Luxio

🎯 Best Counters Against Luxio

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

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
2	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
3	Excadrill	Ground Steel	255	129	242	3,711
4	Mamoswine	Ice Ground	247	146	242	3,808
5	Ursaluna	Ground Normal	243	181	277	4,410
6	Rhyperior	Ground Rock	241	190	251	4,271
7	Krookodile	Ground Dark	229	158	216	3,485
8	Rhydon	Ground Rock	222	171	233	3,637
9	Golurk	Ground Ghost	222	154	205	3,265
10	Donphan	Ground	214	185	207	3,447

📖 Complete Luxio Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Luxio (#404) is a Electric-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,700 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Luxio has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Luxio in 2026.

📊 Luxio Stats Analysis

Luxio's Attack stat is 159 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Luxio may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 95 Defense (Below Average) and 155 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 409. Trainers should be mindful of Luxio's limited bulk. Compared to other Electric-type Pokémon, Luxio's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Luxio Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Luxio depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Spark (Fast) with Thunderbolt (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. Luxio has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Luxio PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Luxio can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Electric typing provides useful matchups against Electric, Flying, Steel-type threats while being weak to Ground types.

Master League

In Master League, Luxio faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Luxio Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Luxio's effectiveness depends on its typing and 159 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Luxio use Ground-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Luxio in Pokémon GO

Luxio can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Luxio Evolution Guide

Luxio is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Shinx (#403)
• Luxio (#404) ← current — 25 Candy
• Luxray (#405) — 100 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Luxio

Shadow Luxio is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Luxio's effective Attack becomes ~191. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Luxio in Pokémon GO

Shiny Luxio is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Luxio gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (992 - 1,061 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Luxio

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