Lugia
Lugia is a Psychic/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. It is known as the Diving Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 249 |
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Type | Psychic Flying |
Species | Diving Pokémon |
Height | 5.2 m (17′01″) |
Weight | 216.0 kg (476.2 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Pressure Multiscale (hidden ability) |
Local № | 247 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 252 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Special Defense |
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Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 0 (lower than normal) |
Base Exp. | 306 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
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Gender | Genderless |
Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 106 | 322 | 416 | |
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Attack | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
Defense | 130 | 238 | 394 | |
Sp. Atk | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
Sp. Def | 154 | 281 | 447 | |
Speed | 110 | 202 | 350 | |
Total | 680 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Lugia does not evolve.
Lugia changes
- In Generations 2-4, Lugia has a base experience yield of 220.
- In Generation 2, Lugia has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Gold | 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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Silver | It is said to be the guardian of the seas. It is rumored to have been seen on the night of a storm. |
Crystal | It has an incredible ability to calm raging storms. It is said that LUGIA appears when storms start. |
Ruby Sapphire | LUGIA’s wings pack devastating power - a light fluttering of its wings can blow apart regular houses. As a result, this POKéMON chooses to live out of sight deep under the sea. |
FireRed | It is said to be the guardian of the seas. It is rumored to have been seen on the night of a storm. |
LeafGreen | It is said that it quietly spends its time deep at the bottom of the sea because its powers are too strong. |
Emerald | LUGIA is so powerful even a light fluttering of its wings can blow apart houses. As a result, it chooses to live out of sight deep under the sea. |
Diamond Pearl Platinum | It sleeps in a deep-sea trench. If it flaps its wings, it is said to cause a 40-day storm. |
HeartGold | It is said that it quietly spends its time deep at the bottom of the sea because its powers are too strong. |
SoulSilver | It is said to be the guardian of the seas. It is rumored to have been seen on the night of a storm. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 | It sleeps in a deep-sea trench. If it flaps its wings, it is said to cause a 40-day storm. |
X | It sleeps in a deep-sea trench. If it flaps its wings, it is said to cause a 40-day storm. |
Y | It is said to be the guardian of the seas. It is rumored to have been seen on the night of a storm. |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Lugia’s wings pack devastating power—a light fluttering of its wings can blow apart regular houses. As a result, this Pokémon chooses to live out of sight deep under the sea. |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl | It sleeps in a deep-sea trench. If it flaps its wings, it is said to cause a 40-day storm. |
Moves learned by Lugia
Moves learnt by level up
Lugia learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Ancient Power | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
1 | Dragon Rush | Dragon | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
1 | Gust | Flying | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Weather Ball | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
1 | Whirlwind | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
9 | Mist | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
36 | Extrasensory | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
45 | Recover | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
54 | Aeroblast | Flying | ![]() | 100 | 95 |
63 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
72 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
81 | Future Sight | Psychic | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
90 | Sky Attack | Flying | ![]() | 140 | 90 |
Egg moves
Lugia does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Moves learnt by TM
Lugia is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
Moves learnt by level up
Lugia learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Ancient Power | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
1 | Dragon Rush | Dragon | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
1 | Gust | Flying | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Weather Ball | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
1 | Whirlwind | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
9 | Mist | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
36 | Extrasensory | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
45 | Recover | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
54 | Aeroblast | Flying | ![]() | 100 | 95 |
63 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
72 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
81 | Future Sight | Psychic | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
90 | Sky Attack | Flying | ![]() | 140 | 90 |
Egg moves
Lugia does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Move Tutor moves
Lugia can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Dual Wingbeat | Flying | ![]() | 40 | 90 |
Scale Shot | Dragon | ![]() | 25 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Lugia is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Fly | Flying | ![]() | 90 | 95 |
08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
17 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
19 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
28 | Giga Drain | Grass | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
30 | Steel Wing | Steel | ![]() | 70 | 90 |
32 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
35 | Hail | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
36 | Whirlpool | Water | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
40 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
41 | Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
44 | Imprison | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Dive | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
46 | Weather Ball | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
55 | Brine | Water | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
64 | Avalanche | Ice | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
71 | Wonder Room | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
81 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
95 | Air Slash | Flying | ![]() | 75 | 95 |
Moves learnt by TR
Lugia is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
03 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
04 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
05 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
06 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
09 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
10 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
11 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
16 | Waterfall | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
25 | Psyshock | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
34 | Future Sight | Psychic | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
38 | Trick | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
40 | Skill Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
42 | Hyper Voice | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
62 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
67 | Earth Power | Ground | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 90 |
74 | Iron Head | Steel | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
89 | Hurricane | Flying | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
Lugia sprites
Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Normal |
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Shiny |
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Where to find Lugia
Gold Silver Crystal |
Whirl Islands |
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Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
FireRed LeafGreen Emerald |
Navel Rock |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Trade/migrate from another game |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Whirl Islands |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y Omega Ruby |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Alpha Sapphire | Sea Mauville |
Sun Moon Ultra Sun |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Moon | Ultra Space Wilds |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
Answers to Lugia questions
- What is a good moveset for Lugia?
- On pokemon heartgold is there any way to get Lugia?
- Is there a Baby/Young Lugia?
- Can the SS Lugia be shiny?
- What is the best way to cach lugia? i.e par or sleeping and health left?
- What level should my party be before I get Lugia in Soul Silver?
- How to get through Whirl Islands?
- How can I catch lugia?
- Roost or recover for lugia?
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Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Lugia |
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Japanese | ルギア (Lugia) |
German | Lugia |
French | Lugia |
Name origin
- luego
- Latin for ‘lie dormant’