How to Get Lugia in Pokémon Silver

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Last Updated: February 3, 2024

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This article will show you how to catch Lugia in Pokémon Silver.

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To obtain the gym badges, you must defeat the gym leader for each badge.
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You get it after defeating Team Rocket at the Goldenrod Tower.

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Use your town map to find it.
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At this point, you'll need a Pokémon with Flash.
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Then, go down the stairs.
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Save your game so that you don't lose progress, and prepare for the battle.
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Once you are ready, walk up to Lugia and press A to talk to it. It'll let out a battle cry, and you start the battle.
- Do not use your Master Ball.

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Why should I not use the master ball on Lugia?

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Mainly because there are other legendaries (Raikou, Entei and Suicune) who are more of a pain to catch. This is because in Silver, these three are roaming legendaries, so you have no warning of their approach and hence can't save prior to battling them. They're also prone to fleeing. Given that, you can save yourself some of the hassle by holding on to your master ball to use on one of these guys.

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If Lugia faints, will there bea second battle?

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No - make sure you save your game before fighting so you can reset and battle him again.

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I have beat the last gym and got the master ball, but I can't find any of the dogs. What do I do?

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You have to go to the tower and watch them flee before they are even visible in the grass. If you have done that, then keep searching around, and don't fly.

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Always bring a Pokémon that has a move that inflicts sleep, freeze, or paralysis.

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Lugia is a powerful Pokémon with a strong move called Aeroblast. During the battle, avoid using Grass, Poison, and Fighting-type Pokémon.

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The Lugia in Pokémon Silver is at level 45 whereas in Pokémon Gold&crystal it is at level 70.

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For new players: Don't think it's a random flying bird Pokémon in the middle of the cave. You will find out it is a Lugia, get scared, and use your Master Ball.

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Always save the game before battling.

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