Lugia
Lugia (Rugia in Japanese) is the silver bird Pokémon that lives on the Whirl islands. It is first introduced in Pokémon Gold and Silver, and appears also in Pokémon Crystal. This Pokémon represents the Silver version of the game. When the tower in Ecruteak City it roosted on burnt in a fire, this Pokémon flew off and never returned. It features in Pokémon 2000(Revelation Lugia/ The_power_of_One). It is both Flying and Psychic type and it learns good moves like Aeroblast, Hydro Pump and Recover.
The Pokédex describes Lugia as a Pokémon that "quietly spends its time at the bottom of the sea because its powers are so strong"
Name Origin
Lugia's name might come from the spanish words "Luz" (light) and "Rugía" (Roared)
Lugia itself is inspired by the Halcyons, a race of mythical Greek creatures.
Anime Appearance
Spoiler warning: Plot or ending details follow.
This part contains a short summary for the movie Pokemon 2000:
In the movie Lugia comes from the sea when the three Legendary birds Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres are roused by a Pokémon collector who tries to catch the trio. Lugia then battles the raging Birds and with the help of Ash and Team Rocket, manages to calm them and restore peace to nature.
Lugia appears in the TV series when Ash travels to the Whirl Islands where he helps stop a Team Rocket scientist from separating a young Lugia from its parent.
