Pokemon GO Dynamax Lugia Max Battle guide: Best counters, shiny odds, 100% CP, and more

To take down Dynamax Lugia Max Battles in Pokemon GO, you must equip yourself with a team consisting of strong defenders and attackers. The creature can be challenged in 5-star Max Battles between 6 am to 9 pm local time on Saturday, November 29, and Sunday, November 30, 2025. It will cost 800 MP to enter the fight.

This article covers the best counters to use in Pokemon GO Dynamax Lugia Max Battles. It also goes over shiny odds, Hundo CP, and more.

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Best counters to use against Dynamax Lugia Max Battles in Pokemon GO

Dynamax Lugia (Image via TPC)

Best attackers

Pokemon	Fast Move	Max Attack
Gigantamax Gengar	Lick	G-Max Terror
Gigantamax Grimmsnarl	Sucker Punch	G-Max Snooze
Gigantamax Toxtricity	Spark	G-Max Stun Shock
Dynamax Gengar	Lick	Max Phantasm
Dynamx Urshifu (Single Strike)	Sucker Punch	Max Darkness
Dynamax Zapdos	Thunder Shock	Max Lightning
Dynamax Raikou	Thunder Shock	Max Lightning
Dynamax Glaceon	Ice Shard	Max Hailstorm

Best defenders

Pokemon	Fast Move	Max Attack
Dynamax Metagross	Shadow Claw	Max Guard
Crowned Shield Zacian	Metal Claw	Max Spirit
Dynamax Blissey	Pound	Max Spirit
Crowned Shield Zamazenta	Metal Claw	Max Guard
Dynamax Corviknight	Sand Attack	Max Guard
Dynamax Latias	Dragon Breath	Max Spirit
Gigantamax Snorlax	Lick	Max Spirit

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Best team to defeat Pokemon GO Dynamax Lugia Max Battles

The following creatures form the most optimal team against Lugia as a Power Spot boss:

• Dynamax Metagross (lead, defender)
• Dynamax Blissey (defender)
• Gigantamax Gengar (attacker)

Lead with Shadow Claw Metagross to charge up the Dynamax Energy. Switch between it and Blissey for the best results. During the Dynamax phase, switch in Gengar and use three rounds of Max Attack. If at any point you feel you need more health, use Max Spirit with Blissey during the Dynamax phase.

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Dynamax Lugia's weaknesses and resistances in Pokemon GO

Weaknesses

• Ghost
• Dark
• Electric
• Ice
• Rock

Resistances

• Grass
• Ground
• Fighting
• Psychic

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Pokemon GO Dynamax Lugia shiny odds from Max Battles

The chance of finding a Shiny Dynamax Lugia from these Max Battles is 1-in-20 or 5%. If you find one, you should know that it will be a guaranteed catch.

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Dynamax Lugia 100% CP from Max Battles (Hundo CP)

Hundo CP

• No weather boost: 2115 CP

Catch CP range

• No weather boost: 2028 CP to 2115 CP at Level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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Dynamax Lugia in Pokemon GO: Stats, moves, and upgrade cost

• Attack: 193
• Defense: 310
• Stamina: 235
• Fast Attacks/Max Moves: Extrasensory (Max Mindstorm) and Dragon Tail (Max Wyrmwind)
• Charged Attacks: Hydro Pump, Sky Attack, Future Sight, Aeroblast, and Fly
• Max move upgrade costs: Level 1 - 400 MP and 80 Candy; Level 2 - 600 MP and 130 Candy; Level Max - 800 MP and 55 Candy XL

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