#249 · Generation 2
Lugia
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 3,703 / 4,186
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 2,115 / 2,645
- Research CP (L15)
- 1,587
- Buddy distance
- 20 km
- 2nd charged move
- 100,000 dust · 100 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Verdict: Keep
Lugia earns its spot: S-tier Max Battle tank.
Battle roles
- SMax Battle tankdynamax#2 of 157 tanks
S-tier Max Battle tank (#2 of 157 by Defence × HP): it takes the boss's hits and shields the party with Max Guard.
- AMaster League#14 of 409 · score 92.4
It is ranked #14 in Master League on PvPoke with Dragon Tail / Aeroblast / Earth Power.
- BUltra League#135 of 851 · score 84.4
It is ranked #135 in Ultra League on PvPoke with Dragon Tail / Aeroblast / Earth Power.
- BFlying raid attackershadow#9 Flying · 15.3 DPS
As a Shadow it ranks #9 of 238 Flying-type attackers with Extrasensory / Fly.
- BMax Battle healerdynamax#12 of 157 healers
B-tier Max Battle healer (heals 32 HP per Max Spirit, #12 of 157): Max Spirit heals a share of its own HP to every ally.
- CFlying raid attacker#25 Flying · 12.8 DPS
It ranks #25 of 238 Flying-type attackers with Extrasensory / Fly.
- –Great Leagueshadow#527 of 1154 · score 74
Ranked #527 of 1154; not competitive in Great League.
Collection value
- Legendary: keep at least one, and hold on to hundos and shinies.
- Can Dynamax: only copies caught in Max Battles can Dynamax, so keep at least one Max copy.
- 2 costume/event variants: costumed copies cannot be re-obtained outside their event.
- Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
Does not evolve.
Check your Pokemon's IVs
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
| League | Tier | Rank | Score | Recommended moves | Typical build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | – | #611 / 1154 | 72.1 | Dragon Tail · Earth Power · Aeroblast | L15 · 5/13/12 |
| Great LeagueShadow | – | #527 / 1154 | 74 | Dragon Tail · Fly · Earth Power | L15 · 5/13/12 |
| Ultra League | B | #135 / 851 | 84.4 | Dragon Tail · Aeroblast · Earth Power | L25 · 5/13/12 |
| Ultra LeagueShadow | C | #247 / 851 | 80.9 | Dragon Tail · Fly · Earth Power | L25 · 5/13/12 |
| Master League | A | #14 / 409 | 92.4 | Dragon Tail · Aeroblast · Earth Power | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Master LeagueShadow | A | #23 / 409 | 90.1 | Dragon Tail · Aeroblast · Earth Power | L50 · 15/15/15 |
Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.
Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)
Lugia can Dynamax. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.
Max Moves
Max Battle roles
- Tank (Max Guard)S Dynamax
- Healer (Max Spirit)B Dynamax
Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers are computed from level-3 Max Move damage, Defence × HP and HP at level 40; thresholds on the guide page.
Raid attacker rankings
| Attacking type | Tier | Rank | DPS | TDO | Best moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| flyingShadow | B | #9 / 238 | 15.3 | 481 | Extrasensory · Fly |
| flying | C | #25 / 238 | 12.8 | 482 | Extrasensory · Fly |
| psychicShadow | – | #33 / 248 | 12.5 | 394 | Extrasensory · Futuresight |
| groundShadow | – | #37 / 302 | 11.7 | 367 | Extrasensory · Earth Power |
| waterShadow | – | #46 / 283 | 11.4 | 360 | Extrasensory · Hydro Pump |
| psychic | – | #56 / 248 | 10.5 | 398 | Extrasensory · Futuresight |
| ground | – | #70 / 302 | 9.7 | 368 | Extrasensory · Earth Power |
| water | – | #71 / 283 | 9.6 | 363 | Extrasensory · Hydro Pump |
Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ExtrasensorySTAB | psychic | 11 | +11 | 1.0s | 11.0 | 8 | +10 | 3 turns |
Dragon Tail | dragon | 14 | +8 | 1.0s | 14.0 | 9 | +12 | 3 turns |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sky AttackSTAB | flying | 80 | -50 | 2.0s | 1.60 | 75 | -50 | |
Hydro Pump | water | 135 | -100 | 3.5s | 1.35 | 130 | -75 | |
Future SightSTAB | psychic | 115 | -100 | 2.5s | 1.15 | 110 | -65 | |
FlySTAB | flying | 90 | -50 | 2.0s | 1.80 | 80 | -45 | |
Earth Power | ground | 100 | -50 | 3.5s | 2.00 | 90 | -50 | 10% chance: -1 foe Def |
AeroblastElite TMSTAB | flying | 180 | -100 | 3.5s | 1.80 | 170 | -75 | 12% chance: +2 own Atk |
Questions people ask
- Is Lugia good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Lugia is S-tier for Max Battle tank and has 5 other ranked roles.
- Should I keep or transfer Lugia?
- Lugia earns its spot: S-tier Max Battle tank.
- What are the best Lugia IVs for Ultra League?
- The rank-1 Ultra League spread is 5/13/12 (Attack/Defense/HP), which reaches the 2500 CP cap at level 25. Low Attack with high Defense and HP wins in capped leagues. Use the IV checker on this page to rank your own copy among all 4,096 spreads.
- Is Lugia a good raid attacker?
- Lugia ranks #25 of 238 flying attackers with 12.8 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
- Can Lugia be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Lugia is available from photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
- Is Shadow Lugia worth keeping?
- Shadow Lugia hits 20% harder and takes 20% more damage. The Shadow form is B-tier for Flying raid attacker, so keep it.
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