Pokémon GO Shadow Lugia Raid: Best Counters & DPS Ranking

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🔥 Damage-Focused Metric (DPS Top 20)

Ranking by raw DPS vs Boss. Glass-cannon Megas can rank high here even if they faint quickly. Cross-check with the Combined Damage & Survivability metric (Sustained DPS) below.

Shadow Lugia — ⚡ Top 16 aura-matched Megas

Megas whose aura type overlaps with this boss's type. Top pick: Mega Rayquaza.

⚡ Mega-Evolution raid bonuses:
・Damage: while a Mega is on the field, all allies get +10% damage (regardless of type). Moves whose type matches the Mega's type are upgraded to +30% instead.
・Catch candy bonus: while you have a Mega evolved, every Pokémon caught gives +1 candy at Base Mega level, or +2 candies at High / Max Mega level (regardless of type).
・Candy XL chance: only triggers when your Mega is at High level or above AND you catch a Pokémon that shares a type with the Mega (type-matched only).
⚡-badged Megas trigger the same-type +30% damage bonus / XL Candy chance against this boss.
Primal Kyogre (Water/Electric/Bug), Primal Groudon (Fire/Ground/Grass) and Mega Rayquaza (Dragon/Flying/Psychic) emit a 3-type aura instead of the standard own-types only.

#	Pokémon	Moveset	DPS vs Boss ?	Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1	Mega Rayquaza Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Flying, Psychic)	Dragon Tail / Dragon Ascent*	17.6	4.9
2	Mega Aerodactyl Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Flying)	Rock Throw / Rock Slide	17.3	4.1
3	Mega Salamence Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Flying)	Bite / Brutal Swing	16.9	5.6
4	Mega Gardevoir Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Psychic)	Charge Beam / Shadow Ball	16.9	5.5
5	Mega Alakazam Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Psychic)	Psycho Cut / Shadow Ball	16.6	4.6

Show ranks 6-16 (remaining 11)

6	Mega Metagross Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Psychic)	Shadow Claw* / Meteor Mash*	14.1	8.2
7	Mega Charizard Y Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Flying)	Fire Spin / Blast Burn*	14.0	3.3
8	Mega Dragonite Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Flying)	Dragon Tail / Draco Meteor*	12.7	4.1
9	Mega Latios Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Psychic)	Dragon Breath / Dragon Claw	12.7	4.6
10	Mega Pidgeot Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Flying)	Gust* / Brave Bird	12.6	2.8
11	Mega Latias Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Psychic)	Dragon Breath / Thunder	12.0	5.8
12	Mega Pinsir Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Flying)	Bug Bite / X-Scissor	11.8	3.0
13	Mega Malamar Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Psychic)	Psycho Cut / Foul Play	11.0	7.1
14	Mega Slowbro Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Psychic)	Water Gun / Ice Beam	10.6	4.4
15	Mega Gallade Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Psychic)	Charm / Psychic	9.5	2.5
16	Mega Medicham Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Psychic)	Psycho Cut / Ice Punch	8.7	1.6

Shadow Lugia — Top 20 Mega counters (with Mega Aura badges)

All Mega-tier counters. Top pick: Mega Gengar. ⚡ badge marks Megas whose aura matches this boss's type.

#	Pokémon	Moveset	DPS vs Boss ?	Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1	Mega Gengar Mega	Lick* / Shadow Ball	22.5	3.1
2	Mega Absol Mega	Snarl / Brutal Swing*	20.8	6.4
3	Mega Banette Mega	Shadow Claw / Shadow Ball	20.4	3.7
4	Mega Tyranitar Mega	Bite / Brutal Swing	20.0	12.5
5	Mega Diancie Mega	Rock Throw / Rock Slide	20.0	4.5

Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)

6	Mega Manectric Mega	Thunder Fang / Wild Charge	19.4	3.9
7	Mega Houndoom Mega	Snarl / Foul Play	18.5	9.0
8	Mega Ampharos Mega	Volt Switch / Zap Cannon	18.3	4.6
9	Mega Rayquaza Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Flying, Psychic)	Dragon Tail / Dragon Ascent*	17.6	4.9
10	Mega Aerodactyl Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Flying)	Rock Throw / Rock Slide	17.3	4.1
11	Mega Salamence Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Flying)	Bite / Brutal Swing	16.9	5.6
12	Mega Gardevoir Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Psychic)	Charge Beam / Shadow Ball	16.9	5.5
13	Mega Alakazam Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Psychic)	Psycho Cut / Shadow Ball	16.6	4.6
14	Mega Gyarados Mega	Bite / Crunch	15.6	9.2
15	Mega Sharpedo Mega	Bite / Crunch	15.6	5.2
16	Mega Glalie Mega	Ice Shard / Avalanche	15.6	3.3
17	Primal Kyogre Mega	Waterfall / Avalanche	15.4	5.3
18	Mega Lucario Mega	Bullet Punch / Shadow Ball	15.1	3.0
19	Mega Blaziken Mega	Fire Spin / Blast Burn*	14.3	2.0
20	Mega Metagross Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Psychic)	Shadow Claw* / Meteor Mash*	14.1	8.2

