Nothing fancy in Necrozma's spread. It leans mixed with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 3 Attack and Sp. Atk EVs per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It survives by absorbing light. After a long time spent slumbering underground, impurities accumulated within it, causing its body to darken.
It needs light to survive, and it goes on a rampage seeking it out. Its laser beams will cut anything to pieces.
Necrozma is weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Necrozma's overall bulk (97/101/89) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Necrozma View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn16-18% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
| ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBulletproof ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Necrozma View Chesnaught builds →Knock Off 2x30-35% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Necrozma View Moltres builds →Flamethrower39-46% U Turn 2x27-32% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Necrozma View Pelipper builds →Hurricane48-56% | ||
Necrozma is a powerhouse with 600 total stats as a Psychic legendary. Can't breed it, so you're locked to whatever you catch or receive. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
The game plan is straightforward: click Dragon Dance, then sweep. Lum Berry and Prismarmor support the setup turn. EVs go into max Attack and Speed so Necrozma hits hard once it's boosted.
Best Build
Necrozma best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Photon Geyser
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake
- X Scissor
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Photon Geyser
- Calm Mind
- Heat Wave
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Expanding Force
- Heat Wave
- Trick Room
- Meteor Beam
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Photon Geyser
- Earthquake
- Outrage
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Photon Geyser
- Calm Mind
- Dragon Dance
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Photon Geyser
- Heat Wave
- Dragon Dance
- X Scissor
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Expanding Force
- Earth Power
- Meteor Beam
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Photon Geyser
- Heat Wave
- Autotomize
- Meteor Beam
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Photon Geyser
- Trick Room
- Heat Wave
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Photon Geyser
- Signal Beam
- Heat Wave
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Photon Geyser
- Calm Mind
- Earth Power
- Moonlight
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Photon Geyser
- Trick Room
- Heat Wave
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Photon Geyser
- Signal Beam
- Heat Wave
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Photon Geyser
- Calm Mind
- Earth Power
- Moonlight
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 13 types means almost nothing walls Necrozma cleanly, with Prismatic Laser and Future Sight anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Necrozma cleanly, with Prismatic Laser and Future Sight anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 13 types means almost nothing walls Necrozma cleanly, with Prismatic Laser and Photon Geyser anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Necrozma cleanly, with Prismatic Laser and Psychic anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Necrozma can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Bring it over from Sun or Ultra Sun instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Necrozma doesn't appear in Sword & Shield. Transfer it from Sun or Ultra Sun to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Necrozma is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Mount Lanakila when your team is ready for the fight.
Best Locations to Catch Necrozma in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
moderate rates for Necrozma across 2 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Necrozma in Sun & Moon
Necrozma is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a wallbreaker. That 127 base Sp. Atk does the heavy lifting.
Necrozma's biggest threats include Heracross (Bug), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Absol (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
Prism Armor is the go-to ability for Necrozma. It reduces super-effective damage to 0.75×. It's Necrozma's only ability.
Necrozma is a physical attacker with base 107 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 79 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
The core moveset is Photongeyser, Dragon Dance, Earthquake, and Xscissor. Photongeyser leads at 24% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Since Sun & Moon, Necrozma has appeared in 4 games. Legendary Pokemon like Necrozma are usually found through story events or special post-game areas rather than random encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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