Introduction
Dynamax Lugia raids exploded onto Pokémon GO today, November 30, 2025. The Max Battle Weekend runs through tonight, giving USA trainers one last shot at this Psychic/Flying Legendary.
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Find Power Spots on your map – purple icons with a big “X.” Up to 40 players can join, split into groups of 4. Remote raids work too with 800 Max Particles + Remote Pass.
Shiny Lugia (red accents) is in the mix. Expect XL Candy rewards too. This tanky boss needs smart teams: Rock hits 4x, plus Dark/Ghost/Electric/Ice/Ghost. Duos are possible with Max Mushrooms. Let’s cover counters, teams, and tips to smash it.
What Happened: Lugia Moves & Weaknesses
Dynamax bosses skip Fast Moves. Lugia fires two Charged attacks:
- AoE (undodgeable): Hits everyone.
- Single-target (dodgeable): Double damage – swipe when 3 arrows appear!
| Move | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aeroblast | Flying | Legacy, high damage |
| Fly | Flying | Common STAB |
| Hydro Pump | Water | Neutral to most |
| Future Sight | Psychic | Slow charge |
| Sky Attack | Flying | Another Flying nuke |
Weaknesses (Rock 4x!):
| Type | Multiplier |
|---|---|
| Rock | 4x |
| Dark | 2x |
| Ghost | 2x |
| Electric | 2x |
| Ice | 2x |
No weather boosts in arenas. CP: 2028-2115 (no boost).
Official Updates
Niantic launched this Tier 5 Dynamax raid Nov 29-30. Rewards: 25k Stardust/XP, Rare Candy XL, 30+ Lugia Candy/XL, 10 Premier Balls per win.
Pokebattler confirms duo viable with top ‘mons + Mushrooms. Use 0.5s Fast Moves first to charge Max Meter fast – tap like crazy!
Max Guard (shields), Max Spirit (heals all). Dynamax phases: 3 turns of power. Swap roles after first phase.
Public and Fan Reaction
X is on fire with duo clears. Trainer @g47ix duo’d with wife using Lv50 Zacian, Gmax Gengar/Toxtricity + Mushroom/Eternatus Effect. Video shows tense faints but victory! Solos teased too.
#DynamaxLugia trends. Reddit/Silph Road shares Gmax Gengar clips. “Toughest Tier 5!” but “Duoable AF.” USA parks packed – shiny hunts viral.
Top Attackers: Pokebattler Rankings
Level 40, no weather, dodge reaction. Sorted by estimator.
| Rank | Pokémon | Fast | Charge | DPS % | TDO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zacian Crowned Sword | Metal Claw | Behemoth Blade | 128% | 4979 |
| 2 | Eternatus Eternamax | Poison Jab | Dynamax Cannon | 95% | 8187 |
| 3 | Zamazenta Crowned Shield | Metal Claw | Behemoth Bash | 86% | 4172 |
| 4 | Metagross | Shadow Claw | Flash Cannon | 85% | 3791 |
| 5 | Zapdos (Dmax) | TS | Thunder | 84% | 3527 |
| 6 | Raikou (Dmax) | TS | Wild Charge | 81% | 3452 |
| 7 | Gmax Lapras | Water Gun | Blizzard | 70% | 2641 |
| 8 | Jolteon | TS | Thunder | 68% | 2888 |
| 9 | Latias | DB | Thunder | 60% | 3510 |
| 10 | Duraludon | Metal Claw | Flash Cannon | 54% | 3067 |
Community Faves: Gmax Gengar (Shadow Claw/Shadow Punch), Gmax Toxtricity (Spark/Wild Charge). Shadows/Megas boost DPS 20%+.
Best Tanks, Healers & Roles
Tanks (Max Guard): Metagross #1, Gmax Melmetal, Zamazenta Shield, Dmax Blissey.
Healers (Max Spirit): Dmax Blissey, Gmax Snorlax, Gmax Lapras.
Start every team with Charger (0.5s Fast: Shadow Claw, TS).
Team Building & Strategies
Duo (Max Mushroom req.): Player 1: Zacian Sword, Gmax Gengar, Eternamax Player 2: Zacian Sword, Gmax Toxtricity, Metagross
Trio: 2 Attackers (Zacian, Zapdos), 1 Tank/Healer (Metagross/Blissey) each.
4-Player Ideal: 2 Attackers, 1 Tank, 1 Healer. Cheer faints!
Tips:
- Tap Fast only – Charges waste energy.
- Dodge single-target (3 arrows).
- Max Guard on tank to draw fire (up to 180 HP shields).
- Heal with Spirit Lv2+.
- Re-Dynamax for more shields/heals.
- Urban areas for groups.
Rewards & Raid Value
Conclusion
Raid Dynamax Lugia today – duo with Zacian/Gmax Gengar teams. Shiny XLs await. Master Max Battles: dodge, shield, heal smart.
Niantic nailed a tough, fun boss. Grab yours before midnight!
“Truth matters — Dkolla Team”
FAQs
- Best Dynamax Lugia counter? Zacian Crowned Sword (Metal Claw/Behemoth Blade) tops Pokebattler.
- Can you duo Dynamax Lugia? Yes, with Max Mushroom + top attackers like Zacian/Gmax Gengar.
- What moves does Dynamax Lugia use? Charged only: Aeroblast, Fly, Hydro Pump, Future Sight, Sky Attack.
- Shiny Dynamax Lugia odds? ~1/20 per catch during Nov 29-30 event.
- Dynamax Lugia rewards? XL Candy, 30+ Candy, Stardust/XP, Premier Balls. Great for powering up!
