What kind of bird is Lugia?

Lugia is based on a Shinto god named Ryujin, a dragon that lived on the ocean floor, and was the Shinto god of the sea. Its coloration and body shape are based on a grey heron and a beluga whale. Lugia is one of the two Legendary Pokémon to have a known breeding population (the other being Manaphy).
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What is Lugia meant to be?

Kōichi Yamadera (Japanese) In the Pokémon universe, Lugia is strongly associated with the sea, and the element of water, in contrast to Ho-Oh, the version mascot of Pokémon Gold and Pokémon HeartGold, which is associated with fire.
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What region is Lugia from?

A powerful Psychic- and Flying-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Johto region, Lugia will appear in Gyms across the globe as the Legendary Pokémon Rayquaza returns to the ozone layer.
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What is the evolution of Lugia?

This Pokémon does not evolve.
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Who is mega Lugia?

Mega Lugia Q is an Exclusive Pokémon released as part of the seventeenth Mass-Click Weekend. It was released on the 28th of December 2015 and was released in the form of a Mega Stone.
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What animal is Lugia based on?

Lugia is based on a Shinto god named Ryujin, a dragon that lived on the ocean floor, and was the Shinto god of the sea. Its coloration and body shape are based on a grey heron and a beluga whale. Lugia is one of the two Legendary Pokémon to have a known breeding population (the other being Manaphy).
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Who would win Lugia or Ho-Oh?

Lugia is more of a defensive juggernaut. Ho-Oh has more of an attacking prowess when comparing the two. In terms of popularity, both are pretty even, with high profile appearances across games, the anime series, and the movies. In terms of battling, however, Lugia may be the better option.
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Did Lugia create legendary birds?

For that reason, Lugia is created superior to all three birds and is assigned as the guardian of the sea. Moltres and Articuno helped the guardian by combining their supernatural abilities to create the water, while Zapdos created the currents and the streams through his electrical power.
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Who is the God of all Pokémon?

Arceus is one of the most powerful Pokémon in the entire series and could easily be said to be the God of all the creatures in the universe.
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What is Ho-Oh typing?

Ho-Oh (Japanese: ホウオウ Houou) is a dual-type Fire/Flying Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation II. It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
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Is there a shiny Ho-Oh?

When Ho-Oh was in raids recently, you could get a shiny, but it took a lot of raiding for most people to have a chance at one. While you only get one go at it this time around for completing the Johto Celebration Event Timed Research, the chances of getting a shiny Ho-Oh are higher than ever.
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What is Ho-Oh based on?

Like its lesser counterpart Pokémon Moltres, Ho-Oh is based on the legendary Phoenix, a creature of Greek Mythology also known as the Firebird or the Phoenix (also the capital of Arizona). It is also based on the vermilion bird of the south.
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Is Lugia a Water dragon?

Ashes to Ashes

Dragon makes no sense. Lugia is a bird, theres nothing draconic about it. Water/Dragon is a better typing than Water/Flying too.
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Why is Lugia not flying Water?

In short, the reason why Lugia is not a Water-type despite being underwater, is due to its Flying-type-like appearance, and Psychic-type being the symbol of a powerful Pokemon.
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Can Lugia beat Mewtwo?

Mewtwo and Lugia are both psychic Pokémon, but Lugia has an edge in the fact that it can also control water. However, Mewtwo's psychic powers seem to be greater and it also seems to be faster and stronger than Lugia overall. The fight would probably last a while, but not if Mewtwo Mega evolved.
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How are Lugia and Ho Oh related?

Tower duo is a fan term for the Legendary duo of Johto that consists of Lugia and Ho-Oh. Lugia and Ho-Oh are the guardian of the seas and the skies, respectively, and are often regarded as polar opposites. Lugia, the mascot of Pokémon Silver and Pokémon SoulSilver, represents the sea, storms, and the color silver.
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What is the weakest legendary bird?

Articuno has a lot of disadvantages that instantly make it one of the weakest Legendary Pokémon. Its Ice/Flying typing leaves it susceptible to Stealth Rock and sun team tactics that utilize enhanced Fire-type moves.
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Who is the strongest legendary bird?

All three Legendary Birds are great, but Zapdos is the best overall as it can put in a decent performance across the Go Battle League, has the highest Attack stat of the trio, and is also one of the best Electric-type PvE attackers in the game.
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Who is Lugia's rival?

It can gracefully fly through the skies and sometimes resembles a bird. It is closely related to Ho-Oh, which is considered to be its rival or polar opposite, as Ho-Oh is the Guardian of the Skies.
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Who is the strongest Pokemon?

1. Arceus. Arceus is, without a doubt, the most powerful Legendary Pokémon. This Normal type Mythical Pokémon is the creator of the universe and thus the closest that the Pokémon world has to a god.
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What is the best Legendary Pokémon?

Pokemon: The 18 Strongest Legendary Pokemon, Ranked According To Their Stats
  1. 1 Arceus (720)
  2. 2 Zamazenta (720) ...
  3. 3 Zacian (720) ...
  4. 4 Zygarde (708) ...
  5. 5 Kyurem (700) ...
  6. 6 Eternatus (690) ...
  7. 7 Rayquaza (680) ...
  8. 8 Mewtwo (680) ...
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What animal is Rayquaza?

Rayquaza's Inspiration: Rayquaza is based on Quetzalcoatl, the flying serpent god from Mesoamerican mythology. Quetzalcoatl created the boundary between the Earth & Sky, similar to Rayquaza's relationship with Groudon & Kyogre. Rayquaza also borrows traits from Chinese dragons.
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Is Shadow Lugia a real Pokémon?

This Pokémon is fully evolved. Shadow Lugia (Japanese: ダークルギア Dark Lugia), codenamed XD001, is a Pokémon exclusive to Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. It is a Lugia corrupted by the criminal organization Cipher, believed to be the ultimate Shadow Pokémon and completely immune to purification.
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What is Rayquaza the god of?

Finally, Rayquaza may also be inspired by the Quetzalcoatl, a serpent deity from Mesoamerican culture. It is the Aztec god of wind, air, and learning, and is depicted as a feathered serpent that flies through the air.
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