Pokemon: Lugia's Tragic Backstory Explained

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With almost a thousand Pokemon inhabiting the Pokemon world, there is a critter for everyone to fall in love with. However, in every generation, a handful of Pokemon stand out for a couple of reasons. Some catch the attention of gamers because they are cute starters, others because they are powerful beasts that can quickly level out any battlefield, and a few, like Lugia, gain fame due to their rareness and their appearance in Pokemon films.

Lugia was introduced to the gaming world with Pokemon's second generation, and it has since become iconic thanks to its striking design, its appearance on the cover of Pokemon Silver and Pokemon SoulSilver, its Psychic/Flying typing which puts it at a competitive advantage, and its Legendary status. Fewer fans are aware, however, that Lugia has a tragic backstory linked to its designer, Takeshi Shudō.

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It is pretty easy to recognize Lugia, as it has large wings, white feathers, a long neck and tail, and blue flaps running down its back. In Pokemon: The Movie 2000, there is a prophecy that claims that one should not disturb the harmony between fire, ice, and lighting, or they will wreak destruction. The only one who can end the fighting is the water's great guardian. As Ash and his friends discover, fire, ice, and lightning represent the three legendary bird Pokemon Moltres, Articuno, and Zapdos, and the great guardian is Lugia, whose Psychic typing allows it to telepathically communicate with humans.

Gamers may notice a few odd things about Lugia. Firstly, despite being closely associated with water, it is not a Water-Type Pokemon. Furthermore, although it has quite a maternal nature in the Pokemon movie, Lugia has a booming, masculine