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.
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.
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.
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 |
 Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x34-42% Rock Tomb 2x20-25% Shadow Sneak 2x23-28% Astonish 2x19-23% | ||
 Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
 Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Zorua Dark | D | |
 Poochyena Dark | D | |
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x30-36% Feint Attack 2x27-33% Thief 2x27-33% Rock Tomb 2x18-22% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Magnemite builds →Spark 2x18-23% Thunder Shock 2x18-23% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Zorua builds →Feint Attack 2x24-29% Thief 2x24-29% Pursuit 2x18-23% | ||
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Poochyena builds →Bite 2x22-26% Assurance 2x22-26% Thief 2x22-26% | ||
 Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Lunatone builds →Rock Slide 2x26-30% Rock Tomb 2x20-25% Rock Throw 2x18-22% Smack Down 2x18-22% | ||
 Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Solrock builds →Rock Slide 2x39-47% Rock Tomb 2x32-39% Rock Throw 2x28-33% Charge Beam 2x10-13% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x30-36% Knock Off 2x28-33% Feint Attack 2x26-30% Thief 2x26-30% | ||
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x30-36% Shadow Claw 2x20-24% Rock Tomb 2x26-30% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x37-44% Feint Attack 2x23-28% Thief 2x23-28% Pursuit 2x16-19% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Lunatone builds →Rock Slide 2x26-31% Rock Tomb 2x22-26% Rock Throw 2x19-23% Smack Down 2x19-23% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Solrock builds →Rock Slide 2x39-47% Rock Tomb 2x30-36% Rock Throw 2x26-31% Charge Beam 2x11-14% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x30-36% Knock Off 2x28-34% Feint Attack 2x26-31% Thief 2x26-31% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x30-36% Shadow Claw 2x19-22% Rock Tomb 2x26-31% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x37-44% Feint Attack 2x24-28% Thief 2x24-28% Pursuit 2x17-21% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Lunatone builds →Rock Slide 2x27-32% Rock Tomb 2x23-27% Rock Throw 2x18-22% Smack Down 2x18-22% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Solrock builds →Rock Slide 2x39-46% Rock Tomb 2x31-37% Rock Throw 2x27-32% Charge Beam 2x11-13% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x31-37% Knock Off 2x28-34% Feint Attack 2x27-32% Thief 2x27-32% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x31-37% Shadow Claw 2x19-23% Rock Tomb 2x24-29% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x37-44% Feint Attack 2x24-29% Thief 2x24-29% Pursuit 2x16-20% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Solrock builds →Stone Edge 2x49-59% Shadow Ball 2x15-18% Rock Slide 2x38-46% Rock Tomb 2x31-37% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Sableye builds →Foul Play 2x40-48% Power Gem 2x17-21% Shadow Ball 2x26-31% Shadow Claw 2x29-35% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x31-37% Shadow Claw 2x18-22% Rock Tomb 2x24-29% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x48-57% Thunderbolt 2x38-46% Discharge 2x35-42% Volt Switch 2x31-37% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x35-42% Shadow Ball 2x21-24% Feint Attack 2x23-27% Thief 2x23-27% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Solrock builds →Stone Edge 2x49-57% Shadow Ball 2x15-18% Rock Slide 2x38-45% Rock Tomb 2x31-36% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Sableye builds →Foul Play 2x40-47% Power Gem 2x17-20% Shadow Ball 2x26-31% Shadow Claw 2x29-34% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x31-36% Shadow Claw 2x18-22% Rock Tomb 2x24-29% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x47-56% Thunderbolt 2x38-45% Discharge 2x35-41% Volt Switch 2x31-36% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x35-41% Shadow Ball 2x20-24% Feint Attack 2x23-27% Thief 2x23-27% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Weavile's Knock Off hits Lugia for 69-81%. Zapdos's Thunderbolt hits Lugia for 46-54%. Tyranitar's Stone Edge also KOs at 95-111%.
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x69-81% Ice Shard 2x42-50% Pursuit 2x42-50% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave16-19% Thunderbolt 2x46-54% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x95-111%KO Pursuit 2x38-45% Crunch 2x76-89% Superpower9-11% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x77-91% Sludge Bomb43-51% Focus Blast9-11% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lugia View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x33-39% Rock Slide 2x41-48% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Lugia Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Coverage runs deep. Lugia can hit 13 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Lugia is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Sea Mauville when your team is ready for the fight.
Best Locations to Catch Lugia in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Lugia Guide
For the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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