Stats & Training
Lugia's spread favors special bulk over offense. Sp. Def leads the defensive side, Attack eats the cost. Yields 3 Sp. Def EVs per defeat. Slow 1.25M XP grind to level.
It sleeps in a deep-sea trench. If it flaps its wings, it is said to cause a 40-day storm.
It sleeps in a deep-sea trench. If it flaps its wings, it is said to cause a 40-day storm.
Lugia Weakness
Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Lugia for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground-type moves can't touch it at all. Lugia's overall bulk (106/130/154) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Psychic |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Electric is super effective against LugiaView Tapu Koko → | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Ghost is super effective against LugiaView Chandelure → | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Ice is super effective against LugiaView Mamoswine → | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Dark is super effective against LugiaView Hydreigon → | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Rock is super effective against LugiaView Terrakion → | ||
In Sun & Moon, Tapu Koko's Thunderbolt hits Lugia for 70-82%. Chandelure's Shadow Ball hits Lugia for 56-65%. Mamoswine deals 46-54% with Knock Off.
Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x70-82% Volt Switch 2x55-65% Dazzling Gleam31-37% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x56-65% Flamethrower31-37% | ||
Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x43-51% Knock Off 2x46-54% | ||
Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Hydreigon builds →Draco Meteor40-48% Dark Pulse 2x50-59% U Turn11-13% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Terrakion builds →Close Combat16-20% Stone Edge 2x110-130%KO | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
A Psychic/Flying-type legendary, Lugia doesn't evolve or breed. At 680 total stats, it's meant to stand on its own. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Sun & Moon Lugia Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Coverage runs deep. Lugia can hit 11 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Dragon. The offense anchors on Sky Attack and Future Sight while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Lugia in Sun & Moon
Lugia doesn't appear in Sun & Moon. Transfer it from Gold, Crystal, or Ultra Moon to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Lugia is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Special encounter in:
Then trade to Sun & Moon.
Also found in:
Lugia Guide
For the Sun & Moon meta, At 680 BST, Lugia is built different. We rank it S-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a pivot.
In Sun & Moon, watch for Raikou (Electric), Lapras (Ice), and Tyranitar (Rock) when using Lugia. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Ghost and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Lugia has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
In Sun & Moon, Run Multiscale on Lugia. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Lugia also gets Pressure, but they don't compare.
In Sun & Moon, Lugia fills the pivot role. It's a mixed attacker with base 90 Attack and 90 Sp. Atk. Base 110 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
In Sun & Moon, Lugia's hidden ability is Multiscale. Halves damage taken from full HP. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Game Availability
Lugia has appeared in 17 games since Gold & Silver, spanning 9 generations. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves