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Lugia

Diving Pokémon

Lugia official artwork
Official art

Lugia is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Rock, Ghost, Electric, Ice and Dark, with a base stat total of 680. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

PsychicFlying
Height
5.2 m 17′01″
Weight
216 kg 476.2 lbs
Base stat total
680 #3 of 1,025
Introduced
Gen II Gold & Silver
Abilities
Legendary
Pokédex entryOmega 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.
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Base stats

HP106181–213322–416
Atk9099–156166–306
Def130135–200238–394
SpA9099–156166–306
SpD154156–226281–447
Spe110117–178202–350
Total680#3 of 1,025
HP106Atk90Def130Spe110SpD154SpA90

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpD.

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Type matchups

PsychicFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Dark (because of Psychic)Electric (because of Flying)Ghost (because of Psychic)Ice (because of Flying)Rock (because of Flying)

Resists

½×
Grass (because of Flying)Psychic (because of Psychic)
¼×
Fighting (because of Psychic and Flying)

Immune to

0×
Ground (because of Flying)
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalFlyingPoisonBugSteelFireWaterDragonFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 110); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+178Max162No SP130Min117Scarf267Tailwind356

At max Speed, Lugia outspeeds 23 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Lugia against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Lugia · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
162Lugia · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
130Lugia · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesUberSV DoublesDUberNational DexUber

1.6% of teams · rank #54 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Nature
Calm
EVs
252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Tera Type
Fairy
  1. Recover
  2. Aeroblast
  3. Calm Mind
  4. Whirlwind

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All games3.5%
  • 1500 weighting2.8%
  • 1630 weighting1.6%
  • 1760 weighting0.9%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.6%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 95.9%
  • 4.1%

EV spreads

  • Calm 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD16.1%
  • Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD8.6%
  • Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA7.9%
  • Bold 192 HP / 252 Def / 60 SpA / 4 Spe7.5%
  • Bold 252 HP / 228 Def / 28 SpD7.4%

Tera types

  • Fairy28.9%
  • Steel23.2%
  • Psychic15.9%
  • Poison10.3%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Lugia does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 14

1Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).RockSpec60100%5
1GustPower doubles during Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop.FlyingSpec40100%35
1Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10
1WhirlwindForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
9MistFor 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops.IceStatus——30
18SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.NormalStatus——25
27Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20
36Extrasensory10% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicSpec80100%20
45RecoverHeals the user by 50% of its max HP.NormalStatus——5
54AeroblastHigh critical hit ratio.FlyingSpec10095%5
63Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
72Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
81Future SightHits two turns after being used.PsychicSpec120100%10
90Sky AttackCharges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit.FlyingPhys14090%5

TM / HM / TR 64

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM23Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.ElectricSpec5090%10
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM40Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.FlyingSpec6095%25
TM44Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10
TM46AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhys60100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM54PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def.PsychicSpec80100%10
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM77Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM92ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.PsychicStatus——10
TM97FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15
TM98Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.PsychicStatus——10
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM109TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—100%10
TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
TM113TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10
TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM129Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM160Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpec11070%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM164Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15
TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10
TM197Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10
TM200Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.DragonPhys2590%20
TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM208WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
TM217Future SightHits two turns after being used.PsychicSpec120100%10
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
TM228Psychic NoiseFor 2 turns, the target is prevented from healing.PsychicSpec75100%10

Egg moves 1

EggDragon Rush20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10

Biology

It causes 40-day storms by flapping its wings, so it remains asleep in the sea to avoid causing damage, though it also has the ability to calm storms. It is the master of the Legendary Birds: Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres.

Design & origin

Anime head writer Takeshi Shudo designed and introduced Lugia, which was made specifically for the film Pokémon the Movie 2000; Shudo wished for Lugia to be depicted as a "maternal" Pokémon. Its name was decided by a majority vote during a production meeting, and does not have a precise origin; however, it may derive from lutetium, deluge and giant. Some also believe it originates from the Latin word "lugeo", which means "lying dormant".

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

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Pokédex entries

Diving Pokémon
Johto · Gold & Silver
Color
White
Rare
Pal Park area
Mountain
Original Johto#247Updated Johto#252

  1. It sleeps in a deep-sea trench. If it flaps its wings, it is said to cause a 40-day storm.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X

  2. 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.

    Emerald

  3. 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.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  4. It has an incredible ability to calm raging sto­ rms. It is said that LUGIA appears when storms start.

    Crystal

  5. It is said to be the guardian of the seas. It is rumored to have been seen on the night of a storm.

    Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · Y

  6. It is said that it quietly spends its time deep at the bottom of the sea because its powers are too strong.

    Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold

Names around the world

English
Lugia
Japanese
ルギア
Japanese (romaji)
Lugia
Korean
루기아
Chinese (Traditional)
洛奇亞
Chinese (Simplified)
洛奇亚
French
Lugia
German
Lugia
Spanish
Lugia
Italian
Lugia

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Training

3 SpD
3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
0
306
Slow

Breeding

Undiscovered
Genderless
120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70
Ultra Moon 2 areas
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
  • Ultra Space Wilds Water WorldStatic encounter · Lv 60
Alpha Sapphire 1 area
  • Sea Mauville (Inside)Static encounter · Lv 50
XD 1 area
  • Citadark Isle Dome 2FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 50
SoulSilver 1 area
  • Whirl Islands (B3F)Static encounter · Lv 45
HeartGold 1 area
  • Whirl Islands (B3F)Static encounter · Lv 70
LeafGreen 1 area
  • Navel RockStatic encounter · Lv 70
FireRed 1 area
  • Navel RockStatic encounter · Lv 70
Emerald 1 area
  • Navel RockStatic encounter · Lv 70
Crystal 1 area
  • Whirl Islands (B2F)Static encounter · Lv 60
Silver 1 area
  • Whirl Islands (B2F)Static encounter · Lv 40
Gold 1 area
  • Whirl Islands (B2F)Static encounter · Lv 70

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.