Psychic gives Necrozma strong STAB coverage, and its stat spread wastes nothing on the offensive side. It needs some investment to avoid getting outsped. Part of the Gen 7 roster. Only weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark.
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 Weakness
VulnerableNecrozma is weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark-type moves. Necrozma's overall bulk (97/101/89) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
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.
How to Evolve
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
Best Necrozma Moveset
- Photon Geyser
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake
- X Scissor
Recommended Teammates
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
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
Necrozma is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier on our tier list. 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.
Necrozma doesn't evolve. As a Legendary Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Psychic type with 600 BST.
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. But the speed tells the real story — base 79 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Necrozma can be found in Scarlet & Violet, Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A