Lunala
Lunala is a Psychic/Ghost type Pokémon introduced in Generation 7. It is known as the Moone Pokémon
.
Since ancient times, Lunala has been honored as an emissary of the moon. It is referred to with reverence as the beast that calls the moon.
Lunala is constantly absorbing light and converting it into energy. With its wings spread to absorb the surrounding light and glittering like a crescent moon, it resembles a beautiful night sky.
It has a powerful signature move, Moongeist Beam. When it releases its mighty power it takes on a new appearance known as the Full Moon phase
.
Pokédex data
National № | 792 |
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Type | Psychic Ghost |
Species | Moone Pokémon |
Height | 4.0 m (13′01″) |
Weight | 120.0 kg (264.6 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Shadow Shield |
Local № | 292 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 390 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Special Attack |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 0 (lower than normal) |
Base Exp. | 306 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
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Gender | Genderless |
Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 137 | 384 | 478 | |
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Attack | 113 | 207 | 357 | |
Defense | 89 | 164 | 304 | |
Sp. Atk | 137 | 251 | 410 | |
Sp. Def | 107 | 197 | 344 | |
Speed | 97 | 179 | 322 | |
Total | 680 | 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
Lunala changes
- In Pokémon Sun & Moon, Lunala has a base experience yield of 136.
Pokédex entries
Sun | It is said to be a female evolution of Cosmog. When its third eye activates, away it flies to another world. |
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Moon | Said to live in another world, this Pokémon devours light, drawing the moonless dark veil of night over the brightness of day. |
Ultra Sun | Records of it exist in writings from long, long ago, where it was known by the name “the beast that calls the moon.” |
Ultra Moon | It sometimes summons unknown powers and life-forms here to this world from holes that lead to other worlds. |
Sword | Known as the Beast That Calls the Moon, this Pokémon lives by taking in any and all light and converting it into its own energy. |
Shield | It steals the light from its surroundings and then becomes the full moon, showering its own light across the night sky. |
Moves learned by Lunala
Moves learnt by level up
Lunala learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Confusion | Psychic | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
1 | Cosmic Power | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Hypnosis | Psychic | ![]() | — | 60 |
1 | Moongeist Beam | Ghost | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
1 | Teleport | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
7 | Night Shade | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
14 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
21 | Air Slash | Flying | ![]() | 75 | 95 |
28 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
35 | Moonlight | Fairy | ![]() | — | — |
42 | Night Daze | Dark | ![]() | 85 | 95 |
49 | Magic Coat | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
56 | Moonblast | Fairy | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
63 | Phantom Force | Ghost | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
70 | Dream Eater | Psychic | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
77 | Wide Guard | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
84 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Lunala learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Moongeist Beam | Ghost | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
Egg moves
Lunala does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Move Tutor moves
Lunala can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Dual Wingbeat | Flying | ![]() | 40 | 90 |
Expanding Force | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Meteor Beam | Rock | ![]() | 120 | 90 |
Poltergeist | Ghost | ![]() | 110 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Lunala is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Fly | Flying | ![]() | 90 | 95 |
08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
11 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
17 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
19 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
26 | Scary Face | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
27 | Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
38 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | ![]() | — | 85 |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
40 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
41 | Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
69 | Psycho Cut | Psychic | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
70 | Trick Room | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
71 | Wonder Room | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
72 | Magic Room | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
77 | Hex | Ghost | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
78 | Acrobatics | Flying | ![]() | 55 | 100 |
86 | Phantom Force | Ghost | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
95 | Air Slash | Flying | ![]() | 75 | 95 |
Moves learnt by TR
Lunala is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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05 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
06 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
09 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
11 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
12 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
25 | Psyshock | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
34 | Future Sight | Psychic | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
36 | Heat Wave | Fire | ![]() | 95 | 90 |
38 | Trick | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
44 | Cosmic Power | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
64 | Focus Blast | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 70 |
85 | Work Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
92 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Lunala learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Confusion | Psychic | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
1 | Cosmic Power | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Hypnosis | Psychic | ![]() | — | 60 |
1 | Moongeist Beam | Ghost | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
1 | Teleport | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
7 | Night Shade | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
13 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
19 | Air Slash | Flying | ![]() | 75 | 95 |
23 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
31 | Moonlight | Fairy | ![]() | — | — |
37 | Night Daze | Dark | ![]() | 85 | 95 |
43 | Magic Coat | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
47 | Moonblast | Fairy | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
59 | Dream Eater | Psychic | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
61 | Phantom Force | Ghost | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
67 | Wide Guard | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
73 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Lunala learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Moongeist Beam | Ghost | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
Egg moves
Lunala does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move Tutor moves
Lunala can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Defog | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
Heat Wave | Fire | ![]() | 95 | 90 |
Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
Magic Coat | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Magic Room | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Shock Wave | Electric | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
Signal Beam | Bug | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Sky Attack | Flying | ![]() | 140 | 90 |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
Tailwind | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
Telekinesis | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Trick | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
Wonder Room | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by a previous evolution of Lunala. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Splash | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Level up |
Cosmic Power | Psychic | ![]() | — | — | Evolution |
Moves learnt by TM
Lunala is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
Lunala sprites
Where to find Lunala
Sun | Trade/migrate from another game |
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Moon | Altar of the Moone |
Ultra Sun | Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Moon | Mahalo Trail |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Lunala questions
- What does Solgaleo's "Radiant Sun" phase look like and what does Lunala's "Full Moon" phase look like?
- Would it be right to say Necrozma is sort of a parasite?
- Does Sunsteel Strike ignore Wonder Guard and Disguise? Does Moongeist Beam ignore Disguise?
- What is a good moveset for Lunala?
- Does Dusk Mane/Dawn Wings Necrozma use Solgaleo's/Lunala's nature or Necrozma's nature?
- Can ultra Necrozma learn both Sunsteel Strike and Moongeist Beam at one time?
- In the Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Intro, why do the Legendary Pokemon do nothing when Necrozma attacks them?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Lunala |
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Japanese | ルナアーラ (Lunala) |
German | Lunala |
French | Lunala |
Name origin
- lunar
- of or relating to the Moon
- ala
- Latin for ‘wing’