in 1995, as well as stating that 150 species of Pokémon have been discovered as of 1996, alluding to the {{player}} having completed their [[Pokédex]] in Pokémon Red and Green,<ref group="lower-alpha">'''[[An Illustrated Book of POCKET MONSTERS]]''': ''As of 1996, thanks to the investigative and research efforts of [[Professor Oak|Prof. Oak]], 150 species of Pokémon have been discovered''. ''#118. Porygon: In 1995, [[Silph Co.]], which undertakes R&D into Pokémon and related products, successfully applied state-of-the-art technology to create this man-made Pokémon''.</ref> thus implying that Pokémon Red and Green take place in either 1995 or 1996. This would mean that Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon take place 19–20 years after Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow; from this information and the time lengths between other games in the series, it can be calculated that the time period between [[Generation II]]/{{gen|IV}} and Pokémon Black and White is 12–13 years long. However, the length of this time gap has never been explicitly confirmed in any official material, with Toshinobu Matsumiya having described it as "secret" on Twitter.<ref>"''Elapsed time is secret. Imagine freely!''" - Toshinobu Matsumiya. May 10, 2014. [https://twitter.com/matsumiyan/status/465154051173130240 Twitter]</ref>

Although Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are remakes of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, they contain some references to features from the original games as having been present about a decade ago,<ref group="lower-alpha">'''A {{tc|Bug Catcher}} in [[Rustboro City]]'s [[Pokémon Center]]''': I heard that Pokémon Centers had two stories up until around 10 years ago! And they used to have a special area called a “Pokémon Cable Club”!" '''A {{tc|Battle Girl}} in [[Dewford Gym]]''': "A long time ago at Dewford Gym, it was always dark inside. We trained our minds by practicing in the dark!" '''An old man in [[Fallabor Town]]'s [[Contest Hall]]''': I just love making [[Pokéblock]]s! In the old days it used to take four of us to make a Pokéblock with this machine. A machine that was used to mix {{Berries}} in this region long ago." '''A man on [[Mt. Pyre]]''': "This used to be a desolate place. The ground had holes here and there, and I used to fall in!" '''{{ho|Mom}}''': "The [[Litleonids]], hmm? I remember going to see them with your dad 11 years ago when they last passed by!" (12 in the Japanese and Korean versions) '''[[Norman]]''': "Hmm? Is that an [[Eon Ticket]] you have there? Hm...it’s been a good 11 years since I last saw a ticket like this..."</ref> while others have not yet come about, such as the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}, which is under construction. Despite this, the remakes are implied to happen at the same point in the timeline as the original games, as the [[Royal Unova]] and a device to visually reproduce the dreams of Pokémon having not yet been created reveals them to take place before Pokémon Black and White<ref group="lower-alpha">([[Oceanic Museum]]) '''“The Royal Unova”''' ''“A model of the sunset cruiser currently being built in the Unova region. It’s scheduled to be complete in — years.” The number is too faint to be read.''</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">'''[[Devon Corporation|Devon]]'s scientist''': "I'm trying to develop a device that visually reproduces the dreams of Pokémon... And I’ve heard that my [[Fennel|rival]], who lives [[Unova|far away]], is doing the same research! I can't lose this race."</ref> and [[Mr. Bonding]] gaining [[O-Power]]s reveals them to take place before Pokémon X and Y.<ref group="lower-alpha">'''Mr. Bonding''': "HEY! This...this power! This power is incredible! I feel tied to these [[Old guys|old men]] with such strong bonds now! I feel like a totally different man!"</ref>

Although {{LGPE}} are remakes of Pokémon Yellow, {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} are known to have already finished their journeys years ago, and [[Mina]]'s age mentioned in her concept art would suggest that the games are set a maximum of six years before Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon,<ref>Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! [[Mina]] concept art</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">'''[[Mallow/Quotes#Pokémon Sun and Moon|Mallow]]''': "I mean, we have to move on from being [[Trial Captain|captains]] when we turn 20 anyway". ([[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Moon]])</ref> implying that they take place later than the original game. However, this is contradicted by [[Sabrina]] having a vision of meeting a special Trainer in three years, referencing the protagonist of Generation II, suggesting these games may not necessarily adhere to the timeline of the rest of the core series.

The specific years of events are not mentioned in the games themselves, but Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia implies that Pokémon Red and Green take place in 1995 or 1996, the latter being the year in which they were released; this year is also referenced in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon on Red's shirt, which features a symbol resembling the number "96". Pokémon Gold and Silver are known to occur three years later, also aligning with their release in 1999. Similarly, Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 are set two years after Pokémon Black and White, which was also the amount of time that passed between the releases of the games. References to the passage of time in real life also appear in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, in which the player's [[Mom (Hoenn)|mother]] states that she saw the [[Litleonids]] when they last occurred 12 (in the Japanese and Korean versions) or 11 (in the English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish versions) years ago, referencing the time between the release of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire and their remakes, and [[Norman]] mentions having seen the [[Eon Ticket]] 11 years ago, referencing how long had passed from the item's original distribution in 2003 to the release of the games. Similarly, in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl, the description of the [[Member Card]] mentions that the last date marked on it was 50 years ago; the date shown on the card's official artwork (1958.12.1) is exactly 50 years prior to its first distribution.

The existence of [[Pokémon multiverse|multiple alternate universes]] is alluded to or stated in some of the games. Different game versions tend to have subtle differences in their worlds and timeline. This is confirmed to be the case between {{game|Black and White|s}} and between {{B2W2}}. {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} are implied to take place in a different world to {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, where [[Mega Evolution]] went undiscovered and the ultimate weapon was never built. Additionally, the two game versions are also implied to take place in different worlds where the [[Player character|player]] would battle either [[Team Aqua]] or [[Team Magma]]. {{g|Sun and Moon}} are also suggested to take place in different universes from one another.<ref group="lower-alpha">[https://web.archive.org/web/20161119054356/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/sept-6-sunmoon-differences/ Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon official website] ''"A thorough analysis of the secrets of the two different worlds of Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon!"''</ref> The [[space-time rift]]s of {{g|Legends: Arceus}} are suggested to link different worlds together.<ref group="lower-alpha">[[Cogita]]: "''The space-time rift is said to be a portal to innumerable other dimensions[...]''"</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">[[Ingo]]: "''If you fell from the sky... you come from another world altogether, most likely.''"</ref> In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, [[time travel]] is a recurring element, with [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} having built a [[time machine]] that seems to be capable of catching Pokémon from other timelines. After the events of [[The Indigo Disk]], the player encounters a version of the professor that is implied to either be from the past or a different timeline.

===Beginning of the [[Pokémon universe]]===
[[File:Kyogre Groudon legend.png|thumb|250px|The clash between {{P|Groudon}} and {{P|Kyogre}} as depicted in ancient paintings]]
This information is based primarily on [[Sinnoh myths|the mythology]] of both the [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]] regions.
* In a vortex of complete chaos and nothingness, a single {{pkmn|Egg}} comes into being, which then hatches into {{p|Arceus}}, the first being in existence. Arceus then creates time: {{p|Dialga}}, space: {{p|Palkia}}, and anti-matter: {{p|Giratina}}. However, Giratina, as punishment for its destructive nature, is sent by Arceus to live in the [[Distortion World]]. Dialga and Palkia then succeed in creating the universe and [[Pokémon world]] and retreat into their own [[dimension]]s afterwards.
* Arceus then creates knowledge: {{p|Uxie}}, emotion: {{p|Mesprit}}, and willpower: {{p|Azelf}}; they would then share these three traits to all living creatures that would be born in the universe. Eventually the three dive into caves at the bottom of three lakes in Sinnoh: [[Lake Verity]], [[Lake Valor]], and [[Lake Acuity]], giving them the name "[[lake guardians]]".
* [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Kyogre}} and Primal {{p|Groudon}} are formed by the primal energy in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]] and then proceed to fill the sea and create land, respectively. A chance meeting turns the two into rivals, and a conflict for dominance over the Pokémon world begins. This battle continues until {{p|Rayquaza}} quells it, causing Kyogre and Groudon to retreat to special caverns, where they rest in for years. The [[Red Orb|Red]] and [[Blue Orb]]s are created to prevent the reawakening of Kyogre and Groudon, and are left at [[Mt. Pyre]] for safekeeping. At this time, {{p|Mew}} may have been plentiful and lived in large numbers. Rayquaza flies around the ozone layer, protecting the planet from asteroids.
* Landmasses such as [[Mount Coronet]] are created, and {{p|Regigigas}} moves the continents, forming the [[Region|regions]].
* The [[Sinnoh]] region is created around Mount Coronet. During this violent procedure, [[Stark Mountain]] is created due to shifts in the crust of the world, and {{p|Heatran}} is formed in a pool of lava. Arceus creates the [[Adamant Crystal]], the [[Lustrous Globe]], and the [[Griseous Core]], artifacts connected to Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina, respectively, before falling into a deep slumber in its own [[Dimension#Arceus's realm|realm]].

===Prehistory===
This information is based primarily on the study of [[Fossil]]s and other archaeological remains. Some of this information is also based on scientific research.

'''Millions of years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The earliest known [[Fossil|prehistoric Pokémon]] existed at this time. It is possible that the Mew population may have decreased at this stage, as they slowly gave way to other Pokémon species.

* 300,000,000 years ago: {{p|Genesect}}'s original version lived in this era, lacking its enhancements made by [[Team Plasma]] in the future. {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Kabutops}} also lived in this era in the sea.

* Hundreds of millions of years ago: {{p|Carbink}} begins its undisturbed underground sleep after its birth. It was born from deep underground temperatures and pressures.

* 100,000,000 years ago:
** Species such as {{p|Omanyte}}, its evolution: {{p|Omastar}}, {{p|Aerodactyl}}, {{p|Lileep}}, its evolution: {{p|Cradily}}, {{p|Cranidos}}, its evolution: {{p|Rampardos}}, {{p|Shieldon}}, its evolution: {{p|Bastiodon}}, {{p|Tirtouga}}, its evolution: {{p|Carracosta}}, {{p|Archen}}, its evolution: {{p|Archeops}}, {{p|Tyrunt}}, its evolution: {{p|Tyrantrum}}, {{p|Amaura}}, and its evolution: {{p|Aurorus}} were all supposedly widespread. They all ultimately went extinct, but not before Archen gave rise to bird Pokémon and Tirtouga gave rise to turtle Pokémon. Shellder also appear to exist in this era, being preyed by Omastar. Tropius also appear to exist<ref>https://archives.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:AerodactylVLostOrigin180.jpg</ref>.
** {{p|Relicanth}} is said to have existed in this era as well, remaining unchanged until the present day.

* {{p|Anorith}} is stated to have existed in primordial seas, with its eight legs at some point developing into its known eight wings. This probably means its evolution: {{p|Armaldo}}, existed in that time as well.

* The original forms of the [[Fossilized Drake]], [[Fossilized Dino|Dino]], [[Fossilized Bird|Bird]], and [[Fossilized Fish|Fish]] are said to have existed in ancient times. The combined halves of these Pokémon would become {{p|Dracozolt}}, {{p|Arctozolt}}, {{p|Dracovish}} and {{p|Arctovish}} in the present day.

* 2,000,000 years ago:
** The [[Area Zero Underdepths]] may have been formed by seismic shifts, according to [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}.
** {{p|Terapagos}} is said to have inhabited [[Paldea]] in a bygone era. It was thought that this species went extinct, having been caught up in seismic shifts, however, at least [[Terapagos (game)|one]] managed to survive it by changing the [[Terastal energy|energy]] in its body and turning into a crystal, laying dormant in the [[Area Zero]] Underdepths.

