Looking to catch the legendary Psychic/Flying-type Lugia in Pokemon GO? You’re in luck! Lugia is currently available in 5-star raids from November 4 to 18, 2024, with a special Raid Hour happening on Wednesday, November 13, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time. Let’s dive into everything you need to know to defeat and catch this powerful legendary Pokemon right here.
Lugia Stats in Pokemon GO
Before anything, it’s always important to know your enemy. Here are the exact Lugia stats to deal with in Pokemon GO:
| Base Stats | Value |
| Attack | 193 |
| Defense | 310 |
| HP | 235 |
| Max CP | 4,186 |
Lugia is known for its incredible bulk, boasting one of the highest defense stats in the game. While its attack stat isn’t particularly impressive, its tremendous defensive capabilities make it a challenging raid boss to defeat. In the current meta, Lugia remains a solid choice for Master League PvP, though it has seen better days following recent move nerfs.
Lugia Weaknesses and Resistance
As a dual Psychic/Flying-type Pokemon, Lugia has some weaknesses that you can exploit in battle. Understanding these weaknesses is crucial for building an effective raid team. Here are all the types that deal super-effective damage to Lugia:
Weaknesses:
- Dark-type moves
- Electric-type moves
- Ghost-type moves
- Ice-type moves
- Rock-type moves
On the defensive side, Lugia’s typing provides it with some valuable resistances that contribute to its impressive tankiness. Keep these resistances in mind when choosing your counters, as Pokemon using these move types will deal significantly reduced damage:
Resistances:
- Fighting
- Ground
- Grass
- Psychic
Best Lugia Raid Counters in Pokemon GO
| Pokemon | Image | Fast Move | Charged Move |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | Shadow Claw | Moongeist Beam | |
| Mega Tyranitar |  |
Bite | Brutal Swing |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) |  |
Ice Fang | Avalanche |
| Xurkitree |  |
Thunder Shock | Discharge |
| Zacian (Crowned Sword) |  |
Snarl | Wild Charge |
| Mega Rayquaza |  |
Dragon Tail | Dragon Ascent |
| Chandelure |  |
Hex | Shadow Ball |
| Thundurus (Therian) |  |
Thunder Shock | Thunder bolt |
| Zekrom |  |
Charge Beam | Fusion Bolt |
How to Get Lugia in Pokemon GO
To catch Lugia, you’ll need to defeat it in 5-star raids. Due to its high defense stat and CP of 45,925, you’ll want to bring at least 3-4 trainers with optimal counters. For a more comfortable raid experience, especially if you don’t have the Pokemon that counters Lugia we recommend you to carry out the raid in a group of 5-6 players.
The best time to hunt for Lugia is during the upcoming Raid Hour on Wednesday, November 13, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time. During this hour, you’ll find increased Lugia raid spawns at most gyms in your area, making it easier to find raid groups.
Can Lugia Be Shiny?
Yes, Lugia can be shiny in Pokemon GO! The shiny version features a beautiful white and pink color scheme instead of its normal white and blue coloring. While the shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1/20, there’s no guarantee you’ll encounter one.
Remember that while the encounter isn’t guaranteed, if you do find a shiny Lugia in a raid, it will be a guaranteed catch as long as you hit it with the ball. That said, are you happy with Lugia being included as part of Pokemon GO November events? Let us know in the comments below.