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TL;DR. Lugia is a psychic/flying-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 680. It is said that it quietly spends its time deep at the bottom of the sea because its powers are too strong.
Psychic
It is said that it quietly spends its time deep at the bottom of the sea because its powers are too strong.
Height5.2 m
Weight216.0 kg
AbilitiesPressure
HiddenMultiscale
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 680. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 106
Attack 90
Defense 130
Sp. Attack 90
Sp. Defense 154
Speed 110
Total680
680 base stat total, the 3rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 1st among Psychic-types.
154 base Special Defense, Lugia's strongest stat, ranking 1st of 205 Psychic-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Lugia on Daily Pokémon
Lugia was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Lugia in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Lugia reaches 3,703 CP at level 40 and 4,236 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack193
GO Defense310
GO Stamina235
Max CP (L40)3,703
Max CP (L50)4,186
Best buddy (L51)4,236
Raid catch CP 2,028–2,115 (L20). Weather boosted 2,535–2,645 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Lugia first appeared on March 16, 2018, in its second raid release.
- Lugia
- Shadow
- Dynamax
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 11 to Jul 12, 2026, 5-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11 to Jul 12, 2026 | 5-star | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global |
| One or more days, Jul 6 to Jul 10, 2026 | 5-star | Road of Legends |
| Aug 4 to Aug 11, 2025 | 5-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 4 to Nov 18, 2024 | 5-star | Regular rotation |
| Mar 28 to Apr 11, 2023 | 5-star | Regular rotation |
| Sep 1 to Sep 8, 2021 | 5-star | Regular rotation |
Competitive
Lugia in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Lugia across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #363 in the Great League.
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #363 80.4 score
Ultra League #153 85.2 score
Master League #14 90.7 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Quick answers
Common questions about Lugia.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Lugia, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Lugia?
Lugia is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Lugia weak to?
Lugia takes 2× damage from Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Lugia resistant to?
Lugia is immune to Ground. It also resists Grass, Psychic, Fighting.
Does Lugia evolve?
Lugia does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Lugia from?
Lugia was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0249.
What are Lugia's base stats?
Lugia has HP 106, Attack 90, Defense 130, Special Attack 90, Special Defense 154, and Speed 110. Total base stat total: 680.
What are Lugia's abilities?
Lugia can have the ability Pressure, plus the Hidden Ability Multiscale.
Is Lugia legendary or mythical?
Yes. Lugia is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.
What is Lugia's best stat?
Lugia's highest base stat is Special Defense at 154, which ranks 1st of 205 Psychic-type Pokémon.
Is Lugia good?
Lugia has a base stat total of 680, the 3rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 1st among Psychic-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Lugia as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Lugia is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Electric Ice Rock Ghost Dark
½× Resists
Grass Psychic
¼× Strongly resists
Fighting
0× Immune to
Ground
Comparison
Lugia vs. the average Psychic-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 205 Psychic-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Lugia | Psychic avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 106 | 72 | +34 |
| Attack | 90 | 72 | +18 |
| Defense | 130 | 69 | +61 |
| Special Attack | 90 | 79 | +11 |
| Special Defense | 154 | 76 | +78 |
| Speed | 110 | 77 | +33 |
| Total | 680 | 445 | +235 |
Game appearances
Lugia appears in 23 games.
Every mainline release where Lugia is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen II
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen IX
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it
How to get Lugia.
Every main-series game Lugia is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- One-time encounterNorth Paldean Sea, after receiving the Lugia Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- SwordTrade
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant DiamondTrade
- Shining PearlObtainable
- One-time encounterRamanas Park (requires Squall Slate) (Only one)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Event
- Ultra SunTrade
- Event
- Ultra MoonObtainable
- One-time encounterUltra Space Wilds (Water World) (Only one)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Event
- Omega RubyTrade
- Event
- Alpha SapphireObtainable
- One-time encounterSea Mauville (requires Tidal Bell) (Only one)
Generation VTransfer only
- Black · WhiteTransfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer
- Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- Transferfrom Dream Radar (requires Pokémon SoulSilver)
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumTrade
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- One-time encounterWhirl Islands (requires Tidal Bell (SoulSilver only) and Silver Wing) (Only one)
Generation IIIObtainableTradeEvent only
- Ruby · SapphireTrade
- Event
- EmeraldEvent only
- EventNavel Rock (requires MysticTicket)
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- One-time encounterNavel Rock (requires MysticTicket) (distributed through an event in the original release; available without an event in the Nintendo Switch release)
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- One-time encounterWhirl Islands (requires Silver Wing) (Only one)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Shield, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet, FireRed and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Lugia appears in 11 episodes.
From EP143 (2000-03-30) through JN043 (2020-10-30).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Lugia partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Lugia partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Lugia in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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