Pokemon GO Lugia raid guide: Best counters, Shiny odds, 100% CP, and more

A Pokemon GO Lugia raid guide will be useful to players who wish to participate in these challenges. The Pokemon Silver mascot returns to the mobile game as a 5-star raid boss from 10 am local time on August 4 until 10 am local time on August 11, 2025.

This Pokemon GO Lugia raid guide covers the creature's weaknesses and best counters.

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Lugia raids

Best Pokemon that counter Lugia in the game are Necrozma - Dawn Wings, White Kyurem, Black Kyurem, Mega Tyranitar and Mega Gengar.

Lugia as seen in the anime (Image via TPC)

Best Dark-type counters to Lugia

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega or Shadow Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing
Mega Absol	Snarl	Brutal Swing
Mega Houndoom	Snarl	Foul Play
Shadow Weavile	Snarl	Foul Play
Hydreigon	Bite	Brutal Swing

Best Ghost-type counters to Lugia

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Dawn Wings Necrozma	Shadow Claw	Moongeist Beam
Mega or Shadow Gengar	Lick	Shadow Ball
Mega Banette	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball
Shadow Chandelure	Hex	Shadow Ball
Shadow Cursola	Hex	Shadow Ball

Best Rock-type counters to Lugia

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega Diancie	Rock Throw	Rock Slide
Shadow Rhyperior	Smack Down	Rock Wrecker
Mega or Shadow Tyranitar	Smack Down	Stone Edge
Shadow Rampardos	Smack Down	Rock Slide
Mega Aerodactyl	Rock Throw	Rock Slide

Best Ice-type counters to Lugia

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
White Kyurem	Ice Fang	Ice Burn
Black Kyurem	Shadow Claw	Freeze Shock
Shadow Mamoswine	Powder Snow	Avalanche
Shadow Weavile	Ice Shard	Triple Axel
Baxcalibur	Ice Fang	Avalanche

Best Electric-type counters to Lugia

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Shadow Raikou	Thunder Shock	Wild Charge
Regieleki	Thunder Shock	Thunder Cage
Xurkitree	Thunder Shock	Discharge
Mega Manectric	Thunder Fang	Wild Charge
Shadow Electivire	Thunder Shock	Wild Charge

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What is strong against Pokemon GO Lugia raids?

Lugia is a Psychic- and Flying-type Pocket Monster, meaning Ghost-, Dark-, Rock-, Ice-, and Electric-type attacks deal super-effective damage to it.

Additionally, it resists Psychic-, Fighting-, Grass-, and Ground-type moves.

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Can you solo defeat Pokemon GO Lugia raids?

No. Lugia in the game has good defence and stamina, so it will not be possible to solo it, even if you build the strongest team. It is recommended to battle this raid boss as a team.

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Shiny odds from Lugia raids in Pokemon GO

The shiny variant can be found after beating Lugia raids (Image via TPC)

Shiny Lugia encounters are available from 5-star raids and have a shiny chance of 1/20. If you are fortunate enough to meet one, it will be a guaranteed catch as long as you are not crossing the speed limit and can land the final Ball.

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Lugia 100% CP from raids (hundo CP)

Based on the prevailing weather conditions and IVs, the CP of the Lugia you encounter after you take down the raid boss will lie between the following ranges:

• No weather boost: 2,028 - 2,115 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Windy): 2,535 - 2,645 at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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Pokemon GO Lugia raid boss stats and moves

As a 5-star raid boss in the game, Lugia has the following stats:

• Combat Power: 45,925
• Attack: 193
• Defense: 310
• Stamina: 15,000 HP
• Fast Attacks: Dragon Tail and Extrasensory
• Charged Attacks: Future Sight, Aeroblast, Fly, Hydro Pump, and Sky Attack

You will get 300 seconds to defeat Lugia. Up to 20 players can take part in this challenge at the same time; both in-person and remote participation are allowed.

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