Luxray's built around physical offense. Attack leads the charge, Speed pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 3 Attack EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It can see clearly through walls to track down its prey and seek its lost young.
Luxray’s ability to see through objects comes in handy when it’s scouting for danger.
Ground moves hit Luxray for super-effective damage. Its Electric typing keeps the defensive matchups simple. With 80 HP and balanced defenses, Luxray can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
Zapdos's Heat Wave hits Luxray for 34-40%. Moltres deals 47-56% with Flamethrower.
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Luxray View Pelipper builds →Hurricane29-34% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Luxray View Zapdos builds →Hurricane29-34% Volt Switch19-22% Heat Wave34-40% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Luxray View Moltres builds →Flamethrower47-56% U Turn19-22% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Luxray View Corviknight builds →U Turn18-22% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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Luxray is the final form in a three-stage chain from Shinx through Luxio. Breeding this form produces Shinx eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Shinx gave Luxray the biggest boost in Attack (+55), bringing the total to 523 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Luxray to get Shinx eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
Luxray spreads damage across 2 coverage types. Flame Orb provides self-burn for Guts activation to maximize each hit, and max Attack and Speed EVs push the math. Guts ties the set together while Normal and Grass coverage prevents safe switch-ins.
Best Build
Luxray best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Supercell Slam
- Facade
- Trailblaze
- Psychic Fangs
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Trailblaze
- Play Rough
- Quick Attack
- Spark
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Ice Fang
- Crunch
- Wild Charge
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Wild Charge
- Volt Switch
- Supercell Slam
- Psychic Fangs
Recommended Teammates
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Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Wild Charge
- Thunder
- Crunch
- Facade
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Thunder Fang
- Ice Fang
- Crunch
- Fire Fang
Bulky Support Moveset
- Ice Fang
- Thunderbolt
- Baby Doll Eyes
- Fake Tears
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Wild Charge
- Thunder
- Crunch
- Facade
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Thunder Fang
- Ice Fang
- Crunch
- Fire Fang
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Ice Fang
- Thunderbolt
- Baby Doll Eyes
- Fake Tears
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without TMs, Luxray's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 7 types on top of Thunder and Supercell Slam for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Luxray's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Thunder and Wild Charge, and Normal and Dark coverage and more keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
Without breeding, Luxray misses out on Baby-Doll Eyes and Double Kick. That's 13 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Thunder and Wild Charge, with Normal and Dark coverage and more rounding things out.
Without breeding, Luxray misses out on Baby-Doll Eyes and Double Kick. That's 7 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Thunder and Wild Charge, with coverage across 8 types rounding things out.
Luxray tops out at low spawn rates across 4 locations in endgame routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Where To Catch Luxray in Scarlet & Violet
To get Luxray, start by catching Shinx through walking encounters at Lv. 7-56. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ShinxSouth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.7-12 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.7-12 Route30%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.49-56 Route1%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.49-56 Route1%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.49-56 Route1%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.49-56 Route1%Post
Step 2Catch or Evolve LuxioSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.20-30 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.20-30 Route6%Midor evolve from Shinx (Step 1)
Step 3Luxray ✓North Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.49-56 Route1%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.49-56 Route1%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.49-56 Route1%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.49-56 Route1%Postor evolve from Luxio (Step 2)
Luxray appears at decent spawn rates across 5 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Luxray in Legends: Arceus
Shinx is your first catch on the way to Luxray. You'll find walking encounters from walking across 11 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ShinxAspiration HillGrassUncommonFloaro GardensGrass ForestUncommonOreburrow TunnelGrass CaveUncommon
Step 2Catch or Evolve LuxioFloaro GardensGrass ForestUncommonOreburrow TunnelGrass CaveUncommonSandgem FlatsGrass DesertUncommonor evolve from Shinx (Step 1)
Step 3Luxray ✓Cloudcap PassGrass SkyUncommonHeavenward LookoutGrassUncommonSacred PlazaGrass FacilityUncommonSandgem FlatsGrass DesertUncommonSonorous PathGrass RouteUncommonor evolve from Luxio (Step 2)
No wild encounters for Luxray. The 3-stage chain runs through Shinx, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 30 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Luxray in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Luxray starts with Shinx at Lv. 3-46 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ShinxRoute 202Shining PearlGrass Lv.3-4 Route30%EarlyRoute 202Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.3-4 Route30%EarlyRoute 203Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.4-5 Route25%EarlyRoute 203Shining PearlGrass Lv.4-5 Route25%EarlyRoute 204 - SouthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.4-5 Route15%EarlyRoute 204 - SouthShining PearlGrass Lv.4-5 Route15%EarlyRoute 204 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.6-7 Route15%EarlyRoute 204 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.6-7 Route15%EarlyGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSpacious CaveShining 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 CaveMidFuego IronworksBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.28 Power-plant10%MidFuego IronworksShining PearlGrass Lv.28 Power-plant10%Mid
Step 2Catch or Evolve LuxioFuego IronworksBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.29 Power-plant10%MidFuego IronworksShining PearlGrass Lv.29 Power-plant10%MidGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle Badgeor evolve from Shinx (Step 1)
Step 3Luxray ✓
Luxray doesn't appear wild. Catch Shinx instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it at level 30 to get Luxray. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Luxray in Sword & Shield
To get Luxray, start by catching Shinx through walking encounters at Lv. 10-24. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ShinxChallenge BeachSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Water20%EarlyThunderstormChallenge BeachSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Water20%EarlyRainingChallenge BeachShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Water20%EarlyThunderstormChallenge BeachShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Water20%EarlyRainingChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route20%EarlyThunderstormChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route20%EarlyRainingPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert20%EarlyRainingTraining LowlandsShieldOverworld Lv.10-1520%EarlyRainingTraining LowlandsShieldOverworld Lv.10-1520%EarlyThunderstormTraining LowlandsSwordOverworld Lv.13-1820%EarlyThunderstormTraining LowlandsSwordOverworld Lv.13-1820%EarlyRainingChallenge BeachShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Water15%EarlyThunderstormChallenge BeachShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Water15%EarlyRainingChallenge BeachSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Water15%EarlyThunderstormChallenge BeachSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Water15%EarlyRainingChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route20%MidThunderstormChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route20%MidRainingPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert20%MidRainingTraining LowlandsSwordGrass Lv.16-2115%MidRainingTraining LowlandsShieldGrass Lv.16-2115%MidThunderstormTraining LowlandsShieldGrass Lv.16-2115%MidRainingTraining LowlandsSwordGrass Lv.16-2115%MidThunderstormChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route15%MidThunderstormChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route15%MidRainingChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route15%MidThunderstormChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route15%MidRaining
Step 2Evolve into Luxio
Step 3Luxray ✓
Don't let Luxray's 523 base stat total fool you. Intimidate is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a wallbreaker.
Watch for Rhydon (Ground) when using Luxray. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Run Intimidate on Luxray. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Luxray also gets Rivalry and Guts, but they don't compare.
Luxray fills the wallbreaker role. It's a physical attacker with base 120 Attack. Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Run Supercellslam, Facade, Trailblaze, and Psychic Fangs on Luxray. Supercellslam is the most common pick at 20% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Luxray first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 13 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
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