Shadow 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 Shadow 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
Shadow 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
Shadow Lugia does not evolve.
How to get Shadow Lugia
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 782 | 890 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 1,300 | 1,428 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 2,008 | 2,168 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,499 | 2,698 |
Is Shadow Lugia good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Lugia has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.
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
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 5.21 m
- Weight
- 216.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0249_POKEMON_LUGIA_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Lugia in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Lugia's best moveset is Dragon Tail with Aeroblast. Aeroblast is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.
It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.
What are Shadow Lugia's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Lugia takes super effective damage from Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, Rock. It resists Grass, Psychic. Fighting, Ground damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Shadow Lugia's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Lugia reaches 4,186 CP at level 50 and 3,703 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Lugia: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Lugia?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Lugia shows 834 CP (level 8), or 1,375 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 2,115 CP, or 2,645 weather boosted.
How do you get Shadow Lugia in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Lugia is rescued after beating Team GO Rocket, or caught from a Shadow Raid — which Grunts, Leaders and raids carry it changes with every Rocket rotation. It cannot be traded or Mega Evolved. Purifying it costs 20,000 Stardust and 20 Candy and turns it into a regular Lugia with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.