Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Lopunny's spread. It leans physical with Speed out front. And you'll get 2 Speed EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Extremely cautious, it quickly bounds off when it senses danger.
Extremely cautious, it quickly bounds off when it senses danger.
Lopunny Weakness
Lopunny is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. With 65 HP and balanced defenses, Lopunny can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x105-124%KO Rock Smash 2x49-58% Double Kick 2x36-43% | ||
 Mienshao Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Mienshao builds →High Jump Kick 2x147-174%KO Jump Kick 2x114-135%KO Aura Sphere 2x65-77% Drain Punch 2x87-103%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x78-92% Rock Smash 2x36-43% Double Kick 2x27-32% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x78-92% Rock Smash 2x36-43% Double Kick 2x27-32% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Emboar builds →Hammer Arm 2x113-133%KO Brick Break 2x85-101%KO Rock Smash 2x47-56% Arm Thrust 2x20-24% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x47-56% Rock Smash 2x34-41% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 2x60-72% Rock Smash 2x34-41% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x45-55% Rock Smash 2x32-38% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x135-159%KO Brick Break 2x86-101%KO Rock Smash 2x46-55% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x96-113%KO Brick Break 2x57-67% Rock Smash 2x34-40% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x54-64% Force Palm 2x44-52% Rock Smash 2x31-37% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x132-157%KO Brick Break 2x85-100%KO Rock Smash 2x46-54% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x96-114%KO Brick Break 2x73-86% Wake-Up Slap 2x68-81% Rock Smash 2x41-49% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x96-114%KO Brick Break 2x57-68% Rock Smash 2x32-38% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x55-65% Force Palm 2x43-51% Rock Smash 2x30-35% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x79-93% Rock Smash 2x36-42% Double Kick 2x28-33% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x79-93% Rock Smash 2x36-42% Double Kick 2x28-33% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x136-160%KO Brick Break 2x84-100%KO Rock Smash 2x47-56% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x98-116%KO Hammer Arm 2x98-116%KO Brick Break 2x73-87% Wake-Up Slap 2x70-82% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x96-113%KO Brick Break 2x56-67% Rock Smash 2x32-38% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x105-124%KO Rock Smash 2x49-58% Double Kick 2x36-43% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x78-92% Rock Smash 2x36-43% Double Kick 2x27-32% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x78-92% Rock Smash 2x36-43% Double Kick 2x27-32% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x136-161%KO Brick Break 2x87-103%KO Rock Smash 2x47-56% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x98-116%KO Hammer Arm 2x98-116%KO Brick Break 2x74-88% Wake-Up Slap 2x71-84% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Conkeldurr can KO Lopunny with Drain Punch (106-125%). Machamp's Stone Edge hits Lopunny for 44-52%.
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x106-125%KO Mach Punch 2x57-68% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch18-21% Stone Edge44-52% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 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 480 total stats. Defense saw the largest single gain at +40. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Lopunny to get Buneary eggs easily using 181 partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Circle Throw, Copycat, Double Hit and 12 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Lopunny Best Moveset
For a physical attacker, Lopunny wants spread EVs and Nothing. The Jolly nature tilts toward fast physical duty, and Klutz contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Lopunny best EVs are Speed and Defense
Support Moveset
- Encore
- Fake Out
- Drain Punch
- Entrainment
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Jump Kick and Blizzard bring the raw damage. But Lopunny also picks up coverage across 13 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Lopunny in Black 2 & White 2
moderate rates across 1 encounter spots for Lopunny. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Lopunny in Black 2 & White 2
The path to Lopunny starts with Buneary at Lv. 15-18 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch BunearyCastelia CityGrass Lv.15-16 CityUncommonEarlyAnyCastelia CityGrass Lv.16-17 CityUncommonMidAnyDouble grass
Step 2Lopunny ✓Castelia CityGrass Lv.18 CityRareMidAnyShaking spotor evolve from Buneary (Step 1)
Lopunny Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Lopunny works as a pivot with 480 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2's meta. Encore with Nothing is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Black 2 & White 2, but Lopunny does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Lopunny hits 580 BST.
In Black 2 & White 2, Lopunny's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Cute Charm is the go-to ability for Lopunny. It has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact. Its hidden ability Limber can work in specific setups. Klutz is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Lopunny is leaning toward the physical side (base 76 Attack). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 105 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot 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 7.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves