Stats & Training
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.
Reminiscent of the Ultra Beasts, this life-form, apparently asleep underground, is thought to have come from another world in ancient times.
Light is apparently the source of its energy. It has an extraordinarily vicious disposition and is constantly firing off laser beams.
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 |
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Necrozma View Hydreigon builds →Crunch 2x56-66% Bite 2x42-51% Thief 2x42-51% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Necrozma View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x63-75% Throat Chop 2x60-72% Bite 2x46-54% Lick 2x16-19% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Necrozma View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 2x38-45% Feint Attack 2x30-35% Thief 2x30-35% | ||
 Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Necrozma View Decidueye builds →Spirit Shackle 2x56-66% U-turn 2x33-40% Sucker Punch 2x33-40% Astonish 2x22-26% | ||
 Sableye DarkGhost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Necrozma View Sableye builds →Foul Play 2x50-59% Shadow Ball 2x42-51% Shadow Claw 2x38-45% Knock Off 2x35-42% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Scizor's U-turn hits Necrozma for 68-80%. Incineroar's Knock Off hits Necrozma for 39-46%. Chandelure deals 79-93% with Shadow Ball.
 Scizor BugSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Necrozma View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch19-23% Superpower19-23% U Turn 2x68-80% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Necrozma View Incineroar builds →Flare Blitz35-42% Knock Off 2x39-46% U Turn 2x28-33% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Necrozma View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x79-93% Flamethrower44-52% | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Necrozma View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x34-40% Ice Beam25-29% Flamethrower25-29% | ||
Sun & Moon 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
Sun & Moon Necrozma Best Moveset
Necrozma runs a standard defensive wall set. Relaxed nature with max HP and Defense EVs shapes the build, while Colbur Berry brings extra utility. Prismarmor supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Necrozma best EVs are HP and Defense
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Photon Geyser
- Trick Room
- Heat Wave
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Photon Geyser
- Signal Beam
- Heat Wave
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Photon Geyser
- Calm Mind
- Earth Power
- Moonlight
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Sun & Moon Necrozma 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 to Catch Necrozma in Sun & Moon
Necrozma Guide
In Sun & Moon, Necrozma is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a wallbreaker. Photongeyser with Colbur Berry is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, 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 leaning toward the special side (base 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.
For Sun & Moon, the core moveset is Photongeyser, Trickroom, Heat Wave, and Protect. Photongeyser leads at 25% 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 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