Is Lopunny Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Normal-type with decent Speed but no offensive punch. No Mega Stone removes the Normal/Fighting Mega Lopunny that made it viable. Base form can't compete with Alola's native options.
Buneary has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Buneary trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Lopunny has the type edge here and should clean up Lana's team.
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Lopunny trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Lopunny has the type edge here and should clean up Mallow's team.
Lopunny trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Lopunny trades roughly evenly with Sophocles's team.
Acerola's typing presses Lopunny's defenses.
Lopunny has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Lopunny has the type edge here and should clean up Mina's team.
Lopunny has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Lopunny trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Lopunny trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Lopunny trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Lopunny has the type edge here and should clean up Kahili's team.
Lopunny trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Catch Buneary on Route 1 (walking, Lv 2-3).
Friendship is usually high enough before you reach Lana.
How to Get Lopunny in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
A few locations for Lopunny with moderate rates across endgame 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 USUM
To get Lopunny, start by catching Buneary through walking encounters at Lv. 2-55. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch BunearyRoute 1 - WestLv.2-3GrassRate 30%Route 1 - EastLv.2-3GrassRate 10%Poni GroveLv.52-55GrassRate 30%NightPoni GroveLv.52-55GrassRate 20%Day
Step 2Lopunny ✓Poni GroveLv.52-55GrassSOS from Bunearyor evolve from Buneary (Step 1)
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
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Salamence builds →Fly 2x104-124%KO Brick Break 2x55-67% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Hawlucha builds →Brick Break 2x65-76% Wing Attack 2x55-65% | ||
 Kadabra Psychic | B | |
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Jynx builds →Psyshock 2x78-94% Draining Kiss 2x35-43% Brick Break 2x29-35% | ||
 Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
 Espeon Psychic | B | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Salamence builds →Fly 2x99-116%KO Brick Break 2x55-66% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Hawlucha builds →Brick Break 2x60-72% Wing Attack 2x49-58% | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Jynx builds →Psyshock 2x76-90% Draining Kiss 2x33-39% Brick Break 2x27-33% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Salamence builds →Fly 2x106-126%KO Brick Break 2x60-71% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Hawlucha builds →Brick Break 2x69-82% Wing Attack 2x56-68% | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Jynx builds →Psyshock 2x82-97% Draining Kiss 2x35-42% Brick Break 2x29-35% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Espeon Psychic | B | |
 Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Gallade builds →Brick Break 2x78-92% Psyshock 2x53-63% Aerial Ace 2x42-50% | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x101-121%KO Extrasensory 2x42-50% | ||
 Passimian Fighting | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Salamence builds →Fly 2x99-117%KO Brick Break 2x56-67% | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x101-119%KO Brick Break 2x51-60% | ||
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Route 1 Interact Encounter) | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Gallade builds →Brick Break 2x80-94% Psyshock 2x52-61% Aerial Ace 2x42-51% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x82-98% Wing Attack 2x52-61% | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Route 1 Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x67-80% Dream Eater 2x53-63% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Gardevoir builds →Dream Eater 2x103-122%KO Draining Kiss 2x52-62% | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x103-122%KO Brick Break 2x51-61% | ||
 Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Honchkrow builds →Fly 2x95-113%KO Dream Eater 2x60-71% | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x119-140%KO Draining Kiss 2x51-60% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 2x127-150%KO Aerial Ace 2x40-47% | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x117-138%KO Aerial Ace 2x40-47% | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x105-123%KO Aerial Ace 2x35-42% | ||
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Lunala builds →Dream Eater 2x109-128%KO Moonblast 2x69-81% Focus Blast 2x86-101%KO Air Slash 2x54-64% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x156-184%KO High Jump Kick 2x102-120%KO | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x119-140%KO Focus Blast 2x79-93% Draining Kiss 2x51-60% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x115-136%KO | ||
Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Lunala builds →Dream Eater 2x111-131%KO Moonblast 2x70-83% Focus Blast 2x88-104%KO Air Slash 2x56-66% | ||
 Mewtwo Psychic | S | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Mewtwo builds →Future Sight 2x146-173%KO Focus Blast 2x98-115%KO Aerial Ace 2x38-45% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x158-186%KO High Jump Kick 2x104-122%KO | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x126-149%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x57-67% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x126-149%KO Aerial Ace 2x42-50% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemAssault Vest NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Eelektross builds →Flamethrower19-23% Giga Drain16-19% Volt Switch15-18% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Mesprit builds →Ice Beam18-21% Psyshock 2x31-37% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Mudsdale builds →Earthquake28-33% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIronfist ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Hitmonchan builds →Drain Punch 2x49-58% Mach Punch 2x26-31% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Sableye builds →Knock Off8-10% | ||
Lopunny Evolutions
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 218 partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups.
USUM Lopunny Best Moveset
Mega Lopunny gains Fighting typing and AbilityScrappy hitting Ghost-types with Normal and Fighting moves from 136 Attack at 135 Speed. MoveFake Out adds priority damage and MoveHigh Jump Kick provides the strongest Fighting TermStab option. Without the Mega Stone, 76 Attack at 105 Speed has no competitive identity. The moveset depends entirely on Mega access.
Best Build
Lopunny best EVs are HP and Speed
Wall Moveset
- Switcheroo
- Healing Wish
- Toxic
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Jump Kick and High Jump Kick bring the raw damage. But Lopunny also picks up coverage across 10 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Base Stats
It swings its ears like whips and strikes its enemies with them. It has an intensely combative disposition.
Mega Evolution awakens its combative instincts. It has shed any fur that got in the way of its attacks.
Lopunny Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Lopunny works as a sweeper with 580 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid option in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon for the right team. Switcheroo with Assault Vest is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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