How to get Lugia in Pokemon Go
The mighty cover Legendary of Pokemon Silver, Lugia, can be encountered inPokemon Go5-Star Raids for a limited time, but how do you catch it, and can it be Shiny?
Lugia is one of the most feared Legendary Pokemon in the franchise. If you want to catch one in Pokemon Go, you better be prepared for a difficult fight, as this Psychic/Flying-type beast doesn’t go down easily.
Here’s how you can encounter Lugia in Pokemon Go and whether or not it can be Shiny inNiantic’s mobile game.
Similar to almost allLegendary Pokemon,Lugia can be encountered in 5-Star Raids in Pokemon Go. However, to catch one players mustfirst defeat itin combat and then attempt to catch it using the Premier Balls given according to their performance during battle.
Additionally, it will appear duringtwo Raid Hours. One on November 6 and the other on November 13.
Previously, players were able to get a Lugia encounter as a reward for completing Special/Timed Research Tasks, and they could also rescueShadow Lugiafrom Team GO Rocket leaderGiovanni‘s grasp.
Yes, Lugia can be Shiny in Pokemon Goand those who challenge it during its time as a 5-Star Raid boss will have increased chances of finding it.
Shiny Lugia is differentiated from its main form by its pinkish-red belly, back spines, and eyebrows. However, it’s worth noting that players only have 1 in 20 chance of encountering a Shiny Lugia in Pokemon Go.
As a dualPsychic/Flying-type Pokemon, Lugia has the following stats:
That’s everything you need to know about finding Lugia in Pokemon Go. Check out our other coverage on the mobile game, like thebest Pokemon in Pokemon Goorthe Spotlight Hour schedule.
Scott Baird is a Games Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, specializing in Pokemon, Baldur’s Gate, Dungeons & Dragons, Final Fantasy, and Magic The Gathering, and Nintendo games. He also has bylines at Cracked, Dorkly, Topless Robot, Screen Rant, The Gamer, and TopTenz.