* 1,000,000 years ago: The [[Great Crater of Paldea]] is formed.

* 20,000 years ago:
** A meteorite containing {{p|Eternatus}} fell in the [[Galar]] region.
** The first {{p|Claydol}} was brought to life from a clay doll.

* 10,000 years ago:
** During the last Ice Age, the {{p|Mamoswine}} population flourished, then decreased when the Ice Age ended.
** {{p|Cyclizar}} existed in this era and lived alongside humans, being ridden by them so the Pokémon can be warmed up.
** Around this time, {{P|Regigigas}} creates [[Legendary giants|golems in its image]], {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}}, out of clay, ice, and magma, respectively. At some point later, Regigigas also created two more, {{p|Regieleki}} and {{p|Regidrago}}, out of a cluster of electric energy, and crystallized dragon energy, respectively.

* At some point in the distant past, the {{p|Magikarp}} population mutates due to unknown reasons and becomes weaker.

* At some point after the Iron Age, {{P|Regigigas}} is sealed away by humans in the [[Snowpoint Temple]] in [[Sinnoh]] for fear of its power. Regirock, Regice, and Registeel are sealed away at various points across [[Hoenn]], the [[Sinnoh]], and the [[Galar]] regions. Regieleki and Regidrago were also sealed away, but together in Galar's [[Crown Tundra]].

* 5,000 years ago: {{p|Gogoat}} is domesticated and humans begin using them for transport.
'''Many years before [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]:'''

* An [[ancient hero]] traveled around the [[Hisui]] region and befriended 10 powerful Pokémon: a {{p|Wyrdeer}}, a {{p|Kleavor}}, a [[Hisuian Form|Hisuian]] {{p|Lilligant}}, an {{p|Ursaluna}}, a male {{p|Basculegion}}, a Hisuian {{p|Arcanine}}, a Hisuian {{p|Electrode}}, a [[Sneasler]], a Hisuian {{p|Braviary}}, and a Hisuian {{p|Avalugg}}. Together they found each and every of {{ga|Arceus}}'s [[Plate]]s and eventually reached Arceus itself, who granted them all of them its blessing after defeating it in battle. As years go by, the hero's Pokémon's descendants would be worshiped by the people of Hisui and would be known as the [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|Ride]] and [[Noble Pokémon]], as Arceus's blessing is passed down to them.

'''3,000 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* The {{cat|Relic items}} are created.

'''3,000 years before [[Generation VI]]:'''
[[File:Ultimate Weapon.png|thumb|250px|[[AZ]] and the [[ultimate weapon]]]]
* A war occurred in [[Kalos]], which caused the death of an {{fd|Floette|Eternal Flower Floette}} that belonged to the Kalos's king, [[AZ]]. In grief, the king built a machine that through [[Infinity Energy]], brought Floette back to life, as well as granting both the king and the Pokémon eternal life. Unable to overcome his despair however, AZ turns his machine into the [[ultimate weapon]] and used it to end the war, which left Floette disgusted by his actions, deciding to leave him. After that, the former king started to wander aimlessly around the world.

'''3,000 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* A black storm called the [[Darkest Day]] is created by {{form|Eternatus|Eternamax}} {{p|Eternatus}}, causing countless Pokémon to [[Dynamax]] and [[Gigantamax]] around the Galar region, but it was stopped by {{p|Zacian}}, {{p||Zamazenta}}, and [[Ancient Galarian kings|two human youths]]. While the two Pokémon are forgotten by history, the two youths are crowned as the region's new kings.
* {{p|Melmetal}} is worshipped by ancient humans for its ability to create metal from nothing.

'''2,500 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* The [[Relic Castle]] is built.
** The [[Dragonspiral Tower]] is known as Unova's oldest structure, though its age is unstated.

'''2,000 years before [[Generation V]]:'''

* {{p|Conkeldurr}} is said to have taught humans how to make concrete using centrifugal force.

'''2,000 years before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
* [[Hoenn]] is plagued by meteor showers. A meteor turns the homeplace of the [[Draconid people]] into [[Meteor Falls]].
* The world overflowed with natural energy which Primal {{p|Groudon}} and Primal {{p|Kyogre}} fought over. They ravaged the earth and were only defeated and put to slumber by {{p|Rayquaza}} after the Draconid people summoned it using a wish on a meteor at Meteor Falls. The people of Hoenn begin to revere Rayquaza as a savior.

'''2,000 years before [[Generation IX]]:'''
*The Paldean Empire began to rule [[Paldea]].
* The emperor of Paldea ushers in the Great Age of Exploration by sending expeditions into the Great Crater of Paldea to find the treasure rumored to lie inside.
'''1,000 to 2,000 years before [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]:'''
* The [[Celestica people]] of [[Hisui]] built what would become the [[Celestica Ruins]], the [[Celestica Trail]], and the [[Temple of Sinnoh]], as extension, they also built the statues of {{p|Dialga}}, {{P|Palkia}}, {{p|Giratina}}, and of the [[ancient hero]]'s 10 Pokémon. They also worshiped the three [[Pokémon of Myth]]: Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina, and [[Arceus (game)|Arceus]], who they referred to as the almighty Sinnoh, being the only ones to know about its existence.

'''1,500 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The earliest known system for writing is developed and used at the [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Tanoby Ruins]], and [[Solaceon Ruins]]. Archaeologists are currently unsure whether the nearly identical {{p|Unown}} preceded or succeeded the writing system, but it is assumed they share some sort of connection.
* The {{p|Farfetch'd}} population decreases due to overhunting.

'''1,000 years before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
* AZ arrived in Hoenn and planted a tree in front of the [[Cave of Origin]]'s entrace.
* A thousand years after the events at Meteor Falls, a primal energy-filled meteor struck Hoenn, creating a crater that would become Sootopolis City in the future. {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} reawakened to fight over primal energy once again. The people of Hoenn wished on {{p|Rayquaza}} to save them, and using the meteor, Rayquaza performed the world's first [[Mega Evolution]], defeated the two, took away their [[Primal Reversion|Primal forms]] and put them to sleep once again. [[Sky Pillar]] was built in Rayquaza's honor, and the [[Draconid people]] promised to pass down the prophecy that in 1,000 years the meteor would return - causing the events of the [[Delta Episode]].
'''805 years before [[Generation IX]]:'''

* [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} is founded in [[Mesagoza]].

'''800 years before {{pkmn|X and Y}}:'''
* {{p|Xerneas}} released life energy throughout the Kalos region and fled to a forest, where it went to sleep in the form of a tree.
*{{p|Yveltal}} absorbed life energy throughout the Kalos region and fled to the mountains, where it went to sleep in the form of a cocoon.
'''Years before [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]:'''

* The [[Diamond Clan|Diamond]] and [[Pearl Clan|Pearl Clans]] arrived in [[Hisui]] from across the sea and took the name of the [[Celestica people]] as their own. The clans both worshiped a deity known as "{{ga|Arceus|almighty Sinnoh}}", with the Diamond Clan claiming it was a {{p|Dialga|deity of time}} and the Pearl Clan claiming it was a {{p|Palkia|deity of space}}. This disagreement set off a long-running feud between the two clans. Both of the clans also came to venerate the descendants of the ancient Noble and Ride Pokémon and appointed themselves as [[warden]]s to tend to their needs.

===Recent history ===
This information is based on historic records.
[[File:Ecruteak City Landscape.png|thumb|250px|[[Ecruteak City]]]]

'''Hundreds of years before [[Generation II]]:'''
*The [[Sinjoh Ruins]] are built by two groups of people, from Sinnoh and Johto's [[Ruins of Alph]]. The site's architecture expresses a fusion of the two group's ideas and mythology.

'''c. 700 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
*[[Bell Tower]] and [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] are constructed in [[Ecruteak City]], and {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} perch at their tops.

'''c. 500 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
*The {{DL|Cianwood City|Cianwood City Pharmacy}} is built.

'''c. 500 years before [[Generation IV]]:'''
*A {{p|Spiritomb}} is bound to a fissure in an [[Odd Keystone]] as punishment for misdeeds.

'''c. 500 years before [[Generation VII]]:'''
*{{p|Magearna}} is created by a scientist who used the life energy of other Pokémon to create its {{a|Soul-Heart}}, and is presented to a king's daughter.

'''c. 400 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The Pokémon move {{m|Toxic}} is invented.<ref>'''[[Koga/Quotes|Koga]]:''' ''TM06 contains Toxic! It is a secret technique over 400 years old!''</ref>

'''c. 400 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
*[[Azalea Town]] in [[Johto]] is struck by long-term drought. After bringing the rain back once again by {{m|yawn}}ing, {{p|Slowpoke}} gains an honorable position in that town.

'''c. 400 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
*{{p|Rolycoly}} is first discovered in a coal mine.

'''2 years before Legends: Arceus:'''
* The [[Galaxy Team|Galaxy Expedition Team]] arrived in [[Hisui]] to research the region due to [[Kamado]]'s previous experiences with Pokémon.
* The Galaxy Expedition Team settled in Hisui and built [[Jubilife Village]].

'''Shortly before Legends: Arceus:'''
* [[Volo]] seeks out {{P|Giratina}} and has it tear open a [[Space-time distortion|space-time rift]] atop [[Mount Coronet]] in order to drive {{P|Dialga}} and {{P|Palkia}} mad and force {{Ga|Arceus}} "out of hiding".

'''At most c. 300 years before [[Generation IV]]:'''
*[[Poké Ball]]s are invented, being crafted by the use of [[Apricorn]]s.
*The events of {{g|Legends: Arceus}}:
**{{ga|Rei}}/{{ga|Akari}} is brought from the present to the [[Hisui]] region by {{ga|Arceus}} to "seek out all Pokémon". They're found by [[Professor Laventon]] and led to [[Jubilife Village]], where they meet his assistant, {{tt|{{ga|Akari}}/{{ga|Rei}}|The player character not chosen.}}, [[Cyllene]], and other members of the [[Galaxy Expedition Team]]. They join the team and start helping the Diamond and Pearl Clans quell the frenzied [[Noble Pokémon]]; however, captain [[Kamado]] suspects they're responsible for the events going on and kicks them out of the team. Rei/Akari still try to save the region with the help of [[Adaman]], [[Irida]], [[Volo]], and [[Cogita]]. They seek out the [[lake guardians]], create the [[Red Chain]], and use it to weaken {{tt|{{p|Dialga}}|Adaman is chosen}}/{{tt|{{p|Palkia}}|Irida is chosen.}} before battling and catching it. Palkia/Dialga appeared afterwards, and they use the [[Origin Ball]] to catch it, saving the region from destruction. Later on, as instructed by Volo, they gather all of Arceus's [[Plate]]s. At the Temple of Sinnoh, Volo reveals his true colors and his wish to conquer Arceus and recreate the {{pkmn|universe}}, going as far as calling {{p|Giratina}} to strike them down; however, they're both still defeated.
**Hisui's first [[Pokédex]] is finished and completed, documenting at [[List of Pokémon by Hisui Pokédex number|least 238 species]].

'''c. 300 years before {{pkmn|X and Y}}:'''
*[[Parfum Palace]] is built.

'''c. 200 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
*[[Village Bridge]] is constructed by a man and his {{p|Gurdurr}} after the river flooded the area.
*The island that would become [[Liberty Garden]] is bought by an ultra-rich family and {{p|Victini}} is hidden in a backroom.