Shadow Lugia — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, excluding Mega)

Shadow Lugia is a shadow legendary raid boss. Weak to Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost. Top DPS counters sorted by per-second damage against this boss. Attackers assumed at Level 50 IV15, including Shadow attack bonus; no weather/aura boost applied. Best overall: Necrozma Dawn Wings. Megas are excluded in this section. Top pick: Necrozma Dawn Wings.

#	Pokémon	Moveset	DPS vs Boss ?	Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1	Necrozma Dawn Wings Legendary	Shadow Claw / Moongeist Beam	23.3	8.5
2	Regieleki Legendary	Lock-On / Thunder Cage*	22.8	3.8
3	Kyurem Black Legendary	Shadow Claw / Freeze Shock	22.4	6.1
4	Thundurus Therian Legendary	Volt Switch / Wildbolt Storm*	21.2	4.4
5	Shadow Gengar Shadow	Lick* / Shadow Ball	21.1	1.9

Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)

6	Shadow Darkrai Shadow	Snarl / Shadow Ball	20.9	7.4
7	Shadow Rampardos Shadow	Smack Down / Rock Slide	20.5	3.0
8	Shadow Chandelure Shadow	Hex / Shadow Ball	20.4	3.5
9	Kyurem White Legendary	Ice Fang / Ice Burn	20.1	5.5
10	Shadow Hydreigon Shadow	Bite / Brutal Swing*	19.9	8.0
11	Shadow Zapdos Shadow	Thunder Shock* / Zap Cannon	19.6	4.3
12	Blacephalon Legendary	Astonish / Shadow Ball	19.4	3.0
13	Shadow Absol Shadow	Snarl / Brutal Swing*	19.4	5.4
14	Shadow Weavile Shadow	Snarl / Avalanche	19.4	6.5
15	Xurkitree Legendary	Thunder Shock / Discharge	19.2	3.9
16	Shadow Tyrantrum Shadow	Rock Throw / Meteor Beam	18.9	4.0
17	Shadow Electivire Shadow	Thunder Shock / Wild Charge	18.6	3.1
18	Shadow Tyranitar Shadow	Smack Down* / Brutal Swing	18.6	9.9
19	Zekrom Legendary	Charge Beam / Fusion Bolt*	18.4	4.7
20	Shadow Luxray Shadow	Snarl / Wild Charge	18.3	3.1

Shadow Lugia — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow; legendaries OK)

Other strong picks (legendaries included) not already listed in the sections above. Top pick: Deoxys Attack.

#	Pokémon	Moveset	DPS vs Boss ?	Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1	Deoxys Attack Legendary	Poison Jab / Zap Cannon	17.9	1.7
2	Gengar	Lick* / Shadow Ball	17.6	1.9
3	Darkrai Legendary	Snarl / Shadow Ball	17.6	8.4
4	Zacian Crowned Sword Legendary	Metal Claw / Behemoth Blade	17.6	6.4
5	Chandelure	Hex / Shadow Ball	17.4	3.3

Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)

6	Zoroark Hisuian	Shadow Claw / Shadow Ball	17.4	2.3
7	Glimmora	Rock Throw / Meteor Beam	17.2	2.7
8	Lunala Legendary	Shadow Claw / Shadow Ball	17.2	7.3
9	Rampardos	Smack Down / Rock Slide	16.9	3.0
10	Hydreigon	Bite / Brutal Swing*	16.9	9.1
11	Absol	Snarl / Brutal Swing*	16.8	5.0
12	Tyranitar	Bite / Brutal Swing	16.8	9.7
13	Dragapult	Astonish / Shadow Ball	16.7	3.8
14	Eternatus Legendary	Dragon Tail / Dynamax Cannon*	16.6	3.5
15	Necrozma Dusk Mane Legendary	Shadow Claw / Sunsteel Strike	16.6	9.1
16	Zoroark	Snarl / Foul Play	16.5	4.8
17	Electivire	Thunder Shock / Wild Charge	16.5	3.3
18	Hoopa Legendary	Astonish / Shadow Ball	16.4	5.0
19	Deoxys Legendary	Charge Beam / Zap Cannon	16.4	2.9
20	Zamazenta Crowned Shield Legendary	Metal Claw / Behemoth Bash	16.3	5.3

