Necrozma Best Moveset
127 Sp. Atk at 107 Attack on Psychic with AbilityPrism Armor reducing super-effective damage. Mixed offenses hit from either side. 101 Defense absorbs physical hits. 79 Speed is the main limitation. The moveset runs Psychic TermStab from the special side backed by Prism Armor's damage reduction. B-Tier in base form, but Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings fusions reach S-Tier.
Base Necrozma had 97/101/89 bulk and 127 Sp. Atk in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Prismatic Laser hit hard but the -1 turn recharge was punishing. Overshadowed by its own fused forms.
Best Moves
Best Build
Necrozma best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Photon Geyser
- Calm Mind
- Earth Power
- Moonlight
Recommended Teammates
Rose between tiers in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Stealth Rock plus Dragon Dance from decent bulk. Base Necrozma carved a niche separate from Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings.
Special Tank Moveset
- Photon Geyser
- Heat Wave
- Autotomize
- Meteor Beam
Recommended Teammates
Between tiers again in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Three gens living in the shadow of its own alternate forms. Base Necrozma was always the lesser version.
Special Tank Moveset
- Photon Geyser
- Dragon Dance
- Earth Power
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Necrozma Weakness
Necrozma 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. Necrozma's overall bulk (97/109/127) 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 Necrozma Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Necrozma
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Necrozma View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn8-10% Scald6-7% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Toxapex builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Necrozma View Moltres builds →Flamethrower16-19% U Turn11-13% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Necrozma View Pelipper builds →Hurricane16-19% U Turn7-8% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNeutralizinggas ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Weezing-Galar builds →
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Evolution
Necrozma is a powerhouse with 680 total stats as a Psychic/Ghost 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
How to Get Necrozma
Necrozma can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Bring it over from Sun & Moon or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Necrozma is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Necrozma doesn't appear in Sword & Shield. Transfer it from Sun & Moon or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Necrozma is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
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.
How to Get 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
Base Stats
The stat bars tell the story: Sp. Atk carries everything and Speed's dead weight. But this Prism Pokemon still yields 3 Attack and Sp. Atk EVs per fight on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
When Necrozma latches on to Lunala, it becomes vicious, seeing enemies everywhere it looks. It will burn the world with lasers.
Necrozma Guide
Necrozma is a Legendary Pokemon rated S-Tier. At 680 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a wallbreaker. That 157 base Sp. Atk does the heavy lifting.
Necrozma's biggest threats include Gengar (Ghost) and Tyranitar (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Gengar is the most dangerous since Ghost moves deal 4x damage. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Necrozma has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
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 mixed attacker with base 113 Attack and 157 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 77 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Best way to handle Necrozma: 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
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 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