Lugia Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Lugia official artwork
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Lugia

Diving Pokémon

PSYCHICFLYING

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

Lugia Pokédex brings together the essential information for Lugia, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Lugia is National Pokédex #249 and was introduced in Generation II. It is a Psychic and Flying-type Pokémon.

This Lugia Pokédex covers Lugia across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. It sleeps in a deep-sea trench. If it flaps its wings, it is said to cause a 40-day storm.

Lugia at a glance

Type
PSYCHICFLYING
Weak to
ELECTRIC2×ICE2×ROCK2×GHOST2×DARK2×
Best base stat
Special Defense — 154
Abilities
Pressure, Multiscale (Hidden)
Evolution
Final stage or no evolution data

Lugia Pokédex overview

Lugia has the Psychic and Flying typing, it belongs to Generation II, its Pokédex classification is the Diving Pokémon. It sleeps in a deep-sea trench. If it flaps its wings, it is said to cause a 40-day storm. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Lugia Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Lugia quick facts

Height
5.2 m
Weight
216.0 kg
Generation
Generation II
Growth rate
Slow
Capture rate
3
Base happiness
0

Lugia Pokédex type and weaknesses

Lugia is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost and Dark. It resists Fighting, Grass and Psychic. It is immune to Ground. These matchups come from Lugia's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Lugia and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Lugia type effectiveness

Damage taken when Lugia is hit by each type:

Weak to

ELECTRIC2×ICE2×ROCK2×GHOST2×DARK2×

Resists

GRASS½×PSYCHIC½×

Strongly resists

FIGHTING¼×

Immune to

GROUND0×

Based on Psychic / Flying typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Lugia Pokédex stats

Lugia has a base stat total of 680, with Special Defense as its highest listed base stat at 154. In the Lugia Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Lugia is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Lugia base stats

Hp106
Attack90
Defense130
Special Attack90
Special Defense154
Speed110
Total680

Lugia Pokédex abilities

Lugia can have Pressure and Multiscale as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Lugia functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Lugia abilities

Pressure

Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

Multiscale Hidden

Halves damage taken from full HP.

Lugia Pokédex evolution

No additional evolution information is shown for Lugia. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Lugia evolution family

249Lugia

Lugia evolution requirements

Lugia does not have a direct evolution requirement in the imported chain.

Lugia Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Lugia has 1 form shown on this Lugia Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Lugia normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Lugia.

Lugia Pokédex game appearances

Lugia appears in 20 Pokémon titles, including Alpha Sapphire, Black, Black 2, Crystal, Diamond and Emerald. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Lugia appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Lugia game availability

Alpha SapphireWild encounter
BlackGame data
Black 2Game data
CrystalWild encounter
DiamondGame data
EmeraldWild encounter
FireredWild encounter
GoldWild encounter
HeartgoldWild encounter
LeafgreenWild encounter
PearlGame data
PlatinumGame data
RubyGame data
SapphireGame data
SilverWild encounter
SoulsilverWild encounter
Ultra ♂oonWild encounter
WhiteGame data
White 2Game data
XdWild encounter

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Lugia?

The locations below show where Lugia can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Lugia encounter locations

12 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
Alpha SapphireSea ♂auville InsideOnly One50100%Item Tidal Bell
CrystalWhirl Islands B2fOnly One60100%—
EmeraldNavel Rock AreaOnly One70100%—
FireredNavel Rock AreaOnly One70100%—
GoldWhirl Islands B2fOnly One70100%—
HeartgoldWhirl Islands B3fOnly One70100%—
LeafgreenNavel Rock AreaOnly One70100%—
SilverWhirl Islands B2fOnly One40100%—
SoulsilverWhirl Islands B3fOnly One45100%—
Ultra ♂oonUltra Space Ultra Space Wilds WaterOnly One6015%—
Ultra ♂oonUltra Space Wilds WaterfallOnly One60100%—
XdCitadark Isle Dome 2fSnag50100%—

