Lugia
Lugia is a Psychic/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0249 |
|---|---|
| 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 № | 0247 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0252 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Sp. Def |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless |
| Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 106 | 322 | 416 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- In other generations
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Lugia learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
| 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 |
Moves learnt by reminder
Lugia learns the following extra moves when using the Remember Moves
feature in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Rush | Dragon | 100 | 75 |
Egg moves
Lugia does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Lugia is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 06 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 11 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 14 | Acrobatics | Flying | 55 | 100 | |
| 22 | Chilling Water | Water | 50 | 100 | |
| 23 | Charge Beam | Electric | 50 | 90 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 27 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 34 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 40 | Air Cutter | Flying | 60 | 95 | |
| 44 | Dragon Tail | Dragon | 60 | 90 | |
| 46 | Avalanche | Ice | 60 | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 51 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 54 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| 59 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 65 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 74 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 75 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 77 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 92 | Imprison | Psychic | — | — | |
| 97 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
| 98 | Skill Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 99 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 109 | Trick | Psychic | — | 100 | |
| 110 | Liquidation | Water | 85 | 100 | |
| 111 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 113 | Tailwind | Flying | — | — | |
| 114 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 115 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 | |
| 117 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 120 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 123 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 126 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 129 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 133 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 135 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 142 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 143 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 149 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 152 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 160 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 | |
| 163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 164 | Brave Bird | Flying | 120 | 100 | |
| 166 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 193 | Weather Ball | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 197 | Dual Wingbeat | Flying | 40 | 90 | |
| 200 | Scale Shot | Dragon | 25 | 90 | |
| 203 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 204 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 208 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | |
| 217 | Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 | |
| 224 | Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| 228 | Psychic Noise | Psychic | 75 | 100 |
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 04 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 05 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 07 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 19 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 20 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 23 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 25 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 29 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 34 | Shock Wave | Electric | 60 | ∞ | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 47 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
| 48 | Skill Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 51 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
| 55 | Brine | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 57 | Charge Beam | Electric | 50 | 90 | |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 59 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 | |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 70 | Flash | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 72 | Avalanche | Ice | 60 | 100 | |
| 73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 77 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 83 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | 100 | 100 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 94 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
| 95 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 96 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 97 | Defog | Flying | — | — | |
| 98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 99 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 |
- In other generations
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Lugia sprites
| Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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- See all Lugia sprites
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 |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Lugia questions
Other languages
| English | Lugia |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ルギア (Lugia) |
| German | Lugia |
| French | Lugia |
| Italian | Lugia |
| Spanish | Lugia |
| Korean | 루기아 (rugia) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 洛奇亚 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 洛奇亞 |
| English |
Diving Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | せんすいポケモン |
| German | Taucher-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Plongeon |
| Italian | Pokémon Immersione |
| Spanish | Pokémon Buceo |
| Korean | 잠수포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 潜水宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 潛水寶可夢 |
Name origin
- luego
- Latin for ‘lie dormant’
