Lugia (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Lugia (disambiguation).

Lugia Diving Pokémon ルギア Lugia #0249 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Psychic Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Pressure Cacophony Cacophony Multiscale Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 3 (1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group No Eggs Discovered Hatch time 120 cycles Egg not obtainable
Height 17'01" 5.2 m Lugia 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 476.2 lbs. 216.0 kg Lugia 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 220 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 306 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Lugia 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 3 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   White	Base friendship 0
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Lugia (Japanese: ルギア Lugia) is a dual-type Psychic/Flying Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Lugia is the game mascot of Pokémon Silver, its remake Pokémon SoulSilver, and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, appearing on the boxart of them all.

Lugia and Ho-Oh are often collectively referred to as the tower duo by fans. It is also often viewed as the leader of the legendary birds due to its role in the movie The Power of One and in the Mystery Dungeon series.

Lugia has a unique variant called Shadow Lugia, codenamed XD001, that appeared in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

Biology

Lugia is a large Pokémon that resembles a 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 The Mystery is History, a young Lugia has been seen, suggesting there is a breeding population, at least in the animated series timeline. In the same episode, Lugia has been shown to be fiercely protective of its young, which also eat kelp. In the 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 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 rare and is hardly ever seen. In ancient times, the former 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 one of its feathers, Tidal Bells, and the dance of the 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 Treats made by Snacksworth, who once encountered it in the past.

Lugia is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move 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 only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Shadow Blast.

Lugia

Shadow Lugia

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto #247 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 incredible ability to calm raging storms. It is said that Lugia appears when storms start. Stadium 2 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)
Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #— 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 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.
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #252 Diamond It sleeps in a deep-sea trench. If it flaps its wings, it is said to cause a 40-day storm. Pearl Platinum 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.
Generation V Unova #— Black It sleeps in a deep-sea trench. If it flaps its wings, it is said to cause a 40-day storm. White 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
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— 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
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus. Brilliant Diamond It sleeps in a deep-sea trench. If it flaps its wings, it is said to cause a 40-day storm. Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Whirl Islands (requires Silver Wing) (Only one) Crystal Whirl Islands (requires Silver Wing) (Only one)
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade, Event Emerald Navel Rock (requires MysticTicket) FireRed LeafGreen Navel Rock (requires MysticTicket) Colosseum Trade XD Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Trade Platinum Trade HeartGold SoulSilver Whirl Islands (requires Tidal Bell* and Silver Wing) (Only one) Pal Park Mountain
Generation V Black White Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 Transfer from Dream Radar (requires Pokémon SoulSilver)
Generation VI X Y Trade, Event Omega Ruby Trade, Event Alpha Sapphire Sea Mauville (requires Tidal Bell) (Only one)
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade, Event Ultra Sun Trade, Event Ultra Moon Ultra Space Wilds (Water World) (Only one) Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.3.0+ Shield Expansion Pass Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) Brilliant Diamond Trade Shining Pearl Ramanas Park (requires Squall Slate) (Only one) Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet TradeVersion 3.0.0+ The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Scarlet) North Paldean Sea after receiving the Lugia Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (Group Quest) The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet) North Paldean Sea after receiving the Lugia Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (Solo Quest)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Trozei! Random Agent Cards, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Silver Trench (99F)
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Surrounded Sea (B18F) MD Sky Surrounded Sea (B18F) Ranger: GS Undersea Cavern
Generation V Rumble Blast Beach: All (Random Legendary Encounter) Rumble U Secret Warehouse: The Enemies Within (Reward), Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land ("Sky" Boss)
Generation VI Battle Trozei Island of Haste: Stage 6 Rumble World Silver Isles: Windy Sea (Special Boss) Super MD Sea Shrine Picross Area 21: Stage 12
Generation VII Rumble Rush Lugia Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Entei SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Silver Trench (99F) New Snap Lental SeafloorLevel 3
Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: Lugia Swoops In! Masters EX Master Fair sync pair scout: Sygna Suit Ethan & Lugia

