Guide to Catching Lugia in Pokemon Go: Is Shiny Lugia Available?

The iconic cover Legendary of Pokémon Silver, Lugia, is making a special appearance in Pokémon Go through 5-Star Raids. If you’re eager to catch this formidable creature, you’ll want to know the best strategies to succeed and whether it can shine in its rarer form.

As one of the most formidable Legendary Pokémon, Lugia brings a challenge to trainers. This Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon is not easily defeated, so preparation is key if you hope to add it to your collection.

How to Catch Lugia in Pokémon Go

Players can find Lugia primarily in 5-Star Raids. To secure a capture, trainers must first defeat Lugia in battle and then utilize Premier Balls, which are awarded based on performance during the raid.

Excitingly, for those aiming to fill their Pokédex or to hunt for one with ideal IVs, Lugia is currently featured as a Raid boss until November 18, 2024.

Furthermore, Lugia will also appear during two special Raid Hours, scheduled for November 6 and November 13. Just a few months back, players had opportunities to encounter Lugia as a reward for completing Special and Timed Research Tasks. Additionally, trainers were able to rescue Shadow Lugia from the clutches of Team GO Rocket leader, Giovanni.

Is Shiny Lugia Available?

Yes, Lugia can indeed be Shiny in Pokémon Go, and players engaging in battles against it during its time as a 5-Star Raid boss will enjoy higher chances of encountering this variant.

Shiny Lugia in Pokémon Go — Image Credit: NIANTIC/DEXERTO

The distinctive Shiny Lugia can be recognized by its unique pinkish-red belly, spines, and eyebrows. However, in the world of Pokémon Go, trainers should note that the odds of encountering a Shiny Lugia are approximately 1 in 20.

Lugia: Stats, Moves, Resistances & Weaknesses

Lugia boasts impressive stats as a dual Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon, which are as follows:

Attack	Defense	Stamina	CP
193	310	235	4186

Fast Moves

Dragon Tail (Dragon)
Extrasensory (Psychic via STAB)

Charged Moves

Hydro Pump (Water)
Sky Attack (Flying via STAB)
Future Sight (Psychic via STAB)
Aeroblast (Flying via STAB, Elite TM)

Resistances

Grass
Psychic
Fighting
Ground

Weaknesses

Electric (2x damage)
Rock (2x damage)

Arming yourself with knowledge about Lugia’s moves and battle stats will greatly increase your odds of successfully capturing this Legendary Pokémon. Good luck on your quest!

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