How do you get Shadow Lugia in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Lugia can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Shadow Lugia from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Shadow Lugia as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km.

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Shadow Lugia

Q: What are Shadow Lugia's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Lugia is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokemon weak to Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, Rock-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Shadow Lugia, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Shadow Lugia resists Fighting, Ground, Grass, Psychic-type moves.

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

Shadow Lugia's maximum CP is 4,186 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 3,703 at level 40. Its base stats are 193 Attack, 310 Defense, and 235 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 738. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Lugia?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Lugia has 2115 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 2645 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 4,186 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Shadow Lugia showing 2115 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: Can Shadow Lugia be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Lugia availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset, PvP rankings, counters & stats for Pokemon GO.

Psychic Flying

Max CP 4,186 Dragon Tail + Aeroblast Windy

Tyranitar | Celebi

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 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

Max CP

4,186

Lv.40: 3,703 Lv.50: 4,186

Attack 193

Defense 310

Stamina 235

Total 738

Buddy 20.0 km Gen 2 · Johto 2nd Move: 100,000 Dust · 100 Candy

Type Chart

Weak to

Resists

Moves

Fast Moves

Dragon Tail

DPS

14.0 PWR 8 EN 1.0s DUR 8 EPS Windy

Extrasensory STAB

DPS

11.0 PWR 11 EN 1.0s DUR 11 EPS Windy

Charged Moves

Fly STAB

DPS

90.0 PWR 50 EN 2.0s DUR

Futuresight STAB

DPS

115.0 PWR 100 EN 2.5s DUR

Hydro Pump

38.6

DPS

135.0 PWR 100 EN 3.5s DUR

Sky Attack STAB

DPS

80.0 PWR 50 EN 2.0s DUR

Aeroblast STAB Elite Buff

51.4

DPS

180.0 PWR 100 EN 3.5s DUR

Best Moveset Analysis

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

Lugia

Shadow Lugia Shadow

Raid Guide

Shadow Lugia as Raid Boss

Not Currently in Raids

Shadow 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).

Wild Catch

Level 1–30

95 – 3,200 CP

Wild (Weather Boost)

Level 1–35

95 – 3,465 CP

Raid Catch

Level 20

2,079 – 2,168 CP

Raid (Weather Boost)

Level 25

2,586 – 2,698 CP

Egg Hatch

Level 20

2,079 – 2,168 CP

Research Encounter

Level 15

1,572 – 1,640 CP

GO Battle League

Level 20

2,079 – 2,168 CP

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

Level 20 → 40 (Standard)

135,000 Stardust

15 Candy

Level 40 → 50 (XL Candy)

0 Stardust

0 XL Candy

Total (20 → 50)

135,000 Stardust

Verdict

Collector's Pick
Shadow Lugia is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokemon with base stats of 193/310/235 (Atk/Def/Sta) and a max CP of 4,186. While it doesn't currently rank among the top raid attackers or PvP contenders, every Pokemon has its place in a trainer's collection. Shadow Lugia may shine during specific events, in limited-format cups, or when new moves are added in future updates. For now, hold onto a good IV specimen but save your Stardust and Candy for more impactful investments unless you're a dedicated fan of this Pokemon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Shadow Lugia in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Lugia has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. The ideal moveset varies based on whether you are using Shadow Lugia for raids, gym battles, or PvP — check the moves section above for a full breakdown of each move's DPS, energy cost, and coverage.

What are Shadow Lugia's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Lugia is weak to Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, Rock-type moves. On the other hand, Shadow Lugia resists Fighting, Ground, Grass, Psychic-type attacks, so avoid using those types against it. To counter Shadow Lugia effectively in raids and gyms, build a team using its weakest type matchups and pick attackers that have STAB moves of those types.

What is Shadow Lugia's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Lugia's maximum CP is 4,186 at level 50 (with XL Candy), or 3,703 at level 40. Reaching level 50 requires XL Candy, which is only available to trainers level 31 and above — earning XL Candy involves catching, hatching, transferring, and walking Pokemon. Shadow Lugia's CP is calculated from its base stats: 193 Attack, 310 Defense, and 235 Stamina. Powering up from level 40 to 50 requires a significant investment of XL Candy and Stardust, so plan your resources carefully. A 100% IV Shadow Lugia caught from raids or eggs (level 20) will have 2,115 CP, or 2,645 CP with weather boost (level 25).

What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Lugia?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Lugia has the following CP at key levels: 1,587 CP at level 15 (research encounters), 2,115 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches), 2,645 CP at level 25 (weather-boosted raids), and 4,186 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a perfect IV Shadow Lugia, it is worth investing Stardust and Candy to power it up, especially if Shadow Lugia ranks well in raids or PvP. A 100% IV (also called a "hundo") is the rarest IV combination, so tag and favorite it to make sure you don't accidentally transfer it.

How to get Shadow Lugia in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Lugia can be found in the wild, though it may be rare depending on your biome and current events.

Can Shadow Lugia be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Lugia's availability depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Not all Pokemon have their shiny forms available yet. Check the current events page and Community Day announcements for any updates on shiny Shadow Lugia availability and boosted shiny rates during special events.

Max CP per Level

L1 52 CP

L5 499 CP

L10 1,058 CP

L15 1,587 CP

L20 2,115 CP

L25 2,645 CP

L30 3,174 CP

L35 3,438 CP

L40 3,703 CP

L50 4,186 CP

L1 52

L2 164

L3 275

L4 387

L5 499

L6 611

L7 723

L8 834

L9 946

L10 1,058

L11 1,164

L12 1,269

L13 1,375

L14 1,481

L15 1,587

L16 1,692

L17 1,798

L18 1,904

L19 2,010

L20 2,115

L21 2,221

L22 2,327

L23 2,433

L24 2,539

L25 2,645

L26 2,750

L27 2,856

L28 2,962

L29 3,068

L30 3,174

L31 3,227

L32 3,280

L33 3,332

L34 3,385

L35 3,438

L36 3,491

L37 3,544

L38 3,597

L39 3,650

L40 3,703

L41 3,750

L42 3,797

L43 3,844

L44 3,892

L45 3,941

L46 3,989

L47 4,038

L48 4,087

L49 4,136

L50 4,186

Pokedex Info

Pokedex Number #249

Generation Gen 2

Region Johto

Height 5.21 m

Weight 216.00 kg

Buddy Distance 20.0 km

Tradable No

2nd Charged Move 100,000 Dust / 100 Candy

Shadow Move Frustration

Purified Move Return

Purification Cost 20,000 Dust / 20 Candy