# Lugia - VGC 19 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Lugia in VGC 19 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Global Link (`vgc2019pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Lugia)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Lugia
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl)

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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**: 97.537%
- **Tailwind**: 96.179%
- **Protect**: 88.080%
- **Recover**: 74.973%
- **Skill Swap**: 20.003%
- **Earth Power**: 6.607%
- **Other**: 16.621%

## Common Abilities
- **Multiscale**: 97.270%
- **Pressure**: 2.730%

## Common Items
- **Flyinium Z**: 93.978%
- **Leftovers**: 3.006%
- **Other**: 3.016%

## Common Teammates
- **Rayquaza-Mega**: 71.718%
- **Krookodile**: 71.075%
- **Tapu Fini**: 71.073%
- **Drapion**: 71.071%
- **Smeargle**: 71.071%
- **Manectric-Mega**: 18.876%

## FAQ for Lugia in vgc2019pgl-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Lugia?
Lugia is frequently paired with Rayquaza-Mega, Krookodile, Tapu Fini, Drapion. 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 72.369% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Lugia?
Lugia is most effectively run with the ability **Multiscale** (97.270%) and the item **Flyinium Z** (93.978%).

### What is the most common role for Lugia?
Based on common item usage (Flyinium Z), Lugia often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2019pgl-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/vgc2019pgl/Lugia) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019pgl) - 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).*