Mewtwo vs Lugia
Mewtwo and Lugia have the same base stat total (680), Mewtwo is faster (base Speed 130 vs 110), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Mewtwo: ½× at best against Lugia; Lugia: 1× at best against Mewtwo).
Two Psychic-themed legendaries often named as the strongest of their era.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Mewtwo | Lugia |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 106 | 106 |
| Attack | 110 (higher) | 90 |
| Defense | 90 | 130 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 154 (higher) | 90 |
| Sp. Def | 90 | 154 (higher) |
| Speed | 130 (higher) | 110 |
| Total | 680 | 680 |
| Bulk | 286 | 390 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Mewtwo is faster (130 vs 110 base Speed), has the higher Attack (110 vs 90), and has the higher Sp. Atk (154 vs 90), but Lugia has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (390 vs 286) and resists Mewtwo’s own-type moves (½× at best).
Mewtwo is ahead on
- is faster (130 vs 110 base Speed)
- has the higher Attack (110 vs 90)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (154 vs 90)
Lugia is ahead on
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (390 vs 286)
- resists Mewtwo’s own-type moves (½× at best)
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 (Mewtwo: Pressure, Unnerve; Lugia: Pressure, Multiscale), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Mewtwo has 182 Speed and Lugia has 162, so Mewtwo moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Mewtwo | Lugia |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 130 | 110 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 182 | 162 |
Type matchup, both ways
Mewtwo (Psychic) attacking Lugia
Psychic ½×. Using only its own type, Mewtwo hits Lugia for ½× with Psychic moves (not very effective).
Lugia (Psychic/Flying) attacking Mewtwo
Psychic ½×, Flying 1×. Using only its own types, Lugia hits Mewtwo for ½× with Psychic moves (not very effective) and 1× with Flying moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Mewtwo: Bug 2× (super effective), Ghost 2× (super effective), Dark 2× (super effective).
- Lugia: Electric 2× (super effective), Ice 2× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective), Ghost 2× (super effective), Dark 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
Mewtwo
- Pressure. Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
- Unnerve (hidden ability). Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Lugia
- Pressure. Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
- Multiscale (hidden ability). Halves damage taken from full HP.
Size, generation and evolution
Lugia is taller (5.2 m vs 2 m for Mewtwo), and Lugia is heavier (216 kg vs 122 kg for Mewtwo).
| Detail | Mewtwo | Lugia |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 2 m | 5.2 m |
| Weight | 122 kg | 216 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 2 (Johto) |
| Evolution line | Mewtwo (does not evolve) | Lugia (does not evolve) |
Mewtwo (#0150) is a Psychic-type Genetic Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1, a Legendary Pokémon. Mewtwo 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.
Keep exploring
- Open Mewtwo and Lugia in the Compare tool
- Mewtwo and Lugia Pokédex pages
- Psychic type · Psychic/Flying weaknesses
- Speed tiers