Best Lugia counters in Pokémon GO

Raid Battles

Looking for the best ways to take down Lugia in Pokémon GO Raid Battles? Our guide has got you covered with a comprehensive list of the top Lugia counters, including the highest DPS and tankiest options.

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          Best Lugia counters

          #
          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1Mega TyranitarMega Pokémon iconMega TyranitarDarkBite DarkBrutal Swing 21.17870.9918740.6s53.6
          2Shadow TyranitarShadow Pokémon iconShadow TyranitarDarkBite DarkBrutal Swing 21.64580.5726697.6s49.2
          3Mega GengarMega Pokémon iconMega GengarGhostLick *GhostShadow Ball 24.82351.4243608.9s48.1
          4Mega DiancieMega Pokémon iconMega DiancieRockRock Throw RockRock Slide 21.03417.1436714.1s44.4
          5Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaDragonDragon Tail FlyingDragon Ascent 19.71483.3132784.5s43.9
          6Shadow RaikouShadow Pokémon iconShadow RaikouElectricThunder Shock ElectricWild Charge 20.38433.3135744.1s43.8
          7Shadow MagnezoneShadow Pokémon iconShadow MagnezoneElectricSpark ElectricWild Charge 19.22509.4630795.2s43.6
          8Shadow RhyperiorShadow Pokémon iconShadow RhyperiorRockSmack Down RockRock Wrecker *20.68403.2738740.9s43.5
          9Mega BanetteMega Pokémon iconMega BanetteGhostShadow Claw GhostShadow Ball 22.39316.8948679.5s43.4
          10XurkitreeXurkitreeElectricThunder Shock ElectricDischarge 20.72379.9040733.4s42.9
          11TyranitarTyranitarDarkBite DarkBrutal Swing 17.97573.5627861.6s42.7
          12Shadow ElectivireShadow Pokémon iconShadow ElectivireElectricThunder Shock ElectricWild Charge 21.18338.9045720.1s42.4
          13Shadow ZapdosShadow Pokémon iconShadow ZapdosElectricThunder Shock *ElectricThunderbolt 19.91403.8938770.8s42.3
          14ZekromZekromElectricCharge Beam ElectricFusion Bolt *18.46493.2531828.3s42.0
          15Mega ManectricMega Pokémon iconMega ManectricElectricThunder Fang ElectricWild Charge 19.86392.6739771.0s41.9
          16HydreigonHydreigonDarkBite DarkBrutal Swing *18.57462.8333822.3s41.5
          17Shadow WeavileShadow Pokémon iconShadow WeavileDarkSnarl IceAvalanche 20.69331.5046737.0s41.4
          18Shadow MamoswineShadow Pokémon iconShadow MamoswineIcePowder Snow IceAvalanche 21.15308.2449714.2s41.3
          19Shadow MewtwoShadow Pokémon iconShadow MewtwoPsychicPsycho Cut GhostShadow Ball *19.65377.8740769.0s41.2
          20Mega GyaradosMega Pokémon iconMega GyaradosDarkBite DarkCrunch 16.88590.3126909.1s41.1
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          About the results

          Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Lugia in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Lugia down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

          This table displays a list of best Lugia counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS, TDO, faints, and TTW.

          The top-ranked Lugia counter is Mega Tyranitar, followed by Shadow Tyranitar, Mega Gengar, and Mega Diancie. The table also includes Mega Rayquaza, Shadow Raikou, Shadow Magnezone, and Shadow Rhyperior, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

          Lugia type chart

          When fighting Lugia, keep in mind the following that Psychic and Flying-type Pokémon are weak to Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, and Rock type moves. They take reduced damage from Grass, Psychic, Fighting, and Ground type moves.

          Weaknesses
          DarkDark160.0%
          ElectricElectric160.0%
          GhostGhost160.0%
          IceIce160.0%
          RockRock160.0%
          Resistances
          FightingFighting39.1%
          GroundGround39.1%
          GrassGrass62.5%
          PsychicPsychic62.5%

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