Lugia Pokédex moves

The Lugia Pokédex lists 169 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Lugia move explorer

169 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
1AeroblastFLYINGSpecial100955Level Up
1Ancient PowerROCKSpecial601005Level Up
1Dragon RushDRAGONPhysical1007510Level Up
1GustFLYINGSpecial4010035Level Up
1Weather BallNORMALSpecial5010010Level Up
1WhirlwindNORMALStatus——20Level Up
9MistICEStatus——30Level Up
9SafeguardNORMALStatus——25Level Up
23ExtrasensoryPSYCHICSpecial8010020Level Up
23RecoverNORMALStatus——5Level Up
27Calm ♂indPSYCHICStatus——20Level Up
29Hydro PumpWATERSpecial110805Level Up
29Rain DanceWATERStatus——5Level Up
43SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Level Up
50PunishmentDARKPhysical—1005Level Up
51Natural GiftNORMALPhysical—10015Level Up
79Future SightPSYCHICSpecial12010010Level Up
90Sky AttackFLYINGPhysical140905Level Up
—AcrobaticsFLYINGPhysical5510015Machine
—Aerial AceFLYINGPhysical60—20Machine
—Air CutterFLYINGSpecial609525Machine
—Air SlashFLYINGSpecial759515Machine
—AvalancheICEPhysical6010010Machine
—BlizzardICESpecial110705Machine
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Machine
—Brave BirdFLYINGPhysical12010015Machine
—BrineWATERSpecial6510010Machine
—BulldozeGROUNDPhysical6010020Machine
—Calm ♂indPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—Charge BeamELECTRICSpecial509010Machine
—Chilling WaterWATERSpecial5010020Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Machine
—DefogFLYINGStatus——15Machine
—DetectFIGHTINGStatus——5Machine
—DiveWATERPhysical8010010Machine
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—Dragon BreathDRAGONSpecial6010020Machine
—Dragon PulseDRAGONSpecial8510010Machine
—Dragon TailDRAGONPhysical609010Machine
—Dream EaterPSYCHICSpecial10010015Machine
—Dual WingbeatFLYINGPhysical409010Machine
—Earth PowerGROUNDSpecial9010010Machine
—EarthquakeGROUNDPhysical10010010Machine
—Echoed VoiceNORMALSpecial4010015Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—FlashNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—FlyFLYINGPhysical909515Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Future SightPSYCHICSpecial12010010Machine
—Giga DrainGRASSSpecial7510010Machine
—Giga ImpactNORMALPhysical150905Machine
—HailICEStatus——10Machine
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Machine
—Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—HurricaneFLYINGSpecial1107010Machine
—Hydro PumpWATERSpecial110805Machine
—Hyper BeamNORMALSpecial150905Machine
—Hyper VoiceNORMALSpecial9010010Machine
—Ice BeamICESpecial9010010Machine
—Icy WindICESpecial559515Machine
—ImprisonPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—Iron HeadSTEELPhysical8010015Machine
—Iron TailSTEELPhysical1007515Machine
—Light ScreenPSYCHICStatus——30Machine
—LiquidationWATERPhysical8510010Machine
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Machine
—Natural GiftNORMALPhysical—10015Machine
—NightmareGHOSTStatus—10015Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Psych UpNORMALStatus——10Machine
—PsychicPSYCHICSpecial9010010Machine
—Psychic NoisePSYCHICSpecial7510010Machine
—PsyshockPSYCHICSpecial8010010Machine
—Rain DanceWATERStatus——5Machine
—ReflectPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—RoarNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Rock SmashFIGHTINGPhysical4010015Machine
—RoostFLYINGStatus——5Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—SafeguardNORMALStatus——25Machine
—SandstormROCKStatus——10Machine
—Scale ShotDRAGONPhysical259020Machine
—Scary ♀aceNORMALStatus—10010Machine
—Secret PowerNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Shadow BallGHOSTSpecial8010015Machine
—Shock WaveELECTRICSpecial60—20Machine
—Skill SwapPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—Sky DropFLYINGPhysical6010010Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—Steel WingSTEELPhysical709025Machine
—StrengthNORMALPhysical8010015Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sunny DayFIREStatus——5Machine
—SurfWATERSpecial9010015Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Machine
—TailwindFLYINGStatus——15Machine
—Take DownNORMALPhysical908520Machine
