Lugia

Official artwork of LugiaPsychic Flying Shiny Pokémon icon

Lugia is a Psychic and Flying-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 4186 in Pokémon GO. Lugia's best moveset is Extrasensory and Aeroblast. It is weather boosted by Windy weather, and it was originally found in the Johto region. Shiny Lugia is available in Pokémon GO.

Lugia is weak to Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, and Rock-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Grass, Psychic, Fighting, and Ground-type moves.

Stats

Max CP4186 CP
Attack193 ATK
Defense310 DEF
Stamina235 STA
Weather Boost
  • windyWindy
ReleasedYes Yes
Shiny releasedLugia can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
Buddy distance20 km
Pokédex informationPokédex information
Pokédex Number#249
Height5.21 m
Weight216 kg
RegionJohto Generation 2
Can be tradedAllowed
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Catch Rate2%
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
3 Candy
100 Stardust
Additional Move Cost
100 Candy
100000 Candy

Lugia type chart

Takes increased damage
DarkDark160.0%
ElectricElectric160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%
IceIce160.0%
RockRock160.0%
Takes decreased damage
FightingFighting39.1%
GroundGround39.1%
GrassGrass62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Lugia's best moves and movesets

Moves

Lugia's best moveset is Extrasensory and Aeroblast, with 14.18 DPS (damage per second) and 799.6 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Windy weather. You need an Elite Charge TM to teach Lugia Aeroblast.

Best Lugia moves
DPS14.18
TDO799.63
Score32.1
Weather Boost
  • windy
Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Lugia with its best moveset, we recommend to use Extrasensory/Sky Attack. You will lose around 6.3% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Lugia's strongest moveset (Extrasensory/Aeroblast).

Lugia moves comparison

The following chart shows Lugia's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Lugia's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.PsychicExtrasensory FlyingAeroblast *14.18799.632.1
      2.PsychicExtrasensory FlyingSky Attack 13.29749.130.1
      3.DragonDragon Tail FlyingAeroblast *13.24746.730.0
      4.DragonDragon Tail FlyingSky Attack 12.55707.528.4
      5.PsychicExtrasensory PsychicFuture Sight 12.05679.727.3
      6.DragonDragon Tail PsychicFuture Sight 11.46646.225.9
      7.PsychicExtrasensory WaterHydro Pump 10.93616.624.7
      8.DragonDragon Tail WaterHydro Pump 10.56595.523.9

      Fast Attacks

      • DragonDragon Tail15Damage9Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Dragon Tail
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • DragonDragon
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage15
        Energy9
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.1s
        Damage window0.8s - 1.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage13
        Energy9

        Effects
        Dragon Tail has no special effects.
        See Dragon Tail details page ↗
      • PsychicExtrasensory12Damage12Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Extrasensory
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage12
        Energy12
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.1s
        Damage window0.8s - 1.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage8
        Energy10

        Effects
        Extrasensory has no special effects.
        See Extrasensory details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • WaterHydro Pump130Damage100Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Hydro Pump
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage130
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration3.3s
        Damage window0.9s - 3.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage130
        Energy75

        Effects
        Hydro Pump has no special effects.
        See Hydro Pump details page ↗
      • FlyingSky Attack80Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Sky Attack
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.5s - 1.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage75
        Energy50

        Effects
        Sky Attack has no special effects.
        See Sky Attack details page ↗
      • PsychicFuture Sight120Damage100Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Future Sight
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage120
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration2.7s
        Damage window1.4s - 2.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage120
        Energy65

        Effects
        Future Sight has no special effects.
        See Future Sight details page ↗
      • FlyingAeroblast *180Damage100Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Aeroblast
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage180
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration3.4s
        Damage window3.2s - 3.4s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage170
        Energy75

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Aeroblast has a 12.5% chance to:

        • Increase User's Attack by 50.0%
        See Aeroblast details page ↗
      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Lugia has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Lugia Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Lugia's Max CP is at Level 50. Lugia Combat Power values in Pokémon GO Raids, Eggs, and Field Research encounter can be found below.

