Master League PvP guide
Lugia (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Lugia (Shadow) is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #23. Its recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Tail with Aeroblast and Earth Power.
Master League
#23
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 (SHADOW)
Is Lugia (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Lugia (Shadow) is currently one of the strongest options in Master League where it is ranked #23.
Lugia (Shadow) is also a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #247.
Lugia (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #519 | 74.3 | Dragon Tail, Fly, Earth Power |
| Ultra League | #247 | 80.9 | Dragon Tail, Fly, Earth Power |
| Master LeagueBest | #23 | 90.1 | Dragon Tail, Aeroblast, Earth Power |
Best Moveset for Lugia (Shadow) 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 (Shadow) is Dragon Tail with Aeroblast and Earth Power.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Lugia (Shadow) 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
Lugia (Shadow) 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 (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Lugia (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Lugia (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Lugia (Shadow)'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 (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Lugia (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Lugia (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
23% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
10% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Super Effective
47% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
51% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
59% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
33% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
12% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
33% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
23% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
40% HP
Ratings are shown from Lugia (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Lugia (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Lugia (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Lugia (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 3 of Lugia (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Lugia (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Lugia (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Lugia (Shadow)'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 (Shadow)
| 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 (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Lugia (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Lugia (Shadow) 0/11/11 (Best IV)
- Level
- 15.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 101.5
- Defense
- 168.8
- HP
- 129
Ultra League
Lugia (Shadow) 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 25.5
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 130.2
- Defense
- 218.6
- HP
- 168
Master League
Lugia (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,186
- Attack
- 174.8
- Defense
- 273.1
- HP
- 210
Lugia (Shadow) Evolution
Lugia (Shadow) has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
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Lugia (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Lugia (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Lugia (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Tail with Aeroblast and Earth Power.
Is Lugia (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Lugia (Shadow) is currently one of the strongest options in Master League, where it is ranked #23.
What counters Lugia (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Melmetal, Kyogre and Dialga (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Lugia (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Lugia (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Lugia (Shadow) is weak to Dark (1.6×), Electric (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).