It is not known to
evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
It is often considered to be closely related to
Ho-Oh as a
duo, even sometimes as its polar opposite.
Silver represents Lugia as "guardian of the seas", and
Gold represents Ho-Oh as "guardian of the skies."
Physiology
Lugia are very large creatures which bear a resemblance to something between a dragon, a plesiosaur, and a bird. They are primarily pale silver-white, but have blue undersides with slightly varying tones. They have a somewhat beak-like, ridged mouth, although they have teeth on their lower jaw. Their head has a point to the back, and Lugia’s eyes have pointed blue or black spikes on them. Lugia have long slender necks and their bodies are smooth and streamlined, with the exception of dark blue or black spike-like protrusions which run down the length of their back, and two smaller ones on the ends of their tails. It has large wings that resemble hands.
Gender differences
Lugia is a genderless species. However, unlike most legendary Pokémon, young Lugia have been observed (though only in the anime), suggesting that there is a breeding population of these creatures.
Special abilities
Lugia folding back its plates
Lugia is the leader of the
legendary birds. When they fight over territory, Lugia is the only Pokémon that can quell their ceaseless fighting, as observed in the second Pokémon movie. 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 their wings is capable of causing winds powerful enough to tear down cliffs. If it were to flap its wings it could hypothetically spawn storms lasting as long as 40 days. 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 can shoot incredibly powerful
beams from its mouth when in danger and is constantly protected from harm inside a deflective sphere of psychic energy. However, this Psychic Shield will collapse from repeated, or simultaneous, powerful attacks (as shown in the second Pokémon movie). Lugia is also shown to be able to use telepathy, as seen in
The Power of One, while communicating with Ash. Lugia is able to fold back the plates on its back to increase its speed.
Behavior
Not very much is known about the behavior of Lugia, as they are fantastically rare and elusive Pokémon. Lugia have been on occasion observed with their offspring, suggesting that unlike other
legendary Pokémon, they have a breeding population. However, this is only shown in the anime, and whether or not they can breed in the games is still unknown. They are generally known to be peaceful, protective, calm, modest and benevolent; it is believed the reason they tend to isolate themselves from civilization is to protect humans and other Pokémon from their great powers. However, like all creatures, they can become enraged if they feel threatened, particularly if they are protecting their young. Because of this, contact with Lugia is best done carefully, most attempts at capturing one of these magnificent creatures has ended poorly, and is ill-advised as their role in controlling world climate is still not well understood.
Habitat
Lugia usually live very deep on the ocean floor, not because they are natural sea-dwellers, but because they fear that they can accidentally cause untold devastation. Lugia are typically spotted near the
Whirl Islands of Johto and, when disturbed, flying high in the sky. When captured they like to be next to water or listen to it.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
As deep sea dwellers, it is shown that this Pokémon feeds on seaweeds. However, since its appearance seems to be based on a sea dragon or a whale, it is possible that Lugia feeds on small aquatic Pokémon as well.
Game locations
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
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Stats
Base stats
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| At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 |
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| 166 - 213 | 322 - 416 |
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| 85 - 156 | 166 - 306 |
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| 121 - 200 | 238 - 394 |
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| 85 - 156 | 166 - 306 |
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| 143 - 226 | 281 - 447 |
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| 103 - 178 | 202 - 350 |
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature, if applicable.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature, if applicable.
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- A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Lugia obtained at level 1 in Generation V
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