'''c. 200 years before [[Generation IX]]:'''

*The Area Zero Expedition Team reached the depths of the [[Great Crater of Paldea]], discovering [[Area Zero]] for the first time. A member of the team, a historian named [[Heath]], decided to write an expedition journal with everything they witnessed during their expedition, that journal would be known as the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}}. Among their discoveries are the [[Paradox Pokémon]], the [[Herba Mystica]], the [[Titan Pokémon]], the {{Tera}}stallized Pokémon, and the encounter Heath had with [[Terapagos (game)|the mysterious disk Pokémon]].
*The team also planned to bring Herba Mystica to the surface for its healing effects, however they were stolen and eaten by Wild Pokémon, that turned into fearsome [[Titan Pokémon|Titans]].

'''Hundreds of years before [[Generation IX]]:'''

*One lone {{p|Ursaluna}} traveled from [[Hisui]] to [[Kitakami]], settling at the [[Timeless Woods]]. Adapting to the new land allowed for it to gain both special powers and a change of appearance, becoming the only existing Bloodmoon Ursaluna, known in Kitakami as the Bloodmoon Beast.
*A man and its partner {{ga|Ogerpon}} travelled to [[Kitakami]] from a distant land and started living in [[Oni Mountain]] together. A mask maker crafted [[Category:Masks|a brilliant set of masks]] so they could join in the village's [[Festival of Masks]] using [[Tera Shard|gems]] that belonged to the man. The two became famous around the festivals for their masks and their fame even spread out to distand lands.
*Meanwhile in [[Region#Unnamed locations|a far-off region]], an old couple with no children of their own, cared for a timid Pokémon named {{ga|Pecharunt}}. After their greed was drawn out by Pecharunt's [[Mochi|Binding Mochi]], the couple asked it to find them a brilliant set of masks rumored to exist in [[Kitakami]]. Pecharunt then travelled to the land of Kitakami, using its mochi and chains to tame and empower Pokémon it found on its way, the three Pokémon then became [[Loyal Three|its retainers]], following all of its orders.
*Once the four reached Kitakami, they attemped to steal the man and Ogerpon's masks, heavily wounding the human, only to be all defeated by Ogerpon, who slayed the three retainers and knocked Pecharunt out. However, the people of Kitakami assumed Ogerpon was a raging ogre and the trio were heroes who lost their lives protecting the village. Pecharunt however was found knocked out in a forest and was seen only as a peach that never rots.

'''c. 150 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
*[[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] burns to the ground, killing three nameless Pokémon inside. Lugia flees to the [[Whirl Islands]] while Ho-Oh resurrects the three as the [[Legendary beasts]] and flies off in search of a {{player|pure-hearted Trainer}}.

'''c. 150 years before [[Generation IX]]:'''
*{{Tera}}stallized Pokémon were discovered for the first time in Area Zero, but taking them out of the crater caused them to go back to normal.

'''c. 100 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
*The warehouses of [[Nacrene City]] are constructed.
*{{p|Klink}} begin to appear in [[Chargestone Cave]].
*{{p|Roggenrola}} is discovered in an earthquake fissure.

'''1925'''
*Modern [[Poké Ball]]s are developed from the research of [[Professor Westwood V|Professor Westwood]] of [[Celadon University]].

'''c. 50 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* {{p|Elgyem}} is seen for the first time when it appeared from far in the {{DL|Desert|In Unova|desert}}.

'''c. 50 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* [[Mustard]] defeats [[Opal]] and becomes {{pkmn|Champion}} of Galar.

'''c. 40 years before [[Generation III]]:'''
*{{p|Lunatone}} is seen for the first time in a crater.

'''c. 32 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* Mustard is dethroned as Champion of the [[Galar League]] after an 18-year long victory streak, and retires soon after.

'''Several decades before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
*[[Sea Mauville]] is decommissioned after the closure of [[New Mauville]].

'''1969:'''
*{{wp|Apollo 11|Humans land on the Moon for the first time}}.<ref>'''Old Man:''' ''"July 20, 1969! Humankind first set foot on the moon that day. I bought a color TV just so I could watch that news."''</ref>

'''11 years before [[Generation III]]:'''
*The [[Litleonids|Litleonid meteor shower]] passes by [[Hoenn]] for the last time prior to {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.
*[[Hoenn TV|TV Mauville]] is founded.

'''10 years before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
*[[Pokémon Center]]s in [[Hoenn]] are remodeled, removing the second floor and the Pokémon Cable Club.

'''1995'''
*The first Pokémon created by scientific engineering, {{p|Porygon}}, is created.<ref>According to the [[Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia]], Porygon was created in 1995.</ref>

'''Less than 10 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
*The ferry [[S.S. Tidal]] is constructed.
*A {{p|Rotom}} inhabits an [[Old Chateau|abandoned mansion]] in Sinnoh.

'''Some years prior to [[Generation I]]:'''
*A team of scientists discover a new Pokémon (at the time) deep in a jungle in [[Guyana]], South America on July 5. They name the Pokémon {{p|Mew}} on July 10. {{p|Mewtwo}}, a clone of Mew, is born on February 6. Mewtwo escapes from and destroys [[Cinnabar Island]]'s {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} on September 1 and then goes to [[Cerulean Cave]].
*[[Saffron Gym|Sabrina's Gym]] is declared the official Gym of Saffron City after a Pokémon battle between [[Sabrina]] and the leader of the [[Fighting Dojo]].
*Giratina returns to the Pokémon world.
*The [[Battle Resort]] opens in [[Hoenn]].
*[[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] is torn down due to being old and creaky. During the process, the Radio Tower Director comes across the [[Clear Bell]], which he keeps for the time being. A new Goldenrod Radio Tower is built in its place.
*Construction of the [[Royal Unova]] begins.

'''Ten years prior to [[Generation IX]]'''
*[[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} invents a time machine that brings [[Paradox Pokémon]] into the present/timeline, and is later killed by a second {{p|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}.

'''A year and a half prior to [[Generation IX]]'''
*[[Clavell]] becomes the director of [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}.
*[[Nemona]] becomes the youngest Champion-class Trainer in Paldea.
*[[Team Star]] is formed.

'''One year prior to [[Generation I]]:'''
*[[Professor Rowan]] goes to [[Kanto]] to study [[Pokédex]] systems with [[Professor Oak]].

===Contemporary history===
From the [[Pokémon games]]:

'''[[Generation I]]/{{gen|III}}:'''
*The events of {{game|Red and Blue|s|Red, Blue}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|FireRed, LeafGreen}}, {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}:
**{{ga|Red}} leaves [[Pallet Town]] on his Pokémon journey after his rival, [[Professor Oak]]'s grandson, {{ga|Blue}}. After getting the eight [[Badge]]s of [[Kanto]], and defeating [[Team Rocket]] along the way, he then challenges Kanto's [[Elite Four]] and its current Champion, none other than Blue himself. After defeating Blue, Red becomes the {{pkmn|Champion}}, then ventures to the [[Sevii Islands]] to eradicate Team Rocket and help [[Celio]] to connect his [[Pokémon Network Center]] to the [[Hoenn]] region.
** {{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}} leaves [[Littleroot Town]] on a Pokémon journey shortly after moving to the Hoenn region from [[Olivine City]] in [[Johto]] by saving the local [[Pokémon Professor]] from an attacking [[wild Pokémon]]. At first, there is a deep-seated rivalry with [[Professor Birch]]'s daughter/son {{tt|{{ga|May}}/{{ga|Brendan}}|The player character not chosen.}}, however, later on, the rivalry is with [[Wally]] instead. After defeating Hoenn's eight [[Gym Leader]]s and calming {{p|Groudon}} or {{p|Kyogre}}, released from their banishment by [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]], respectively, they challenge and defeat Hoenn's Elite Four and current Champion, becoming the Champion themself, much to the astonishment of Birch's child.

'''{{gameabbrev7|PE}}:'''
*The events of [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]:
**{{ga|Chase}}/{{ga|Elaine}} leaves [[Pallet Town]] on their Pokémon journey after their rival, {{ga|Trace}}. After getting the eight [[Badge]]s of [[Kanto]], and defeating [[Team Rocket]] with the help of {{ga|Blue}} and Trace, along the way, they then challenge Kanto's [[Elite Four]] and compete for the title of Champion in one final battle with Trace. After defeating Trace, Chase/Elaine becomes the {{pkmn|Champion}}. From there, they capture {{p|Mewtwo}} and meet {{ga|Green}}, a Trainer who had hoped to capture Mewtwo for herself. They also confront [[Archer]], an {{tc|Executive|admin}} of the remnants of Team Rocket, who challenges them to one last battle before swearing that he will avenge his boss, [[Giovanni]].

'''Between {{gen|I}}/{{gen|III}} and {{gen|II}}/{{gen|IV}}:'''
*[[Anabel]] enters an [[Ultra Wormhole]] and is found by [[Nanu]] and [[Looker]] in [[Alola]].
*Eruption of the volcano on [[Cinnabar Island]] causes destruction of the island's settlement, except for the [[Pokémon Center]]. As a result, [[Blaine]], the [[Cinnabar Gym]] Leader, relocates the gym to the nearby [[Seafoam Islands]].
*{{ga|Blue}} takes the position of Gym Leader in the now empty [[Viridian Gym]], succeeding the former Team Rocket leader [[Giovanni]].
*{{ga|Red}} retreats to [[Mt. Silver]], training day and night, leaving [[Lance]] to act as Champion, while [[Lorelei]] returns to her home in {{OBP|Four Island|town}}, and [[Agatha]] retires from her position as a member of the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]]. This leaves three vacancies on the roster for Elite Four.
** Two of these vacancies are filled by [[Karen]] and [[Will]]. The other is filled by [[Koga]], who abdicates his position as [[Fuchsia City]] [[Fuchsia Gym|Gym]] Leader to his daughter, [[Janine]].
*Extensive research confirms the existence of {{t|Steel}} and {{t|Dark}} types in the region of Kanto.


*[[Baoba]] leaves [[Kanto]] when his {{safari|Kanto}} is closed and begins planning to open a {{safari|Johto|new Safari Zone}} in [[Johto]], as a replacement.
* The [[Pokémon Tower]] is converted into a Radio Tower.
*A [[Pal Park]] is opened in place of the Kanto Safari Zone.
*Giratina returns to the [[Distortion World]].
*A new {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} is built in [[Sinnoh]] and [[Johto]].
*[[Professor Rowan]] returns to [[Sinnoh]] after four years, having invented a new [[Pokédex]] while working with [[Professor Oak]].

