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Is Shadow Apex Lugia good?

Apex Shadow Lugia is one of the strongest Flying attackers in the game, thanks to Aeroblast+'s insane power. Although its DPS can be inconsistent due to its lack of Flying-type fast move, Apex Shadow Lugia will still put in plenty of work. Avoid purifying it if you care about its raid performance.
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Is apex lugia better shadow or purified?

Apex Purified Lugia's Aeroblast++ has the same issue as Apex Purified Ho-Oh's Sacred Fire++- the increase in power doesn't account for the x1. 2 Shadow Bonus Shadow Lugia has to both its Fast and Charge Moves. As a result, Apex Shadow Lugia is always better than Apex Purified Lugia.
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Is Shadow Lugia better than regular Lugia?

Shadow Lugia is, from a simulation perspective, potentially an upgrade to its normal capabilities. The reduction in bulk is significant and makes Lugia less effective at being a general damage soak.
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What is the difference between Shadow Lugia and Apex Shadow Lugia?

Apex Shadow Pokemon are the same as the Shadow Pokemon. The only differences are the aura visual and the stronger ++ moves.
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Are apex shadow Pokémon good?

Shadow Apex Pokemon are a nice addition to the meta, but won't make waves in Go Battle League just yet. They're handy for raids and may be useful in Master League, but there's still no reason to purify your Shadow Pokemon, and that's something that Niantic needs to work on.
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Level 50 APEX SHADOW LUGIA is INSANE in Go Battle Master League in Pokemon GO

Should I purify Shadow Lugia?

While the obvious thing to do when catching a Shadow Pokemon is to purify it, purification is not required and players can choose to keep their Shadow Pokemon.
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How do I get Apex Shadow Lugia?

Event-exclusive Special Research

Once you complete the Special Research line, you'll be able to access an exclusive Masterwork Research story, intended to be completed over a long period of time. As you complete this Masterwork Research, you'll encounter Apex Shadow Lugia and Apex Shadow Ho-Oh.
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Does Shadow Lugia actually do 1000 damage?

Shadow Lugia has an attack called Shadow Storm that deals 1,000 damage to the opponent's Pokémon if the cardholder has four Psychic energy cards. This card also has a hefty HP of 300. Shadow Lugia is a must-have for players wanting to have a card that can dish out huge numbers.
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Why is Shadow Lugia banned?

As a promotional item for Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, a Shadow Lugia card was released for the Trading Card Game. On the card, Shadow Lugia is only able to use the move "Shadow Storm", which does a powerful 1000 damage, and has 300HP. Because of this, it is banned from all tournaments.
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Which Pokémon is best for Shadow Lugia?

Sky Attack and Aeroblast are Lugia's most popular Charged Attacks in the GO Battle League. If you have an Apex Shadow Lugia that knows Aeroblast+ or purified Apex Shadow Lugia that knows Aeroblast++, these powerful Pokémon may give you the best results for your Lugia Candy.
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Is Lugia more powerful than mew?

Mewtwo and Lugia are both psychic Pokémon, but Lugia has an edge in the fact that it can also control water. However, Mewtwo's psychic powers seem to be greater and it also seems to be faster and stronger than Lugia overall. The fight would probably last a while, but not if Mewtwo Mega evolved.
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What Lugia is most effective?

Best Lugia counters in Pokémon Go raids
  • Mega Absol (Snarl, Dark Pulse)
  • Mega Gyarados (Bite, Crunch)
  • Giratia (Origin Forme) (Shadow Claw, Shadow Force)
  • Thundurus (Therian Forme) (Volt Switch, Thunderbolt)
  • Mega Alakazam (Psycho Cut, Shadow Ball)
  • Mega Gardevoir (Charge Beam, Shadow Ball)
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What is the rarest Lugia?

1. Lugia ex—Unseen Forces 105/115, 2005. Lugia ex is one of the rarest and most sought-after Pokémon cards from the 2005 expansion "Unseen Forces".
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What is the best Shadow Legendary?

Raikou is the strongest of the three Legendary Dogs, meaning its Shadow form makes it even stronger. Shadow Raikou is naturally resistant to Flying, Steel, and Electric-type attacks, but is weak to Ground-type moves, like Earthquake and Mud Shot.
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Can apex shadow Pokémon be shiny?

The best part is that these Shadow Pokemon can be Shiny too, but unfortunately, out of 39 released Shiny Shadow Pokemon in Pokemon Go, only three are currently available in the game.
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What are the best apex lugia counters?

The best Pokemon Go Apex Shadow Lugia counters are Mega Banette, Mega Gengar, Shadow Raikou, Xurkitree, Shadow Weavile & Shadow Magnezone.
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Why is Shadow Lugia so strong?

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What 4 Pokémon are banned?

Smogon recently banned four Pokemon from Scarlet & Violet's OU tier: Palafin, Iron Bundle, Flutter Mane, and Houndstone.
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Why can t Shadow Lugia forget Frustration?

Frustration is a Charged Attack that all Shadow Pokémon know when they're caught. Frustration cannot be unlearned with a TM until you've purified the Shadow Pokémon, except during special events. Keep an eye on our official blog to learn about upcoming in-game and live Pokémon GO events.
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Who is the most overpowered Pokémon?

Arceus is, without a doubt, the most powerful Legendary Pokémon. This Normal type Mythical Pokémon is the creator of the universe and thus the closest that the Pokémon world has to a god. When it hatched from its egg, Arceus brought with it time, space, and antimatter in the form of the Creation Trio.
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How much CP does Shadow Lugia gain when purified?

Purifying a Shadow Pokémon adds two to each of your IVs (to a maximum of 15) and improves your Pokémon's level to 25. So, adding this information to your Pokémon's current stats will give you its new CP.
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What is the most op Pokemon card ever?

Here are the most powerful Pokémon cards ever:
  • Shaymin EX.
  • MewTwo and Mew GX.
  • Cleffa.
  • MewTwo EX.
  • Lysandre's Trump Card.
  • M Gengar EX.
  • Tapu Lele GX.
  • Arceus VSTAR.
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How rare is a legendary apex?

Probability of at least one: Rare or better item: 100% Epic or better item: 24.8% Legendary item: 7.4%
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Is Apex Lugia free?

Apex Shadow Lugia and Apex Shadow Ho-Oh will be available to encounter to all who buy the in-game Pokemon Go Tour: Johto ticket for $12.
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What is the best Moveset for Apex Shadow Lugia?

Best moveset for Lugia

The best moves for Lugia are Extrasensory and Aeroblast when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
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