Lugia Pokemon GO — Max CP 4,186, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: What is the best moveset for Lugia in Pokemon GO?

Lugia's best moveset is Dragon Tail with Aeroblast. Aeroblast is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.

Q: What is Lugia's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Lugia reaches 4,186 CP at level 50 and 3,703 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Lugia?

A 15/15/15 Lugia shows 2,115 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,645 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,587 CP.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Dragon Tail Aeroblast

Same-type attack bonus on Aeroblast. Aeroblast is an Elite TM move. Aeroblast costs 100 energy for 180 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Lugia takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Dark1.6× Electric1.6× Ghost1.6× Ice1.6× Rock1.6×

Resists

Fighting0.39× Ground0.39× Grass0.625× Psychic0.625×

Base stats

Attack 193

Defense 310

Stamina 235

Stat total: 738
Buddy distance: 20.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 2,115 CP

Lugia moves

2 fast · 5 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Dragon Tail Best	Dragon	14	8	1.0s	14	8
Extrasensory STAB	Psychic	11	11	1.0s	11	11

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Fly STAB	Flying	90	50	2.0s	45	1.80
Futuresight STAB	Psychic	115	100	2.5s	46	1.15
Hydro Pump	Water	135	100	3.5s	38.6	1.35
Sky Attack STAB	Flying	80	50	2.0s	40	1.60
Aeroblast Best STAB Elite	Flying	180	100	3.5s	51.4	1.80

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Dragon Tail	Dragon	9	12	2	4.50	6.00
Extrasensory	Psychic	8	10	2	4.00	5.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Fly	Flying	80	45	1.78	—
Futuresight	Psychic	110	65	1.69	—
Hydro Pump	Water	130	75	1.73	—
Sky Attack	Flying	75	50	1.50	—
Aeroblast	Flying	170	75	2.27	Buff / debuff

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Dragon Tail (14 DPS); Extrasensory builds energy fastest (11 EPS). Aeroblast is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Evolution

Lugia does not evolve.

Shadow forms Shadow Lugia

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Lugia is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Lugia

1

Shadow Thundurus (Therian)Shadow Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 24.0DPS 329TDO 2

Mega GengarMega LickShadow Ball 21.7DPS 365TDO 3

Regieleki Lock OnThunder Cage 21.3DPS 276TDO 4

Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 19.8DPS 326TDO 5

Shadow DarkraiShadow SnarlShadow Ball 19.6DPS 301TDO 6

Shadow ChandelureShadow HexShadow Ball 19.6DPS 250TDO

Counters carrying Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, Rock moves deal the most damage.

How to get Lugia

Team GO Rocket: Shadow Lugia arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification: 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	95	3,200
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	95	3,465
Raid Catch	Lv 20	2,079	2,168
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,586	2,698
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	2,079	2,168
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,572	1,640
GO Battle League	Lv 20	2,079	2,168

Lugia in events

Most recent first

All events

Event	Date	Role	Shiny
Road of Legends	6 Jul 2026	Raid boss	Yes

Is Lugia good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Lugia has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	52
Lv 2	164
Lv 3	275
Lv 4	387
Lv 5	499
Lv 6	611
Lv 7	723
Lv 8	834
Lv 9	946
Lv 10	1,058
Lv 11	1,164
Lv 12	1,269
Lv 13	1,375

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,481
Lv 15	1,587
Lv 16	1,692
Lv 17	1,798
Lv 18	1,904
Lv 19	2,010
Lv 20	2,115
Lv 21	2,221
Lv 22	2,327
Lv 23	2,433
Lv 24	2,539
Lv 25	2,645
Lv 26	2,750

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,856
Lv 28	2,962
Lv 29	3,068
Lv 30	3,174
Lv 31	3,227
Lv 32	3,280
Lv 33	3,332
Lv 34	3,385
Lv 35	3,438
Lv 36	3,491
Lv 37	3,544
Lv 38	3,597
Lv 39	3,650

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,703
Lv 41	3,750
Lv 42	3,797
Lv 43	3,844
Lv 44	3,892
Lv 45	3,941
Lv 46	3,989
Lv 47	4,038
Lv 48	4,087
Lv 49	4,136
Lv 50	4,186

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0249
Height: 5.21 m
Weight: 216.00 kg
Buddy size: Big
Family forms: 2 released forms
Game ID: V0249_POKEMON_LUGIA

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Lugia in Pokemon GO?

Lugia's best moveset is Dragon Tail with Aeroblast. Aeroblast is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.

What are Lugia's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Lugia takes super effective damage from Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, Rock. It resists Grass, Psychic. Fighting, Ground damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Lugia's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Lugia reaches 4,186 CP at level 50 and 3,703 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Lugia?

A 15/15/15 Lugia shows 2,115 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,645 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,587 CP.

How do you get Lugia in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was Road of Legends (July 2026).

Can Lugia be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Lugia is in the game. It could be shiny in Road of Legends (July 2026).

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