Competitive Information for Lugia [Sun/Moon]
Psychic / Flying
Abilities:
If this Pokemon is at full HP, damage taken from attacks is halved.
If this Pokemon is the target of a foe's move, that move loses one additional PP.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Lugia? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover Lugia, an extraordinary Pokémon with Psychic and Flying attributes! Lugia is a common Pokémon to see in the SM metagame. It is weak to Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks. Discover how Lugia excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Flyinium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 Spe
Moveset:
- Sky Attack / Sky Drop
- Aqua Tail / Double-Edge
- Zen Headbutt
- Earthquake
In single battles, Lugia's Physical Sweeper role is a storied. It is primarily designed to crush rivals using devastating physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Lugia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Lugia is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Aqua Tail was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Flyinium Z equipped to it, if Lugia has a flying move, this item allows it to use a flying z-move.
◆ Sky Drop is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (Lugia and foe fly up turn 1. Damages on turn 2).
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Item: Psychium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psycho Boost / Psychic
- Aeroblast / Air Cutter
- Surf / Hyper Voice
- Thunderbolt
Lugia makes an a legendary Special Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to overwhelm foes with forceful special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Lugia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Lugia is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Surf was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Psychium Z equipped to it, if Lugia has a psychic move, this item allows it to use a psychic z-move.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Aeroblast is a special STAB-boosted 100-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Multiscale
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 176 Def / 80 SpD
Moveset:
- Roost
- Toxic / Reflect
- Ice Beam / Substitute
- Whirlwind / Dragon Tail
For single battles, Lugia is a remarkable Double Wall. This moveset attempts to balance defenses for both physical and special attacks. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Lugia last longer regaining it's health every turn. With Multiscale, if Lugia is at full hp damage taken from attacks is halved.
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target; Note: Poison types can't miss with Toxic).
◆ Reflect is a status move (for 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Substitute is a status move (Lugia takes 1/4 its max hp to put in a substitute).
◆ Whirlwind is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
◆ Dragon Tail is a physical 60-base power Dragon-type move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Lugia? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Groundium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Sky Attack / Sky Drop
- Aqua Tail / Double-Edge
- Zen Headbutt
Lugia stands out as a storied Physical Sweeper in double battles. This build is crafted to crush rivals using overwhelming physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Lugia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Lugia is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Aqua Tail was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Groundium Z equipped to it, if Lugia has a ground move, this item allows it to use a ground z-move.
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit).
◆ Sky Drop is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (Lugia and foe fly up turn 1. Damages on turn 2).
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Item: Flyinium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Air Cutter / Aeroblast
- Psycho Boost / Psychic
- Hyper Voice
- Surf
Lugia stands out as a acclaimed Special Sweeper in double battles. This configuration strives to take down the opponent's team with formidable special moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Lugia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Lugia is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. With a Flyinium Z equipped to it, if Lugia has a flying move, this item allows it to use a flying z-move.
◆ Aeroblast is a special STAB-boosted 100-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Psycho Boost is a special STAB-boosted 140-base power Psychic-type move (lowers your Lugia's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Lugia can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Lugia.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Lugia can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Lugia
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Swagger + Punishment
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
- Moves with Priority: Detect, Endure, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Lugia's stats
- Ancient Power
- Calm Mind
- Charge Beam
- Curse
- Ominous Wind
- Steel Wing
Most notable and possible best moves for Lugia
- Earthquake
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Psycho Boost
- Reflect
- Rest
- Roost
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Lugia in Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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