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Lugia	English	United States	40	November 15 to 21, 2002; December 6 to 12, 2002
RSEFRLG	Top Ten Distribution Lugia	English	United Kingdom	70	June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top Ten Distribution Lugia	Italian	Italy	70	June 23 to 25, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top Ten Distribution Lugia	Spanish	Spain	70	June 27 to August 27, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top Ten Distribution Lugia	German	Germany	70	September 24 to November 5, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top Ten Distribution Lugia	French	France	70	September 26, 2006
XYORAS	7-Eleven Lugia	Japanese region	Online	50	August 1 to September 30, 2015
XYORAS	Pokémon Center Lugia	Japanese region	Nintendo Network	50	September 7 to 13, 2015
SMUSUM	Fula City Lugia	Japanese region	Online	100	April 13 to September 30, 2018
S	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Lugia	American region	Online	60	November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019
US	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Lugia	American region	Online	100	November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019
S	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Lugia	PAL region	Online	60	November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019
US	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Lugia	PAL region	Online	100	November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019
SMUSUM	Fula City Lugia	Japanese region	Online	100	November 12, 2018 to March 31, 2019
SMUSUM	Fula City Lugia	American region	Online	100	November 12, 2018 to March 31, 2019
SMUSUM	Fula City Lugia	PAL region	Online	100	November 12, 2018 to March 31, 2019
SMUSUM	Fula City Lugia	Taiwanese region	Online	100	November 12, 2018 to March 31, 2019
SMUSUM	Fula City Lugia	Korean region	Online	100	December 19, 2018 to February 28, 2019

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Leftovers (100%)	Gold Bottle Cap (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 106		166 - 213	322 - 416
Attack: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Defense: 130		121 - 200	238 - 394
Sp. Atk: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Def: 154		143 - 226	281 - 447
Speed: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Total: 680	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/4 ★★★★	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 19/22 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic ½× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic ½× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic ½× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic ½× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

Lugia is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35 011 Whirlwind Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 011 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100100% 10 011 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5 Rem.Rem. Dragon Rush Dragon Physical 100100 07575% 10 099 Mist Ice Status 0000— 00——% 30 1818 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 00——% 25 2727 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 20 3636 Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 20 4545 Recover Normal Status 0000— 00——% 5 5454 Aeroblast Flying Special 100100 09595% 5 6363 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00——% 5 7272 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5 8181 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100100% 10 9090 Sky Attack Flying Physical 140140 09090% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lugia Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Lugia Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM011 TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM014 TM014 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 TM022 TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM023 TM023 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM027 TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM040 TM040 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 095}}95% 25 TM044 TM044 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10 TM046 TM046 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM054 TM054 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TM065 TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM074 TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM077 TM077 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM092 TM092 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM097 TM097 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM098 TM098 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM099 TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM109 TM109 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM110 TM110 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10 TM111 TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM113 TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM114 TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM115 TM115 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10 TM117 TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM120 TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM123 TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM126 TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM129 TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM133 TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM135 TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM142 TM142 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5 TM143 TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM149 TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM160 TM160 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM164 TM164 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM166 TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM193 TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM197 TM197 Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 04040 090}}90% 10 TM200 TM200 Scale Shot Dragon Physical 02525 090}}90% 20 TM203 TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM208 TM208 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM217 TM217 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM224 TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM228 TM228 Psychic Noise Psychic Special 07575 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lugia Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Lugia Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Lugia Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lugia Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Lugia Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 4 Recruit rate: 99.9% Friend Area: Deep-Sea Current Phrases 51%-100% HP My power is with you! 26%-50% HP Hm! Already, my health is in half? 1%-25% HP I'm ready to fall... Who knew my power would fail me? Level up My level has risen like my power.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 4 Recruit rate: 10% IQ group: F
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Gigantic (9 tiles) How to Recruit: Boss of Sea Shrine Connected to: Zapdos, Ho-Oh Connection Orb Set: 20 Phrases Normal I'm a deity in charge of oceans! I will calm rough seas for you! Low HP (< 50%) For me to take this much damage…
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Psychic Poké Assist: (present) Psychic Field move: (present) (None ×-) Not available in the past. Browser entry R-301 It uses water tornadoes and whirlpools to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.17 seconds Base HP: 60 Base Attack: 85 Base Defense: 66 Base Speed: 70
Pokémon Battle Trozei Psychic Attack Power: ★★★★★ Power of Five Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.			Pokémon Shuffle Flying Attack Power: 80 - 130 10 #305 Eject+ Sometimes removes three non-Support Pokémon icons. Swappable Skill(s): Cross Attack+
Pokémon GO Base HP: 235 Base Attack: 193 Base Defense: 310 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Extrasensory, Dragon Tail Charged Attacks: Sky Attack, Hydro Pump, Future Sight, Frustration, Return, Aeroblast†, Aeroblast+, Aeroblast++
New Pokémon Snap Photodex entry #121 Lugia is said to be the guardian of the seas. Its power is so overwhelming that it usually stays in its home at the bottom of the sea, where it quietly sleeps.

