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Description
Lugia
Argentales altum

Anatomy

Lugia is an immense mythic beast mentioned in a number of ancient writings from several different cultures.  It is generally referred to as the "Guardian of the Waters" or the "Beast of the Sea", both names being derived from its ability to control ocean waves and storms.  Its forelimbs are wings, and despite its draconic appearance, Lugia is officially classified as a bird.  Its long serpentine neck supports a sleek avian head with twin violet crests rising above each eye.  The feathers at its wingtips are the most prominent, the rest being folded together much like the sleek, waterproof down that covers the rest of its body.  Its thigh muscles are particularly well developed, and its hind legs are three-toed and almost mammalian in appearance.  Completing the draconic form is a long reptilian tail tipped with violet spikes.  Its coloring has been reported as silver, blue, violet, and even black, however, in clear sunlight, its feathers are a silvery-white shade with a light blue belly to blend with the sky and the water's surface.

Abilities and Traits

Lugia is amphibious, breathing air through its nostrils and taking in water through its mouth to pass through an internal gill system.  Its body is capable of withstanding enormous amounts of pressure, allowing it to inhabit the deepest depths of the ocean.  It possesses five pairs of backfins, which close tightly in the water and are raised to aid in aerial stability.  Lugia is believed to be an omnivore, consuming both fish and undersea plants.  Because it is warm-blooded, it has a high metabolism and would need to feed often.  Unlike most endothermic marine creatures, Lugia lacks any sort of blubber, and can only inhabit warm sea regions.

Lugia is a ruler of the sea, much like Kyogre, and its abilities include total control over sea currents, winds, and storms.  It can quickly generate devastating maelstroms with its wings, but just as easily can clear the sky with the wave of a single feather.  In addition, its highly developed brain allows it to focus its energy into psychic abilities

Behavior

Lugia is most often seen at sea by vessels caught in the midst of a tempest.  It is unknown as to whether Lugia actually creates these devastating storms, but there have been many accounts of it appearing only to calm the skies and vanish into the sea.  Despite this seemingly benevolent nature, however, there have been records of entire cities destroyed by tidal waves and hurricane winds of Lugia's creation.

It is unknown as to the exact means of Lugia's reproduction, as the subject of whether Legendaries are unique or not is steeped in fierce controversy.  Three theories exist: the first is that Legendaries are immortal; however this is unlikely, as baby Lugia sightings have been reported from time to time (yet never officially confirmed.)  The second is that several Lugia reside within the ocean's trenches, and mate accordingly.  The final is a proposal that when Legendary Pokémon die, their energy is focused into an egg, which hatches into another of their species.  Young Lugia have only come up twice in history—two flurries of sightings hundreds of years apart.  If one of the latter two theories is true, then Lugia only mate when they are about to die, or are reborn upon their death.

Cultural Significance

Lugia is officially classified as a Legendary Pokémon both from its numerous mythological mentions, its incredible rarity, and its immense power.  It was most notably revered by the ancient inhabitants of Ecruteak City, where the Brass Tower was built for it to roost.  When the tower burned to the ground, Lugia was never again seen in the area.  It is often spotted in the Whirl Islands of the Southwestern vicinity of Johto, however it is also mentioned in legend as having been the guardian of the Orange Islands.  It shares a connection to Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres, just as Ho-oh is tied to Raikou, Entei, and Suicune.  The two are also counterparts in that Lugia represents the sea and the moon, while Ho-oh is of the sky and the sun.

Full Taxonomic Classification

Kingdom – Pokémonia
----- Sub-kingdom – Animalia
Group – Aethereus
Element – Psychoaeres
Family – Argentales
Species – Altum

Description
Lugia
Argentales altum

Anatomy

Lugia is an immense mythic beast mentioned in a number of ancient writings from several different cultures.  It is generally referred to as the "Guardian of the Waters" or the "Beast of the Sea", both names being derived from its ability to control ocean waves and storms.  Its forelimbs are wings, and despite its draconic appearance, Lugia is officially classified as a bird.  Its long serpentine neck supports a sleek avian head with twin violet crests rising above each eye.  The feathers at its wingtips are the most prominent, the rest being folded together much like the sleek, waterproof down that covers the rest of its body.  Its thigh muscles are particularly well developed, and its hind legs are three-toed and almost mammalian in appearance.  Completing the draconic form is a long reptilian tail tipped with violet spikes.  Its coloring has been reported as silver, blue, violet, and even black, however, in clear sunlight, its feathers are a silvery-white shade with a light blue belly to blend with the sky and the water's surface.

Abilities and Traits

Lugia is amphibious, breathing air through its nostrils and taking in water through its mouth to pass through an internal gill system.  Its body is capable of withstanding enormous amounts of pressure, allowing it to inhabit the deepest depths of the ocean.  It possesses five pairs of backfins, which close tightly in the water and are raised to aid in aerial stability.  Lugia is believed to be an omnivore, consuming both fish and undersea plants.  Because it is warm-blooded, it has a high metabolism and would need to feed often.  Unlike most endothermic marine creatures, Lugia lacks any sort of blubber, and can only inhabit warm sea regions.

Lugia is a ruler of the sea, much like Kyogre, and its abilities include total control over sea currents, winds, and storms.  It can quickly generate devastating maelstroms with its wings, but just as easily can clear the sky with the wave of a single feather.  In addition, its highly developed brain allows it to focus its energy into psychic abilities

Behavior

Lugia is most often seen at sea by vessels caught in the midst of a tempest.  It is unknown as to whether Lugia actually creates these devastating storms, but there have been many accounts of it appearing only to calm the skies and vanish into the sea.  Despite this seemingly benevolent nature, however, there have been records of entire cities destroyed by tidal waves and hurricane winds of Lugia's creation.

It is unknown as to the exact means of Lugia's reproduction, as the subject of whether Legendaries are unique or not is steeped in fierce controversy.  Three theories exist: the first is that Legendaries are immortal; however this is unlikely, as baby Lugia sightings have been reported from time to time (yet never officially confirmed.)  The second is that several Lugia reside within the ocean's trenches, and mate accordingly.  The final is a proposal that when Legendary Pokémon die, their energy is focused into an egg, which hatches into another of their species.  Young Lugia have only come up twice in history—two flurries of sightings hundreds of years apart.  If one of the latter two theories is true, then Lugia only mate when they are about to die, or are reborn upon their death.

Cultural Significance

Lugia is officially classified as a Legendary Pokémon both from its numerous mythological mentions, its incredible rarity, and its immense power.  It was most notably revered by the ancient inhabitants of Ecruteak City, where the Brass Tower was built for it to roost.  When the tower burned to the ground, Lugia was never again seen in the area.  It is often spotted in the Whirl Islands of the Southwestern vicinity of Johto, however it is also mentioned in legend as having been the guardian of the Orange Islands.  It shares a connection to Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres, just as Ho-oh is tied to Raikou, Entei, and Suicune.  The two are also counterparts in that Lugia represents the sea and the moon, while Ho-oh is of the sky and the sun.

Full Taxonomic Classification

Kingdom – Pokémonia
----- Sub-kingdom – Animalia
Group – Aethereus
Element – Psychoaeres
Family – Argentales
Species – Altum