Lugia

Lugia (ルギア, Rugia) is a fictional creature in the Pokémon media franchise.

Creature description
Lugia is a great, giant legendary white bird-like Pokémon. The Pokédex states it is in possession of devastating power - a light fluttering of its wings can blow apart regular houses, and if it flaps its wings, it is said to cause a 40-day storm, which is why it was rumored that it appears when storms start. It also has an incredible ability to calm said raging storms. Viewed as the guardian of the seas, it slumbers at the bottom of a deep trench. It is said that it is mindful enough of how dangerously powerful it is that it chooses to live out of sight of humans and civilization in this fashion.

Lugia is a legendary Pokémon that first appeared in Pokémon Silver and Pokémon Gold versions, in the depths of the Whirl Islands in the Johto region. Its Pokédex number is #249. Lugia is larger than its "counterpart", the phoenix Ho-oh. It has big white wings and most of it's body is covered in the color white. Lugia has power over the Legendary Birds, those being Zapdos, Articuno, and Moltres, in the second Pokemon movie. Similar to Ho-oh having power over the Legendary Beasts.

As a Poké Ball Pokémon
Lugia uses Aeroblast as its attack. Lugia will remain on the screen for a few seconds, then will fly off the screen to the background of the stage (similar to the movement of Ho-oh). Lugia will release its Aeroblast that will travel around the stage. Any character that makes contact with the blast will take heavy damage and will be OHKO'd. Any character that makes contact with Lugia while it's remaining on the stage will take damage and will be knockbacked rather far, similar to Moltres, but not quite as strong. Lugia is a legendary Pokémon, so its appearance out of a Poké Ball is rare. The chance of Lugia appearing out of a Poké Ball is doubled when the event match Legendary Pokémon is played. Lugia's attack does not harm the summoner. Lugia is arguably the best pokemon in Melee as touching it KOs under 100%, it's aeroblast OHKOs, and it covers a very large area (it's more than twice the size of Moltres). It is also possible for Lugia to KO the same opponent twice, but a wise player would stay on the revival platform if they got KOd touching it.

As a trophy
Lugia features as a collectible trophy, unlocked as one of the 100+ trophies that can be collected randomly during normal play, such as in the Trophy Lottery and throughout the various Single-player Regular Matches. It reads as follows:


 * Lugia:
 * The waters of the Whirl Islands are home to this legendary Pokemon, whom few have seen. Lugia lives quietly in the deepest ocean trenches for one very good reason: its combined aerial and psychic powers are so strong as to be extremely dangerous. The special moves of this gargantuan creature include the destructive wind assault known as Aeroblast. (Pokemon Gold & Silver 10/10)

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Lugia reprises its role from Super Smash Bros. Melee. When it emerges out of its Poke Ball, it will fly into the background and use the Aeroblast move as it did in Super Smash Bros. Melee, but with a more detailed blast. Lugia was nerfed in Brawl, as touching it no longer has KO power, it's aeroblast no longer OHKOs, and it's aeroblast covers a smaller area. Despite this, it is still arguably one of the best pokemon in Brawl.
 * As a Trophy
 * A Diving Pokémon. A legendary Pokémon often referred to as "guardian of the seas," it has the impressive ability to control the wind. Lugia typically spends its time quietly at the bottom of the ocean. Highly powerful in all areas, Lugia's Aeroblast move is especially powerful. It uses strong flapping of its wings to target damage on a foe's weak spot.