Master League PvP guide
Lugia Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Lugia is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #14. Its recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Tail with Aeroblast and Earth Power.
Master League
#14
Meta staple
Type
Psychic/Flying
Best Fast Move
Dragon Tail
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,186
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT LUGIA
Is Lugia Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Lugia is currently one of the strongest options in Master League where it is ranked #14.
Lugia is also a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #135.
Lugia PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #578 | 72.9 | Dragon Tail, Earth Power, Aeroblast |
| Ultra League | #135 | 84.4 | Dragon Tail, Aeroblast, Earth Power |
| Master LeagueBest | #14 | 92.4 | Dragon Tail, Aeroblast, Earth Power |
Best Moveset for Lugia in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
The recommended PvP moveset for Lugia is Dragon Tail with Aeroblast and Earth Power.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Lugia in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Lugia PvP Move Counts
Dragon Tail → Aeroblast
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dragon Tail → Earth Power
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Lugia Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Lugia wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Lugia Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Lugia's Psychic/Flying typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- dark1.6×
- electric1.6×
- ghost1.6×
- ice1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.391×
- ground0.391×
- grass0.625×
- psychic0.625×
Best Counters to Lugia in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Lugia in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Lugia's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Fusion Flarefire
Charged Move
Neutral
28% HP
- Ice Burnice
Charged Move
Super Effective
71% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Super Effective
21% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
7% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
28% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Super Effective
45% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
23% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
10% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
28% HP
Ratings are shown from Lugia's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Lugia.
Best Teammates for Lugia in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Lugia should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 3 of Lugia's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 2 of Lugia's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 2 of Lugia's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 2 of Lugia's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Lugia
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/11/11 | 1,500 | 15.5 | 2,210,694 |
| #2 | 0/6/15 | 1,500 | 15.5 | 2,210,000 | |
| #3 | 0/13/9 | 1,498 | 15.5 | 2,207,224 | |
| #4 | 0/8/13 | 1,499 | 15.5 | 2,207,010 | |
| #5 | 4/14/15 | 1,500 | 15 | 2,204,163 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/14/15 | 2,499 | 25.5 | 4,780,584 |
| #2 | 0/15/13 | 2,493 | 25.5 | 4,766,795 | |
| #3 | 0/15/14 | 2,498 | 25.5 | 4,766,795 | |
| #4 | 0/13/15 | 2,495 | 25.5 | 4,765,829 | |
| #5 | 1/13/13 | 2,498 | 25.5 | 4,762,008 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 4,186 | 50 | 10,023,854 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 4,179 | 50 | 9,993,011 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 4,178 | 50 | 9,976,121 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 4,166 | 50 | 9,975,662 | |
| #5 | 15/13/15 | 4,173 | 50 | 9,962,168 |
Lugia Stats in Pokémon GO
Lugia's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Lugia 0/11/11 (Best IV)
- Level
- 15.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 101.5
- Defense
- 168.8
- HP
- 129
Ultra League
Lugia 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 25.5
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 130.2
- Defense
- 218.6
- HP
- 168
Master League
Lugia 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,186
- Attack
- 174.8
- Defense
- 273.1
- HP
- 210
Lugia Evolution
Lugia has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
A Shadow form of Lugia also exists in Pokémon GO.
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Lugia Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Lugia in Pokémon GO PvP?
Lugia's recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Tail with Aeroblast and Earth Power.
Is Lugia good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Lugia is currently one of the strongest options in Master League, where it is ranked #14.
What counters Lugia in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kyurem (White), Zygarde (Complete Forme) and Dialga (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Lugia in Master League.
What is Lugia weak to in Pokémon GO?
Lugia is weak to Dark (1.6×), Electric (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).