Shadow Lugia is making a grand return to raids this weekend, on August 10th and 11th, in Pokémon GO. This shadow lugia counter guide will provide you with the top strategies, counters, and tips to tackle this formidable opponent effectively. Let’s dive into what you need to know to maximize your chances of success!
- Event Dates: August 10th (6:00 AM) to August 11th (1:00 PM)
- Type: Psychic/Flying
- Max CP: 4,186
- 100% IVs:
- Level 20: 2,145 CP
- Windy Weather Boosted (Level 25): 2,645 CP
Shadow Lugia: Overview
Shadow Lugia, returning after nearly a year, presents a unique challenge. As a Psychic/Flying Pokémon, it has single weaknesses to Dark, Rock, Ghost, Ice, and Electric types. This makes it tanky, requiring more trainers than usual to take down.
Fast and Charge Moves:
- Fast Moves: Dragon Tail, Extrasensory
- Charge Moves: Hydro Pump, Sky Attack, Future Sight (Arrow Blast is a TM move and won’t be available in raids)
Best Counters to Shadow Lugia
Here’s a comprehensive list of counters to help you defeat Shadow Lugia efficiently:
- Dawn Wings Necrozma – Moongleam and Shadow Claw
- Mega Tyranitar – Bite and Brutal Swing
- Mega Aerodactyl – Rock Throw and Rock Slide
- Shadow Tyranitar – Bite and Brutal Swing
- Mega Banette – Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
- Mega Deity – Rock Throw and Rock Slide
- Shadow Mewtwo – Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
- Zarude – Spark and Discharge
- Shadow Magnemite – Spark and Wild Charge
- Weavile – Snarl and Avalanche
- Shadow Raichu – Thundershock and Wild Charge
- Mega Manectric – Thunder Fang and Wild Charge
- Shadow Electivire – Thundershock and Wild Charge
- Mega Houndoom – Snarl and Foul Play
- Mega Rayquaza – Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent
Note: Use Mega Tyranitar with its double Dark moves and Mega Aerodactyl for optimal performance. Avoid TM’ing away Smack Down from Mega Tyranitar as it’s essential for its Dark/Rock type moveset.
Raid Strategy
- Optimal Number of Trainers: Aim for 10 trainers to make the raid more manageable. While 5 trainers can work, it increases the difficulty and resource consumption.
- Resource Management: Keep an eye on your gems, as they deplete quickly in challenging raids. Use additional trainers to minimize gem usage and avoid running out during the battle.
Weather Conditions
Weather can significantly impact your raid experience:
- Windy Weather: Boosts Lugia’s CP to Level 25 and enhances its moves.
- Rainy Weather: Powers up Hydro Pump, making it more challenging.
- Foggy Weather: Benefits Dark and Ghost moves.
- Partly Cloudy: Boosts Rock-type moves.
- Snowy Weather: Increases Ice-type effectiveness.
- Rainy Weather: Enhances Electric-type moves.
Conclusion
Shadow Lugia’s return is an exciting event, offering a chance to capture a powerful Shadow Pokémon with the possibility of obtaining a Shiny Shadow Lugia. Assemble your top counters, plan your strategy, and make the most of the weekend raid event. Good luck, and may you catch a purifiable Shundo!
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