What is Luxray's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Luxray's maximum CP is 3,304 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Luxray good in Pokémon GO?

Luxray has 232 Attack, 156 Defense, and 190 Stamina. It's an excellent attacker.

Can Luxray be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Luxray is available in Pokémon GO.

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Luxio Budew

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Hundo CP Values

⚔️

Raids

Lv. 20

1,573 - 1,650 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

1,967 - 2,063 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

3,274 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

1,573 - 1,650 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

1,180 - 1,237 CP

Luxray

#405 · Sinnoh

Electric

☁️ Rainy Boost

Base Stats

Attack 232

Defense 156

Stamina 190

Total: 578

Pokémon Info

Max CP	3,304
Generation	Sinnoh (Gen 4)
Buddy Distance	5km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	😈 Yes

About Luxray

Luxray is a Electric-type Pokémon from Sinnoh (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,304 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Luxray has base stats of 232 Attack, 156 Defense, and 190 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 578.

With an exceptional Attack stat of 232, Luxray is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Luxray is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Rainy weather, Luxray receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Luxray is 5km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Shinx

#403

→

🍬 25

Luxio

#404

→

🍬 100

Luxray

#405

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Spark STAB	Electric	6	+8	8.6	-	-	-
Snarl	Dark	12	+12	10.9	-	-	-
Hidden Power STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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
Hyper Beam	Normal	150	-80	-	150	-80
Wild Charge STAB	Electric	90	-50	-	100	-45
Crunch	Dark	70	-33	-	70	-45
Psychic Fangs ELITE STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Luxray takes increased damage from these types:

Ground 1.6×

Resistances

Luxray takes reduced damage from these types:

Electric 0.625×

Flying 0.625×

Steel 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Luxray

Top Pokémon to use when battling Luxray 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

🏆 Luxray 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	15	15	19	1,497
2	5	14	15	19	1,499
3	5	15	13	19	1,496
4	5	15	14	19	1,500
5	3	15	15	19	1,491
6	0	7	11	20	1,498
7	0	14	3	20	1,499
8	6	14	13	19	1,498
9	4	14	15	19	1,493
10	0	11	6	20	1,497

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	12	15	35	2,497
2	0	13	14	35	2,498
3	0	14	13	35	2,499
4	1	11	15	35	2,500
5	0	15	11	35	2,494
6	0	15	12	35	2,500
7	2	15	14	34	2,495
8	1	14	11	35	2,497
9	3	14	14	34	2,499
10	1	15	10	35	2,499

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

📋 Luxray 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)	2,475	1,237	1,650	2,063	2,888	3,274
98% (15/15/14)	2,469	1,234	1,646	2,058	2,881	3,266
96% (15/14/15)	2,468	1,234	1,645	2,057	2,879	3,265
93% (14/14/14)	2,452	1,226	1,634	2,043	2,861	3,244
91% (15/13/13)	2,449	1,224	1,632	2,041	2,857	3,239
87% (13/13/13)	2,429	1,214	1,619	2,024	2,834	3,213
82% (12/12/12)	2,406	1,203	1,604	2,005	2,807	3,183
80% (10/15/15)	2,425	1,212	1,617	2,021	2,829	3,208
67% (10/10/10)	2,360	1,180	1,573	1,967	2,754	3,122
0% (0/0/0)	2,138	1,069	1,425	1,781	2,494	2,828

📊 Special CP Values

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

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	3,274 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	2,888 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	1,573 - 1,650 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	1,967 - 2,063 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	1,573 - 1,650 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	1,180 - 1,237 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

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

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	40	26	2,888
2	2,888	27	2,888
3	2,888	28	2,888
4	2,888	29	2,888
5	389	30	2,475
6	2,888	31	2,888
7	2,888	32	2,888
8	2,888	33	2,888
9	2,888	34	2,888
10	825	35	2,682
11	2,888	36	2,888
12	2,888	37	2,888
13	2,888	38	2,888
14	2,888	39	2,888
15	1,237	40	2,888
16	2,888	41	2,888
17	2,888	42	2,888
18	2,888	43	2,888
19	2,888	44	2,888
20	1,650	45	3,089
21	2,888	46	2,888
22	2,888	47	2,888
23	2,888	48	2,888
24	2,888	49	2,888
25	2,063	50	3,274

📖 Complete Luxray Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Luxray (#405) is a Electric-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,304 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Luxray is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Luxray in 2026.

📊 Luxray Stats Analysis

Luxray's Attack stat is 232 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Luxray a strong damage dealer.

With 156 Defense (Good) and 190 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 578. This gives Luxray reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Electric-type Pokémon, Luxray's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Luxray Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Luxray depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Spark (Fast) with Hyper Beam (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. Luxray has 3 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Luxray has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Luxray PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

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

💪 Luxray Raid Guide & Counters

Luxray appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Ground-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Luxray at Level 20 (1,573 - 1,650 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (1,967 - 2,063 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,650 CP.

🎯 How to Get Luxray in Pokémon GO

Luxray 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.

🔄 Luxray Evolution Guide

Luxray is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

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

Shadow Luxray is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Luxray's effective Attack becomes ~278. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Luxray in Pokémon GO

Shiny Luxray 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

Luxray gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,967 - 2,063 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
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 Luxray

Q: What is Luxray's max CP?
A: 3,274 CP at Level 50, or 2,888 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Luxray good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.

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

Q: What is Luxray weak to?
A: Ground-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Spark + Hyper Beam for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

Electric Electric-Type 🗺️ Sinnoh 📱 Full Pokédex ✨ Shiny Checklist 📅 Events

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