Free switch-ins on Ghost moves make Lopunny useful in any team that needs that coverage. Only 1 weaknesses keeps it safe in most matchups. Known as the Rabbit Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
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.
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 Weakness
GoodLopunny is weak to Fighting-type moves. 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.
Lopunny is what Buneary becomes. Breed it for Buneary eggs (average hatch time). No compatible partners 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Lopunny to get Buneary eggs easily from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Circle Throw, Copycat, Cosmic Power and 16 more.
Focus Sash guarantees Lopunny survives one hit from full HP. That's enough to deal early damage and fire off Fakeout before going down. Cutecharm and max HP and Speed EVs maximize first-turn impact.
Best Build
Best Lopunny Moveset
- Fake Out
- Entrainment
- Encore
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Jump Kick and High Jump Kick 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
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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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 BunearyEFFORTLESSRoute 1 - WestUltra SunGrassLv.2-330%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 1 - WestUltra MoonGrassLv.2-330%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 1 - EastUltra SunGrassLv.2-310%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 1 - EastUltra MoonGrassLv.2-310%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSPoni GroveUltra MoonGrassLv.52-5530%PostForestNightEFFORTLESSPoni GroveUltra SunGrassLv.52-5530%PostForestNightEASYPoni GroveUltra MoonGrassLv.52-5520%PostForestDayEASYPoni GroveUltra SunGrassLv.52-5520%PostForestDay
Step 2Lopunny ✓Poni GroveUltra SunGrassLv.52-55PostForestSOS from BunearyPoni GroveUltra MoonGrassLv.52-55PostForestSOS from Bunearyor evolve from Buneary (Step 1)
Lopunny works as a pivot with 480 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list — a situational pick that fills a niche. That 105 base Speed does the heavy lifting.
Lopunny's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Buneary evolves into Lopunny by leveling up. Lopunny is the fully evolved form. At 480 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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. But the speed tells the real story — base 105 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
Lopunny appears in 13 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Available since Diamond & Pearl, Lopunny appears in 13 games spanning 6 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 7.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A