      Max CPMax CP4186 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch1521 CP - 1587 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs2028 CP - 2115 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids2028 CP - 2115 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • windyWindy
      2535 CP - 2645 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Lugia Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Lugia Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      152 CP2164 CP3275 CP
      4387 CP5499 CP6611 CP
      7723 CP8834 CP9946 CP
      101058 CP111164 CP121269 CP
      131375 CP141481 CP151587 CP
      161692 CP171798 CP181904 CP
      192010 CP202115 CP212221 CP
      222327 CP232433 CP242539 CP
      252645 CP262750 CP272856 CP
      282962 CP293068 CP303174 CP
      313227 CP323280 CP333332 CP
      343385 CP353438 CP363491 CP
      373544 CP383597 CP393650 CP
      403703 CP413750 CP423797 CP
      433844 CP443892 CP453941 CP
      463989 CP474038 CP484087 CP
      494136 CP504186 CP

      Lugia evolution chart

      Family
      Family

      Lugia has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Lugia

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Lugia's Psychic and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Lugia.

      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PidgeotMega Pokémon iconMega Pidgeot
      NormalFlying
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AlakazamMega Pokémon iconMega Alakazam
      Psychic
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SlowbroMega Pokémon iconMega Slowbro
      WaterPsychic
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PinsirMega Pokémon iconMega Pinsir
      BugFlying
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AerodactylMega Pokémon iconMega Aerodactyl
      RockFlying
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GardevoirMega Pokémon iconMega Gardevoir
      PsychicFairy
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega MedichamMega Pokémon iconMega Medicham
      FightingPsychic
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SalamenceMega Pokémon iconMega Salamence
      DragonFlying
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LatiasMega Pokémon iconMega Latias
      DragonPsychic
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LatiosMega Pokémon iconMega Latios
      DragonPsychic
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega Rayquaza
      DragonFlying
      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre and Groudon
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Lugia Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Lugia in Pokémon GO is 2.50%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 6.25% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 9.23%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -2.50%2.87%3.73%4.58%
                Curve4.21%4.83%6.25%7.65%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -3.73%4.27%5.54%6.79%
                Curve6.25%7.16%9.23%11.26%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 4.46%5.11%6.61%8.09%
                Curve7.46%8.53%10.97%13.35%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 6.13%7.02%9.06%11.05%
                Curve10.20%11.64%14.91%18.05%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Lugia, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                Lugia high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

                A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Lugia. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                Lugia Pokédex entries

                Johto
                VersionsPokédex entry
                GoldIt is said that it quietly spends its time deep at the bottom of the sea because its powers are too strong.
                SilverIt is said to be the guardian of the seas. It is rumored to have been seen on the night of a storm.
                CrystalIt has an incred­ ible ability to calm raging sto­ rms. It is said that LUGIA appears when storms start.
                Ruby, SapphireLUGIA’s wings pack devastating power - a light fluttering of its wings can blow apart regular houses. As a result, this POKéMON chooses to live out of sight deep under the sea.
                EmeraldLUGIA is so powerful even a light fluttering of its wings can blow apart houses. As a result, it chooses to live out of sight deep under the sea.
                FireRedIt is said to be the guardian of the seas. It is rumored to have been seen on the night of a storm.
                LeafGreenIt is said that it quietly spends its time deep at the bottom of the sea because its powers are too strong.
                Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It sleeps in a deep-sea trench. If it flaps its wings, it is said to cause a 40-day storm.
                HeartGoldIt is said that it quietly spends its time deep at the bottom of the sea because its powers are too strong.
                SoulSilverIt is said to be the guardian of the seas. It is rumored to have been seen on the night of a storm.
                XIt sleeps in a deep-sea trench. If it flaps its wings, it is said to cause a 40-day storm.
                YIt is said to be the guardian of the seas. It is rumored to have been seen on the night of a storm.
                Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireLugia’s wings pack devastating power—a light fluttering of its wings can blow apart regular houses. As a result, this Pokémon chooses to live out of sight deep under the sea.