Shadow Lugia — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow, no Legendary)

Alternatives if you don't have a Mega, Shadow, or Legendary roster. Top pick: Weavile.

#	Pokémon	Moveset	DPS vs Boss ?	Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1	Weavile	Snarl / Avalanche	16.1	7.2
2	Gholdengo	Hex / Shadow Ball	16.0	5.5
3	Polteageist	Sucker Punch / Shadow Ball	15.9	3.0
4	Tyrantrum	Rock Throw / Meteor Beam	15.8	3.6
5	Baxcalibur	Ice Fang / Blizzard	15.7	3.9

Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)

6	Luxray	Snarl / Wild Charge	15.7	3.2
7	Pawmot	Thunder Shock / Wild Charge	15.7	1.8
8	Typhlosion Hisuian	Hex / Shadow Ball	15.4	3.1
9	Magnezone	Spark / Wild Charge	15.4	4.9
10	Darmanitan Galarian Standard	Ice Fang / Avalanche	15.4	2.9
11	Rhyperior	Smack Down / Rock Wrecker*	15.4	4.4
12	Jolteon	Thunder Shock / Zap Cannon*	15.4	3.0
13	Kingambit	Snarl / Foul Play	15.3	10.1
14	Aegislash Blade	Psycho Cut / Shadow Ball	15.3	2.7
15	Manectric	Thunder Fang / Wild Charge	15.1	2.3
16	Gigalith	Smack Down / Meteor Beam*	15.1	3.6
17	Dhelmise	Shadow Claw / Shadow Ball	15.1	3.1
18	Toxtricity	Spark / Wild Charge	14.9	1.8
19	Houndoom	Snarl / Foul Play	14.8	5.2
20	Haunter	Lick* / Shadow Ball	14.8	1.0

🛡️ Damage & Survivability Combined (Sustained DPS Top 20)

Sustained DPS = DPS × (1 − exp(−Time To Faint / 60)). Shorter Time To Faint deducts more from raw DPS. With similar damage, resistant Pokémon climb higher. Sort key and cell value both use the boss's average across all move combos (matches the chart's default "Sustained DPS" tab axis). Per-combo values can be inspected via the chart's combo selector.

Shadow Lugia — ⚡ Top 16 aura-matched Megas (by Sustained DPS)

Aura-matched Megas re-ranked by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Mega Metagross.

#	Pokémon	Moveset	DPS vs Boss ?	Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1	Mega Metagross Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Psychic)	Shadow Claw* / Meteor Mash*	14.1	7.0
2	Mega Gardevoir Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Psychic)	Charge Beam / Shadow Ball	16.9	5.2
3	Mega Salamence Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Flying)	Bite / Brutal Swing	16.9	5.0
4	Mega Rayquaza Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Flying, Psychic)	Dragon Tail / Dragon Ascent*	17.6	4.9
5	Mega Alakazam Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Psychic)	Psycho Cut / Shadow Ball	16.6	4.6

Show ranks 6-16 (remaining 11)

6	Mega Latios Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Psychic)	Dragon Breath / Dragon Claw	12.7	4.6
7	Mega Malamar Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Psychic)	Psycho Cut / Foul Play	11.0	4.4
8	Mega Slowbro Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Psychic)	Water Gun / Ice Beam	10.6	4.4
9	Mega Latias Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Psychic)	Dragon Breath / Thunder	12.0	4.2
10	Mega Aerodactyl Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Flying)	Rock Throw / Rock Slide	17.3	4.1
11	Mega Dragonite Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Flying)	Dragon Tail / Draco Meteor*	12.7	4.1
12	Mega Charizard Y Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Flying)	Fire Spin / Blast Burn*	14.0	3.3
13	Mega Pinsir Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Flying)	Bug Bite / X-Scissor	11.8	3.0
14	Mega Pidgeot Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Flying)	Gust* / Brave Bird	12.6	2.8
15	Mega Gallade Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Psychic)	Charm / Psychic	9.5	2.5
16	Mega Medicham Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Psychic)	Psycho Cut / Ice Punch	8.7	1.6

Shadow Lugia — Top 20 Mega counters (by Sustained DPS, with Mega Aura badges)

Mega tier ranked by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Mega Tyranitar. ⚡ badge = aura-matched.