Evolution data

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Cross-Generation HOME

In animation

Main series

Major appearances

Lugia (M02)

Lugia debuted in The Power of One, where it was central to the legend of Shamouti Island. It can communicate with humans through telepathy.

Lugia (Silver's parent)

Lugia made its animated series debut in Around the Whirlpool, where a silhouetted Lugia saved Ash, Misty, and Brock from being sucked into a whirlpool. It later turned out to be Silver's parent in The Mystery is History.

Silver

A young Lugia, nicknamed Silver by Oliver, lived near Ogi Isle in the Whirl Islands. Dr. Namba attempted to capture both the parent Lugia and Silver for Giovanni in The Mystery is History, A Parent Trapped!, and A Promise is a Promise.

Lugia (recurring)

In Legend? Go! Friends? Go!, a group of Trainers challenged a Lugia to a Raid Battle, but were all easily defeated. Lugia later befriended Ash and Goh. It reappeared in a flashback in Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!. In This Could be the Start of Something Big!, it faced Ash and Goh in a Raid Battle.

Lugia's known moves are Hydro Pump and Aeroblast.

Other

In Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, a Lugia was the first Legendary Pokémon summoned by Hoopa to protect it and Ash from the shadow Hoopa Unbound. After a brief battle, the shadow Hoopa eventually portaled it back to its home in the sea.

In 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 Eevee summons it. Lugia later appear and gives the city a wind just like they did during the previous festival.

Minor appearances

In An Egg Scramble!, Team Rocket's fantasy featured a Lugia as one of the Pokémon they hoped the Egg that they stole from Dawn would hatch into.

In the opening sequence of Jirachi: Wish Maker, a Lugia rose out of the ocean during a full moon.

A Lugia appeared in the opening sequence of Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.

In the opening sequence of The Rise of Darkrai, a Lugia was flying across the sky.

A Lugia appeared in the opening sequence of Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

A Lugia appeared in the opening sequence of Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

A Lugia appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

A Lugia appeared in Getting More Than You Battled For!.

A silhouetted Lugia appeared in a fantasy in Healing the Healer!.

Pokémon Generations

In The Adventure, a wild Lugia flew by after a group of wild Wooper sent Red's Pikachu flying with Mud Shot.

GOTCHA!

A Lugia briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.

Pokémon Evolutions

In The Show, a Lugia appeared swimming in the seas around the Whirl Islands.

In the manga

Ash & Pikachu

Main article: Silva

Main article: Lugia (anime)

In Let's Save The Lugia!, two Lugia fulfilled the same roles as Silver and its parent in the animated series.

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Lugia appeared at the end of Epilogue: Wild Type, being the only Generation II Pokémon to appear in the manga.

Movie adaptations

Main article: Lugia (M02)

Lugia appeared in the manga adaptation of The Power of One.

Lugia also appeared in 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

Main article: Tower duo (Adventures)

The Masked Man apparently caught Lugia twice, given that its Silver Wing was shown under his possession several years ago, only to be stolen by Green. However, both times, it went back to the wild along with Ho-Oh.

In 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 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 west. In Sandslash Surprise, it was properly identified as Lugia. In Lively Lugia (Part 1), (Part 2), and (Part 3), the Johto Pokédex holders 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.

	Spoilers end here.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Lugia appeared in The Truth About The Mysterious Whirl Islands!! and A Serious Crisis!! The Battle With The Lugia. It reappeared in Let's Fight For The Future!!.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

In GDZ868, Shu encountered and caught a Lugia. He then 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 Legend? Check! Friends? Check!.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Lugia appeared in Clefairy Rangers to the Rescue!!.

