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Lugia, the Diving Pokémon, is a legendary Psychic/Flying-type introduced in Generation II, making its debut in Pokémon Gold and Silver. Revered as the guardian of the seas, Lugia is said to reside in the depths of the ocean, often emerging to quell conflicts between the legendary birds Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres. Its majestic appearance, characterized by its sleek white body, blue underside, and powerful wings, has cemented its status as a fan favorite. In the anime, Lugia plays a central role in "Pokémon: The Movie 2000 - The Power of One," where it is depicted as the chosen one destined to restore balance to the world. Its Pokédex entries consistently highlight its immense power and its preference for deep-sea habitats to prevent its overwhelming strength from causing destruction. Lugia does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon, standing alone as a single-stage legendary. Its typing gives it resistances to Fighting and Grass, but weaknesses to Electric, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Ghost-type attacks. Across various Pokémon games, Lugia is often a challenging encounter, symbolizing the pinnacle of aquatic power.