#	Pokémon	Moveset	DPS vs Boss ?	Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1	Mega Tyranitar Mega	Bite / Brutal Swing	20.0	9.7
2	Mega Metagross Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Psychic)	Shadow Claw* / Meteor Mash*	14.1	7.0
3	Mega Gyarados Mega	Bite / Crunch	15.6	6.6
4	Mega Aggron Mega	Metal Sound / Meteor Beam	14.1	6.1
5	Mega Houndoom Mega	Snarl / Foul Play	18.5	5.5

Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)

6	Primal Kyogre Mega	Waterfall / Avalanche	15.4	5.4
7	Mega Sharpedo Mega	Bite / Crunch	15.6	5.2
8	Mega Gardevoir Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Psychic)	Charge Beam / Shadow Ball	16.9	5.2
9	Mega Salamence Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Flying)	Bite / Brutal Swing	16.9	5.0
10	Mega Rayquaza Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Flying, Psychic)	Dragon Tail / Dragon Ascent*	17.6	4.9
11	Mega Steelix Mega	Thunder Fang / Crunch	9.5	4.7
12	Mega Ampharos Mega	Volt Switch / Zap Cannon	18.3	4.6
13	Mega Alakazam Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Psychic)	Psycho Cut / Shadow Ball	16.6	4.6
14	Mega Garchomp Mega	Dragon Tail / Breaking Swipe	13.7	4.6
15	Mega Latios Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Psychic)	Dragon Breath / Dragon Claw	12.7	4.6
16	Mega Diancie Mega	Rock Throw / Rock Slide	20.0	4.5
17	Mega Sableye Mega	Shadow Claw / Foul Play	10.5	4.5
18	Mega Malamar Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Psychic)	Psycho Cut / Foul Play	11.0	4.4
19	Primal Groudon Mega	Dragon Tail / Fire Blast	12.9	4.4
20	Mega Slowbro Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Psychic)	Water Gun / Ice Beam	10.6	4.4

Shadow Lugia — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, by Sustained DPS, no Mega)

Non-Mega ranking adjusted for survivability. Top pick: Kingambit.

#	Pokémon	Moveset	DPS vs Boss ?	Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1	Kingambit	Snarl / Foul Play	15.3	7.5
2	Zacian Crowned Sword Legendary	Metal Claw / Behemoth Blade	17.6	7.4
3	Necrozma Dawn Wings Legendary	Shadow Claw / Moongeist Beam	23.3	7.1
4	Necrozma Dusk Mane Legendary	Shadow Claw / Sunsteel Strike	16.6	6.9
5	Tyranitar	Bite / Brutal Swing	16.8	6.6

Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)

6	Shadow Tyranitar Shadow	Smack Down* / Brutal Swing	18.6	6.5
7	Lunala Legendary	Shadow Claw / Shadow Ball	17.2	6.0
8	Kyurem Black Legendary	Shadow Claw / Freeze Shock	22.4	5.8
9	Zamazenta Crowned Shield Legendary	Metal Claw / Behemoth Bash	16.3	5.7
10	Shadow Aggron Shadow	Smack Down / Meteor Beam	16.3	5.7
11	Shadow Metagross Shadow	Shadow Claw* / Meteor Mash*	15.8	5.7
12	Yveltal Legendary	Snarl / Dark Pulse	15.3	5.7
13	Shadow Hydreigon Shadow	Bite / Brutal Swing*	19.9	5.6
14	Stakataka Legendary	Rock Throw / Stone Edge	13.3	5.6
15	Gholdengo	Hex / Shadow Ball	16.0	5.5
16	Shadow Darkrai Shadow	Snarl / Shadow Ball	20.9	5.4
17	Hydreigon	Bite / Brutal Swing*	16.9	5.4
18	Metagross	Shadow Claw* / Meteor Mash*	13.2	5.3
19	Kyurem White Legendary	Ice Fang / Ice Burn	20.1	5.2
20	Shadow Magnezone Shadow	Volt Switch / Zap Cannon	18.0	5.2

Shadow Lugia — Top 20 additional picks (by Sustained DPS, no Mega/Shadow)

Other strong picks (legendaries included) re-evaluated by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Houndoom.

