#0249 · Gen 2 · 680 BST
Lugia
A legendary Psychic/Flying-type from Generation 2 with an exceptional 154 base Special Defense. Base Stat Total: 680. Functions as a defensive anchor. Common ability: Pressure.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
181/99/135/99/156/117
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
213/156/200/156/226/178
Abilities
By putting pressure on the opposing Pokémon, it raises their PP usage.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Lugia
Lugia is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with a Base Stat Total of 680. A legendary Psychic/Flying-type from Generation 2 with an exceptional 154 base Special Defense. Base Stat Total: 680. Functions as a defensive anchor. Common ability: Pressure.
Best stat: Special Defense (154 base)
Lugia's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 90 base Attack and 110 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed.
Abilities
- Pressure
- Multiscale
How to use Lugia competitively
Open the damage calculator with Lugia selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Lugia appears in the species dropdown. Drop Lugia into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0249 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 2 |
| Type | Psychic / Flying |
| Abilities | Pressure, Multiscale |
| Base Stat Total | 680 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 106 / 90 / 130 / 90 / 154 / 110 |