Luxray
Luxray is an Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0405 |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Species | Gleam Eyes Pokémon |
| Height | 1.4 m (4′07″) |
| Weight | 42.0 kg (92.6 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Rivalry 2. Intimidate Guts (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0019 (Diamond/Pearl) 0019 (Platinum) 0019 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0017 (Legends: Arceus) 0096 (Scarlet/Violet) 0027 (The Isle of Armor) 0111 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 262 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 80 | 270 | 364 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
| Defense | 79 | 146 | 282 | |
| Sp. Atk | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Sp. Def | 79 | 146 | 282 | |
| Speed | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Total | 523 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Luxray changes
- In Generation 4, Luxray has a base experience yield of 194.
- In Generations 5-7, Luxray has a base experience yield of 235.
- In Generations 4-7, Luxray has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Diamond | It has eyes that can see through anything. It spots and captures prey hiding behind objects. |
|---|---|
| Pearl | When its eyes gleam gold, it can spot hiding prey--even those taking shelter behind a wall. |
| Platinum | It can see clearly through walls to track down its prey and seek its lost young. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
LUXRAY’s ability to see through objects comes in handy when it’s scouting for danger. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It can see clearly through walls to track down its prey and seek its lost young. |
| X | When its eyes gleam gold, it can spot hiding prey--even those taking shelter behind a wall. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
Luxray’s ability to see through objects comes in handy when it’s scouting for danger. |
| Omega Ruby | When its eyes gleam gold, it can spot hiding prey—even those taking shelter behind a wall. |
| Sword | Luxray can see through solid objects. It will instantly spot prey trying to hide behind walls, even if the walls are thick. |
| Shield | Seeing through solid objects uses up a lot of Luxray’s electricity, so the Pokémon sleeps for long periods of time to store up energy. |
| Brilliant Diamond | It has eyes that can see through anything. It spots and captures prey hiding behind objects. |
| Shining Pearl | When its eyes gleam gold, it can spot hiding prey—even those taking shelter behind a wall. |
| Legends: Arceus | They form packs, each having one male as leader. Legends say that when Luxray’s two eyes shimmer with gold, the Pokémon can see through anything. |
| Scarlet | It can see clearly through walls to track down its prey and seek its lost young. |
| Violet | Luxray’s ability to see through objects comes in handy when it’s scouting for danger. |
Moves learned by Luxray
Moves learnt by level up
Luxray does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Luxray does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Luxray cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Luxray learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charge | Electric | — | — | |
| 1 | Electric Terrain | Electric | — | — | |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Thunder Shock | Electric | 40 | 100 | |
| 12 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 18 | Spark | Electric | 65 | 100 | |
| 24 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Volt Switch | Electric | 70 | 100 | |
| 40 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 48 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 56 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 64 | Discharge | Electric | 80 | 100 | |
| 72 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 80 | Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 |
Egg moves
Luxray learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Luxray gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby-Doll Eyes | Fairy | — | 100 | |
| Double Kick | Fighting | 30 | 100 | |
| Howl | Normal | — | — | |
| Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| Shock Wave | Electric | 60 | ∞ | |
| Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 |
Moves learnt by TM
Luxray is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Luxray sprites
| Type | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Luxray
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Shinx/Luxio |
|---|---|
| Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
| White | Evolve Shinx/Luxio |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Shinx/Luxio |
| Sun Moon |
Evolve Shinx/Luxio |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Evolve Shinx/Luxio |
| Legends: Arceus | Sandgem Flats, Cloudcap Pass, Heavenward Lookout, Sacred Plaza, Sonorous Path |
| Scarlet Violet |
North Province (Area Two) |
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
Answers to Luxray questions
- What is a good moveset for Luxray?
- Luxray Or Electivire ?
- Electabuzz or Luxray? Attack , Special Atk and Speed?
- Charging up a Thunder Fang?
- Soulsilver team?
- Is there any way to boost a Luxray's Speed, Defense, and Sp. Def? (Seperately)?
- Luxray or Raichu for a Legends: Arceus playthrough?
- Does Luxray only appear after the credits roll? If so, why did I already find one in Amp Plains?
- Is Luxray effective in the OU metagame?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Luxray |
|---|---|
| Japanese | レントラー (Rentorar) |
| German | Luxtra |
| French | Luxray |
| Italian | Luxray |
| Spanish | Luxray |
| Korean | 렌트라 (renteura) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 伦琴猫 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 倫琴貓 |
| English |
Gleam Eyes Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | がんこうポケモン |
| German | Glühaugen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Brillœil |
| Italian | Pokémon Occhiluce |
| Spanish | Pokémon Chispa Ojos |
| Korean | 안광포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 目光宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 目光寶可夢 |
Name origin
- lux
- unit of brightness
- x-ray
- electromagnetic radiation that can ‘see through’ certain objects