'''Three years after [[Generation I]]/[[Generation III]]/{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} ([[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]]/{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}):'''
* The events of {{game|Gold and Silver|s|Gold, Silver}}, {{v2|Crystal}}, {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Diamond, Pearl}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|HeartGold, SoulSilver}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl}}:
**{{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Kris}}/{{ga|Lyra}} leaves [[New Bark Town]] on an errand for [[Professor Elm]], bonding with their [[first partner Pokémon]] on the way. A {{ga|Silver|red-haired boy}} steals one of Elm's three Pokémon and challenges them as Ethan/Kris/Lyra's journey across Johto continues. A revived Team Rocket, using plans formulated three years prior, enrages many {{p|Gyarados}}, including a [[Red Gyarados|red one]], at the [[Lake of Rage]] as they proceed to take over the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] in a desperate attempt to contact Giovanni, their former leader. They are defeated, and the new leader vows to never again re-form Team Rocket, and Ethan/Kris/Lyra continues to gather Johto's Badges, eventually gaining all eight and traveling to the [[Pokémon League]] at [[Indigo Plateau]] in Kanto. After defeating the Elite Four and their Champion, Lance, Ethan/Kris/Lyra then heads to the Kanto region to challenge its eight Gyms, which have changed from three years prior. After gaining all eight of their Badges, for a total of sixteen, [[Professor Oak]] declares them ready to travel to Mt. Silver, where they meet and challenges {{ga|Red}}.
**{{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Barry}} leave [[Twinleaf Town]] in an attempt to see a Pokémon like the recently reported red Gyarados in the nearest of [[Sinnoh]]'s lakes, [[Lake Verity]]. After being attacked by a wild {{p|Starly}} at the lake, and using one of [[Professor Rowan]]'s Pokémon to fend off the attacker while he and his assistant, {{tt|{{ga|Dawn}}/{{ga|Lucas}}|The player character not chosen.}},  their journey begins in earnest, and both Lucas/Dawn and Barry challenge the Sinnoh region's eight Gyms to gain the Badges necessary to challenge the {{si|Pokémon League}}. Along the way, however, Lucas/Dawn is brought into many conflicts with [[Team Galactic]], whose leader, [[Cyrus]], wishes to remake the entire universe in his image with the powers of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. Defeating the team and calming {{p|Dialga}}/{{p|Palkia}}/{{p|Giratina}}, Lucas/Dawn challenges Sinnoh's Elite Four and Champion, [[Cynthia]], and becomes Champion themself.
*[[Hayley]], a friend of [[Bebe]], opens up a [[My Pokémon Ranch|Pokémon Ranch]].

'''Between {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} and [[Generation V]]:'''
*Construction of the [[Royal Unova]] is completed.

'''Between [[Generation II]]/{{Gen|IV}} and [[Generation V]]:'''
*The {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} who stole the Machine Part in Kanto returns to [[Unova]], intending to reform Team Rocket there despite its second defeat, as he {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|previously stated}}. He later falls in love and has a son, moving to [[Icirrus City]].
*[[Caitlin]] leaves the [[Sinnoh]]/[[Johto]] {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} and returns to [[Unova]], becoming an [[Elite Four]] member.
* {{tc|Scientist}} Dudley, a member of [[Team Plasma]], creates {{p|Genesect}} in an attempt to create the strongest Pokémon in existence by altering an ancient insect Pokémon with cybernetic upgrades.
*Team Plasma steals [[Hugh's sister]]'s {{p|Purrloin}}, and [[Hugh]] swears to one day get it back.

'''A few years after [[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]] ([[Generation V]]):'''
[[File:N {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Zekrom|1=Reshiram}}.jpg|thumb|250px|N and {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Zekrom|1=Reshiram}}]]
*The events of {{2v2|Black|White}}:
**{{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}} along with their friends [[Cheren]] and [[Bianca]] receive their very first Pokémon in the bedroom of {{tt|{{ga|Hilda}}/{{ga|Hilbert}}|The player character not chosen.}}'s house in [[Nuvema Town]] from [[Professor Juniper]]. The three decide to leave Nuvema Town and go on a journey across their region of [[Unova]], with Cheren wanting to learn as much about every kind of Pokémon possible and Bianca going against the wishes of her dad. Upon arriving in [[Accumula Town]] they encounter the nefarious [[Team Plasma]] who announce their plans for Pokémon liberation to separate Pokémon from humans. Hilbert/Hilda then battle Team Plasma's leader, a mysterious man known only as [[N]] who claims Pokémon are his friends. Hilbert/Hilda make a journey across the land of Unova challenging all eight Gyms and earning all eight Badges. After earning the eighth Badge, they travel to the {{un|Pokémon League}} where they defeat the Elite Four. Upon defeating the Elite Four, they discover that N has already defeated the Champion [[Alder]] and promptly summons his castle, destroying the Pokémon League Castle. [[Ghetsis]], one of the members of the [[Seven Sages]] reveals that he had the plan to separate people and Pokémon so that he could be the only person in the whole world with Pokémon. After defeating N and Ghetsis with {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}} N becomes sorry for all his wrongdoing and flies off to distant lands on his dragon of legend. Hilbert/Hilda, Cheren, and Bianca continue their journey in Unova and get recruited by an undercover officer codenamed [[Looker]] to discover and arrest the remaining six of the Seven Sages. After the arrest of all six, Hilbert/Hilda returns to the Pokémon League, re-defeats the Elite Four, then challenges and defeats Alder, becoming Champion of Unova.

'''Between {{2v2|Black|White}} and {{2v2|Black|White|2}}/{{pkmn|X and Y}}''':
*Hilbert/Hilda leaves Unova with their Dragon to look for N.
* Bianca officially becomes Professor Juniper's assistant.
*The Pokémon distribution of Unova changes drastically.
*[[Cilan]], [[Chili]], [[Cress]], [[Lenora]], and [[Brycen]] retire as Gym Leaders to train.
*Cheren, [[Roxie]], and [[Marlon]] become Gym Leaders.
*Alder retires as the Champion, and [[Iris]] takes his place.
* Five of the Seven Sages leave Team Plasma, and Ghetsis and [[Zinzolin]] form a new Team Plasma solely dedicated to conquering Unova.
*A landslide seals off {{rt|10|Unova}} and a majority of {{OBP|Victory Road|Black and White}}, forcing another {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} to be built. Another landslide seals off [[Challenger's Cave]].
*Significant construction occurs in Unova:
**The [[Cold Storage]] in the south of [[Driftveil City]] is replaced by the [[Pokémon World Tournament]].
**A section of the mountain near [[Undella Town]] is constructed into a new town called [[Lentimas Town]]
**{{tc|The Riches}} house in Undella Town is demolished, with new villas built in the town.
**The [[Marine Tube]] is built between Undella Town and [[Humilau City]], connecting the two.
**The [[Castelia Sewers]] are made accessible on Thumb Pier, which leads to Castelia's park, or when flooded, to Castelia's back alley.
*{{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} moves to [[Vaniville Town]] in [[Kalos]] with their mother.

'''Two years after {{2v2|Black|White}} ([[Generation VI]])''':
[[File:{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Xerneas|1=Yveltal}} Encounter.png|thumb|250px|Encountering {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Xerneas|1=Yveltal}}]]
*The events of {{2v2|Black|White|2}} and {{pkmn|X and Y}}:
**{{ga|Nate}}/{{ga|Rosa}} receives their first Pokémon from Bianca in their hometown of [[Aspertia City]]. Together with [[Hugh]], who hopes to take back his sister's Purrloin from Team Plasma, the duo takes on the new lineup of Gyms in the Unova region. After earning their seventh badge from [[Drayden]], Team Plasma attacks [[Opelucid City]], covering the city in unbreakable ice. The [[Shadow Triad]] takes the opportunity to steal the [[DNA Splicers]] from [[Opelucid Gym]]. Nate/Rosa and Hugh chase Team Plasma to [[Humilau City]], where after earning their final badge, they confront [[Zinzolin]], [[Colress]], and the Shadow Triad at the [[Giant Chasm]]. After the Triad releases Hugh's sister's Purrloin, now a {{p|Liepard}}, Hugh tells Nate/Rosa to go ahead and confront Team Plasma's leader, Ghetsis. Just before Ghetsis freezes Nate/Rosa alive with {{p|Kyurem}}'s {{m|Glaciate}}, [[N]] flies in on {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}}, saving them. However, Ghetsis uses Kyurem's power to turn Reshiram/Zekrom back into an orb, then uses the DNA Splicers to turn Kyurem into {{form|Kyurem|Black/White Kyurem}}. Nate/Rosa knocks out Kyurem, causing the two Dragon Pokémon to separate, then defeats an enraged Ghetsis. Thankful, N suggests that Nate/Rosa proceed to the Pokémon League. Heeding his words, Nate/Rosa ascend Victory Road, defeats the Elite Four, and emerges victorious in battle with the new Champion, Iris. After returning home, Hugh's sister thanks to the player for helping her big brother, and tells Nate/Rosa that she has been dreaming of a {{p|Zoroark}} calling Nate/Rosa's name. At Hugh's suggestion, Nate/Rosa returns to Victory Road, finding a Zoroark that leads them to the ruins of [[N's Castle]], where N and Reshiram/Zekrom challenge them to battle. After being defeated, N says goodbye to his dragon and releases it by asking it to turn back into an orb to give to Nate/Rosa. Nate/Rosa climbs to the top of [[Dragonspiral Tower]], and faces {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}} again, this time, in an attempt to capture it.
**{{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} leave their home in [[Vaniville Town]] meeting [[Shauna]] and {{tt|{{ga|Serena}}/{{ga|Calem}}|The player character not chosen.}} who invite them to join them for a meeting in [[Aquacorde Town]]. {{ga|Calem}}, {{ga|Serena}} and [[Shauna]] receive their first Pokémon from [[Tierno]] and a Pokédex from [[Trevor]] on behalf of [[Professor Sycamore]]. After delivering a letter to their {{kal|Grace|Mom}} from Professor Sycamore, they head on an adventure traveling across [[Kalos]] challenging eight Gyms in order to earn eight Badges to then challenge the {{kal|Pokémon League}}. Along their journey, they come into contact with [[Team Flare]], an organization whose goal is to create a "beautiful and better" world while making money. They try to do this by stealing [[fossil]]s from [[Glittering Cave]], siphoning electricity from the [[Kalos Power Plant]], stealing the Poké Balls from the [[Poké Ball Factory]] in [[Laverre City]], and attempting to agitate and capture an {{p|Abomasnow}}. Calem/Serena also encounters a mysterious giant called [[AZ]] on several occasions, the first being on [[Kalos Route 13]]. After earning their seventh badge from [[Olympia]], Calem/Serena are contacted by [[Lysandre]], a man introduced by Professor Sycamore, who reveals himself to be the leader of Team Flare and his intention to use the [[ultimate weapon]] to eliminate all life in the world. Calem/Serena battle Lysandre first in [[Lysandre Labs]] and again in the [[Team Flare Secret HQ]], before making their way down to the basement where they find {{p|Xerneas}}{{sup/6|X}}/{{p|Yveltal}}{{sup/6|Y}} and battle them, before battling against Lysandre once more. Even though Lysandre is defeated, and Calem/Serena and their friends reason with him, he still fires the ultimate weapon. The blast the weapon emits destroys it and buries Lysandre and the HQ, ultimately disbanding Team Flare. Calem/Serena then heads to the Pokémon League where they defeat the [[Elite Four]] and [[Diantha]], becoming {{pkmn|Champion}} of [[Kalos]]. After becoming Champion, Looker contacts {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} to help him fight crime in Lumiose City.

'''At least three years before [[Generation VII]]'''
*[[Mohn|Professor Mohn]] develops his theory on [[Ultra Wormhole]]s, leading to discoveries on [[Ultra Beast|UBs]] and the {{p|Cosmog}} species.
**Mohn falls through an Ultra Wormhole himself and ends up on and developing [[Poké Pelago]], leaving behind [[Nebby|a Cosmog]] and research on {{p|Nihilego}}
**[[Lusamine]] directs methods to create more Ultra Wormholes and in creation of the [[beast killer project]] after Mohn's loss.

