Necrozma Best Moveset
127 Sp. Atk at 107 Attack on Psychic with AbilityPrism Armor reducing super-effective damage. Mixed offenses hit from either side. 101 Defense absorbs physical hits. 79 Speed is the main limitation. The moveset runs Psychic TermStab from the special side backed by Prism Armor's damage reduction. B-Tier in base form, but Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings fusions reach S-Tier.
Base Necrozma had 97/101/89 bulk and 127 Sp. Atk in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Prismatic Laser hit hard but the -1 turn recharge was punishing. Overshadowed by its own fused forms.
Best Moves
Best Build
Necrozma best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Photon Geyser
- Calm Mind
- Earth Power
- Moonlight
Recommended Teammates
Rose between tiers in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Stealth Rock plus Dragon Dance from decent bulk. Base Necrozma carved a niche separate from Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings.
Special Tank Moveset
- Photon Geyser
- Heat Wave
- Autotomize
- Meteor Beam
Recommended Teammates
Between tiers again in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Three gens living in the shadow of its own alternate forms. Base Necrozma was always the lesser version.
Special Tank Moveset
- Photon Geyser
- Dragon Dance
- Earth Power
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Necrozma Weakness
Necrozma is weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Necrozma's overall bulk (97/101/89) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
What is Necrozma Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Necrozma
Zamazenta deals 41-49% with Crunch.
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Necrozma View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn9-10% Scald8-10% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Necrozma View Glimmora builds →Power Gem24-29% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Necrozma View Zamazenta builds →Crunch 2x41-49% Close Combat15-18% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Toxapex builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Necrozma View Moltres builds →Flamethrower22-26% U Turn 2x23-27% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Necrozma View Torkoal builds →Rapid Spin7-9% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Necrozma View Clodsire builds →Earthquake14-17% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityPoisonpuppeteer ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Necrozma View Pecharunt builds →Shadow Ball 2x29-34% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Necrozma View Corviknight builds →U Turn 2x23-27% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Necrozma View Pelipper builds →Hurricane21-25% U Turn 2x15-18% | ||
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 AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
Necrozma is a powerhouse with 600 total stats as a Psychic legendary. Can't breed it, so you're locked to whatever you catch or receive. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Shiny Necrozma
Slightly bluer Necrozma. For a Pokemon that absorbs light and has multiple dramatic fused forms, a nearly invisible base shiny feels like a waste. The fused forms fare a bit better, but base Necrozma is a letdown.
Shiny Necrozma Evolution
Does Not EvolveShiny Necrozma 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 Necrozma
Necrozma can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer one in from Sword & Shield.
Necrozma is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
A few locations for Necrozma 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.
Best Locations to Catch Necrozma in Sword & Shield
On Mount Lanakila, Necrozma stands as an overworld shape you walk straight up to, and touching it there kicks off the level 65 battle deep in the mountain.
How to Get Necrozma in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Necrozma waits in the deepest reaches of Ten Carat Hill, a fixed legendary you can only confront at level 75 once you have become Champion.
Best Locations to Catch Necrozma in Sun & Moon
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Necrozma's spread. It leans mixed with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 3 Attack and Sp. Atk EVs per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It needs light to survive, and it goes on a rampage seeking it out. Its laser beams will cut anything to pieces.
Necrozma Event Distributions
Necrozma reaches players through several Mystery Gift distributions, though it is far from a regular.
Secret Necrozma GiftSunMoonUltra SunUltra MoonAlways shiny
Shiny Necrozma GiftSunMoonUltra SunUltra MoonAlways shiny
Necrozma Guide
Necrozma plays as a wallbreaker. Speed is middling, so pick your spots carefully.
Necrozma pairs best with Kingambit. Kingambit has Decent synergy and covers what Necrozma can't handle on its own.
Quiet is the go-to nature for Necrozma. That's +Sp. Atk / -Speed. Pair it with 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA EVs. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Game Availability
Since Sun & Moon, Necrozma has appeared in 4 games. Legendary Pokemon like Necrozma are usually found through story events or special post-game areas rather than random encounters.
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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