Lugia vs Meloetta Aria: Stats, Type Matchups & Which Is Better
Base Stats
| Lugia | Stat | Meloetta Aria |
|---|---|---|
| 106 | HP | 100 |
| 90 | Attack | 77 |
| 130 | Defense | 77 |
| 90 | Sp. Atk | 128 |
| 154 | Sp. Def | 128 |
| 110 | Speed | 90 |
| 680 | Total | 600 |
Stat Spread
- Lugia
- Meloetta Aria
Quick Verdict
Neither gets a type edge — both trade blows at 1×. Meloetta Aria hits harder, its Sp. Atk of 128 topping the other's 90 by 38. Lugia outspeeds by 20 points (110 vs 90) and moves first. Lugia is the bulkier wall, 85 points ahead on combined HP/Def/Sp.Def (390 vs 305).
Type Matchup
Lugia → Meloetta Aria: 1×
Meloetta Aria → Lugia: 1×
Lugia
Weak toElectric 2×Ice 2×Rock 2×Ghost 2×Dark 2×
ResistsFighting 0.25×Grass 0.5×Psychic 0.5×
Immune toGround 0×
Meloetta Aria
Weak toBug 2×Dark 2×
ResistsPsychic 0.5×
Immune toGhost 0×
Lugia vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Ice (2×), Rock (2×), Electric (2×), but resists Fighting (0.25×), Grass (0.5×). It is immune to Ground (0×). Meloetta Aria takes neutral damage from every common attacking type.
Which Should You Pick?
Choose Lugia if…
- you want to move first — 20 more Speed
- you want to eat hits — 85 more combined bulk
- you value raw HP (106)
Choose Meloetta Aria if…
- you want the bigger hitter — Sp. Atk 128 vs 90
- you prefer fewer weaknesses (2 vs 5)