Lugia
Psychic/Flying-type, Generation 2. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 738.
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
Base stats
- 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.
Raids
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Lugia raid guide
Best counters against Lugia
How to get Lugia
- Raids
- 5-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Lugia knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 |
Is Lugia good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Lugia has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (310 Defense / 235 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Lugia deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Aeroblast (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Lugia's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Lugia takes super effective damage from Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Ground, Grass, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.
What is Lugia's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Lugia reaches 4,186 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,703 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Lugia?
A perfect 15/15/15 Lugia shows 2,115 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,645 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Lugia better than regular Lugia?
Shadow Lugia deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Lugia in Pokemon GO?
Lugia spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 5-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Lugia be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Lugia depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.