What is Lugia's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Lugia's maximum CP is 4,236 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Lugia good in Pokémon GO?

Lugia has 193 Attack, 310 Defense, and 235 Stamina. It's viable in raids and PvP.

Can Lugia be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Lugia is available in Pokémon GO.

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

2,028 - 2,115 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

2,535 - 2,645 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

4,198 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

2,028 - 2,115 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

1,521 - 1,587 CP

Lugia

#249 · Johto

PsychicFlying

☁️ Windy Boost

Base Stats

Attack 193

Defense 310

Stamina 235

Total: 738

Pokémon Info

Max CP	4,236
Generation	Johto (Gen 2)
Buddy Distance	20km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	😈 Yes

About Lugia

Lugia is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon from Johto (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 4,236 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Lugia has base stats of 193 Attack, 310 Defense, and 235 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 738.

With a strong Defense stat of 310, Lugia is a solid defensive choice for gym defense and PvP battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Lugia is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Windy weather, Lugia receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Lugia is 20km per candy.

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Extrasensory STAB	Psychic	12	+12	10.9	-	-	-
Dragon Tail	Dragon	15	+9	13.6	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Sky Attack STAB	Flying	80	-50	-	80	-45
Hydro Pump	-	-	-	-	-	-
Futuresight	-	-	-	-	-	-
Fly	-	-	-	-	-	-
Aeroblast ELITE	-	-	-	-	-	-

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Lugia takes increased damage from these types:

Ghost 1.6×

Dark 1.6×

Electric 1.6×

Ice 1.6×

Rock 1.6×

Resistances

Lugia takes reduced damage from these types:

Fighting 0.391×

Ground 0.391×

Psychic 0.625×

Grass 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Lugia

Top Pokémon to use when battling Lugia in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Xurkitree	Electric	330	144	195	4,504
2	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
3	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
4	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
5	Darkrai	Dark	285	198	172	4,278
6	Zekrom	Dragon Electric	275	211	205	4,620
7	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
8	Dragapult	Dragon Ghost	266	170	204	4,041
9	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
10	Gengar	Ghost Poison	261	149	155	3,292

🏆 Lugia PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	4	14	15	15	1,499
2	3	15	15	15	1,494
3	4	13	15	15	1,497
4	5	11	15	15	1,500
5	4	15	13	15	1,496
6	4	15	14	15	1,499
7	3	14	15	15	1,492
8	5	13	13	15	1,499
9	4	12	15	15	1,495
10	2	15	15	15	1,486

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	2	15	26	2,500
2	0	15	5	26	2,500
3	0	13	6	26	2,498
4	0	9	9	26	2,498
5	4	15	14	25	2,500
6	0	7	11	26	2,500
7	0	5	12	26	2,497
8	0	3	14	26	2,499
9	0	1	15	26	2,496
10	0	14	5	26	2,497

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Lugia IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	3,174	1,587	2,115	2,645	3,703	4,198
98% (15/15/14)	3,167	1,583	2,111	2,639	3,695	4,190
96% (15/14/15)	3,169	1,584	2,112	2,640	3,697	4,192
93% (14/14/14)	3,147	1,573	2,098	2,623	3,672	4,163
91% (15/13/13)	3,151	1,575	2,100	2,626	3,676	4,168
87% (13/13/13)	3,121	1,560	2,080	2,601	3,641	4,128
82% (12/12/12)	3,095	1,547	2,063	2,579	3,610	4,094
80% (10/15/15)	3,097	1,548	2,065	2,581	3,614	4,097
67% (10/10/10)	3,043	1,521	2,028	2,535	3,550	4,025
0% (0/0/0)	2,788	1,394	1,859	2,323	3,253	3,688

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Lugia with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	4,198 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	3,703 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	2,028 - 2,115 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	2,535 - 2,645 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	2,028 - 2,115 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	1,521 - 1,587 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Lugia with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	52	26	3,703
2	3,703	27	3,703
3	3,703	28	3,703
4	3,703	29	3,703
5	499	30	3,174
6	3,703	31	3,703
7	3,703	32	3,703
8	3,703	33	3,703
9	3,703	34	3,703
10	1,058	35	3,438
11	3,703	36	3,703
12	3,703	37	3,703
13	3,703	38	3,703
14	3,703	39	3,703
15	1,587	40	3,703
16	3,703	41	3,703
17	3,703	42	3,703
18	3,703	43	3,703
19	3,703	44	3,703
20	2,115	45	3,960
21	3,703	46	3,703
22	3,703	47	3,703
23	3,703	48	3,703
24	3,703	49	3,703
25	2,645	50	4,198

📖 Complete Lugia Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Lugia (#249) is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon from the Johto region (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 4,236 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Lugia is one of the most powerful Pokémon in the game. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Lugia in 2026.

As a Legendary Pokémon, Lugia is one of the most sought-after Pokémon in the game. It can be obtained through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, and GO Battle League rewards at Rank 20+. The buddy distance is 20km per candy.

📊 Lugia Stats Analysis

Lugia's Attack stat is 193 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Lugia to contribute meaningful damage.

With 310 Defense (Elite) and 235 Stamina (Elite), the total stat product is 738. This excellent bulk makes Lugia very tanky in both PvP and raids. Compared to other Psychic-type Pokémon, Lugia's stat distribution favors defense.

⚔️ Best Lugia Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Lugia depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Extrasensory (Fast) with Sky Attack (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Lugia has 2 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Lugia has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Lugia PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Master League

With 4,198 CP at Level 50, Lugia is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.

💪 Lugia Raid Guide & Counters

Lugia appears as a 5-Star Legendary Raid Boss. Focus on Ghost, Dark, Electric-type counters for maximum damage. A group of 4-6 trainers with optimal counters is recommended. After the raid, catch Lugia at Level 20 (2,028 - 2,115 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,535 - 2,645 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 2,115 CP.

🎯 How to Get Lugia in Pokémon GO

Lugia is a Legendary Pokémon obtainable through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, GO Battle League rewards (Rank 20+), and special event distributions. Check the current events for raid availability.

😈 Shadow Lugia

Shadow Lugia is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Lugia's effective Attack becomes ~232. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Lugia in Pokémon GO

Shiny Lugia is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 20 (boosted rate in raids). Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Lugia gets a weather boost in Windy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,535 - 2,645 CP). The buddy distance is 20km per candy. Rare Candy is the most efficient option for powering up.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
Second Charged Move: Costs 100K Stardust + 100 Candy — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Requires Special Trade (1/day).
Catch rate: 2% base — use Golden Razz + Excellent curveball throws.

❓ FAQ About Lugia

Q: What is Lugia's max CP?
A: 4,198 CP at Level 50, or 3,703 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Lugia good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.

Q: Can Lugia be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Lugia is available.

Q: What is Lugia weak to?
A: Ghost, Dark, Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Extrasensory + Sky Attack for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.