#	Pokémon	Moveset	DPS vs Boss ?	Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1	Houndoom	Snarl / Foul Play	14.8	5.2
2	Honchkrow	Snarl / Dark Pulse	14.4	5.2
3	Mandibuzz	Snarl / Foul Play	8.7	5.2
4	Solgaleo Legendary	Fire Spin / Iron Head	8.5	5.2
5	Darkrai Legendary	Snarl / Shadow Ball	17.6	5.2

Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)

6	Hoopa Unbound Legendary	Astonish / Shadow Ball	15.7	5.2
7	Zarude Legendary	Bite / Dark Pulse	13.7	5.1
8	Absol	Snarl / Brutal Swing*	16.8	5.0
9	Hoopa Legendary	Astonish / Shadow Ball	16.4	5.0
10	Giratina (Origin) Legendary	Shadow Claw / Shadow Force*	15.9	5.0
11	Mewtwo Legendary	Psycho Cut / Shadow Ball*	14.1	5.0
12	Giratina Legendary	Shadow Claw / Shadow Force*	13.0	5.0
13	Obstagoon	Lick / Night Slash	9.2	5.0
14	Umbreon	Snarl / Foul Play	8.5	5.0
15	Bisharp	Snarl / Dark Pulse	14.1	5.0
16	Magnezone	Spark / Wild Charge	15.4	4.9
17	Meloetta Aria Legendary	Quick Attack / Thunderbolt	12.3	4.9
18	Zoroark	Snarl / Foul Play	16.5	4.8
19	Shiftry	Snarl / Foul Play	13.3	4.8
20	Mew Legendary	Snarl / Wild Charge	12.5	4.8

Shadow Lugia — Top 20 additional picks (by Sustained DPS, no Mega/Shadow/Legendary)

Alternatives without a Mega/Shadow/Legendary roster. Top pick: Spiritomb.

#	Pokémon	Moveset	DPS vs Boss ?	Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1	Spiritomb	Feint Attack / Shadow Ball	11.6	4.8
2	Aggron	Smack Down / Meteor Beam	13.5	4.6
3	Incineroar	Snarl / Brutal Swing	14.2	4.5
4	Rhyperior	Smack Down / Rock Wrecker*	15.4	4.4
5	Greninja	Feint Attack / Hydro Cannon*	12.6	4.4

Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)

6	Muk Alolan	Snarl / Dark Pulse	12.0	4.4
7	Weavile	Snarl / Avalanche	16.1	4.4
8	Grimmsnarl	Bite / Foul Play	14.0	4.3
9	Pangoro	Snarl / Rock Slide	12.9	4.2
10	Tinkaton	Fairy Wind / Gigaton Hammer*	12.1	4.2
11	Cacturne	Sucker Punch / Payback	13.2	4.1
12	Avalugg Hisuian	Powder Snow / Blizzard	12.9	4.1
13	Bronzong	Feint Attack / Payback	8.7	4.1
14	Crawdaunt	Snarl / Crabhammer	12.7	4.0
15	Mr Rime	Ice Shard / Triple Axel	12.5	4.0
16	Lokix	Sucker Punch / Dark Pulse	12.0	4.0
17	Baxcalibur	Ice Fang / Blizzard	15.7	3.9
18	Morpeko Hangry	Thunder Shock / Aura Wheel Electric	13.8	3.9
19	Morpeko	Thunder Shock / Aura Wheel Electric	13.8	3.9
20	Avalugg	Bite / Avalanche	12.1	3.9

Shadow Legendary Raid Past Boss

Types

Psychic

Flying

Boss HP
15,000

Boss Fast Moves

Dragon Tail

Extrasensory

Boss Charge Moves

Fly

Futuresight

Hydro Pump

Sky Attack

Aeroblast ★

Weakness (×1.6)

Electric

Ice

Rock

Ghost

Dark

Resistance (×0.625)

Grass

Psychic

Double Resistance (×0.39)

Fighting

Ground

⚡ Shadow Legendary Raid (★5) mechanics: the boss enrages at 60% HP — Attack ×1.8, Defense ×3. Use 8 Purified Gems across all players (up to 5 per trainer) to subdue it. Shadow bosses deal +20% / receive +20% damage, and captured Pokémon are guaranteed a minimum 6/6/6 IV.
Note: DPS values on this page reflect pre-enrage stats and do NOT include the +20% Shadow modifier.