Shadow 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), Shadow Lugia has a total stat product of 738. Shadow Lugia's best moveset is Extrasensory and Aeroblast, making it a competitive Flying-type attacker for raids.
Shadow Lugia is weak to Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Ground, Grass, Psychic-type attacks. Shadow Lugia is a 20.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Extrasensory
Aeroblast
Dragon Tail
Aeroblast
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Shadow Lugia's best offensive moveset is Extrasensory combined with Aeroblast, achieving 15.1 DPS and 373 TDO as a Flying-type attacker (ranked #29, Tier B).
In Master League PvP, Shadow Lugia runs Dragon Tail and Aeroblast, ranked #15 (Tier B) with a 68.73% win rate. Shadow 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
Shadow Lugia as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsShadow Lugia is not currently available as a raid boss. When Shadow Lugia returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Shadow Lugia from raids would have 2115 CP at level 20, or 2645 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
How to Get Shadow Lugia
Shadow Lugia can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Shadow Lugia is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow 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 Shadow Lugia as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km.
Shadow Lugia Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Shadow Lugia in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Shadow 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
Shadow Lugia is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokemon with a stat total of 738. With its bulk spread of 310 Defense and 235 Stamina, Shadow Lugia has solid survivability in battles.
Watch out for Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, Rock-type moves when using Shadow Lugia. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Shadow Lugia's performance.
Shadow 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 Shadow Lugia much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Shadow Lugia?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Situational
Shadow Lugia is a solid but not elite Flying-type attacker, sitting at Tier B (#29) in raid performance. With a max CP of 4,186 and base stats of 193/310/235, it can fill a role on your team if you lack stronger Flying-type counters. The best moveset is Extrasensory paired with Aeroblast. Consider investing if you need a Flying-type attacker now, but hold off on XL Candy investment as better alternatives exist. A useful stepping stone rather than an endgame pick.
In PvP (Master League), Shadow Lugia is ranked #15 (Tier B) with a 68.73% win rate.