# Lugia - VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Lugia in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2026regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2026regi |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi/Lugia)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi/Lugia
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Lugia.

## Common Moves
- **Aeroblast**: 86.568%
- **Protect**: 45.836%
- **Tailwind**: 44.772%
- **Calm Mind**: 43.444%
- **Giga Drain**: 33.507%
- **Earth Power**: 28.554%
- **Recover**: 26.532%
- **Rain Dance**: 14.166%
- **Psychic**: 12.223%
- **Psych Up**: 6.901%

## Common Abilities
- **Multiscale**: 94.323%
- **Pressure**: 5.677%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 36.806%
- **Covert Cloak**: 24.102%
- **Weakness Policy**: 23.022%
- **Assault Vest**: 6.062%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 3.274%
- **Bright Powder**: 1.269%
- **Grassy Seed**: 0.975%
- **Other**: 4.490%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 39.103%
- **Rillaboom**: 36.885%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 32.851%
- **Kyogre**: 27.845%
- **Weezing-Galar**: 20.838%
- **Smeargle**: 20.384%

## FAQ for Lugia in gen9vgc2026regi-1760

### What are the top moves for Lugia?
The most common moves for Lugia are Aeroblast, Protect, Tailwind, Calm Mind. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Lugia?
Lugia is frequently paired with Incineroar, Rillaboom, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike, Kyogre. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Lugia?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Lugia?
The top build for Lugia features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/28/252/12/212`. This configuration accounts for 14.255% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Lugia?
Lugia is most effectively run with the ability **Multiscale** (94.323%) and the item **Leftovers** (36.806%).

### What is the most common role for Lugia?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Lugia often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9vgc2026regi-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Lugia?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 106 |
| Attack | 90 |
| Defense | 130 |
| Sp. Atk | 90 |
| Sp. Def | 154 |
| Speed | 110 |
| **BST** | **680** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Lugia on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi/Lugia) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2026regi) - Build teams with Lugia
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*