Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Lopunny's spread. It leans physical with Speed out front. And you'll get 2 Speed EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The ears appear to be delicate. If they are touched roughly, it kicks with its graceful legs.
Lopunny Weakness
Lopunny is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. With 65 HP and balanced defenses, Lopunny can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Platinum, Infernape can KO Lopunny with Close Combat (144-169%).
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lopunny View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x144-169%KO U Turn28-33% Fire Blast42-50% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Fighting is super effective against LopunnyView Machamp → | ||
Platinum Evolution
Lopunny is what Buneary becomes. Breed it for Buneary eggs (average hatch time). A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Buneary pushed Lopunny to 480 total stats. Defense saw the largest single gain at +40. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Lopunny to get Buneary eggs easily using 131 partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Attract, Double Hit, Encore and 9 more.
Platinum Lopunny Best Moveset
For a physical attacker, Lopunny wants max Attack and Speed EVs and Ironball. The Jolly nature tilts toward fast physical duty, and Klutz contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Lopunny best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Switcheroo
- Dizzy Punch
- Bounce
- Drain Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Jump Kick and Blizzard bring the raw damage. But Lopunny also picks up coverage across 13 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Lopunny in Platinum
Can't catch Lopunny directly. Start with Buneary at decent rates from the locations below, then evolve with high friendship. The 2-stage line from Buneary to Lopunny is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Lopunny in Platinum
Step 1Catch BunearyEterna ForestGrass Lv.11-13 ForestUncommonEarly
Step 2Lopunny ✓
Lopunny Guide
In Platinum, Lopunny works as a pivot with 480 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Platinum's meta. Switcheroo with Ironball is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Platinum, but Lopunny does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Lopunny hits 580 BST.
In Platinum, Lopunny's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Cute Charm is the go-to ability for Lopunny. It has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact. Its hidden ability Limber can work in specific setups. Klutz is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Lopunny is a physical attacker with base 76 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 105 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
Game Availability
Available since Diamond & Pearl, Lopunny appears in 13 games spanning 7 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 7.
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 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
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