Lugia vs Arceus
Arceus has the higher base stat total (720 vs 680), Arceus is faster (base Speed 120 vs 110), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Lugia: 1× at best against Arceus; Arceus: 1× at best against Lugia).
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Base stats side by side
| Stat | Lugia | Arceus |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 106 | 120 (higher) |
| Attack | 90 | 120 (higher) |
| Defense | 130 (higher) | 120 |
| Sp. Atk | 90 | 120 (higher) |
| Sp. Def | 154 (higher) | 120 |
| Speed | 110 | 120 (higher) |
| Total | 680 | 720 (higher) |
| Bulk | 390 (higher) | 360 |
Who has the edge?
Arceus is faster (120 vs 110 base Speed), has the higher Attack (120 vs 90), and has the higher Sp. Atk (120 vs 90), but Lugia has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (390 vs 360).
Lugia is ahead on
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (390 vs 360)
Arceus is ahead on
- is faster (120 vs 110 base Speed)
- has the higher Attack (120 vs 90)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (120 vs 90)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Lugia: Pressure, Multiscale; Arceus: Multitype), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Lugia has 162 Speed and Arceus has 172, so Arceus moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Lugia | Arceus |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 110 | 120 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 162 | 172 |
Type matchup, both ways
Lugia (Psychic/Flying) attacking Arceus
Psychic 1×, Flying 1×. Using only its own types, Lugia hits Arceus for 1× with Psychic moves (normal damage) and 1× with Flying moves (normal damage).
Arceus (Normal) attacking Lugia
Normal 1×. Using only its own type, Arceus hits Lugia for 1× with Normal moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Lugia: Electric 2× (super effective), Ice 2× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective), Ghost 2× (super effective), Dark 2× (super effective).
- Arceus: Fighting 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Lugia
- Pressure. Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
- Multiscale (hidden ability). Halves damage taken from full HP.
Arceus
- Multitype. Changes Arceus's type and form to match its held Plate.
Size, generation and evolution
Lugia is taller (5.2 m vs 3.2 m for Arceus), and Arceus is heavier (320 kg vs 216 kg for Lugia).
| Detail | Lugia | Arceus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5.2 m | 3.2 m |
| Weight | 216 kg | 320 kg |
| Generation | 2 (Johto) | 4 (Sinnoh) |
| Evolution line | Lugia (does not evolve) | Arceus (does not evolve) |
Lugia (#0249) is a Psychic/Flying-type Diving Pokémon from Johto, first seen in Generation 2, a Legendary Pokémon. Lugia does not evolve.
Arceus (#0493) is a Normal-type Alpha Pokémon from Sinnoh, first seen in Generation 4, a Mythical Pokémon. Arceus does not evolve.
Keep exploring
- Open Lugia and Arceus in the Compare tool
- Lugia and Arceus Pokédex pages
- Psychic/Flying weaknesses · Normal type
- Speed tiers