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'''Tower duo''' is a fan term for the [[Legendary group|Legendary duo]] of [[Johto]] that consists of {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}}. Lugia and Ho-Oh are the guardian of the seas and the skies, respectively, and are often regarded as polar opposites. Lugia, the mascot of {{game3|Gold and Silver|Pokémon Silver|s}} and {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|Pokémon SoulSilver|s}}, represents the sea, storms, and the color silver. Ho-Oh, the mascot of {{game3|Gold and Silver|Pokémon Gold|s}} and {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|Pokémon HeartGold|s}}, represents the sky, rainbows, and the color gold. Both are also associated with {{DL|Legendary group|Legendary trios}}: Lugia is associated with the [[Legendary birds]], while Ho-Oh is associated with the [[Legendary beasts]].

The legend of the Tower duo is introduced in [[Generation II]]. The legend was also expanded in both the remakes and the anime shorts [[PG06|The Reawakening]] and [[PE07|The Show]]. About 700 years before the events of Generation II, the people of Ecruteak City built two nine-tier towers, hoping to foster both friendship and hope between Pokémon and humans. The two towers were known as the Brass Tower and Bell Tower. The west tower was said to awaken Pokémon, while in the east tower, the Pokémon chose to stop and rest there. Both towers were also the homes of Lugia and Ho-Oh. Lugia resides in Brass Tower and Ho-oh resides in the Bell Tower. For a time, there was peace and a close bond between the people and the Tower duo.

However, about 550 years later, a tragedy happened one night under the moon. Lugia's slumber was disturbed by a lightning storm that struck the Brass Towe with a powerful lightning bolt, engulfing it in flames for three days. Lugia attempted to use the winds to stop the flame, but this action put Ecruteak City in grave danger. Because of this, Lugia instead chose to call upon rain to put out the fire.

However, it was too late to save the Brass Tower as it burned to the ground due to the damage. During this tragic event, three nameless Pokémon were tragedy killed in the fire, much to the despair of the people. Fortunately, Ho-Oh descended from the sky and used its power to revive them. The Pokémon were reborn as {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}}. While this filled the people with awe, it also led to them fearing Ho-Oh due to its power to manipulate life. Ho-Oh and the Legendary beasts fled due to the violence of the people who feared Ho-Oh's power.  

The Tower duo was never seen again after the fire and violence of the humans. The Brass Tower was never rebuild again, left as a reminder of what can be lost and regained. Two legends reveal when Lugia and Ho-Oh will return to Ecruteak City. When a Trainer who can touch the souls of Pokémon appears, Ho-Oh will return from the heavens to the Bell Tower. Lugia is said to return only when a human with a pure heart appears before Lugia and that the invisible trust between people and Pokémon returns.

In the [[Pokémon anime|anime]], there is a similar legend to the two towers. In [[EP181|A Ghost of a Chance]], [[Morty]] claimed that the two towers are the original [[Tin Tower]], which burned down, and a rebuilt one. According to that legend, invaders came and tried to steal Ho-Oh. This invasion failed as Ho-Oh resisted and flew away. In retaliation, the invaders burn down the Tin Tower. However, in [[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]], the story follows the game version but retains the war aspect.

'''Lugia''' is the Diving Pokémon, found in any [[Generation II]] games, [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD: Gale of Darkness]], {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Alpha Sapphire}}, and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon}}.

Lugia's stats are more defensive than its counterpart, whose stats are more on the offensive side. It is also faster than Ho-Oh. Both share an equal HP and Special Defense at 106 and 154, respectively. Lugia's [[signature move]], {{m|Aeroblast}} deals damage and has an increased [[critical hit]] ratio and can hit non-adjacent opponents in [[Triple Battle]]s.  

'''Ho-Oh''', the Rainbow Pokémon, can be found in any [[Generation II]] games, [[Pokémon Colosseum|Colosseum]], {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby}}, and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun}}.

