Lunala

LunalaPsychic Ghost
  • windy
  • fog
Lunala is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Lunala is a Legendary Psychic and Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 4,042 CP and is weak to Dark and Ghost-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Shadow Claw / Shadow Ball. It is boosted by Windy and Fog weather. Its shiny form is available.

Lunala Stats and Max CP

255 ATK
191 DEF
264 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
4570 CP
Lvl 40
4042 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2887 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
2310 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1732 CP

Lunala's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Lunala PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Lunala has excellent stats like Solgaleo, but unlike Solgaleo, it has amazing moves in Pokémon GO, both in the Psychic and Ghost type departments.

As a Psychic type, Lunala with Confusion and Psychic is just behind Mewtwo and Hoopa Unbound (when keeping Megas and Shadows out of the picture) in performance while boasting superior TDO (above both Mewtwo and Hoopa Unbound). 💪

As a Ghost type, Lunala with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball is again a premier TDO option, just behind its own Dawn Wings fusion. In DPS, it's again supreme, just behind Blacephalon (keeping Megas and Shadows at bay). 👏

⚔️ Raids

While Dawn Wings Necrozma is undoubtedly the ruler of the Ghost-type meta, Lunala is a monster in its own right, excelling both as a Psychic and Ghost Pokémon. Its TDO is extremely high in both cases, combining both offense and bulk in the right proportions. 💪

🛡️ Gyms

N/A

Lunala PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

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🟡 Ultra League

Lunala’s stats are too compressed in the Ultra League, limiting its prospects. Moreover, Lunala is double weak to Dark and Ghost moves, two types commonly found in this format. 😶

🟣 Master League

Lunala is one of the best Pokémon in the Master League. With the envious moveset of Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball, and Moonblast, this Legendary is a lethal generalist, posing a threat to everything in this format. 😈

While its powers are lower than Dawn Wings Necrozma, Lunala boasts more consistency, making it an equally good (if not better) option. While the double weaknesses to Dark and Ghost are troublesome, they help keep this OP Pokémon balanced. An absolutely stellar Pokémon for the Master League! 👑

💎 The best PvP moves for Lunala are Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball and Moonblast.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
PsychicPsychic-type
GhostGhost-type
Ultra LeagueUltra League
Master LeagueMaster League

Lunala Type Chart

Lunala takes increased damage from:Lunala takes increased damage from:

DarkDark256.0%
GhostGhost256.0%

Lunala takes reduced damage from:Lunala takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting24.4%
NormalNormal39.1%
PoisonPoison62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%

Lunala best moveset

Moves

Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball

Lunala's best Ghost-type moveset is Shadow Claw / Shadow Ball, with 16.19 DPS and 489.5 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog weather. Lunala ranks #9 (S Tier) as a Ghost attacker with that moveset.
1.PsychicConfusionGhostShadow Ball15.2716.47497.9
2.GhostShadow ClawGhostShadow Ball15.0116.19489.5
3.PsychicConfusionPsychicPsychic14.7715.94481.8
4.GhostShadow ClawPsychicPsychic14.5415.69474.2
5.FlyingAir SlashGhostShadow Ball13.8414.94451.6
6.PsychicConfusionPsychicFuture Sight13.7314.82448.0
7.GhostShadow ClawPsychicFuture Sight13.6114.69444.0
8.FlyingAir SlashPsychicPsychic13.3814.44436.4

Fast Attacks

  • FlyingAir Slash1281.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Air Slash
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage12
    Energy8
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy9

    Effects
    Air Slash has no special effects.
    See Air Slash details page ↗
  • GhostShadow Claw640.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Claw
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy4
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.1s - 0.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy8

    Effects
    Shadow Claw has no special effects.
    See Shadow Claw details page ↗
  • PsychicConfusion19141.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Confusion
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage19
    Energy14
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.5s - 1.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage16
    Energy14

    Effects
    Confusion has no special effects.
    See Confusion details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • FairyMoonblast1301004.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Moonblast
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • DragonDragon
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage130
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window2.3s - 3.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Moonblast has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Moonblast details page ↗
  • GhostShadow Ball100503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Ball
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.4s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Shadow Ball has no special effects.
    See Shadow Ball details page ↗
  • PsychicPsychic95503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Psychic
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.5s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy55

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Psychic details page ↗
  • PsychicFuture Sight1151002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Future Sight
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage115
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.2s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy65

    Effects
    Future Sight has no special effects.
    See Future Sight details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Lunala's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Lunala's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Lunala has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Lunala CP Chart

CP Chart

Lunala reaches a maximum of 4,042 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 2,219–2,310 CP, rising to 2,774–2,887 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,664–1,732 CP.