—TelekinesisPSYCHICStatus——15Machine
—Tera BlastNORMALSpecial8010010Machine
—ThunderELECTRICSpecial1107010Machine
—Thunder WaveELECTRICStatus—9020Machine
—ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial9010015Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—TrickPSYCHICStatus—10010Machine
—Water PulseWATERSpecial6010020Machine
—WaterfallWATERPhysical8010015Machine
—Weather BallNORMALSpecial5010010Machine
—WhirlpoolWATERSpecial358515Machine
—Wonder RoomPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—Zap CannonELECTRICSpecial120505Machine
—Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Machine
—Dragon RushDRAGONPhysical1007510Egg
—Air CutterFLYINGSpecial609525Tutor
—Ancient PowerROCKSpecial601005Tutor
—Aqua TailWATERPhysical909010Tutor
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Tutor
—DefogFLYINGStatus——15Tutor
—DiveWATERPhysical8010010Tutor
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Tutor
—Dragon PulseDRAGONSpecial8510010Tutor
—Dream EaterPSYCHICSpecial10010015Tutor
—Dual WingbeatFLYINGPhysical409010Tutor
—Earth PowerGROUNDSpecial9010010Tutor
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Giga DrainGRASSSpecial7510010Tutor
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Tutor
—Hyper VoiceNORMALSpecial9010010Tutor
—Ice BeamICESpecial9010010Tutor
—Icy WindICESpecial559515Tutor
—Iron HeadSTEELPhysical8010015Tutor
—Iron TailSTEELPhysical1007515Tutor
—Laser ♀ocusNORMALStatus——30Tutor
—MimicNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Tutor
—NightmareGHOSTStatus—10015Tutor
—Ominous WindGHOSTSpecial601005Tutor
—Psych UpNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—RoostFLYINGStatus——5Tutor
—Scale ShotDRAGONPhysical259020Tutor
—Shock WaveELECTRICSpecial60—20Tutor
—Signal BeamBUGSpecial7510015Tutor
—Skill SwapPSYCHICStatus——10Tutor
—Sky AttackFLYINGPhysical140905Tutor
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Tutor
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Tutor
—TailwindFLYINGStatus——15Tutor
—TelekinesisPSYCHICStatus——15Tutor
—Thunder WaveELECTRICStatus—9020Tutor
—ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial9010015Tutor
—TrickPSYCHICStatus—10010Tutor
—TwisterDRAGONSpecial4010020Tutor
—Water PulseWATERSpecial6010020Tutor
—Wonder RoomPSYCHICStatus——10Tutor
—Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Tutor
—EarthquakeGROUNDPhysical10010010Xd Purification
—Feather DanceFLYINGStatus—10015Xd Purification
—Hydro PumpWATERSpecial110805Xd Purification
—Psycho BoostPSYCHICSpecial140905Xd Purification

Lugia Pokédex entries

The Lugia Pokédex entries below let you compare how Lugia has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Lugia Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Gold

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

Silver

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

Crystal

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

Ruby

LUGIA’s wings pack devastating power - a light fluttering of its wings can blow apart regular houses. As a result, this POKéMON chooses to live out of sight deep under the sea.

Sapphire

LUGIA’s wings pack devastating power - a light fluttering of its wings can blow apart regular houses. As a result, this POKéMON chooses to live out of sight deep under the sea.

Emerald

LUGIA is so powerful even a light fluttering of its wings can blow apart houses. As a result, it chooses to live out of sight deep under the sea.

Firered

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

Leafgreen

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

Diamond

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

Pearl

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

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

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

White

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

Black 2

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

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

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.

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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