'''Between {{2v2|Black|White|2}}/{{pkmn|X and Y}} and [[Generation VII]]''':
*[[Sina]] and [[Dexio]] are sent to [[Alola]] by [[Professor Sycamore]] to follow {{p|Zygarde}}.
*{{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} come to [[Alola]] to act as the bosses of the [[Battle Tree]].
*[[Grimsley]] and [[Colress]] come to [[Alola]].
*[[Gladion]] flees [[Aether Paradise]] with a {{TP|Gladion|Type: Null}}
**During this time, he joins [[Team Skull]].

'''Two years after {{2v2|Black|White|2}}/{{pkmn|X and Y}} ([[Generation VII]])''':
[[File:Lillie and {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Solgaleo|1=Lunala}}.png|thumb|x175px|Lillie and Nebby as a {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Solgaleo|1=Lunala}}]]
*Three months prior to the events of Generation VII, [[Lillie]] flees [[Aether Paradise]] with a {{p|Cosmog}}, [[nickname]]d [[Nebby]] and is found by [[Professor Burnet]].
*The events of {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}:
**{{ga|Elio}}/{{ga|Selene}} leaves their home on {{rt|1|Alola}} on a Pokémon journey three months after moving to the [[Alola]] region from Kanto. They receive their first partner Pokémon from [[Hala]] and meet [[Lillie]] and [[Hau]]. Elio/Selene receives a [[Z-Ring]] at the festival inaugurating their [[island challenge]], consisting of seven trials and four grand trials in order to become the island challenge champion. Along the journey, they encounter a group called [[Team Skull]], whose members are misfits who failed the island challenge and aim to cause trouble, as well as another group called the [[Aether Foundation]], whose goal is to cure hurt Pokémon. After defeating the leader of Team Skull, [[Guzma]], at the [[Shady House]], Elio/Selene travel to [[Aether Paradise]], where they battle [[Lusamine]], the president of the Aether Foundation. Lusamine opens [[Ultra Wormhole]]s across Alola and enters one with Guzma. Elio/Selene and Lillie evolve [[Nebby]] into {{p|Solgaleo}}{{sup/7|S}}/{{p|Lunala}}{{sup/7|M}} at the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|S}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|M}} and travel into [[Ultra Space]], where Elio/Selene battles Lusamine again and bring her and Guzma back to Alola. Elio/Selene catches Solgaleo{{sup/7|S}}/Lunala{{sup/7|M}} after Lillie tells it that she isn't a Trainer. Elio/Selene climbs [[Mount Lanakila]] to its summit, the newly opened {{al|Pokémon League}}, where they defeat the [[Elite Four]] and [[Professor Kukui]], becoming the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of Alola. A festival is held in [[Iki Town]], and Lillie brings Elio/Selene to the [[Ruins of Conflict]] to battle {{p|Tapu Koko}}. The next day, Lillie leaves for Kanto to help her mother. The International Police contact Elio/Selene to investigate and catch the [[Ultra Beast]]s unleashed across Alola.
*The events of {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}:
**Events proceed similarly to the above, but Lusamine now seeks to aid the [[Ultra Recon Squad]] in stopping {{P|Necrozma}}. When Elio/Selene and Lillie reach the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|US}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|UM}}, they discover that Lusamine and Guzma have been defeated and Necrozma fuses with Nebby to become Dusk Mane Necrozma{{sup/7|US}}Dawn Wings Necrozma{{sup/7|UM}}. It is repelled, and Elio/Selene pursues it into [[Ultra Megalopolis]], where they find it has become Ultra Necrozma. Despite its incredible power, Ultra Necrozma is defeated and Nebby is freed from Necrozma's influence. Sometime after Elio/Selene becomes the Champion, the Aether Foundation is attacked by [[Team Rainbow Rocket]], which seeks to use the Aether Foundation's research to further their goals of multiversal conquest.

'''Some time before [[Generation VIII]]''':
*Research notes of {{p|Type: Null}} are stolen.<ref>Pokédex from Sword: ''Rumor has it that the theft of top-secret research notes led to a new instance of this Pokémon being created in the [[Galar]] region.''</ref>

'''[[Generation VIII]]''':
*The events of {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} and their {{FB|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Expansion Pass}}:
**{{ga|Victor}}/{{ga|Gloria}} and [[Hop]] receive their [[first partner Pokémon]] from [[Leon]], the undefeated {{pkmn|Champion}}, and meet a mysterious {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the [[Slumbering Weald]]. The two receive [[Pokédex]]es from [[Sonia]], [[Dynamax Band]]s from [[Professor Magnolia]], and [[endorsement]]s from Leon to enter the [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]]. They head on an adventure traveling across Galar challenging [[Gym]]s in order to earn eight [[Badge]]s to enter the Champion Cup. Over the course of their {{pkmn|journey}}, they encounter a group called [[Team Yell]], whose members support [[Marnie]] in the Gym Challenge. They also encounter another group called [[Macro Cosmos]], a conglomerate led by [[Rose]], who has endorsed his ward [[Bede]] in the Gym Challenge. During the Champion Cup in [[Wyndon Stadium]], Rose interrupts the Championship Match by reawakening {{p|Eternatus}} and bringing about the [[Darkest Day]] in an attempt to provide energy for the Galar region in 1,000 years. Victor/Gloria and Hop find a [[Rusted Sword]] and [[Rusted Shield]] and head to the [[Energy Plant]] in [[Hammerlocke]], where they battle Rose and summon {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}. After defeating it, Victor/Gloria manages to catch Eternatus and returns to [[Wyndon]] to defeat Leon in the Championship Match, becoming the new Champion of Galar.
**Sometime during their journey, Victor/Gloria travels to the [[Isle of Armor]], where they meet a new rival, [[Klara]]{{sup/8|Sw}}/[[Avery]]{{sup/8|Sh}}, and are taken under the wing of former Champion [[Mustard]] as a student of [[Master Dojo|his dojo]]. Victor/Gloria competes in a series of trials with their new rival, eventually defeating them in a final battle, earning them the right to inheirit the Dojo's "secret armor", the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Kubfu}}. After [[Friendship|bonding]] with each other, Victor/Gloria and Kubfu challenge one of the [[Towers of Two Fists]], culminating in a battle against Mustard and his own Kubfu. Victor/Gloria is successful, and Kubfu learns the secret of the tower, allowing it to [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{form|Urshifu|Single Strike Style or Rapid Strike Style}} {{p|Urshifu}}.
**Sometime during their journey, Victor/Gloria travels to the [[Crown Tundra]], where they meet the retired [[Gym Leader]] [[Peony]], who recruits them as the leader of his exploration team, and tasks them with investigating three mysteries surrounding the tundra. In the [[Legendary Clue 1|first mystery]], Victor/Gloria meets {{p|Calyrex}}, the former king of the Crown Tundra, and helps it reunite with its steed, {{p|Glastrier}} or {{p|Spectrier}}. In the [[Legendary Clue 2|second mystery]], they investigate ruins scattered around the tundra, encountering and {{pkmn2|caught|catching}} the [[legendary giants]]. In the [[Legendary Clue 3|third mystery]], Victor/Gloria pursues and catches the {{rf|Galarian}} [[legendary birds]] across Galar. Upon solving these mysteries, Victor/Gloria finds a note describing a [[Legendary Clue?|fourth mystery]] that Peony does not recall writing. Upon bringing it to the [[Max Lair]], Victor/Gloria learns about [[Ultra Beast]]s and {{p|Necrozma}}, and is eventually able to catch Necrozma in a [[Dynamax Adventure]].
**After becoming Champion, Victor/Gloria and Hop stop the plans of [[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]], who cause chaos around the region in their misguided attempt to restore the Galarian monarchy. In the process, Victor/Gloria catches one of the two Legendary Pokémon of Galar, and Hop sets out to be a [[Pokémon Professor]].
**After resolving the incident with Sordward and Shielbert, Victor/Gloria returns to the Master Dojo, where they find Hop conducting research on [[Sonia]]'s behalf. Mustard tells them that Urshifu hates the taste of {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}}, so, in order for it to unlock its [[Gigantamax]] potential, a special ingredient is needed to make it drink the Max Soup. He doesn't reveal what this ingredient is, though, and leaves it to the duo to figure it out on their own. After a few bad guesses, Victor/Gloria and Hop travel to [[Honeycalm Island]], where Victor/Gloria gets thrust into a [[Max Raid Battle]] against a [[Dynamax]] {{p|Vespiquen}}. After defeating it, they find the missing ingredient: [[Max Honey]]. Upon returning to the dojo, Mustard informs Victor/Gloria that he wants to battle them in a no-holds-barred battle, where he uses his full power. In the battle, Mustard uses his own Gigantamax Urshifu. After being defeated, Mustard declares that he has nothing more to teach Victor/Gloria.
**After the events of the incident with Sordward and Shielbert, [[The Isle of Armor]], and [[The Crown Tundra]], Victor/Gloria receives a call on their [[Rotom Phone]] from Leon, who invites them and many other strong [[Pokémon Trainer]]s from Galar to a new type of competition called the [[Galarian Star Tournament]] (in which Trainers form duos and compete in [[Multi Battle]]s) at [[Wyndon Stadium]]. Victor/Gloria partners with [[Hop]] or [[Marnie]] in the inaugural tournament, and emerges victorious after defeating Leon and [[Raihan]] (if their partner is Hop) or Raihan and [[Piers]] (if their partner is Marnie) in the finals, after which Leon announces that further Galarian Star Tournaments will occur.

