Niantic has announced that the very challenging Legendary monsters; Ho-Oh and Lugia will be returning to Tier 5 raids this weekend, allowing those new to the game to add these needed fighters to their Pokédex and experienced players to have a chance at capturing ones with better stats.
Along with their reappearance, the two birds will also be bringing back their shiny versions.
For those of you planning to participate in this 3-day raid extravaganza, here’s what you’ll need to know.
Lugia
Basics:
– Dual Psychic/Flying type
– Similar to a Groudon, Lugia is very close & easy to hit
– A Lugia with Sky Attack is great at Defeating Machamp
– A Lugia with Hydro Pump is great against any Pokémon weak to water types
Weak to:
– Electric
– Dark
– Ice
– Ghost
– Rock
Movesets:
Best Movesets:
Extrasensory/Future Sight
Extrasensory/Sky Attack
Hardest Move to Beat: Hydro Pump
Perfect IV’s:
100% IV: 2115CP
100% WB IV: 2645CP
Lugia is boosted in Windy weather.
Counters:
Darkrai:
Snarl/Dark Pulse
Snarl/Shadow Ball
Raikou: Thundershock/Wild Charge
Electivire: Thundershock/Wild Charge
Giratina Origin Forme: Shadow Claw/Shadow Ball
Weavile: Snarl/Avalanche
Zapdos: Thundershock/Thunderbolt
Rampardos: Smack Down/Stone Edge
# of Trainers Needed for a Defeat:
4 Trainers – If your group consists of strong Level 35 or higher accounts
5-6 Trainers – If your group consists of strong Level 30 or higher accounts
Shiny:
Ho-Oh
Basics:
– Flying/Fire type
– Introduced in Generation II
– Not hard to hit, but tough to capture
Weak to:
– Rock
– Electric
– Water
Best Movesets:
Steel Wing will be the best Fast move in any situation UNLESS you get a Hidden Power Move that matches your charge move.
Charge Moves:
Solar Beam – great against Water, Ground, & Rock types
Brave Bird – great as a defender (to take hits) against Machamp
Fire Blast – great against Grass & Bug types
Hardest Move to Beat: Solar Beam
Perfect IV’s:
100% IV: 2207CP
100% WB IV: 2759CP
Ho-Oh is boosted in Sunny & Windy weather.
Counters:
Rampardos: Smack Down/Rock Slide
Terrakion: Smack Down/Rock Slide
Tyranitar: Smack Down/Stone Edge
Aerodactyl: Rock Throw/Rock Slide
Rhyperior: Smack Down/Stone Edge
Golem: Rock Throw/Stone Edge
# of Trainers Needed for a Defeat:
3 Trainers – If your group consists of strong Level 35 or Higher accounts
4-5 Trainers – If your group consists of strong Level 30 or higher accounts
Shiny:
The special Lugia & Ho-Oh raid event will start at 4pm on Friday, December 20th and end at 4pm on Monday, December 23rd.
Looking to purchase raid passes for this weekend’s event? Be sure to check out the very reasonably priced “Ultra Box” available via the in-game shop for 1,480 coins.
Source: Niantic
