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Apex Shadow Lugia

Apex Shadow Lugia (Apex Shadow)Psychic Flying
  • windy
Apex Shadow Lugia is available in Pokémon GO

Apex Shadow Lugia is a Legendary Psychic and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,703 CP and is weak to Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Extrasensory / Aeroblast+. It is boosted by Windy weather. Its shiny form is not yet available.

Apex Shadow Lugia Stats and Max CP

193 ATK
310 DEF
235 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
4186 CP
Lvl 40
3703 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2645 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
2115 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1587 CP

Apex Shadow Lugia's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Apex Shadow Lugia Type Chart

Apex Shadow Lugia takes increased damage from:Apex Shadow Lugia takes increased damage from:

DarkDark160.0%
ElectricElectric160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%
IceIce160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Apex Shadow Lugia takes reduced damage from:Apex Shadow Lugia takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting39.1%
GroundGround39.1%
GrassGrass62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%

Apex Shadow Lugia best moveset

Moves

Extrasensory + Aeroblast+

PsychicExtrasensory
FlyingAeroblast+
Apex Shadow Lugia's best moveset is Extrasensory and Aeroblast+, with 17.24 DPS (damage per second) and 614.8 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Windy weather.
1.PsychicExtrasensoryFlyingAeroblast+16.1717.24614.8
2.PsychicExtrasensoryFlyingFly15.2616.27580.4
3.PsychicExtrasensoryFlyingAeroblast15.1016.11574.4
4.DragonDragon TailFlyingAeroblast+14.9315.92567.7
5.DragonDragon TailFlyingFly14.2815.23543.3
6.PsychicExtrasensoryFlyingSky Attack14.1315.07537.5
7.DragonDragon TailFlyingAeroblast14.0614.99534.8
8.DragonDragon TailFlyingSky Attack13.3414.23507.7
1–8 of 14

Fast Attacks

  • DragonDragon Tail1481.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Dragon Tail
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage14
    Energy8
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy12

    Effects
    Dragon Tail has no special effects.
    See Dragon Tail details page ↗
  • PsychicExtrasensory11111.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Extrasensory
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage11
    Energy11
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy10

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

Charged Attacks

  • FlyingSky Attack80502.0s
    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 ↗
  • FlyingAeroblast *1801003.5s
    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
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window3.3s - 3.5s
    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 ↗
  • FlyingFly90502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Fly
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 1.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy45

    Effects
    Fly has no special effects.
    See Fly details page ↗
  • FlyingAeroblast+2001003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Aeroblast+
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage200
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window3.3s - 3.5s
    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 ↗
  • GroundEarth Power100503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Earth Power
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Earth Power has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Earth Power details page ↗
  • PsychicFuture Sight1151002.5s
    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
    Damage115
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.2s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy65

    Effects
    Future Sight has no special effects.
    See Future Sight details page ↗
  • WaterHydro Pump1351003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Hydro Pump
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage135
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 3.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage130
    Energy75

    Effects
    Hydro Pump has no special effects.
    See Hydro Pump details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

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

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Apex Shadow Lugia has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Apex Shadow Lugia CP Chart

CP Chart

Apex Shadow Lugia reaches a maximum of 3,703 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,959–2,115 CP, rising to 2,450–2,645 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,521–1,587 CP.

Max CPMax CP3703 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 catchRaids1959 CP - 2115 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
2450 CP - 2645 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
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

Pokédex information

Johto
Pokédex Number#249
Height5.21 m
Weight216 kg
RegionGeneration 2
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance20 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedNo
Pokémon Home transferNot Allowed
Base Flee Rate4%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000

Evolution Chart

Apex Shadow Lugia has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

How to purify Apex Shadow Lugia
Purification cost5 Candy
5000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackFlyingAeroblast+
Purified Charged AttackFlyingAeroblast++

Mega Pokémon that boost Apex Shadow Lugia

Photobomb

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

Psychic Psychic

Flying Flying

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Apex Shadow Lugia Candy360 Apex Shadow Lugia Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Apex Shadow Lugia Candy12 Apex Shadow Lugia Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Apex Shadow Lugia Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Apex Shadow Lugia Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Apex Shadow Lugia Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Apex Shadow Lugia Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Apex Shadow Lugia Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Apex Shadow Lugia Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Apex Shadow Lugia Candy-

Apex Shadow Lugia Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Apex Shadow Lugia from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Apex Shadow Lugia in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Apex Shadow Lugia family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Apex Shadow Lugia in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

LugiaLugia
Apex Shadow Lugia (Apex Shadow)Apex Shadow Lugia
Dynamax Lugia (Dynamax)Dynamax Lugia
Shadow Lugia (Shadow)Shadow Lugia

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
Apex Shadow Lugia (Apex Shadow)Apex Shadow Lugia (Apex Shadow)Apex Shadow Lugia (Apex Shadow)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmApex Shadow Lugia (Apex Shadow)Apex Shadow Lugia (Apex Shadow)
2.55 m2.61 m5.21 m7.82 m9.12 m

Apex Shadow Lugia's height ranges from 2.55 m to 9.12 m, with the average being 5.21 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Apex Shadow Lugia in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS2.5529 m2.605 m
8′05″8′07″
XS2.605 m5.21 m
8′07″17′01″
M3.9075 m6.5125 m
12′10″21′04″
XL6.5125 m7.815 m
21′04″25′08″
XXL7.815 m9.1175 m
25′08″29′11″

Encounter data

No encounter data available

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Apex Shadow Lugia

Apex Shadow Lugia high resolution sprites

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

Official artwork

Apex Shadow Lugia Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

Apex Shadow LugiaApex Shadow LugiaApex Shadow LugiaApex Shadow Lugia

Apex Shadow 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Apex Shadow Lugia’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Psychic and Flying-type Pokémon, Apex Shadow Lugia is weak to Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, and Rock-type moves.

What are the best moves for Apex Shadow Lugia in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Apex Shadow Lugia in Pokémon GO are Extrasensory and Aeroblast+. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 17.239 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 614.832.

How does Apex Shadow Lugia perform in Raids?

Apex Shadow Lugia's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Apex Shadow Lugia rank as a Psychic-type attacker?

Apex Shadow Lugia's performance as a Psychic-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

What Mega Pokémon boost Apex Shadow Lugia?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Apex Shadow Lugia: Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, Mega Delphox, Mega Malamar, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Skarmory, Mega Salamence, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Staraptor.

What is Apex Shadow Lugia’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Apex Shadow Lugia’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3703 CP and 4186 CP at Level 50.

Can Apex Shadow Lugia be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Apex Shadow Lugia cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

Can Apex Shadow Lugia Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Apex Shadow Lugia cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.