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.
Records of it exist in writings from long, long ago, where it was known by the name “the beast that calls the moon.”
It sometimes summons unknown powers and life-forms here to this world from holes that lead to other worlds.
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 |
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lunala View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 4x115-136%KO Throat Chop 4x108-127%KO Dark Pulse 4x69-82% Shadow Claw 4x64-75% | ||
 Greninja WaterDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lunala View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse 4x86-102%KO Night Slash 4x82-96% Feint Attack 4x69-82% Brutal Swing 4x69-82% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lunala View Tyranitar builds →Dark Pulse 4x79-93% Crunch 4x123-144%KO Shadow Claw 4x72-85% Bite 4x93-110%KO | ||
 Umbreon Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lunala View Umbreon builds →Dark Pulse 4x58-68% Shadow Ball 4x38-45% Feint Attack 4x53-62% Assurance 4x53-62% | ||
 Guzzlord DarkDragon | C | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lunala View Guzzlord builds →Crunch 4x99-116%KO Dark Pulse 4x82-96% Shadow Claw 4x58-68% Bite 4x75-88% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Lunala Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Lunala cleanly, with Moongeist Beam and Dream Eater anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Lunala in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Lunala is handed to you at Mahalo Trail. No encounter rates or random spawns involved, so there's nothing to grind. Check the location details below for the exact conditions to trigger it.
How to Obtain Lunala in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
The path to Lunala starts with Cosmog at Lv. 5-60 via gift encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch CosmogLake of the MooneUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.5 WaterEarlyReverse world (Lunala)Lake of the SunneUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.5 WaterEarlyReverse world (Solgaleo)
Step 2Evolve into Cosmoem
Step 3Lunala ✓Mahalo TrailGift from NPC Lv.60 RoutePostGift from Lillie (post-Gladion)or evolve from Cosmoem (Step 2)
Lunala Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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