Lopunny Best Moveset
Held ItemLopunnite activates AbilityScrappy letting Normal and Fighting moves hit Ghost types that normally dodge them. 136 Attack at 135 Speed fires physical dual TermStab on the shortest cooldowns at serious power. The moveset runs no-immunity coverage, nothing is safe from both Normal and Fighting hits.
105 Speed and 76 Attack in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Fast but weak. Normal-type with Klutz as an ability that prevented held items from working. An anti-synergy disaster.
Best Moves
Best Build
Lopunny best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Switcheroo
- Dizzy Punch
- Bounce
- Drain Punch
Recommended Teammates
Fell in Gen V (Black & White). Limber prevented paralysis, which helped with the Speed, but 76 Attack couldn't break anything. Switcheroo passed bad items.
Support Moveset
- Encore
- Fake Out
- Drain Punch
- Entrainment
Recommended Teammates
Mega Lopunny debuted in Gen VI (X & Y) with Scrappy and 136 Attack. High Jump Kick hit Ghosts through Scrappy. The Mega was top-tier. Base Lopunny was forgotten.
Support Moveset
- Return
- Switcheroo
- Fake Out
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Mega Lopunny stayed elite in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Base Lopunny stayed at the bottom. Same story as Pidgeot and Beedrill: the Mega carried the name.
Wall Moveset
- Switcheroo
- Healing Wish
- Toxic
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Mega Evolution removed in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Base Lopunny returned to 76 Attack and 105 Speed. Fast at doing nothing, just like Gen IV.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Power Up Punch
- Fire Punch
- Mega Kick
Recommended Teammates
Lopunny Weakness
Lopunny is weak to Fighting, Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Not too many gaps in the chart, 4 weaknesses to account for.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Lopunny Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Lopunny
Dragonite's Earthquake hits Lopunny for 48-56%. Greninja's Ice Beam hits Lopunny for 41-49%. Excadrill deals 48-56% with Earthquake.
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed38-45% Earthquake48-56% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse18-22% Ice Beam41-49% Surf41-49% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Excadrill builds →Earthquake48-56% Rapid Spin24-28% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityUnburden ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Slurpuff builds →Drain Punch 2x51-60% Play Rough 2x61-72% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Evolution
Lopunny is what Buneary becomes. Breed it for Buneary eggs (average hatch time). A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Buneary pushed Lopunny to 580 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +70. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Lopunny to get Buneary eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups.
How to Get Lopunny
1 encounter spots for Lopunny at moderate rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Lopunny in LZA
Step 1Catch BunearyWild Zone 6Lv.17-18OverworldLegends: Z-A
Step 2Lopunny ✓Wild Zone 18Lv.55-56OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Buneary (Step 1)
A few locations for Lopunny with decent spawn rates across early-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Lopunny in PLA
To get Lopunny, start by catching Buneary through walking encounters at Lv. 3-50. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch BunearyThe HeartwoodLv.13-16GrassRate 15%Bonechill WastesLv.43-46GrassRate 15%Snowfall Hot SpringLv.47-50CaveRate 15%
Step 2Lopunny ✓The HeartwoodLv.3-16GrassRate 15%Bonechill WastesLv.43-46GrassRate 15%Snowfall Hot SpringLv.47-50CaveRate 15%or evolve from Buneary (Step 1)
Can't catch Lopunny directly. Start with Buneary at decent rates from the locations below, then evolve with high friendship. The 2-stage line from Buneary to Lopunny is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Lopunny in BDSP
Buneary is your first catch on the way to Lopunny. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-20 across 18 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch BunearyEterna ForestLv.10-12GrassRate 19%Glacial CavernLv.16-20CaveGrassland CaveLv.16-20CaveIcy CaveLv.16-20CaveRiverbank CaveLv.16-20CaveSpacious CaveLv.16-20CaveStill-Water CavernLv.16-20CaveSunlit CavernLv.16-20CaveWhiteout CaveLv.16-20Cave
Step 2Lopunny ✓
Can't catch Lopunny directly. Start with Buneary at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve with high friendship. The 2-stage line from Buneary to Lopunny is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Lopunny in SwSh
The path to Lopunny starts with Buneary at Lv. 10-18 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch BunearyFields of HonorLv.10-15OverworldRate 56%SnowstormFields of HonorLv.10-15OverworldRate 56%Normal WeatherFields of HonorLv.10-15OverworldRate 56%SnowingFields of HonorLv.10-15OverworldRate 56%SandstormFields of HonorLv.10-15OverworldRate 36%Heavy FogFields of HonorLv.10-15OverworldRate 36%RainingFields of HonorLv.10-15OverworldRate 36%Intense SunFields of HonorLv.10-15OverworldRate 36%OvercastFields of HonorLv.10-15OverworldRate 36%ThunderstormChallenge BeachLv.13-18GrassRate 30%OvercastChallenge BeachLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SandstormChallenge BeachLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SnowstormChallenge BeachLv.13-18GrassRate 30%ThunderstormChallenge BeachLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Heavy FogChallenge BeachLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SnowingChallenge BeachLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Normal WeatherChallenge BeachLv.13-18GrassRate 30%RainingChallenge BeachLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Intense SunFields of HonorLv.13-18GrassRate 30%RainingFields of HonorLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Intense SunFields of HonorLv.13-18GrassRate 30%OvercastFields of HonorLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SandstormFields of HonorLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SnowstormFields of HonorLv.13-18GrassRate 30%ThunderstormFields of HonorLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Heavy FogFields of HonorLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SnowingFields of HonorLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Normal Weather
Step 2Lopunny ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Lopunny egg.
Base Stats
The stat bars tell the story: Attack carries everything and Sp. Atk's dead weight. But this Rabbit Pokemon still yields 2 Speed EVs per fight on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
This Pokémon's ears are apparently very delicate. They must be handled gently and with care, or else Lopunny will kick you with its graceful legs.
Lopunny Guide
Lopunny works as a sweeper with 580 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid choice for the right team. That 136 base Attack does the heavy lifting.
Yes. Mega Lopunny is the evolved form, sitting at 680 BST. Big power spike over base Lopunny (580). Equip the Mega Stone and it transforms in battle.
Lopunny's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), Aerodactyl (Flying), and Espeon (Psychic), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Fairy-type attackers are also a problem.
Scrappy is the go-to ability for Lopunny. It lets the Pokémon's normal and fighting moves hit ghost Pokémon. It's Lopunny's only ability.
Lopunny is a physical attacker with base 136 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 135 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Game Availability
Available since Diamond & Pearl, Lopunny appears in 13 games spanning 7 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 6.
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 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves