Where can I find Lugia in Polished Crystal?

Lugia cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

Lugia is a water/flying-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Lugia learn in Polished Crystal?

Lugia can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Lugiain Pokémon Polished Crystal

waterflying

Pokédex Entry

Diving Pokémon

It has an incredible ability to calm raging storms. It is said that Lugia appears when storms start. Lugia requires the Silver Wing, which you get from beating Lawrence after catching all three Kanto birds. Then head to the Whirl Islands - Lugia is at Level 75 in the bottom chamber. Its post-game content. Lugia is a very strong Pokémon! Multiscale halves damage when you're at full HP, and with Recover you can keep resetting that. Aeroblast is a main STAB with high crit chance. Psychic or Extrasensory for secondary coverage. Calm Mind if you want to go offensive, but honestly Lugia is better as a defensive pivot. Just know its banned from Battle Tower. One of the bulkier Pokemon in the game. Remember, every Legendary will have 3 perfect IVs when caught.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

WaterFlying

Dex

#285 Johto Dex · #249 National

Abilities

Pressure(Primary)

Raises the foe's PP usage.

Drizzle(Secondary)

Summons rain when switched in.

Multiscale(Hidden)

Reduces damage when HP is full.

Growth Rate

Slow

Gender Ratio

Genderless

Egg Groups

Unknown

Hatch Rate

Unknown

Catch Rate

Poké Ball1.6%

Great Ball1.6%

Ultra Ball1.6%

Base Exp

220

EV Yield

3 SpecialDefense

Wild Held Items

Lumberry(100%)

Weak To

electric ×4rock ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5water ×0.5fighting ×0.5bug ×0.5steel ×0.5

Immune To

ground

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

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How to Obtain

There's a one-time encounter in Whirl Island Lugia Chamber at level 75.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Whirl Island Lugia Chamber	Lv. 75	legendary	-	Lumberry	-

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	RoarLevel: 1Roar	normal	0	100	20
1	RoarLevel: 1Roar	Scares wild foes to end battle.
9	GustLevel: 9Gust	flying	40	100	35
9	GustLevel: 9Gust	Whips up a strong gust of wind.
15	DragonbreathLevel: 15Dragonbreath	dragon	60	100	20
15	DragonbreathLevel: 15Dragonbreath	A strong breath attack.
23	ExtrasensoryLevel: 23Extrasensory	psychic	80	100	20
23	ExtrasensoryLevel: 23Extrasensory	An attack that may cause flinching.
29	Rain DanceLevel: 29Rain Dance	water	0	100	5
29	Rain DanceLevel: 29Rain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
37	Hydro PumpLevel: 37Hydro Pump	water	110	80	5
37	Hydro PumpLevel: 37Hydro Pump	A powerful Watertype attack.
43	Dragon PulseLevel: 43Dragon Pulse	dragon	85	100	10
43	Dragon PulseLevel: 43Dragon Pulse	Attacks foe with a shock wave.
50	AeroblastLevel: 50Aeroblast	flying	100	95	5
50	AeroblastLevel: 50Aeroblast	Has a high critical hit ratio.
57	AncientpowerLevel: 57Ancientpower	rock	60	100	5
57	AncientpowerLevel: 57Ancientpower	An attack that may raise all stats.
65	SafeguardLevel: 65Safeguard	normal	0	100	25
65	SafeguardLevel: 65Safeguard	Prevents all status problems.
71	RecoverLevel: 71Recover	normal	0	100	5
71	RecoverLevel: 71Recover	Restores HP by 1/2 the max HP.
79	Future SightLevel: 79Future Sight	psychic	120	100	10
79	Future SightLevel: 79Future Sight	An attack that hits on 3rd turn.
85	ReflectLevel: 85Reflect	psychic	0	100	20
85	ReflectLevel: 85Reflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
93	Calm MindLevel: 93Calm Mind	psychic	0	100	20
93	Calm MindLevel: 93Calm Mind	Raises the user's Sp.Atk and Sp.Def.
99	HurricaneLevel: 99Hurricane	flying	110	70	10
99	HurricaneLevel: 99Hurricane	An attack that may confuse the foe.

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TM/HM Moves (45)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	0	100	20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises the user's Sp.Atk and Sp.Def.
RoarRoar	normal	0	100	20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Scares wild foes to end battle.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
HailHail	ice	0	100	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Inflicts damage every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	90	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	An attack that may freeze the foe.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	110	70	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	100	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	75	100	10	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	100	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Prevents all status problems.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	90	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderThunder	electric	110	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	100	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	100	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	100	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Steel WingSteel Wing	steel	70	90	25	TM47TM47
Steel WingSteel Wing	An attack that may up user's Defense.
RoostRoost	flying	0	100	5	TM51TM51
RoostRoost	Lands to restore 1/2 the max HP.
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	dragon	85	100	10	TM59TM59
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	Attacks foe with a shock wave.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM63TM63
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
AvalancheAvalanche	ice	60	100	10	TM67TM67
AvalancheAvalanche	Damage doubles if user is hit first.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
FlashFlash	normal	0	100	20	TM70TM70
FlashFlash	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	90	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A move that paralyzes the foe.
FlyFly	flying	90	100	15	HM02HM02
FlyFly	1st turn: Fly 2nd turn: Attack
SurfSurf	water	90	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	A strong Watertype attack.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	40	90	15	HM05HM05
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM06HM06
WaterfallWaterfall	An attack that may cause flinching.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (16)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Aqua Tail (Route 4)Aqua Tail	water	90	90	10	Route 4	TutorTutor
Aqua Tail (Route 4)Aqua Tail	Swings tail like a wave in a storm.
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Dream Eater (Viridian City)Dream Eater	psychic	100	100	15	Viridian City	TutorTutor
Dream Eater (Viridian City)Dream Eater	Steals HP from a sleeping victim.
Earth Power (Cherrygrove Bay)Earth Power	ground	90	100	10	Cherrygrove Bay	TutorTutor
Earth Power (Cherrygrove Bay)Earth Power	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Hyper Voice (Goldenrod Harbor)Hyper Voice	normal	90	100	10	Goldenrod Harbor	TutorTutor
Hyper Voice (Goldenrod Harbor)Hyper Voice	Attack the foe with sound waves.
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	ice	55	95	15	Snowtop Mountain Inside	TutorTutor
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	An icy attack that lowers Speed.
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	steel	80	100	15	Route 4	TutorTutor
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	An attack that may cause flinching.
Skill Swap (Route 27 Rest House)Skill Swap	psychic	0	100	10	Route 27 Rest House	TutorTutor
Skill Swap (Route 27 Rest House)Skill Swap	Swaps abilities with the foe.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Trick (Battle Tower 1F)Trick	psychic	0	100	10	Battle Tower 1F	TutorTutor
Trick (Battle Tower 1F)Trick	Swaps held items with the foe.
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	electric	120	50	5	Power Plant	TutorTutor
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	An attack that always paralyzes.
Zen Headbutt (Mr Psychics House)Zen Headbutt	psychic	80	90	15	Mr Psychics House	TutorTutor
Zen Headbutt (Mr Psychics House)Zen Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Lugia. Use these types to counter it effectively.

electric4×rock2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Lugia resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Immunities (0×)

ground

fire0.5×water0.5×fighting0.5×bug0.5×steel0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Lugia, either offensively or defensively.

Lugiain Pokémon Polished Crystal

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