'''Some time after [[Generation VIII]] ([[Generation IX]])''':
*The events of {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and their [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|expansion]]:
**{{ga|Florian}}/{{ga|Juliana}}, a child who recently moved to [[Paldea]], starts their Pokémon journey with their neighbor [[Nemona]], receiving their first partner Pokémon from Director [[Clavell]] of [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}. Despite being a {{pkmn|Champion}}-ranked Trainer, Nemona chooses to also raise a new first partner Pokémon and team alongside Florian/Juliana. Soon after their departure from [[Cabo Poco]], Florian/Juliana encounters a mysterious Pokémon called {{ga|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{ga|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}} and a boy named [[Arven]], the son of [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}, who gives them the Pokémon's [[Poké Ball]]. Arriving in [[Mesagoza]], Florian/Juliana learns about the [[Terastal phenomenon]], saves a girl named [[Penny]] from being harassed by a group of academy delinquents called [[Team Star]], and is contacted by Professor Sada{{sup/9|S}}/Professor Turo{{sup/9|V}}, who tells asks them to look after Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}} in their stead. Three days later, the academy's independent study assignment, the Treasure Hunt, sending academy students to search for their own personal treasure across the region.
**Encouraged by Nemona, Florian/Juliana starts taking on the eight [[Gym]]s across Paldea to earn eight [[Badge|Gym Badges]] and become a Champion like her. Along the way, they encounter the eight [[Gym Leader]]s of Paldea, members of the Paldea [[Elite Four]], and Top Champion [[Geeta]], as well as battle Nemona on several occasions. With eight Gym Badges in hand, Florian/Juliana travels to the {{pal|Pokémon League}}, defeating the Elite Four and Geeta to become a Champion-ranked Trainer. An enthusiastic Nemona then challenges them to one more battle, happy to be able battle without holding back anymore. Despite losing, Nemona is still happy to see Florian/Juliana having become as strong as they have.
** A mysterious individual referring to themselves as [[Cassiopeia]] requests Florian/Juliana's help in taking down Team Star in an operation called "Operation Starfall". Clavell, disguised as a student named Clive, accompanies them on their journey to defeat the team's five squads at their respective bases around Paldea. During this quest, Florian/Juliana learns that members of Team Star are actually not bullies, but falsely accused victims of bullying themselves. Once all give squads have been defeated, Cassiopeia reveals themselves as Team Star's mysterious Big Boss and challenges Florian/Juliana to one last confrontation at the academy, where they are revealed to be Penny. After Penny has been defeated, Clavell takes off his disguise and issues a formal apology to Team Star, revoking their threat of being expelled.
**Arven enlists Florian/Juliana's help in defeating the five [[Titan Pokémon]] around Paldea and collecting their respective [[Herba Mystica]], mythical herbs said to have amazing healing capabilities. During this quest, Arven reveals that he wants to use the Herba Mystica to help heal his seriously injured partner Pokémon, {{p|Mabosstiff}}. In consuming some of the Herba Mystica itself, Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}} also regains some of its lost abilities. One Mabosstiff has been fully healed, a call from Professor Sada{{sup/9|S}}/Professor Turo{{sup/9|V}} summons Florian/Juliana to [[Area Zero]] in the [[Great Crater of Paldea]].
**With Nemona, Penny, and Arven's independent storylines completed, they join Florian/Juliana on their journey down to Area Zero. At the very bottom of the area, they discover the Professor's laboratory, the [[Zero Lab]], and not only discover the existence of mysterious Pokémon called [[Paradox Pokémon]] and find out that the Professor constructed a [[Time travel|time machine]] to pull them into the modern day from a different era, but learn that the Professor is actually [[Death|dead]], with a robot equipped with an artificial intelligence having been talking to them throughout their adventure. Following the AI's request, Florian/Juliana assists them in stopping the time machine from flooding Paldea with an influx of Paradox Pokémon, though the AI is forced to travel to another era using the machine to stop it completely. Returning back to the academy, Florian/Juliana eases back to their school life and takes part in the [[Academy Ace Tournament]] to crown the strongest Trainer at the academy.
**Sometime during their journey, Florian/Juliana joins several other students on a class trip to the land of [[Kitakami]] in the east, organized in cooperation with [[Blueberry Academy]] in [[Unova]]. Two students of Blueberry Academy, a timid boy named [[Kieran]] and his aggressive big sister [[Carmine]], are Kitakami natives and meet Florian/Juliana on their arrival to [[Mossui Town]]. The students are told to learn of the history of Kitakami by visiting three signboards that detail the story of {{p|Ogerpon}} and the [[Loyal Three]]. Florian/Juliana pairs up with Kieran for this task. During the first night of the annual [[Festival of Masks]], Florian/Juliana and Carmine have an encounter with Ogerpon, which Carmine forces them to keep secret from Kieran. The next day, Florian/Juliana and Carmine learn that the Loyal Three were actually the bad guys, while Ogerpon was their victim, the opposite of what most people of Kitakami believe. Kieran, overhearing the story, feels betrayed for having been kept from learning the truth about Florian/Juliana and Carmine's encounter with Ogerpon. When the Loyal Three are suddenly resurrected from their grave and steak Ogerpon's three masks from [[Kitakami Hall]], Florian/Juliana work hard to retrieve them, while Kieran succeeds in convincing the townspeople of Ogerpon's innocence. Instead of returning to its home, however, Ogerpon chooses to come with Florian/Juliana, making Kieran feel even more betrayed when he and Carmine are forced to return to Blueberry Academy.
**After the stopping the time machine and the events of [[The Teal Mask]], Florian/Juliana travels to Blueberry Academy as an exchange student, where Kieran is revealed do have become the Champion of the school's {{DL|Blueberry Academy|BB League}}. Despite their exchange student status, Florian/Juliana is eventually approved to receive a permission to participate in it. Defeating the {{tc|BB League Elite Four}}, Florian/Juliana is given the right to challenge Kieran, who, despite his significant improvement, ultimately loses to them once again. After his defeat, [[Briar]], a teacher at Blueberry Academy, invites Florian/Juliana, Carmine, and Kieran to join her on an expedition to Area Zero to discover {{p|Terapagos}}. They succeed in accessing the [[Area Zero Underdepths]] and finding Terapagos, which Kieran hopes to use to finally defeat Florian/Juliana. When Terapagos's powers go out of control, however, he is instead forced to join Florian/Juliana in defeating it, allowing Florian/Juliana to catch it for themselves. Kieran, experiencing a change of heart, reconciles with Florian/Juliana as they return to Blueberry Academy.

==In the side series games==
===Pokémon Colosseum===
*In the [[Orre]] region, a young man named [[Wes]] betrays [[Team Snagem]], destroying [[Snagem Hideout|their base]] and stealing their only portable [[Snag Machine]], a device that allows one to steal Pokémon already owned by other {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. He subsequently rescues a girl named [[Rui]], who has the ability to see the dark auras produced by [[Shadow Pokémon]], Pokémon turned into heartless fighting machines by the criminal syndicate [[Cipher]]. Wes and Rui set out to [[Snagging|snag]] all of the Shadow Pokémon across Orre in order to thwart Cipher's plans and [[Purification|purify]] the corrupted Pokémon back to their original states. In doing so, Wes repeatedly defeats Cipher's four {{tc|Cipher Admin|Admins}}, ultimately confronting and defeating their boss [[Evice]] at the organization's base at [[Realgam Tower]]. Evice is arrested, and with Wes capturing and purifying the few remaining Shadow Pokémon, Orre returns to a state of peace.

===Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness ===
*Five years after [[Wes]] and [[Rui]]'s heroic tale, [[Cipher]] resurfaces in [[Orre]] with a new army of [[Shadow Pokémon]]. In Wes's absence, a boy named [[Michael]], armed with a new [[Snag Machine]] and the new [[purification]] system known as the [[Purify Chamber]] created by [[Professor Krane]], sets out to take down Cipher once more. In the process, he also encounters the former {{tc|Cipher Admin}} and a current small-time criminal [[Miror B.]], who's likewise after any strong Shadow Pokémon he can find. After stopping Cipher's takeover of the [[ONBS]] news station, thwarting their plans to impersonate the citizens of [[Phenac City]], getting his Snag Machine stolen by and retrieving it from [[Team Snagem]], and destroying Cipher's [[Cipher Key Lair|Shadow Pokémon factory]], Michael uses the [[Robo Kyogre]] built by the eccentric inventor [[Dr. Kaminko]] to make his way to Cipher's base on [[Citadark Isle]]. Defeating an army of {{tc|Cipher Peon}}s and all the new Cipher Admins along the way, he finally confronts Cipher's Grand Master [[Greevil]] and his ultimate Shadow Pokémon, the supposedly unpurifiable [[Shadow Lugia]]. With Greevil and Lugia eventually bested, Cipher is defeated once more. Convinced by one of his sons, [[Eldes]], to atone for his wrongdoings, Greevil turns himself in. Michael then proceeds to purify Shadow Lugia with the Purify Chamber and snag the last remaining Shadow Pokémon from Miror B., ending the second "Shadow incident" and restoring peace to Orre once more.

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Lugia (Pokémon)

2025-02-23T18:54:42Z

Pyrocepheus: adjusted wording to be less misleading

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'''Lugia''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ルギア''' ''Lugia'') is a dual-type {{2t|Psychic|Flying}} {{pkmn2|Legendary}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].

It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.

Lugia is the [[game mascot]] of {{game|Gold and Silver|s|Pokémon Silver}}, its remake {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|Pokémon SoulSilver}}, and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], appearing on the boxart of them all.

Lugia and {{p|Ho-Oh}} are often collectively referred to as the [[tower duo]] by fans. It is also often viewed as the [[Legendary leader|leader]] of the [[legendary birds]] due to its role in the {{pkmn|movie}} ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' and in the {{pkmn|Mystery Dungeon series}}.

Lugia has a unique {{pkmn2|variant}} called '''[[Shadow Lugia]]''', codenamed '''XD001''', that appeared in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

==Biology==
[[File:Lugia plates.png|thumb|left|250px|Lugia folding back its plates]]
Lugia is a large {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles a {{wp|dragon}}, a plesiosaur, and a bird. It is primarily silver-white, but it has blue undersides with slightly varying tones. It has a ridged mouth similar to a beak, although it has pointed teeth on its lower jaw. Its head has a point to the back, and Lugia's eyes have pointed blue or black spikes on them. Lugia has a long, slender neck and a smooth, streamlined body. Dark blue or black plate-like protrusions run down the length of its back, and there are two smaller, more pointed ones on the end of its tail. It has large wings that resemble hands.

Lugia can fold back these plates to increase its speed. Though it is gender unknown, as depicted in ''[[EP220|The Mystery is History]]'', [[Silver (Lugia)|a young Lugia]] has been seen, suggesting there is a breeding population, at least in the [[Timeline of events in Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver|animated series timeline]]. In the same episode, Lugia has been shown to be fiercely protective of its young, which also eat kelp. In the [[M02|second Pokémon movie]], Lugia leads the [[legendary birds]] and when they fight over territory, Lugia is the only Pokémon that can quell their ceaseless fighting, but cannot do so without a partner. Much like the birds, it possesses the ability to control the weather; most notably, it can calm and give rise to storms.

It is said that a light flutter of its wings is capable of causing winds powerful enough to tear a regular house down. If it were to flap its wings, it could hypothetically spawn storms lasting as long as forty days. Lugia is capable of splitting islands into smaller islands. When attacking, it is capable of {{m|Aeroblast|shooting a vortex of air at its target}} and using psychic power. It is highly intelligent, and because of the devastating power it could accidentally inflict, it isolates itself deep underwater and tends to sleep in solitude. It is extremely {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rare Pokémon|rare}} and is hardly ever seen. In ancient times, the former [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] in [[Ecruteak City]] was once Lugia's perch. However, after its destruction 150 years ago, Lugia moved to the [[Whirl Islands]] for the safety of others from its own power. It can be summoned at the Whirl Island through [[Silver Feather|one of its feathers]], [[Tidal Bell|Tidal Bells]], and the dance of the [[Kimono Girl|Kimono Girls]]. Lugia has been referred to as the "'''guardian of the seas'''". There are rumors Lugia would appear during the night of a storm. Lugia loves [[Lugia Treat]]s made by [[Snacksworth]], who once encountered it in the past.

Lugia is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Aeroblast}}.

;Shadow Lugia
'''Shadow Lugia''' is the first and only XD-series [[Shadow Pokémon]] created by [[Lovrina]] of [[Cipher]]. It has jagged silver eye-spikes, a dark-purple body with white undersides, and glowing red eyes. It also has sharper toes that resemble claws, as well as a longer, more pointed tongue. Additionally, due to the shape of Lugia's back plates on its 3D models being changed after [[Generation IV]], Shadow Lugia now possesses a unique design for them.

Shadow Lugia is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Shadow Blast}}.

