In Sword & Shield, Necrozma is a Legendary Pokemon rated A-Tier. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a wallbreaker. Photongeyser with Lum Berry is the standard set.

What is Necrozma weak to?

In Sword & Shield, Necrozma's biggest threats include Heracross (Bug), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Absol (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.

What is the best ability for Necrozma?

Prism Armor is the go-to ability for Necrozma. It reduces super-effective damage to 0.75×. It's Necrozma's only ability.

What role does Necrozma play in battle?

Necrozma is a special attacker with 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.

What counters Necrozma?

In Sword & Shield, the best way to handle Necrozma: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.

Necrozma - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Wallbreaker

ATier

79Speed · Below Avg

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.

Base Stats

Legend

HP97

Attack107

Defense101

Sp. Atk127

Sp. Def89

Speed79

Total600

Details

Catch Rate

Guaranteed255 / 255

Growth Rate

Slow1.25M XP

Height2.4 m

Weight230.0 kg

Base XP270

Abilities

Prism ArmorTop Pick

Reduces super-effective damage to 0.75×.

EV Yield

HPAtk+1DefSpA+2SpDSpe

Strong Special Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

It survives by absorbing light. After a long time spent slumbering underground, impurities accumulated within it, causing its body to darken.

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.

Necrozma Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Bug, Ghost, Dark
0.5x (Resist)	Fighting, Psychic

Type ChartVulnerable

3Weak

2Resist

0Immune

Score-4

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Bug Ghost Dark

½xResist

Fighting Psychic

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (2)

Fighting Poison

How to Beat Necrozma in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)

In Sword & Shield, Runerigus's Poltergeist hits Necrozma for 68-81%. Dragapult threatens a KO with Shadow Ball (120-141%). Incineroar deals 64-75% with Knock Off.

Runerigus GroundGhost	S
Recommended Build AbilityWanderingspirit ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves Stealth Rock PoltergeistSTAB HazeUtility Will O Wisp Damage vs Necrozma Poltergeist 2x 68-81% View Runerigus builds →
Dragapult DragonGhost	S
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves Draco Meteor U Turn Shadow Ball Flamethrower Damage vs Necrozma Draco Meteor 97-115%KO U Turn 2x 32-38% Shadow Ball 2x 120-141%KO Flamethrower 45-53% View Dragapult builds →
Incineroar FireDark	A
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves Fake Out Parting Shot Knock Off Flare Blitz Damage vs Necrozma Knock Off 2x 64-75% Flare Blitz 59-69% View Incineroar builds →
Orbeetle BugPsychic	A
Recommended Build AbilityFrisk ItemWeakness Policy NatureBold Moves AgilitySetup Calm Mind Bug Buzz Stored Power View Orbeetle builds →
Genesect BugSteel	B
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureHasty Moves Iron Head U Turn Flamethrower Ice Beam Damage vs Necrozma U Turn 2x 61-72% Flamethrower 32-38% Ice Beam 32-38% View Genesect builds →

Sword & Shield 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

No Evolution

#800NecrozmaDoes not evolve

Breeding

Unavailable

Undiscovered egg group

Sword & Shield Necrozma Best Moveset

The game plan is straightforward: click Dragon Dance, then sweep. Lum Berry and Prismarmor support the setup turn. EVs go into flexible so Necrozma hits hard once it's boosted.

Best Build

Experimental

Ability

Prism Armor

Item

Lum BerryRECOVERY

Best Nature for Necrozma

Naughty+ATK

Necrozma best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Atk

SpA

Spe

Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset

Photon GeyserSTAB
Heat Wave
Dragon Dance
X Scissor

Recommended Teammates

SalamenceGood

CobalionDecent

ScolipedeDecent

Moves

The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Necrozma cleanly, with Prismatic Laser and Future Sight anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Charge Beam

D509010Electric

Lv 1

Confusion

—5010025Psychic

Lv 1

Gravity

D——5Psychic

Lv 1

Metal Claw

D509535Steel

Lv 1

Moonlight

C——5Fairy

Lv 1

Morning Sun

C——5Normal

Lv 8

Stealth Rock

C——20Rock

Lv 16

Slash

C7010020Normal

Lv 24

Night Slash

C7010015Dark

Lv 32

Psycho Cut

C7010020Psychic

Lv 40

Stored Power

D2010010Psychic

Lv 48

Rock Blast

D259010Rock

Lv 56

Iron Defense

C——15Steel

Lv 64

Power Gem

C8010020Rock

Lv 72

Photon Geyser

S1001005Psychic

Lv 80

Autotomize

A——15Steel

Lv 88

Prismatic Laser

—16010010Psychic

TM Moves

TR83

Ally Switch+2

C——15Psychic

TM99

Breaking Swipe

C6010015Dragon

TM43

Brick Break

C7510015Fighting

TM97

Brutal Swing

C6010020Dark

TM81

Bulldoze

C6010020Ground

TR49

Calm Mind

A——20Psychic

TR44

Cosmic Power

D——20Psychic

TR58

Dark Pulse

C8010015Dark

TR51

Dragon Dance

S——20Dragon

TR62

Dragon Pulse

C8510010Dragon

TR67

Earth Power

S9010010Ground

TR10

Earthquake

C10010010Ground

TR26

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM39

Facade

C7010020Normal

TR70

Flash Cannon

C8010010Steel

TM59

Fling

——10010Dark

TR34

Future Sight

B12010010Psychic

TM09

Giga Impact

B150905Normal

TR52

Gyro Ball

D—1005Steel

TR36

Heat Wave

S959010Fire

TM08

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TR42

Hyper Voice

C9010010Normal

TM44

Imprison

D——10Psychic

TR46

Iron Defense

C——15Steel

TR74

Iron Head

C8010015Steel

TM17

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TR24

Outrage

B12010010Dragon

TR63

Power Gem

C8010020Rock

TM25

Protect+4

A——10Normal

TR11

Psychic

B9010010Psychic

TR97

Psychic Fangs

B8510010Psychic

TM69

Psycho Cut

C7010020Psychic

TR25

Psyshock

B8010010Psychic

TM18

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM21

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM54

Rock Blast

D259010Rock

TM22

Rock Slide

C759010Rock

TM48

Rock Tomb

C609515Rock

TM76

Round

C6010015Normal

TM26

Scary Face

——10010Normal

TM65

Shadow Claw

B7010015Ghost

TR27

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM96

Smart Strike

C70—10Steel

TM24

Snore

—5010015Normal

TM11

Solar Beam

B12010010Grass

TR76

Stealth Rock

C——20Rock

TR75

Stone Edge

C100805Rock

TR82

Stored Power

D2010010Psychic

TR20

Substitute

C——10Normal

Swords Dance

B——20Normal

TM23

Thief

C6010025Dark

TM14

Thunder Wave

C—9020Electric

TM70

Trick Room-7

A——5Psychic

TR60

X-Scissor

S8010015Bug

Egg Moves

Necrozma doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Expanding Force

S8010010Psychic

Tutor

Meteor Beam

S1209010Rock

How to Get Necrozma in Sword & Shield

Necrozma doesn't appear in Sword & Shield. Transfer it from Sun or Ultra Sun 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 found in:

Sun Ultra Sun

Necrozma Guide

In Sword & Shield, Necrozma is a Legendary Pokemon rated A-Tier. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a wallbreaker. Photongeyser with Lum Berry is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, 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 special attacker with 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.
In Sword & Shield, the best way to handle Necrozma: 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

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

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