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.
An extremely cautious Pokémon that cloaks its body with its fluffy ear fur when it senses danger.
It likes to keep itself clean and never fails to groom its ears. It runs with sprightly jumps.
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 |
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Cobalion can KO Lopunny with Close Combat (130-153%). Machamp's Rock Slide hits Lopunny for 38-45%.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x130-153%KO | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch21-24% Rock Slide38-45% Knock Off33-39% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl 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 131 partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Circle Throw, Copycat, Cosmic Power and 13 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Lopunny Best Moveset
For a physical attacker, Lopunny wants max Attack and Speed EVs and Custapberry. The Adamant nature tilts toward physical duty, and Limber contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Lopunny best EVs are Attack and Speed
Doubles Physical Attacker Moveset
- Entrainment
- Close Combat
- Endure
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Switcheroo
- Fake Out
- Triple Axel
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Moves
High 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
How to Get Lopunny in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 ForestBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.10-12 Forest19%EarlyEterna ForestShining PearlGrass Lv.10-12 Forest19%EarlyGlacial CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidGlacial CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidIcy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 IceMidIcy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 IceMidRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMid
Step 2Lopunny ✓
Lopunny Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Lopunny works as a pivot with 480 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl's meta. Entrainment with Custapberry is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, but Lopunny does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Lopunny hits 580 BST.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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