Lugia is a Legendary Psychic/Flying-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Johto region (#249, Generation 2). With a max CP of 4,186 and base stats of 193/310/235 (Atk/Def/Sta), Lugia has a total stat product of 738. Lugia's best moveset is Dragon Tail and Aeroblast.
Lugia is weak to Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Ground, Grass, Psychic-type attacks. Lugia is a 20.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Dragon Tail
Aeroblast
Dragon Tail
Aeroblast
Dragon Tail
Aeroblast
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
In Great League PvP, Lugia runs Dragon Tail and Aeroblast, ranked #17 (Tier B) with a 70.00% win rate. In Ultra League PvP, Lugia runs Dragon Tail and Aeroblast, ranked #6 (Tier A) with a 75.00% win rate. In Master League PvP, Lugia runs Dragon Tail and Aeroblast, ranked #14 (Tier B) with a 69.13% win rate. Lugia has access to 2 fast moves and 5 charged moves, giving trainers flexibility depending on the battle format.
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Dragon Tail (14 DPS), while Extrasensory generates energy the fastest (11 EPS). Note that Aeroblast is an Elite TM move and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Lugia as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsLugia is not currently available as a raid boss. When Lugia returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Lugia from raids would have 2115 CP at level 20, or 2645 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Lugia
Lugia is weak to Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, Rock-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
How to Get Lugia
Lugia can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Lugia is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Lugia knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 20,000 Stardust and 20 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Lugia as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km.
Lugia Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Lugia in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Lugia from raids or eggs will show 2,115 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Lugia is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokemon with a stat total of 738. With its bulk spread of 310 Defense and 235 Stamina, Lugia has solid survivability in battles.
Watch out for Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, Rock-type moves when using Lugia. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Lugia's performance.
Lugia's moves get a damage boost in Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy. With 5 charged moves available, a second move gives Lugia much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Lugia?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Niche PvP Pick
Lugia doesn't stand out as a raid attacker but has a place in PvP, ranked #17 (Tier B) in Great League with a 70.00% overall win rate. With base stats of 193/310/235 and a max CP of 4,186, its stat distribution favors bulk, which is ideal for PvP formats. Run Dragon Tail with Aeroblast for best results. Consider building one if you enjoy using it, but there are stronger PvP options in this league.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Lugia deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.