How to evolve
Lunala Best Moveset
137 Sp. Atk at 97 Speed on Psychic/Ghost with AbilityShadow Shield halving damage at full HP (functionally AbilityMultiscale for Lunala). Held ItemPower Herb enables instant MoveMeteor Beam without the charge turn. The moveset fires devastating special Ghost and Psychic TermStab from behind Shadow Shield's guaranteed survival. S-Tier through raw special power and first-turn safety.
Shadow Shield halved damage at full HP in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Ghost/Psychic with 137 Sp. Atk. Guaranteed to survive the first hit and fire back.
Best Moves
Best Build
Lunala best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Moongeist Beam
- Moonblast
- Ice Beam
- Psyshock
Two gens in the restricted format in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Shadow Shield plus Dynamax bulk meant Lunala survived attacks that should have KO'd twice over.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Moongeist Beam
- Roost
- Ice Beam
- Moonblast
Recommended Teammates
Three gens restricted in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Shadow Shield was the most reliable survival ability in the restricted format. Ghost/Psychic walled Fighting and Normal entirely.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Moongeist Beam
- Moongeist Beam
- Moonblast
- Moonblast
Recommended Teammates
Lunala Weakness
Lunala is weak to Ghost and Dark. Watch out for Ghost and Dark attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves entirely. Lunala's overall bulk (137/89/107) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Psychic |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
What is Lunala Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Lunala
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Lunala View Glimmora builds →Power Gem20-24% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Lunala View Zapdos builds →Hurricane22-26% Volt Switch14-17% Heat Wave19-22% | ||
B | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lunala View Cyclizar builds →U Turn16-20% Knock Off 4x61-72% Draco Meteor17-20% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Lunala View Forretress builds →Volt Switch8-9% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Lunala View Pelipper builds →Hurricane17-20% U Turn8-9% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityCompoundeyes ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lunala View Galvantula builds →Thunder22-26% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNeutralizinggas ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Weezing-Galar builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Rotom-Wash builds →
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Evolution
Lunala is the final form from Cosmog's chain, reached at level 53. A Psychic/Ghost legendary with 680 stats, it can't breed. Lunala and Solgaleo share the same 680 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Shiny Lunala
Blood-red Lunala is a horror movie poster come to life. The deep crimson wing membranes against the dark body turn the Moone Pokemon into a bat straight out of a Castlevania boss fight. Paired with Solgaleo, Gen 7 gave us back-to-back S-tier box legendaries and both absolutely earned it.
Shiny Lunala Odds & Hunting Methods
4 of 4 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Lunala
Lunala can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer one in from Sword & Shield.
How to Obtain Lunala in SV
Step 1Obtain CosmogLATER APPEARANCEfrom Sun & MoonNot TradeableAppears in Sun & Moon via Gift · Lake of the Sunne · Reverse world (Solgaleo). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Gift · Lake of the Sunne · Reverse world (Solgaleo). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Cosmoem
Step 3Lunala ✓
A few locations for Lunala across endgame routes. The list below shows no spawn rates for these spots, so pick the one that fits where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Lunala in SwSh
- Step 1Obtain Cosmog
- Step 2Evolve into Cosmoem
- Step 3Lunala ✓Max LairLv.70Dynamax AdventureShieldDynamax Adventure final boss (Shield exclusive)or evolve from Cosmoem (Step 2)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Sword & Shield for Lunala.
In Ultra Moon, Lunala waits on the Plank Bridge of the Mahalo Trail once you have faced Gladion at Mount Lanakila, and you battle and catch it yourself at level 60 rather than receiving it as a gift.
How to Obtain Lunala in USUM
The path to Lunala starts with Cosmog at Lv. 5 via gift encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 2Evolve into Cosmoem
Step 3Lunala ✓or evolve from Cosmoem (Step 2)
Moon alone locks Lunala behind the plot: your Cosmoem changes into the winged moon beast on the Moone Altar, a level 55 catch you cannot refuse if you want to finish.
How to Obtain Lunala in SM
To get Lunala, start by catching Cosmog through gift encounters at Lv. 5. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 2Evolve into Cosmoem
Base Stats
Lunala's spread is anchored by HP, with special bulk backing it up. Defense is the clear weak point. Worth 3 Sp. Atk EVs per KO, and the slow 1.25M XP grind keeps leveling painless.
It steals the light from its surroundings and then becomes the full moon, showering its own light across the night sky.
Lunala Event Distributions
Lunala is available through a handful of Mystery Gift event distributions rather than as a regular giveaway.
Radiant LunalaSunUltra SunAlways shiny
Shiny Lunala GiftSunMoonUltra SunUltra MoonAlways shiny
Shiny Lunala GiftSunUltra SunAlways shiny
Lunala Guide
Lunala plays as a wallbreaker. Speed is middling, so pick your spots carefully.
Lunala pairs best with Koraidon, Groudon Primal, and Zacian Crowned. Koraidon has Good synergy and covers what Lunala can't handle on its own.
Timid is the go-to nature for Lunala. That's +Speed / -Attack. Pair it with 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe EVs. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Game Availability
Lunala has appeared in 4 games since Sun & Moon, spanning 3 generations. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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