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 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 |
What is Necrozma Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Necrozma
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Necrozma View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn9-10% Scald8-10% | ||
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 →Flamethrower22-26% U Turn 2x23-27% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Necrozma View Pelipper builds →Hurricane21-25% U Turn 2x15-18% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNeutralizinggas ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Weezing-Galar builds →
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Evolution
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
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
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 needs light to survive, and it goes on a rampage seeking it out. Its laser beams will cut anything to pieces.
Necrozma Guide
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 mixed attacker with base 107 Attack and 127 Sp. Atk. 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, Earthpower, and Earthquake. Photongeyser leads at 0% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
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