# Lugia - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Lugia in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Lugia)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Lugia
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Common Moves
- **Aeroblast**: 94.363%
- **Icy Wind**: 52.318%
- **Tailwind**: 38.367%
- **Skill Swap**: 36.966%
- **Protect**: 32.275%
- **Roost**: 31.472%
- **Recover**: 18.366%
- **Calm Mind**: 13.939%
- **Roar**: 12.354%
- **Psyshock**: 11.878%

## Common Abilities
- **Pressure**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Weakness Policy**: 38.612%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 23.387%
- **Lum Berry**: 12.840%
- **Leftovers**: 12.606%
- **Assault Vest**: 5.564%
- **Kee Berry**: 4.988%
- **Other**: 2.003%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre-Primal**: 47.448%
- **Ferrothorn**: 36.746%
- **Whimsicott**: 36.179%
- **Hitmontop**: 26.680%
- **Thundurus**: 22.819%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 21.551%

## FAQ for Lugia in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Lugia?
The most common moves for Lugia are Aeroblast, Icy Wind, Tailwind, Skill Swap. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Lugia?
Lugia is frequently paired with Kyogre-Primal, Ferrothorn, Whimsicott, Hitmontop. 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 **Calm** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/156/0/100/0`. This configuration accounts for 18.342% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Lugia?
Lugia is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (100.000%) and the item **Weakness Policy** (38.612%).

### What is the most common role for Lugia?
Based on common item usage (Weakness Policy), Lugia often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2016-1760 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/vgc2016/Lugia) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - 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).*