Shadow Lugia is widely considered to be one of the most powerful Legendaries in Pokemon Go, and players have been eagerly anticipating the chance to obtain it during its upcoming Raid Weekend.
During the Taken Over event for the Shared Skies Season, it is important to gather a strong team of counters in order to defeat this formidable Pokemon.
We have you covered with our recommendations for defeating Shadow Lugia Raids with ease, including information on its weaknesses, moveset, and chances of obtaining a shiny version.
Top picks for defeating Shadow Lugia in Pokemon Go raids
| Pokemon | Moveset | Sprite |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Tyranitar | Bite and Brutal Swing | |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | Shadow Claw and Moongeist Beam | |
| Dusk Mane Necrozma | Shadow Claw and Sunsteel Strike | |
| Mega Gengar | Lick and Shadow Ball | |
| Mega Gyarados | Bite and Crunch | |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock and Discharge |
Despite being the best counters in Pokemon Go, there are alternative options you can consider such as Hydreigon, Mega Diancie, Gholdengo, Zekrom, and Mega Houndoom.
How to get Lugia in Pokemon Go
During the Adventure Week Taken Over event, from Saturday, August 10 to Sunday, August 11, 2024, you can obtain Shadow Lugia by successfully defeating it in 5-Star Shadow Raids.
Shadow Lugia is an incredibly formidable Pokemon with remarkable durability and one of the highest overall stats in the Go Battle League. Although it may not have the same level of endurance as its standard form, its 20% increased offensive strength makes it a formidable adversary in the Master tier of PvP battles.
Keep in mind that Shadow Raids require you to physically battle them, therefore Remote Raid Passes will not be effective.
Pokemon Go Purified Gems and Shadow Shards: A Comprehensive Explanation
Gems that have been purified have the ability to calm a raging Shadow Raid Boss and increase the chances of defeating it. Shadow Shards, however, can be obtained by defeating Team Rocket members and collecting a sufficient amount of them will allow you to acquire Gems.
A furious species has enhanced its Attack and Defense stats, making it essential to utilize Purified Gems to defeat them. The option to use Gems can be found on the bottom left corner of your Raid battle screen.
Professor Willow’s Refiner turns Shadow Shards into Purified Gems.
All Lugia Weaknesses and Best Counters in Pokemon Go
Being a Psychic/Flying-type Pokemon, Lugia is particularly vulnerable to Dark, Electric, Ghost, Rock, and Ice-type moves.
It is advised to have a minimum of five experienced trainers for this Raid, but it is still achievable with a larger group of seven to 10 players who may have lower levels as long as they have the appropriate counters.
Shadow Lugia moveset
List of Fast Moves
- Extrasensory (Psychic)
- Dragon Tail (Dragon)
Charged Moves
- Sky Attack (Flying)
- Aeroblast (Flying)
- Future Sight (Psychic)
- Hydro Pump (Water)
- Frustration (Normal)
All Shadow Pokemon will always have the move Frustration upon being caught. Although this cannot typically be altered, it is possible to remove Frustration with a regular Charged TM during any Taken Over event.
While Shadow Lugia Raids will only be available on August 10 and 11, Frustration can be removed until August 12. However, in order to obtain its signature attack, Aeroblast, an Elite Charged TM is required.
Shadow Lugia is bulky enough to tank even super-effective hits.
Can Shadow Lugia be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
Yes, it is possible for Shadow Lugia to be shiny in Pokemon Go. The chances of encountering a shiny Shadow Legendary are 1 in 20.
Remember that catching a shiny from a 5-Star Raid is always guaranteed. Therefore, make sure to use Pinap Berries to receive double the amount of Candy for Lugia and to increase its strength.
To acquire additional formidable Shadow attackers in Pokemon Go, be sure to investigate the teams of Giovanni, Arlo, Sierra, and Cliff.
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