A Lugia appeared in Take me to the Dragon Palace!.

In the TCG

Main article: Lugia (TCG)

In the TFG

One Lugia figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Lugia

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee/Brawl/3DS/Wii U/Ultimate

When released from a Poké Ball, Lugia will fly up out of the stage and return in the background, where it unleashes a powerful 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

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 Spirit.

Trivia

• Despite not being a Water type, Lugia has occasionally been depicted as a Water-type in the Trading Card Game.
• Lugia is tied with Ho-Oh for the highest base Special Defense stat of all Flying-type Pokémon.
• Lugia's various Pokédex entries that mention it being able to cause a 40-day storm may be a biblical reference to Noah's Ark.
• When Lugia's Shiny form is shown in Pokémon Stadium 2, it is pale green rather than pink.
• Lugia appears in 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.

• Ho-Oh and Lugia are the only Legendary Pokémon that are game mascots 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 Silver Tempest expansion resembles Lugia's silhouette.
• Lugia's association with the sea is possibly referenced with its Water Tera Type when caught in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Concept and development

The initial idea for what would become Lugia was conceptualized by chief writer Takeshi Shudo while developing the script for the second movie,^[1] 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.^[2]

The role for "Pokémon X" was ultimately filled by Lugia, whose name and design were created by someone else.^[3] 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 Pokémon Gold and Silver, 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 Aeroblast. Placed into the games, Lugia was made 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.^[4] Shudo was surprised to see Lugia in the Pokémon games, having expected it to be exclusive to the movie.^[5]

Shadow Lugia was designed by James Turner.^[6] According to Turner, he chose Shadow Lugia's colors and finalized its design based on sketches drawn by Hiromoto-SIN-ichi.^[7]

Origin

Lugia's aquatic tendencies could relate it to plesiosaurs and aquatic birds. It is also possible that it may be based on Ryūjin, a dragon who lived on the ocean floor and was the 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 Ryūjin's palace was made of. In addition, it is worth noting that dragon (yang, male) and 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 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 grey heron. Its rounded feet resemble those of grebes, a family of diving birds. The 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 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 beluga, deluge, luna, and Lutīyā (early name for the Bahamut).

XD001 may stand for eXtra Dimension (Japanese: エクストラデイメンジョン), the abbreviation used in the title Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness.^[8][9]

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ルギア Lugia From ἄργυρος árguros and possibly beluga, deluge, and Lutīyā French Lugia Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Lugia Same as English/Japanese name German Lugia Same as English/Japanese name Italian Lugia Same as English/Japanese name Korean 루기아 Rugia Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 洛奇亞 / 洛奇亚 Luòqíyǎ / Luòqíyà Transcription of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 洛奇亞 Lokkèih'a* 利基亞 Leihgēi'a* Transcription of Japanese name

More languages Hebrew לוגיה Lugia Transcription of English name Hindi लूगिया Lugia Transcription of English name Russian Лугиа Lugia Transcription of English name Thai ลูเกีย Lukia Transcription of Japanese name

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

References

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Characters	Ash Ketchum • Risa • Callahan • Toren • Harriet • Margo • Rick • Mayor Oliver • Mia • Kellie • Jason • Townes, Hoyt, and Miles • Mother and daughter • Pokémon hunters Ash's Pikachu • Lugia • Zeraora
Locations	Fula City
Other	Wind Festival • Pokémon Catch Race
Soundtrack and score	Soundtrack Breath (single)
Adaptations	Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us: Zeraora's Story
TCG	Zeraora • Zeraora and Friends • Pikachu • Eevee • Pikachu & Zekrom-GX Zeraora Special Jumbo Card Pack • Pikachu 2018 Special Set • Zeraora card sleeves
Tie-in media	Pre-show Who's That Pokémon? segments
Event distributions	7-Eleven Clear file Poké Balls and Master Ball Fula City Zeraora (Local, Korean, Japanese, Taiwanese) • Asian Fula City Zeraora (PAL, American) Fula City Lugia (Korean, PAL, Japanese, Taiwanese, American) • Asian Fula City Lugia (Japanese) Mezastar tags (Zeraora)
Related animation	Trilogy (I Choose You! • The Power of Us • Secrets of the Jungle)

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