Luxray Best Moveset
120 Attack on Electric with AbilityGuts boosting Attack 50% under status. Held ItemFlame Orb triggers Guts turn one. NatureJolly at 70 Speed is modest but the damage compensates. The moveset runs Guts-boosted physical Electric TermStab through MoveWild Charge at devastating power. Tera Electric amplifies the damage further. Recoil and burn chip limit longevity.
120 Attack on an Electric-type in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). No good physical Electric STAB. Thunder Fang at 65 power from 120 Attack was the same insult Flareon knew.
Best Moves
Best Build
Luxray best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Crunch
- Ice Fang
- Thunder Fang
- Fire Fang
Recommended Teammates
Wild Charge arrived in Gen V (Black & White), but recoil on 80 HP and 79 Defense was steep. 70 Speed fell behind the format.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Ice Fang
- Crunch
- Thunder Fang
- Fire Fang
Recommended Teammates
Intimidate was the saving grace in Gen VI (X & Y). Team support through Attack drops on switch-in, but Luxray's own damage had no reliable STAB channel.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Crunch
- Ice Fang
- Wild Charge
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
Fan favorite with competitive disappointment in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). 120 Attack, 70 Speed, Wild Charge recoil. The stats never matched the typing.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Wild Charge
- Crunch
- Superpower
- Ice Fang
Recommended Teammates
Every generation added faster Electric-types in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Luxray's design outran its stats. No new tools changed the formula.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Ice Fang
- Thunderbolt
- Baby Doll Eyes
- Fake Tears
Recommended Teammates
Six gens of 120 Attack on the wrong type in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Electric physical attackers need speed. Luxray had the power and nothing else.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Supercell Slam
- Facade
- Crunch
- Ice Fang
Recommended Teammates
Luxray Weakness
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 |
What is Luxray Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Luxray
Zapdos's Heat Wave hits Luxray for 34-40%.
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityWaterbubble ItemCustapberry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Luxray View Araquanid builds →Liquidation17-20% Surf23-28% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Luxray View Zapdos builds →Hurricane19-23% Volt Switch12-15% Heat Wave34-40% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Luxray View Pelipper builds →Hurricane15-18% U Turn12-14% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Rotom-Wash builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Luxray
10 encounter spots for Luxray at moderate rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Luxray in SV
To get Luxray, start by catching Shinx through walking encounters at Lv. 7-60. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ShinxSouth Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.7-12OverworldRate 30%Fellhorn GorgeLv.7-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60OverworldNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestLv.49-56OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.49-56OverworldRate 1%
Step 2Catch or Evolve LuxioFellhorn GorgeLv.15-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.15-60OverworldOni MountainLv.15-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.15-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.15-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.15-60OverworldSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.20-30OverworldRate 6%or evolve from Shinx (Step 1)
Step 3Luxray ✓Fellhorn GorgeLv.30-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.30-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.30-60OverworldNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestLv.49-56OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.49-56OverworldRate 1%or 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 PLA
Shinx is your first catch on the way to Luxray. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-70 across 11 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ShinxAspiration HillLv.2-4GrassRate 15%Floaro GardensLv.3-6GrassRate 15%Oreburrow TunnelLv.13-28CaveRate 15%
Step 2Catch or Evolve LuxioFloaro GardensLv.2-70GrassRate 15%Oreburrow TunnelLv.13-28CaveRate 15%Sandgem FlatsLv.15-18GrassRate 15%or evolve from Shinx (Step 1)
Step 3Luxray ✓Sandgem FlatsLv.30-33GrassRate 15%Heavenward LookoutLv.35-38GrassRate 15%Sacred PlazaLv.35-38FloorRate 15%Sonorous PathLv.37-40GrassRate 15%Cloudcap PassLv.53-56GrassRate 15%or 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 BDSP
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 202Lv.3-4GrassRate 30%Route 203Lv.4-5GrassRate 25%Route 204 - SouthLv.4-5GrassRate 15%Route 204 - NorthLv.6-7GrassRate 15%Grassland CaveLv.16-20CaveSpacious CaveLv.16-20CaveSunlit CavernLv.16-20CaveWhiteout CaveLv.16-20CaveFuego IronworksLv.28FloorRate 10%
Step 2Catch or Evolve LuxioFuego IronworksLv.29FloorRate 10%Grassland CaveLv.42-46CaveRequires Icicle BadgeSpacious CaveLv.42-46CaveRequires Icicle BadgeSunlit CavernLv.42-46CaveRequires Icicle BadgeWhiteout CaveLv.42-46CaveRequires 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 SwSh
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 BeachLv.10-15OverworldRate 20%ThunderstormChallenge BeachLv.10-15OverworldRate 20%RainingChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 20%RainingChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 20%ThunderstormPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 20%RainingTraining LowlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 20%ThunderstormTraining LowlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 20%RainingTraining LowlandsLv.13-18OverworldSwordRate 20%ThunderstormTraining LowlandsLv.13-18OverworldSwordRate 20%RainingChallenge BeachLv.13-18GrassRate 15%RainingChallenge BeachLv.13-18GrassRate 15%ThunderstormChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 20%RainingChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 20%ThunderstormPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 20%RainingTraining LowlandsLv.16-21GrassRate 15%RainingTraining LowlandsLv.16-21GrassRate 15%ThunderstormChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 15%ThunderstormChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 15%Raining
Step 2Evolve into LuxioBREEDINGAvailableLeave Luxray with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Luxio egg.
Step 3Luxray ✓
Base Stats
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.
Luxray’s ability to see through objects comes in handy when it’s scouting for danger.
Luxray Guide
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 mixed attacker with base 120 Attack and 95 Sp. Atk. 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, Crunch, and Ice Fang on Luxray. Supercellslam is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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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- 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 4DPDebut
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 7SM
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