Lugia / Shadow counters #249 - Johto

Best Shadow Lugia Raid Counters

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Shadow raid bosses can also enrage partway through the battle, and Purified Gems weaken them. These rankings leave both out, as how much each changes the fight isn't settled.

Pokémon Moveset Trainers
  1. 1
    Dawn Wings Necrozma
    2.32
  2. 2
    White Kyurem
    2.33
  3. 3
    Black Kyurem
    2.38
  4. 4
    Zekrom (Shadow)
    2.47
  5. 5
    Darkrai (Shadow)
    2.53
  6. 6
    Hydreigon (Shadow)
    2.56
  7. 7
    Tyranitar (Shadow)
    2.56
  8. 8
    Raikou (Shadow)
    2.63
  9. 9
    Zapdos (Shadow)
    2.72
  10. 10
    Zeraora
    2.73
  11. 11
    Thundurus (Therian Forme)
    2.8
  12. 12
    Gigalith (Shadow)
    2.86
  13. 13
    Rhyperior (Shadow)
    2.86
  14. 14
    Darkrai
    2.89
  15. 15
    Xurkitree
    2.89
  16. 16
    Lunala
    2.92
  17. 17
    Weavile (Shadow)
    2.93
  18. 18
    Electivire (Shadow)
    2.94
  19. 19
    Zekrom
    2.95
  20. 20
    Mewtwo (Shadow)
    2.95

The top Shadow Lugia counters, ranked by how many trainers it takes to win the raid in time, each bringing six of that Pokémon at level 40. Fewer is better. Simulated raid battles against Shadow Lugia's own moves and stats, with no dodging. Click here for more info »

What counters Shadow Lugia?

The best counter to Shadow Lugia is Dawn Wings Necrozma with Psycho Cut and Moongeist Beam, followed by White Kyurem, Black Kyurem and Zekrom (Shadow). The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Manectric with Thunder Fang and Discharge+.

Shadow Lugia weaknesses

Shadow Lugia is a Psychic/Flying Pokémon, so as a raid boss it is weak to Rock, Ghost, Electric, Ice and Dark moves. Avoid Fighting, Ground, Grass and Psychic moves, which it resists.