# Lugia - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2022 Series 12

> Find the best Lugia builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Lugia Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Lugia)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Lugia
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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## Common Moves
- **Aeroblast**: 97.286%
- **Earth Power**: 84.695%
- **Protect**: 66.181%
- **Calm Mind**: 40.314%
- **Icy Wind**: 34.899%
- **Recover**: 30.426%
- **Blizzard**: 5.921%
- **Giga Drain**: 4.653%
- **Psychic**: 4.585%
- **Psyshock**: 4.012%

## Common Abilities
- **Multiscale**: 94.727%
- **Pressure**: 5.273%

## Common Items
- **Weakness Policy**: 89.560%
- **Leftovers**: 3.709%
- **Charti Berry**: 3.176%
- **Other**: 3.555%

## Common Teammates
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 45.247%
- **Rillaboom**: 42.016%
- **Regieleki**: 35.871%
- **Whimsicott**: 25.914%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 24.288%
- **Entei**: 21.834%

## FAQ for Lugia in ss-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Lugia?
Lugia is frequently paired with Zacian-Crowned, Rillaboom, Regieleki, Whimsicott. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 35.935% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Lugia?
Lugia is most effectively run with the ability **Multiscale** (94.727%) and the item **Weakness Policy** (89.560%).

### What is the most common role for Lugia?
Based on common item usage (Weakness Policy), Lugia often functions as a **tactical** in the ss-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/ss/Lugia) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - Build teams with Lugia
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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