Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Snarl Hyper Beam
Hyper Beam costs 100 energy for 150 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Luxray takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 578
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,650 CP
Luxray moves
3 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Power | Normal | 15 | 15 | 1.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Snarl Best | Dark | 11 | 13 | 1.0s | 11 | 13 |
| Spark STAB | Electric | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Hyper Beam Best | Normal | 150 | 100 | 4.0s | 37.5 | 1.50 |
| Wild Charge STAB | Electric | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Psychic Fangs Elite | Psychic | 25 | 33 | 1.0s | 25 | 0.76 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Power | Normal | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.00 |
| Snarl | Dark | 5 | 13 | 2 | 2.50 | 6.50 |
| Spark | Electric | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5.00 | 7.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Wild Charge | Electric | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | Buff / debuff |
| Psychic Fangs | Psychic | 40 | 35 | 1.14 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Snarl (11 DPS); Snarl builds energy fastest (13 EPS). Psychic Fangs is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Luxray is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Luxray
Use Luxray against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Luxray
- Evolve from
- Luxio · 100 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Luxray knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 72 | 2,496 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 72 | 2,702 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,613 | 1,691 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,006 | 2,104 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,613 | 1,691 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,219 | 1,279 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,613 | 1,691 |
Is Luxray good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Luxray 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.
- Attack is its highest stat (232), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Luxray deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 40 |
| Lv 2 | 128 |
| Lv 3 | 215 |
| Lv 4 | 302 |
| Lv 5 | 389 |
| Lv 6 | 476 |
| Lv 7 | 563 |
| Lv 8 | 651 |
| Lv 9 | 738 |
| Lv 10 | 825 |
| Lv 11 | 908 |
| Lv 12 | 990 |
| Lv 13 | 1,072 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,155 |
| Lv 15 | 1,237 |
| Lv 16 | 1,320 |
| Lv 17 | 1,402 |
| Lv 18 | 1,485 |
| Lv 19 | 1,567 |
| Lv 20 | 1,650 |
| Lv 21 | 1,732 |
| Lv 22 | 1,815 |
| Lv 23 | 1,898 |
| Lv 24 | 1,980 |
| Lv 25 | 2,063 |
| Lv 26 | 2,145 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,228 |
| Lv 28 | 2,310 |
| Lv 29 | 2,393 |
| Lv 30 | 2,475 |
| Lv 31 | 2,517 |
| Lv 32 | 2,558 |
| Lv 33 | 2,599 |
| Lv 34 | 2,640 |
| Lv 35 | 2,682 |
| Lv 36 | 2,723 |
| Lv 37 | 2,764 |
| Lv 38 | 2,805 |
| Lv 39 | 2,847 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,888 |
| Lv 41 | 2,925 |
| Lv 42 | 2,961 |
| Lv 43 | 2,999 |
| Lv 44 | 3,036 |
| Lv 45 | 3,074 |
| Lv 46 | 3,111 |
| Lv 47 | 3,149 |
| Lv 48 | 3,188 |
| Lv 49 | 3,226 |
| Lv 50 | 3,265 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0405
- Height
- 1.40 m
- Weight
- 42.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0405_POKEMON_LUXRAY
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Luxray in Pokemon GO?
Luxray's best moveset is Snarl (fast) with Hyper Beam (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Luxray's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Luxray takes super effective damage from Ground-type moves. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Luxray's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Luxray reaches 3,265 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,888 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 Luxray?
A perfect 15/15/15 Luxray shows 1,650 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,063 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 Luxray better than regular Luxray?
Shadow Luxray 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 Luxray in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Luxio (100 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Luxray be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Luxray 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.