Lugia (#0249) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP106166–213322–416

Atk9085–156166–306

Def130121–200238–394

SpA9085–156166–306

SpD154143–226281–447

Spe110103–178202–350

Total680Higher than 99% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 110). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+178Max162No SP130Min117Scarf267Tailwind356

At max Speed, Lugia outspeeds 23 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dark2×Electric2×Ghost2×Ice2×Rock2×

Resists

Fighting¼×Grass½×Psychic½×

Immune to

Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFlyingPoisonBugSteelFireWaterDragonFairy

Abilities

Pressure
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
MultiscaleHidden ability
Halves damage taken from full HP.

Competitive

SV SinglesUberSV DoublesDUberNational DexUber

1.59% of teams · rank #54 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Multiscale
Nature: Calm
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Tera Type: Fairy

Recover
Aeroblast
Calm Mind
Whirlwind

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players3.49%
Rated 1500+2.79%
Rated 1630+1.59%
Rated 1760+0.92%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.59%

Moves

Recover89.6%
Aeroblast63.8%
Calm Mind63.2%
Whirlwind33.2%
Earth Power33.1%
Ice Beam30.7%
Whirlpool15.7%
Psychic Noise14.9%
Thunderbolt13.2%
Psyshock10.2%

Items

Heavy-Duty Boots36.8%
Leftovers29.1%
Scope Lens14%
Weakness Policy8.8%
Rocky Helmet4%
Assault Vest2%

Abilities

95.9%
4.1%

EV spreads

Calm 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD16.1%
Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD8.6%
Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA7.9%
Bold 192 HP / 252 Def / 60 SpA / 4 Spe7.5%
Bold 252 HP / 228 Def / 28 SpD7.4%

Tera types

Fairy28.9%
Steel23.2%
Psychic15.9%
Poison10.3%

Common teammates

Koraidon28%
Ho-Oh27.7%
Zacian-Crowned27.2%
Arceus26.1%
Kyogre26%
Groudon22.3%
Eternatus19%
Lunala16.9%

Checks & counters

Zacian-Crowned69.3%
Koraidon40.6%
Kyogre43.6%
Ho-Oh25.1%

Evolution

Lugia does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

1GustInflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air.FlyingSpec40100%35

1Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

1WhirlwindImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

9MistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30

18SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

27Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

36ExtrasensoryHas a 10% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicSpec80100%20

45RecoverHeals the user by half its max HP.NormalStatus——5

54AeroblastHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec10095%5

63Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

72Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

81Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

90Sky AttackUser charges for one turn before attacking. Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingPhys14090%5

TM / HM / TR 64

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

TM46AvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM54PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM98Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM164Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM217Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

TM228Psychic NoiseThe user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.PsychicSpec75100%10

Egg moves 1

EggDragon RushHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Diving Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: White
Shape
Habitat: Rare
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Johto#247Updated Johto#252

It sleeps in a deep-sea trench. If it flaps its wings, it is said to cause a 40-day storm.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It has an incredible ability to calm raging sto rms. It is said that LUGIA appears when storms start.
Crystal
It is said to be the guardian of the seas. It is rumored to have been seen on the night of a storm.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · Y
It is said that it quietly spends its time deep at the bottom of the sea because its powers are too strong.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold