Pokémon type
Psychic
Lugia weaknesses
Lugia is weak to Rock, Ghost, Electric, Ice and Dark-type moves.
Lugia
#249 (Johto)
Best moveset for Lugia
The best moves for Lugia are Extrasensory and Aeroblast when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Dragon Tail and Aeroblast deal the most damage per turn.
Evolution
Lugia currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Lugia:
View 1 costume for Lugia »
(which only changes Lugia's appearance)
Game images
Lugia, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Lugia is a legendary Psychic & Flying Pokémon. It is weak to Rock, Ghost, Electric, Ice and Dark moves. Lugia's best moveset is Extrasensory & Aeroblast and it has a Max CP of 4,186.
About
"Lugia's wings pack devastating power—a light fluttering of its wings can blow apart regular houses. As a result, this Pokémon chooses to live out of sight deep under the sea."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Tail | 14 | 14 |
| Extrasensory | 11 | 13.2 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aeroblast Elite TM | 180 | 1 | 2.16 |
| Fly | 90 | 2 | 2.16 |
| Earth Power | 100 | 2 | 2 |
| Sky Attack | 80 | 2 | 1.92 |
| Future Sight | 115 | 1 | 1.38 |
| Hydro Pump | 135 | 1 | 1.35 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Max Move | Lv 1 | Lv 2 | Lv 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Wyrmwind from Dragon Tail | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| Max Mindstorm from Extrasensory | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| Max Guard shield HP | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Max Spirit heal, % of max HP | 8% | 12% | 16% |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Extrasensory
13.2 DPS
|
Aeroblast
Elite TM
61.7 DPS
|
12.4 | 102% |
|
Extrasensory
13.2 DPS
|
Fly
54 DPS
|
12.1 | 100% |
|
Dragon Tail
14 DPS
|
Aeroblast
Elite TM
61.7 DPS
|
11.4 | 94% |
|
Extrasensory
13.2 DPS
|
Sky Attack
48 DPS
|
11.3 | 93% |
|
Dragon Tail
14 DPS
|
Fly
54 DPS
|
11.3 | 93% |
|
Dragon Tail
14 DPS
|
Sky Attack
48 DPS
|
10.6 | 87% |
|
Extrasensory
13.2 DPS
|
Future Sight
55.2 DPS
|
10.4 | 86% |
|
Dragon Tail
14 DPS
|
Future Sight
55.2 DPS
|
9.9 | 81% |
|
Extrasensory
13.2 DPS
|
Hydro Pump
38.6 DPS
|
9.5 | 79% |
|
Extrasensory
13.2 DPS
|
Earth Power
28.6 DPS
|
9.4 | 78% |
|
Dragon Tail
14 DPS
|
Hydro Pump
38.6 DPS
|
9.2 | 76% |
|
Dragon Tail
14 DPS
|
Earth Power
28.6 DPS
|
9.2 | 75% |
|
Extrasensory
13.2 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
9 | 74% |
|
Dragon Tail
14 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
8.7 | 72% |
|
Dragon Tail
14 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
6.9 | 57% |
|
Extrasensory
13.2 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
6.5 | 54% |
Counters & Raids
Top Lugia counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Lugia Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 2.48
- 2 2.63
- 3 2.71
- 4 2.75
- 5 2.78
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Chandelure with Hex and Ominous Wind+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
193 |
| Defense |
|
310 |
| Stamina |
|
235 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 197 |
| Level 50 | 210 |
Average size
| Height | 5.21 m |
| Weight | 216 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 100,000 |
| Candy | 100 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 20,000 |
| Candy | 20 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 20 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,587 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
2,115 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
3,174 |
|
Level 40 |
3,703 |
|
Level 50 |
4,186 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,645 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 3,438 |
Costumes
Lugia costumes
Lugia (1st Anniversary)