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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=247}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It is said that it quietly spends its time deep at the bottom of the sea because its powers are too strong.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It is said to be the guardian of the seas. It is rumored to have been seen on the night of a storm.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It has an incredible ability to calm raging storms. It is said that <sc>Lugia</sc> appears when storms start.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It is said that it quietly spends its time deep at the bottom of the sea because its powers are too strong. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' It is said to be the guardian of the seas. It is rumored to have been seen on the night of a storm. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Lugia</sc>'s wings pack devastating power - a light fluttering of its wings can blow apart regular houses. As a result, this {{ScPkmn}} chooses to live out of sight deep under the sea.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Lugia</sc> 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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It is said to be the guardian of the seas. It is rumored to have been seen on the night of a storm.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=It is said that it quietly spends its time deep at the bottom of the sea because its powers are too strong.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=252}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It sleeps in a deep-sea trench. If it flaps its wings, it is said to cause a 40-day storm.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It is said that it quietly spends its time deep at the bottom of the sea because its powers are too strong.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It is said to be the guardian of the seas. It is rumored to have been seen on the night of a storm.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It sleeps in a deep-sea trench. If it flaps its wings, it is said to cause a 40-day storm.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It sleeps in a deep-sea trench. If it flaps its wings, it is said to cause a 40-day storm.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It sleeps in a deep-sea trench. If it flaps its wings, it is said to cause a 40-day storm.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It is said to be the guardian of the seas. It is rumored to have been seen on the night of a storm.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It sleeps in a deep-sea trench. If it flaps its wings, it is said to cause a 40-day storm.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Psychic|type2=Flying}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Gold|v2=Silver|area=[[Whirl Islands]] (requires [[Silver Feather|Silver Wing]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation II#Lugia|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Crystal|area=[[Whirl Islands]] (requires [[Silver Feather|Silver Wing]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation II#Lugia|Only one]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|area=[[Trade]], [[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Emerald|area=[[Navel Rock]] (requires [[MysticTicket]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|area=[[Navel Rock]] (requires [[MysticTicket]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=XD|t=FFF|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|area=[[Citadark Isle]] {{color2|{{shadow color}}|Shadow Pokémon|(Shadow)}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Platinum}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Whirl Islands]] (requires [[Tidal Bell]]{{tt|*|SoulSilver only}} and [[Silver Feather|Silver Wing]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver#Lugia|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color={{locationcolor/light|mountain}}|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Mountain}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area=[[Poké Transfer]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|area=[[Unova Link|Transfer]] from {{pkmn|Dream Radar}} (requires {{game|SoulSilver}})}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y|area=[[Trade]], [[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Omega Ruby|area=[[Trade]], [[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|area=[[Sea Mauville]] (requires [[Tidal Bell]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire#Lugia|Only one]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Ultra Sun|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|area=[[Ultra Space Wilds]] ({{DL|Ultra Space Wilds|Water World}}) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon#Lugia|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Trade]]Version 1.3.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Shield Expansion Pass|color={{shield color dark}}|t=fff|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Lugia|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|link=Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|link=Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|area=[[Ramanas Park]] (requires [[Squall Slate]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl#Lugia|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]Version 3.0.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Scarlet)|color={{scarlet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero |area=[[North Paldean Sea]] after receiving the [[Lugia Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Lugia|Only one]]) ('''Group Quest''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet)|color={{violet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero |area=[[North Paldean Sea]] after receiving the [[Lugia Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Lugia|Only one]]) ('''Solo Quest''')}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Psychic|type2=Flying}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=II}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=Random Agent Cards, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Silver Trench]] (99F)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Surrounded Sea]] ({{tt|B18F|with Mystery Part or Secret Slab in the bag}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Surrounded Sea]] ({{tt|B18F|with Mystery Part or Secret Slab in the bag}})}}

{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|color={{GS color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|area=[[Eastern Sea|Undersea Cavern]]}}
|}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Beach: All ([[Pokémon Rumble Blast#Legendary Boss Pokémon|Random Legendary Encounter]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Secret Warehouse#The Enemies Within|Secret Warehouse: The Enemies Within]] (Reward), [[Challenge Battle#The Battle for Sky and Land|Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land]] ("Sky" Boss)}}
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|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Island of Haste#Stage 6|Island of Haste: Stage 6]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Silver Isles#Windy Sea|Silver Isles: Windy Sea]] (Special Boss)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=[[Sea Shrine]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 21|Area 21: Stage 12]]}}
|}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Lugia Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]2020, [[Entei Sea]]Final}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD DX|1|color={{MD Red color}}|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|area=[[Silver Trench]] (99F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Lental Seafloor]]Level 3}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: ''[[High-Speed Challenge|Lugia Swoops In!]]''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Master Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Ethan|Lugia|sygna=1}}}}
|}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Psychic|type2=Flying}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Lugia|English|United States|40{{shinystar|II}}|November 15 to 21, 2002; December 6 to 12, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Shiny Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top Ten Distribution Lugia|English|United Kingdom|70|June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top Ten Distribution Lugia|Italian|Italy|70|June 23 to 25, 2006|link=List of Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top Ten Distribution Lugia|Spanish|Spain|70|June 27 to August 27, 2006|link=List of Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top Ten Distribution Lugia|German|Germany|70|September 24 to November 5, 2006|link=List of German event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top Ten Distribution Lugia|French|France|70|September 26, 2006|link=List of French event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|7-Eleven Lugia|Japanese region|Online|50|August 1 to September 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Lugia|Japanese region|Nintendo Network|50|September 7 to 13, 2015|link=List of Japanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Fula City Lugia|Japanese region|Online|100|April 13 to September 30, 2018|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Fula City Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|S}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Lugia|American region|Online|60|November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|US}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Lugia|American region|Online|100|November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|S}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Lugia|PAL region|Online|60|November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|US}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Lugia|PAL region|Online|100|November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Fula City Lugia|Japanese region|Online|100|November 12, 2018 to March 31, 2019|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Asian Fula City Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Fula City Lugia|American region|Online|100|November 12, 2018 to March 31, 2019|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Fula City Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Fula City Lugia|PAL region|Online|100|November 12, 2018 to March 31, 2019|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Fula City Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Fula City Lugia|Taiwanese region|Online|100|November 12, 2018 to March 31, 2019|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Fula City Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Fula City Lugia|Korean region|Online|100|December 19, 2018 to February 28, 2019|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Fula City Lugia}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=Psychic
|type2=Flying
|event1=Leftovers|event1type=None|event1rar=100
|event2=Gold Bottle Cap|event2type=None|event2rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Psychic
|type2=Flying
|HP= 106
|Attack= 90
|Defense=130
|SpAtk= 90
|SpDef= 154
|Speed= 110}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Psychic
|type2=Flying
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Flying
|Normal= 100
|Fighting= 25
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 100
|Ground= 0
|Rock= 200
|Bug= 100
|Ghost= 200
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 100
|Water= 100
|Grass= 50
|Electric=200
|Psychic= 50
|Ice= 200
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 200
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|flying=yes
|newground=1
}}

===Learnset===
Lugia is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Lugia|Psychic|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Dragon Rush|Dragon|Physical|100|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Aeroblast|Flying|Special|100|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|63|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|81|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|90|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Lugia|Psychic|Flying|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Lugia|Psychic|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM040|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM044|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM160|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM164|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM200|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|25|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM208|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM217|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM228|Psychic Noise|Psychic|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Lugia|Psychic|Flying|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Lugia|Psychic|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Lugia|Psychic|Flying|2}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Psychic|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=249|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=249
|body=4
|rate=99.9
|area=Deep-Sea Current
|P1=My power is with you!
|P2=Hm! Already, my health is in half?
|P3=I'm ready to fall... Who knew my power would fail me?
|PL=My level has risen like my power.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=249
|body=4
|rate=10
|IQ=F
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=249
|coset=20
|conto={{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}
|recruitment=Boss of [[Sea Shrine]]
|gigantic=1
|P1=I'm a deity in charge of oceans! I will calm rough seas for you!
|P2=For me to take this much damage…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Psychic
|group=Psychic
|assist=Psychic
|field=None
|past=NA
|num=301
|browser=It uses water tornadoes and whirlpools to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Psychic
|att=3
|def=5
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=249
|walk=1.17
|hp=60
|attack=85
|defense=66
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=249
|power=5
|skill=Power of Five
|skilldesc=Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=249|stype=Flying|num=305
|min=80
|max=130
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Eject+
|skilldesc=Sometimes removes three non-Support Pokémon icons.
|swapper=Cross Attack+
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=249
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|candy=Lugia
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=235|attack=193|defense=310
|fast={{m|Extrasensory}}, {{m|Dragon Tail}}
|special={{m|Sky Attack}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Future Sight}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]], {{m|Aeroblast}}{{tt|†|From Raids November 5, 2020 - November 16, 2020}}, {{m|Aeroblast}}+[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Apex Shadow Lugia]], {{m|Aeroblast}}++[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Apex Purified Lugia]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=249|pdex=121
|dex=Lugia is said to be the guardian of the seas. Its power is so overwhelming that it usually stays in its home at [[Lental Seafloor|the bottom of the sea]], where it quietly sleeps.}}
|}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Flying
|pictype=art
|no1=0249
|name1=Lugia
|type1-1=Psychic
|type2-1=Flying
}}
</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Psychic|type2=Flying}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=249}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=249}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=249}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=249}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=249|crop=143}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=249|crop=160}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0249}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|249|Lugia}}

==In animation==
[[File:Lugia anime.png|thumb|250px|Lugia in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Lugia (M02)]]=====
Lugia debuted in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', where it was central to the legend of [[Shamouti Island]]. It can communicate with humans [[Talking Pokémon|through telepathy]].

=====[[Lugia (Silver's parent)]]=====
Lugia made its animated series debut in ''[[EP210|Around the Whirlpool]]'', where a silhouetted Lugia saved {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} from being sucked into a whirlpool. It later turned out to be {{OBP|Silver|Lugia}}'s parent in ''[[EP220|The Mystery is History]]''.

====={{OBP|Silver|Lugia}}=====
A young Lugia, [[nickname]]d Silver by {{jo|Oliver}}, lived near [[Ogi Isle]] in the [[Whirl Islands]]. [[Dr. Namba]] attempted to capture both the parent Lugia and Silver for {{an|Giovanni}} in ''The Mystery is History'', ''[[EP221|A Parent Trapped!]]'', and ''[[EP222|A Promise is a Promise]]''.

=====Lugia (recurring)=====
In ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]'', a group of Trainers challenged a Lugia to a {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}, but were all easily defeated. Lugia later befriended Ash and [[Goh]]. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JN043|Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!]]''. In ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]'', it faced Ash and Goh in a Raid Battle.

Lugia's known moves are {{m|Hydro Pump}} and {{m|Aeroblast}}.

=====Other=====
In ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', a Lugia was the first [[Legendary Pokémon]] summoned by {{an|Hoopa}} to protect it and Ash from the shadow {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Hoopa|Hoopa Unbound}}. After a brief {{pkmn|battle}}, the shadow Hoopa eventually portaled it back to its home in the sea.

In ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', a Lugia had a significant role in [[Fula City]]'s history, as the one who gives Fula City a wind as told in the history. In the movie, Lugia remains in an unknown place until [[Risa]] and her {{p|Eevee}} summons it. Lugia later appear and gives the city a wind just like they did during the previous festival.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[DP143|An Egg Scramble!]]'', {{TRT}}'s fantasy featured a Lugia as one of the Pokémon they hoped the {{pkmn|Egg}} that they stole from {{an|Dawn}} would hatch into.

In the opening sequence of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', a Lugia rose out of the ocean during a full moon.

A Lugia appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''.

In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', a Lugia was flying across the sky.

A Lugia appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

A Lugia appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

A Lugia appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

A Lugia appeared in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]''.

A silhouetted Lugia appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]''.

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Lugia PG.png|thumb|250px|Lugia in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', a {{pkmn2|wild}} Lugia flew by after a group of wild {{p|Wooper}} sent [[Red's Pikachu]] flying with {{m|Mud Shot}}.

