Stats & Training
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.
Known as the Beast That Calls the Moon, this Pokémon lives by taking in any and all light and converting it into its own energy.
It steals the light from its surroundings and then becomes the full moon, showering its own light across the night sky.
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 |
 Chien-Pao DarkIce | S | |
Obtain MethodWest Province Area One Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lunala View Chien-Pao builds →Dark Pulse 4x77-91% Throat Chop 4x113-133%KO Crunch 4x113-133%KO Night Slash 4x99-116%KO | ||
 Ting-Lu DarkGround | S | |
Obtain MethodSocarrat Trail Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lunala View Ting-Lu builds →Dark Pulse 4x53-62% Throat Chop 4x103-122%KO Hex 4x29-34% Snarl 4x38-45% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lunala View Tyranitar builds →Dark Pulse 4x79-93% Crunch 4x123-144%KO Bite 4x93-110%KO Snarl 4x55-65% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lunala View Hydreigon builds →Crunch 4x101-119%KO Dark Pulse 4x101-119%KO Bite 4x77-91% Assurance 4x77-91% | ||
 Wo-Chien DarkGrass | B | |
Obtain MethodSouth Province Area One Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lunala View Wo-Chien builds →Foul Play 4x101-119%KO Dark Pulse 4x79-93% Knock Off 4x69-82% Hex 4x43-51% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lunala View Glimmora builds →Power Gem22-25% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Lunala View Forretress builds →Volt Switch7-8% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Lunala View Zapdos builds →Hurricane29-34% Volt Switch18-22% Heat Wave17-19% | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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
Scarlet & Violet Lunala Best Moveset
Lunala runs a standard special attacker set. Quiet nature with max HP and Sp. Atk EVs shapes the build, while Power Herb brings instant two-turn move execution. Shadowshield supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Lunala best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Moongeist Beam
- Wide Guard
- Trick Room
- Meteor Beam
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Moongeist Beam
- Moonblast
- Meteor Beam
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Moongeist Beam
- Moonblast
- Moonlight
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Moongeist Beam
- Calm Mind
- Moonblast
- Moonlight
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Lunala cleanly, with Future Sight and Poltergeist anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Lunala in Scarlet & Violet
Lunala isn't available in the wild in Scarlet & Violet. Start by transferring Cosmog from Sun or Ultra Sun. The evolution path from Cosmog to Lunala is covered in the steps below.
Lunala Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, Lunala is a Legendary Pokemon rated S-Tier. At 680 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a wallbreaker. Moongeistbeam with Power Herb is the standard set.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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.
In Scarlet & Violet, the 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 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 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMDebut
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