
- Abilities
- PressureDamaging the opponent with a move has a 10% chance to make it flinch.
- Hidden ability
- MultiscaleTakes less damage when its HP is full.
- Capture
- Gender
- genderless
- Egg groups
- Undiscovered
- Growth
- Slow
- EV yield
- 3 Sp. Def
| HP | 106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 90 | |
| Defense | 130 | |
| Sp. Atk | 90 | |
| Sp. Def | 154 | |
| Speed | 110 | |
| Total | 680 |
Where to find it
- Scripted encounter (Lv. 95): Whirl Islands B3F Lugia Cave.
After the final Hall of Fame, ask Satsuki in the Dance Theater to see Lugia, then start the ceremony in Lugia’s cave. One chance: catching it, knocking it out or fleeing removes it; only losing allows a retry. If you already received Ho-Oh, the shortened Lugia menu takes the wrong branch; talk to Satsuki again and select Lugia from the full menu.
See the quest guide: Whirl Islands: catch Lugia (after the final Hall of Fame).
Evolution
Does not evolve.
Level-up moves
“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gust | Special | 40 | 100 | 35 | The foe is struck by a gust whipped up by wings. It can hit foes in the sky, for double damage. | |
| 1 | Whirlwind | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | The foe is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends. |
| 1 | Weather Ball | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | An attack move that varies in power and type depending on the weather. |
| 1 | Ancient Power | Rock | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks with the power of its whole body. 10% chance to raise all its stats by 1 stage. |
| 9 | Mist | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 | The user cloaks itself in a white mist that keeps its stats from being cut for 5 turns. |
| 18 | Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 | The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for 5 turns. |
| 27 | Calm Mind | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 | The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit. Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1 stage. |
| 36 | Extrasensory | Psychic | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | Attacks with an unseen supernatural force. Has a 10% chance to make the target flinch. |
| 45 | Recover | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | A self-healing move. The user restores its own HP by up to half of its max HP. |
| 54 | Aeroblast | Special | 100 | 95 | 5 | A vortex of air is shot at the foe to inflict damage. It has a high critical-hit ratio. | |
| 63 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger. |
| 72 | Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 110 | 90 | 10 | Blasts the target with a huge volume of water. |
| 81 | Future Sight | Psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | The foe is struck by a hunk of psychic energy 2 turns after this move is used. |
| 90 | Sky Attack | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | Dives from the sky to strike the target. Has a high critical-hit ratio. |
TMs and HMs
| TM / HM | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a pulsing blast of water. It has a 20% chance to confuse the foe. |
| TM04 | Calm Mind | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 | The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit. Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1 stage. |
| TM05 | Roar | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends. |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 | The user summons a hailstorm lasting 5 turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy. |
| TM16 | Light Screen | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 | A wondrous wall of light halves the damage from special attacks for 5 turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger. |
| TM19 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 | The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for 5 turns. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 90 | 90 | 15 | Attacks with a hard tail. May lower the target’s Defense. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target. |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt strikes the foe. It is more accurate in rain. 30% chance to paralyze the target. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that hits all Pokémon in battle. It can hit a foe using Dig. |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | var. | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM29 | Psychic | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. 10% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage. |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. 20% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage. |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself. Raises its evasiveness by 1 stage. |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 | A wondrous wall of light halves the damage from physical attacks for 5 turns. |
| TM34 | Shock Wave | Electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 | The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 | A 5-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. | |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 | The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM47 | Steel Wing | Steel | Physical | 85 | 95 | 25 | Strikes the target with hard wings. May raise the user’s Defense. |
| TM48 | Skill Swap | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | The user employs its psychic power to exchange abilities with the foe. |
| TM51 | Roost | Status | — | — | 5 | The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP. | |
| TM55 | Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | If the foe’s HP is below half, this attack hits with double the power. |
| TM57 | Charge Beam | Electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 | The user fires a bundle of electricity. 70% chance to raise the user’s Sp. Atk by 1 stage. |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM59 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 | The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. |
| TM70 | Flash | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a light that lowers the foe’s accuracy by 1 stage. It can also light up caves. |
| TM72 | Avalanche | Ice | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Hurls hailstones at the target. Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 | A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits. |
| TM77 | Psych Up | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | An attack that works only on a sleeping foe. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP. |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages. |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM93 | Psyshock | Psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Materializes psychic waves to attack the target, dealing physical damage. |
| TM103 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Stomps the ground, attacking nearby Pokémon and lowering their Speed. |
| TM129 | Dual Wingbeat | Physical | 40 | 90 | 10 | Strikes the target with its wings twice. | |
| HM02 | Fly | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 | The user soars, then strikes on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town. | |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | A giant wave swamps the whole battlefield. Double damage on a foe using Dive. Also used to cross water. |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders. |
| HM05 | Whirlpool | Water | Special | 40 | 90 | 10 | Traps the target in a whirlpool, damaging it for 2–5 turns. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 | Attacks with a punch. May lower the target’s Defense. |
| HM07 | Waterfall | Water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user charges at the foe with great force. 20% chance to make it flinch. Also climbs waterfalls. |
Move tutors
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes | Tutor location, cost and requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks with the power of its whole body. 10% chance to raise all its stats by 1 stage. | |
| Aqua Tail | Water | Physical | 95 | 100 | 10 | Attacks with a powerful tail swipe. Has a 10% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | Cerulean Gym · Cost: Free taught by Daisy at the Cerulean Gym |
| Earth Power | Ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The ground under the foe erupts with power. 10% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage. | Route 46 · Cost: Cherish Ball ×1 Route 46 |
| Extrasensory | Psychic | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | Attacks with an unseen supernatural force. Has a 10% chance to make the target flinch. | Saffron Copycat house 1F · Cost: Free Copycat's house, Saffron City |
| Hurricane | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | The user wraps the foe in a fierce wind. It may confuse the foe. | Route 32 · Cost: Free Requirements: Route 32: the Hoppip blown away by the storm (→ Hurricane tutor) | |
| Hyper Voice | Normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage. | Goldenrod City · Cost: Love Ball ×1 Requirements: Goldenrod City: small extras |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. Lowers the target’s Speed by 1 stage. | Route 20 · Cost: Aspear Berry ×1 Route 20 |
| Iron Head | Steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slams the foe with its steel-hard head. 30% chance to make the target flinch. | Route 21 · Cost: Nest Ball ×1 Requirements: Route 21: break the wild Mr. Mime's barrier (unlocks Iron Head) Route 21 |
| Sky Attack | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | Dives from the sky to strike the target. Has a high critical-hit ratio. | Violet Gym · Cost: Free Requirements: Violet Gym: Falkner's rules (Flying types only, 4 Pokémon max) | |
| Weather Ball | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | An attack move that varies in power and type depending on the weather. | Route 25 · Cost: Free Route 25 |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | The user attacks with the power of its will. It has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. | Saffron City · Cost: Colbur Berry ×1 |
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