===GOTCHA!===
A Lugia briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].

===Pokémon Evolutions===
In ''[[PE07|The Show]]'', a Lugia appeared swimming in the seas around the [[Whirl Islands]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Clefairy Rangers Lugia PM.png|thumb|200px|Lugia in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
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In ''[[SP07|Let's Save The Lugia!]]'', two Lugia fulfilled the same roles as {{OBP|Silver|Lugia}} and {{an|Lugia|its parent}} in the animated series.

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
Lugia appeared at the end of ''[[ET20|Epilogue: Wild Type]]'', being the only [[Generation II]] Pokémon to appear in the manga.

===Movie adaptations===
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Lugia appeared in {{ma|Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth|the manga adaptation}} of ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''.

Lugia also appeared in {{OBP|Pokémon the Movie 2000|graphic novel|the graphic novel adaptation}} of the same movie.

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Lugia appeared in [[PMDP29]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS===
A Lugia appeared in [[PMHGSS01]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
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[[File:Masked Man Lugia.png|thumb|200px|Lugia in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
The [[Masked Man]] apparently caught Lugia twice, given that its [[Silver Feather|Silver Wing]] was shown under his possession several years ago, only to be stolen by {{adv|Green}}. However, both times, it went back to the wild along with {{p|Ho-Oh}}.

In ''[[PS089|The Might of... Metapod?!]]'', the Kanto [[Elite Four]] tried to exterminate humans using Lugia, which appeared as a spirit above [[Cerise Island]] in response to the energy produced by [[Badge|Gym Badges]]. It appeared as a being of shimmering light that [[Lance]] summoned it to aid his schemes. After he was defeated, the spirit flew to the [[Johto|west]]. In ''[[PS145|Sandslash Surprise]]'', it was properly identified as Lugia. In ''[[PS146|Lively Lugia (Part 1)]]'', ''[[PS147|(Part 2)]]'', and ''[[PS148|(Part 3)]]'', the Johto [[Pokédex holder]]s battled it before it was caught by the Masked Man just before Crystal could do so.

Besides the two, it was also controlled for some time by [[Will]] and [[Karen]] while they were under the Masked Man's jurisdiction.
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===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Lugia appeared in ''[[GB19|The Truth About The Mysterious Whirl Islands!!]]'' and ''[[GB20|A Serious Crisis!! The Battle With The Lugia]]''. It reappeared in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
In [[GDZ868]], [[Shu]] encountered and {{pkmn2|caught}} a Lugia. He then {{pkmn2|released}} it so it could continue protecting the ocean.

===Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic===
A Lugia appeared in [[Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic]].

===Pokémon Journeys===
A Lugia appeared in ''[[JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!]]''.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Lugia appeared in ''[[PM071|Clefairy Rangers to the Rescue!!]]''.

A Lugia appeared in ''[[PM094|Take me to the Dragon Palace!]]''.

==In the TCG==
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==In the TFG==
One Lugia figure has been released.

* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Lugia|6}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:Lugia SSBB.png|thumb|250px|Lugia in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]/[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|3DS/Wii U]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Ultimate]]===
When released from a {{i|Poké Ball}}, Lugia will fly up out of the stage and return in the background, where it unleashes a powerful {{m|Aeroblast}} on a section of 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.''

====Brawl trophy information====
''"A Diving Pokémon. A legendary Pokémon often referred to as 'guardian of the seas,' it has the impressive ability to control the wind. Lugia typically spends its time quietly at the bottom of the ocean. Highly powerful in all areas, Lugia's Aeroblast move is especially powerful. It uses strong flapping of its wings to target damage on a foe's weak spot."''

====3DS/Wii U trophy information====
[[File:Lugia 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Lugia trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
Lugia appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.

'''NA''': ''Despite being a Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon, Lugia sleeps on the ocean floor. Legend says the flapping of Lugia's wings can create storms that last up to 40 days. It's impossible to know for sure, but in Smash Bros., Lugia definitely brings a storm with its Aeroblast attack.''

'''PAL''': ''Despite being a Psychic- and Flying-type, Lugia sleeps on the ocean floor. It's said that if it were to flap its wings on waking up, it could cause a storm lasting 40 days. No one can say whether that's true or not, but Lugia's attacks certainly make it seem so. It flies behind the stage and creates a mighty gust of wind with its Aeroblast attack.''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Lugia returns as Poké Ball summon. It also appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.
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==Trivia==
[[File:Lugia Red Battle Chess.png|thumb|Lugia in Pokémon Battle Chess]]

* Despite not being a Water type, Lugia has occasionally been depicted as a {{ct|Water}} in the [[Lugia (TCG)|Trading Card Game]].
* Lugia is tied with Ho-Oh for the [[List of Pokémon by base stats|highest base]] {{stat|Special Defense}} stat of all {{type|Flying}} Pokémon.
* Lugia's various Pokédex entries that mention it being able to cause a 40-day storm may be a biblical reference to {{wp|Noah's Ark}}.
* When Lugia's Shiny form is shown in {{g|Stadium 2}}, it is pale green rather than pink.
* Lugia appears in {{DL|Pokémon Battle Chess|Pokémon Battle Chess}}. Alongside Ho-Oh, the player must lose a specific number of pieces (four in Lugia's case) to use it, and it takes four spaces on the board.
[[File:SetSymbolSilver Tempest.png|60px|thumb|Silver Tempest set symbol]]
* Ho-Oh and Lugia are the only Legendary Pokémon that are [[game mascot]]s that are not version-exclusives in their representative games.
* Despite being strongly associated with the sea, Lugia does not appear in the sea at [[Pal Park]].
* The symbol for the {{TCG|Silver Tempest}} expansion resembles Lugia's silhouette.
* Lugia's association with the sea is possibly referenced with its Water [[Terastal phenomenon|Tera Type]] when caught in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.

===Concept and development===
[[File:PowerOfOneLugiaConceptArtwork.png|thumb|200px|[[Ken Sugimori]] concept artwork featuring an "X" on Lugia's chest.]]
The initial idea for what would become Lugia was conceptualized by chief writer [[Takeshi Shudo]] while developing the script for [[M02|the second movie]],<ref>[http://www.style.fm/as/05_column/shudo187.shtml シナリオえーだば創作術第187回]</ref> at the time dubbed "Pokémon X". "Pokémon X" was said to be a "creator of all life on earth" that symbolizes ocean currents. It is thus described as a "maternal Pokémon" in nature. The concept of its gender was a point of fixation for Shudo, initially being "male and female at once." However, Shudo would later insist Lugia was intended to be feminine and expressed severe regret over it not being voiced by a woman in ''The Power of One''.<ref>[http://lavacutcontent.com/takeshi-shudo-ending-pokemon/ Pokemon’s Head Writer: Booze, Pills, and Ending Ash’s Story – Lava Cut Content]</ref>

The role for "Pokémon X" was ultimately filled by Lugia, whose name and design were created by someone else.<ref>[http://www.style.fm/as/05_column/shudo188.shtml シナリオえーだば創作術第188回]</ref> This would mark several key decisions, such as the choice for it to be voiced by a man, and becoming a guardian of the seas instead of a creator of life. A piece of concept artwork made by [[Ken Sugimori]] for the second movie depicts this intermittent design stage; Lugia is shown with an X-shaped motif on its stomach and only six plates on its back. Remnants of this design stage are also visible in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', where [[Dr. Namba]] also refers to Lugia as "Pokémon X" and Lugia is shown to be a doting mother, unlike its [[trio master]]-like appearance in ''The Power of One''.

Lugia was not originally in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, being completely absent in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo]]. It would, however, be seen in the Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '99 demo, complete with {{m|Aeroblast}}. Placed into the games, Lugia was made {{t|Psychic}} type to make a stronger impression, according to [[Shigeki Morimoto]] in Nintendo DREAM's November 2009 issue. This lines up with its stats in the Spaceworld '99 demo, having its defensive and offensive stats swapped prior to release.<ref>[https://tcrf.net/Development:Pok%C3%A9mon_Gold_and_Silver/Pok%C3%A9mon_Data/Base_Stats#Lugia_and_Ho-Oh The Cutting Room Floor]</ref> Shudo was surprised to see Lugia in the Pokémon {{pkmn|games}}, having expected it to be exclusive to the movie.<ref>[http://www.style.fm/as/05_column/shudo206.shtml シナリオえーだば創作術第206回]</ref>

Shadow Lugia was designed by [[James Turner]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/900861377333542912 Tweet about designing Shadow Lugia]</ref> According to Turner, he chose Shadow Lugia's colors and finalized its design based on sketches drawn by [[Hiromoto-SIN-ichi]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1201041088942723072 Tweet about finalizing the design of Shadow Lugia]</ref>

===Origin===
Lugia's aquatic tendencies could relate it to {{wp|plesiosauria|plesiosaurs}} and aquatic birds. It is also possible that it may be based on ''{{wp|Ryūjin}}'', a dragon who lived on the ocean floor and was the {{wp|Shinto}} god of the sea. The two have similarities in mythology, and Lugia's {{Shiny}} colors (red and white) are the same colors as the coral {{wp|Ryūgū-jō|''Ryūjin''{{'}}s palace}} was made of. In addition, it is worth noting that {{wp|Chinese dragon|dragon}} (yang, male) and {{wp|Fenghuang|Chinese phoenix}} (yin, female) duality is prevalent in Eastern mythology, and Ho-Oh is the Japanese name of the Fenghuang (Chinese phoenix). In keeping with this, Lugia resembles a {{wp|wyvern}}, a variety of dragons with a single set of forelimbs that serve as wings. Its avian body, coloration, and face-markings suggest that it may be somewhat based on the {{wp|grey heron}}. Its rounded feet resemble those of {{wp|grebes}}, a family of diving birds. The {{wp|beluga whale}}, a white whale with similar body shape and coloration to Lugia, may also be a basis for its design and name. It might also be based on {{wp|Bahamut}} (giant fish), and Bahamut is often being portrayed as a dragon-like creature in modern fantasy, hence its fish-like and dragon-like appearance.

====Name origin====
Lugia may be derived from ἄργυρος ''árguros'' (Ancient Greek for silver). It may also involve ''{{wp|Beluga whale|beluga}}'', ''deluge'', ''luna'', and ''Lutīyā'' (early name for the {{wp|Bahamut}}).

XD001 may stand for e'''X'''tra '''D'''imension (Japanese: '''エクストラデイメンジョン'''), the abbreviation used in the title [[Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness]].<ref>[[Media:Pokemon-XD CoroCoro-Scan 02.jpg|June 2005 CoroCoro Comic]]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20050821080405/http://www.nintendo.com/cpp/login/offSiteGetProfile.do?rDirect=http://www.pokemon-games.com/portal/portal.jsp Pokemon-Games.com] (archive)</ref>

==In other languages==
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|ko=루기아 ''Rugia''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=洛奇亞 / 洛奇亚 ''Luòqíyǎ'' / ''Luòqíyà''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=洛奇亞 ''Lokkèih'a''{{tt|*|Games}} 利基亞 ''Leihgēi'a''{{tt|*|M02}}|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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|ru=Лугиа ''Lugia''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ลูเกีย ''Lukia''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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==See also==
* [[Lugia (M02)]]
* [[Tower duo (Adventures)]]
* [[Silver (Lugia)]]
* [[Lugia (Silver's parent)]]
* [[Shadow Lugia]]
* [[Tower duo]]
* [[Legendary birds]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]

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