Lunala Best Moveset
137 Sp. Atk at 97 Speed on Psychic/Ghost with AbilityShadow Shield halving damage at full HP (functionally AbilityMultiscale for Lunala). Held ItemPower Herb enables instant MoveMeteor Beam without the charge turn. The moveset fires devastating special Ghost and Psychic TermStab from behind Shadow Shield's guaranteed survival. S-Tier through raw special power and first-turn safety.
Shadow Shield halved damage at full HP in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Ghost/Psychic with 137 Sp. Atk. Guaranteed to survive the first hit and fire back.
Best Moves
Best Build
Lunala best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Moongeist Beam
- Moonblast
- Ice Beam
- Psyshock
Two gens in the restricted format in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Shadow Shield plus Dynamax bulk meant Lunala survived attacks that should have KO'd twice over.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Moongeist Beam
- Roost
- Ice Beam
- Moonblast
Recommended Teammates
Three gens restricted in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Shadow Shield was the most reliable survival ability in the restricted format. Ghost/Psychic walled Fighting and Normal entirely.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Moongeist Beam
- Moongeist Beam
- Moonblast
- Moonblast
Recommended Teammates
Lunala Weakness
Lunala is weak to Ghost and Dark. Watch out for Ghost and Dark attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves entirely. Lunala's overall bulk (137/89/107) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Psychic |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
What is Lunala Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Lunala
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Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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Evolution
Lunala is the final form from Cosmog's chain, reached at level 53. A Psychic/Ghost legendary with 680 stats, it can't breed. Lunala and Solgaleo share the same 680 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
How to Get Lunala
Lunala isn't available in the wild in Scarlet & Violet. Start by transferring Cosmog from Sun & Moon or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. The evolution path from Cosmog to Lunala is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Lunala in SV
Step 1Obtain CosmogLATER APPEARANCEfrom Sun & MoonNot TradeableAppears in Sun & Moon via Gift · Lake of the Sunne · Reverse world (Solgaleo). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Gift · Lake of the Sunne · Reverse world (Solgaleo). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Cosmoem
Step 3Lunala ✓
Lunala can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Transfer Cosmog from Sun & Moon or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Lunala in SwSh
Step 1Obtain CosmogLATER APPEARANCEfrom Sun & MoonNot TradeableAppears in Sun & Moon via Gift · Lake of the Sunne · Reverse world (Solgaleo). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Gift · Lake of the Sunne · Reverse world (Solgaleo). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Cosmoem
Step 3Lunala ✓
Lunala is handed to you at Mahalo Trail. No encounter rates or random spawns involved, so there's nothing to grind. Check the location details below for the exact conditions to trigger it.
How to Obtain Lunala in USUM
The path to Lunala starts with Cosmog at Lv. 5-60 via gift encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Lunala waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Altar of the Moone for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
How to Obtain Lunala in SM
To get Lunala, start by catching Cosmog through gift encounters at Lv. 5-55. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Base Stats
Lunala's spread is anchored by HP, with special bulk backing it up. Defense is the clear weak point. Worth 3 Sp. Atk EVs per KO, and the slow 1.25M XP grind keeps leveling painless.
It steals the light from its surroundings and then becomes the full moon, showering its own light across the night sky.
Lunala Guide
Lunala is a Legendary Pokemon rated S-Tier. At 680 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a wallbreaker. Base 137 HP is where it shines.
Lunala's biggest threats include Dusknoir (Ghost) and Absol (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Dusknoir is the most dangerous since Ghost moves deal 4x damage. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Lunala has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Run Shadow Shield on Lunala. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Shadow Shield synergizes with Lunala's base 107 Sp.Def, letting it soak special attacks as a pivot.
Lunala fills the wallbreaker role. It's a special attacker with base 137 Sp. Atk. Base 97 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
Best way to handle Lunala: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.
Game Availability
Lunala has appeared in 4 games since Sun & Moon, spanning 4 generations. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.
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- 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 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
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