Stats & Training
Lunala's spread is anchored by HP, with special bulk backing it up. Defense is the clear weak point. Worth 3 Sp. Atk EVs per KO, and the slow 1.25M XP grind keeps leveling painless.
It is said to be a female evolution of Cosmog. When its third eye activates, away it flies to another world.
Said to live in another world, this Pokémon devours light, drawing the moonless dark veil of night over the brightness of day.
Lunala Weakness
Lunala 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. Lunala's overall bulk (137/89/107) 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 |
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lunala View Hydreigon builds →Crunch 4x101-119%KO Bite 4x77-91% Thief 4x77-91% Brutal Swing 4x77-91% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lunala View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 4x115-136%KO Throat Chop 4x108-127%KO Shadow Claw 4x64-75% Bite 4x82-96% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lunala View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 4x130-153%KO Crunch 4x110-130%KO Shadow Claw 4x64-75% Bite 4x84-99% | ||
 Guzzlord DarkDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lunala View Guzzlord builds →Crunch 4x99-116%KO Shadow Claw 4x58-68% Bite 4x75-88% Brutal Swing 4x75-88% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lunala View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 4x53-62% Shadow Ball 4x35-42% Feint Attack 4x53-62% Thief 4x53-62% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Chandelure can KO Lunala with Shadow Ball (130-153%). Hydreigon threatens a KO with Dark Pulse (117-137%). Gengar's Shadow Ball also KOs at 120-142%.
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lunala View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 4x130-153%KO Flamethrower36-43% | ||
Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lunala View Hydreigon builds →Draco Meteor47-56% Dark Pulse 4x117-137%KO U Turn13-15% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lunala View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 4x120-142%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lunala View Tyranitar builds →Crunch 4x157-185%KO Rock Slide37-43% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
Lunala is the final form from Cosmog's chain, reached at level 53. A Psychic/Ghost legendary with 680 stats, it can't breed. Lunala and Solgaleo share the same 680 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Sun & Moon Lunala Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
TMs define Lunala's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Moongeist Beam and Dream Eater, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 8 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Lunala in Sun & Moon
Lunala waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Altar of the Moone for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
How to Obtain Lunala in Sun & Moon
To get Lunala, start by catching Cosmog through gift encounters at Lv. 5-55. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Lunala Guide
In Sun & Moon, Lunala is a Legendary Pokemon rated S-Tier. At 680 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a wallbreaker. Base 137 HP is where it shines.
In Sun & Moon, Lunala's biggest threats include Dusknoir (Ghost) and Absol (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Dusknoir is the most dangerous since Ghost moves deal 4x damage. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Lunala has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
In Sun & Moon, Run Shadow Shield on Lunala. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Shadow Shield synergizes with Lunala's base 107 Sp.Def, letting it soak special attacks as a pivot.
In Sun & Moon, Lunala fills the wallbreaker role. It's a special attacker with base 137 Sp. Atk. Base 97 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
In Sun & Moon, the best way to handle Lunala: 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
Lunala has appeared in 4 games since Sun & Moon, spanning 4 generations. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.
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- 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