Max CPMax CP4042 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1664 CP - 1732 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs2219 CP - 2310 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids2219 CP - 2310 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
2774 CP - 2887 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Lunala Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
157 CP2179 CP3301 CP
4423 CP5545 CP6667 CP
7789 CP8911 CP91033 CP
101155 CP111270 CP121386 CP
131501 CP141617 CP151732 CP
161848 CP171963 CP182079 CP
192194 CP202310 CP212425 CP
222541 CP232656 CP242772 CP
252887 CP263003 CP273118 CP
283234 CP293349 CP303465 CP
313523 CP323580 CP333638 CP
343696 CP353754 CP363811 CP
373869 CP383927 CP393985 CP
404042 CP414094 CP424145 CP
434197 CP444250 CP454302 CP
464355 CP474408 CP484462 CP
494516 CP504570 CP

Pokédex information

Alola
Pokédex Number#792
Height4 m
Weight120 kg
RegionGeneration 7
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance20 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
CosmogCosmog
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
CosmoemCosmoem
CosmoemCosmoem
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
  • Nighttime IconOnly during the night
LunalaLunala
CosmoemCosmoem
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
  • Daytime IconOnly during the day
SolgaleoSolgaleo
  • Cosmog evolves into Cosmoem which costs 25 Candy.
  • Cosmoem evolves into Lunala which costs 100 Candy. Only evolves during night time.
  • Cosmoem evolves into Solgaleo which costs 100 Candy. Only evolves during day time.

Mega Pokémon that boost Lunala

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Lunala's Psychic and Ghost-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Lunala.

Psychic Psychic

Ghost Ghost

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Lunala Candy296 Lunala Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Lunala Candy10 Lunala Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Lunala Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Lunala Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Lunala Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Lunala Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Lunala Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Lunala Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Lunala Candy-

Lunala Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Lunala from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Lunala in Pokémon GO.

Lunala family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Lunala in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

CosmogCosmog
CosmoemCosmoem
SolgaleoSolgaleo
LunalaLunala

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
LunalaLunalaLunalaScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmLunalaLunala
1.96 m2 m4 m6 m6.2 m

Lunala's height ranges from 1.96 m to 6.2 m, with the average being 4 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Lunala in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS1.96 m2 m
6′05″6′07″
XS2 m4 m
6′07″13′01″
M3 m5 m
9′10″16′05″
XL5 m6 m
16′05″19′08″
XXL6 m6.2 m
19′08″20′04″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_FLYING
Movement Timer0
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer0
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.5
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Lunala

Lunala high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Lunala. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Lunala Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Lunala Pokédex entries

Alola
VersionsPokédex entry
SunIt is said to be a female evolution of Cosmog. When its third eye activates, away it flies to another world.
MoonSaid to live in another world, this Pokémon devours light, drawing the moonless dark veil of night over the brightness of day.
Ultra SunRecords of it exist in writings from long, long ago, where it was known by the name “the beast that calls the moon.”
Ultra MoonIt sometimes summons unknown powers and life-forms here to this world from holes that lead to other worlds.
SwordKnown as the Beast That Calls the Moon, this Pokémon lives by taking in any and all light and converting it into its own energy.
ShieldIt steals the light from its surroundings and then becomes the full moon, showering its own light across the night sky.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Lunala’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Psychic and Ghost-type Pokémon, Lunala is especially weak against Dark and Ghost-type moves, and weak against -type moves.

What are the best moves for Lunala in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Lunala in Pokémon GO are Confusion and Shadow Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 16.473 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 497.94.

How does Lunala perform in Raids?

Lunala struggles to perform in Raids.

How does Lunala rank as a Psychic-type attacker?

Lunala is a B-Tier Psychic-type attacker, ranking at number #23 with limited utility in specific matchups.

How does Lunala rank as a Ghost-type attacker?

Lunala is an S-Tier Ghost-type attacker, ranking at number #9 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Lunala?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Lunala: Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, Mega Delphox, Mega Malamar, Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, and Mega Banette.

What is Lunala’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Lunala’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 4042 CP and 4570 CP at Level 50.

Can Lunala be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Lunala can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Lunala Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Lunala cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.