Ho-Oh's stats are on the offensive side, unlike Lugia, whose stats are more defensive. Both share an equal HP and Special Defense at 106 and 154, respectively. Ho-Oh's former [[signature move]], {{m|Sacred Fire}}, inflicts damage, with a 50% chance of {{status|burn}}ing the target

After defeating [[Team Rocket]],Lugia{{sup/2|S}}/Ho-Oh{{sup/2|G}} can be encountered in the [[Whirl Islands]]{{sup/2|S}}/[[Tin Tower]]{{sup/2|G}} after the player obtains the [[Silver Wing]]{{sup/2|S}}/[[Rainbow Wing]]{{sup/2|G}} from the [[Radio Tower]] director. Upon enter the [[Hall of Fame]] for the first time, Lugia{{sup/2|G}}/Ho-Oh{{sup/2|S}} can be encounter in the [[Whirl Islands]]{{sup/2|G}}/[[Tin Tower]]{{sup/2|S}} after obtaining the [[Silver Wing]]{{sup/2|G}}/[[Rainbow Wing]]{{sup/2|S}} from a man in [[Pewter City]].

Both Lugia and Ho-Oh can be encountered after entering the [[Hall of Fame]] for the first time. Lugia can appear at the [[Whirl Islands]] after the player obtains a [[Silver Wing]] from a man in [[Pewter City]]. Ho-Oh will appear in the [[Tin Tower]] after the player obtains the [[Rainbow Wing]] and has captured all three of the [[Legendary beasts]].

Lugia and Ho-Oh can be found on [[Navel Rock]] if the player has the [[MysticTicket]] required to unlock it. Lugia will appear in the depths of Navrl Rock. Ho-Oh will appear at the top of Navel Rock.

===Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSliver===

In the remakes, Lugia{{sup/4|SS}}/Ho-Oh{{sup/4|HG}} will appear at the [[Whirl Islands]]{{sup/4|SS}}/[[Bell Tower]]{{sup/4|HG}} after the player has obtained the [[Silver Wing]]{{sup/4|SS}}/[[Rainbow Wing]]{{sup/4|SS}} and [[Tidal Bell]]{{sup/4|SS}}/[[Clear Bell]]. After entering the [[Hall of Fame]] for the first time, the other Legendary will be in the [[Whirl Islands]]{{sup/4|HG}}/[[Tin Tower]]{{sup/4|SS}}. This occurs after the player obtains the [[Silver Wing]]{{sup/4|HG}}/[[Rainbow Wing]]{{sup/4|HGSS}} from a man in [[Pewter City]].

In Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Ho-Oh{{sup/6|OR}}/Lugia{{sup/6|OR}} may be found can be found at [[Sea Mauville]] after defeating or capturing [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Groudon}}{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Kyogre}}{{sup/6|AS}}. Addtionally, the player must obtain [[Clear Bell]]{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Tidal Bell]]{{sup/6|OR}} after trading a [[Scanner]] to Captain Stern in the Sea Mauville.  

Lugia and Ho-Oh may be found in the [[Ultra Space Wilds]] of their respective games. This is done by following a red [[Ultra Wormhole]] to the Cliff World during the [[Ultra Warp Ride]] minigame.

In [[The Crown Tundra]] DLC, Lugia and Ho-Oh be found at [[Max Lair]] during [[Dynamax Adventures]]. Lugia can be found in Shield, while Ho-Oh can be found in Sword; however, the player can get the other Legendary by participating in other players' Dynamax Adventures.

In the remakes, Lugia{{sup/8|SP}}/Ho-Oh{{sup/8|BD}} can be found in the Squall Room{{sup/8|SP}}/Rainbow Room{{sup/8|BD}} at [[Ramanas Park]] after capturing both the [[Legendary birds]]{{sup/8|SP}}/[[Legendary beasts]]{{sup/8|BD}} and [[Eon duo]]. A Squall Slate{{sup/8|SP}}/Rainbow Slate{{sup/8|BD}} is required to encounter Lugia{{sup/8|SP}}/Ho-Oh{{sup/8|BD}}.

In [[The Indigo Disk]] DLC, Lugia and Ho-Oh can be obtained via snacks from [[Snacksworth]]. Lugia can be found in Violet, while Ho-Oh can be found in Scarlet. The player can get the other Legendary by participating in [[Blueberry Quest]]s through the [[Union Circle]] online.