TL;DR. Lopunny is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 480. An extremely cautious Pokémon. It cloaks its body with its fluffy ear fur when it senses danger.
An extremely cautious Pokémon. It cloaks its body with its fluffy ear fur when it senses danger.
Stat spread.
Total of 480. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Lopunny in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Lopunny reaches 2,059 CP at level 40 and 2,356 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Buneary family appeared on April 16, 2019.
- Buneary
- Lopunny by encounter; Mega Lopunny
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 6, 2026, Mega (Mega Lopunny).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | MegaMega Lopunny | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale |
| Jun 10 to Jun 17, 2026 | MegaMega Lopunny | Regular rotation |
| Sep 23 to Oct 7, 2025 | MegaMega Lopunny | Regular rotation |
| Jan 4 to Jan 16, 2025 | MegaMega Lopunny | Regular rotation |
| Apr 4 to Apr 11, 2023 | MegaMega Lopunny Flower crown | Spring into Spring |
| Jan 18 to Jan 25, 2023 | MegaMega Lopunny | Regular rotation |
Lopunny in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Lopunny across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #199 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Lopunny.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Lopunny, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Lopunny?
Lopunny is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Lopunny weak to?
Lopunny takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Lopunny resistant to?
Lopunny is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.
How does Lopunny evolve?
Lopunny evolves from Buneary (Friendship). Lopunny evolves into Mega Lopunny (Mega Evolve with Lopunnyite (battle-only)).
What generation is Lopunny from?
Lopunny was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0428.
What are Lopunny's base stats?
Lopunny has HP 65, Attack 76, Defense 84, Special Attack 54, Special Defense 96, and Speed 105. Total base stat total: 480.
What are Lopunny's abilities?
Lopunny can have the abilities Cute Charm, Klutz, plus the Hidden Ability Limber.
Is Lopunny legendary or mythical?
No. Lopunny is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Lopunny's best stat?
Lopunny's highest base stat is Speed at 105, which ranks 14th of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
Is Lopunny good?
Lopunny has a base stat total of 480, the 405th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 39th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Lopunny as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Lopunny is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Lopunny vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Lopunny | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 65 | 77 | -12 |
| Attack | 76 | 74 | +2 |
| Defense | 84 | 60 | +24 |
| Special Attack | 54 | 59 | -5 |
| Special Defense | 96 | 64 | +32 |
| Speed | 105 | 69 | +36 |
| Total | 480 | 403 | +77 |
Lopunny appears in 22 games.
Every mainline release where Lopunny is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
How to get Lopunny.
Every main-series game Lopunny is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildMagenta District: Wild Zone 18 (Alpha)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (3★ Normal-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainable
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildFields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidFields of Honor (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveBuneary (Level up with high friendship)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: near The Heartwood (Alpha), massive mass outbreaks
- WildCrimson Mirelands: Space-time distortions
- WildAlabaster Icelands: Bonechill Wastes, Snowfall Hot Spring, massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildPoni Grove (SOS Battle)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveBuneary (Level up with high friendship)
Generation VObtainableTrade
- Black · WhiteTrade
- EventEvolve Dream World Buneary
- Black 2Obtainable
- WildCastelia City (Rustling grass)
- White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveBuneary (Level up with high friendship)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. Mega Lopunny: Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Lopunny appears in 5 episodes.
From DP086 (2008-07-10) through DP191 (2010-09-09).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Lopunny partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Lopunny partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Lopunny in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Lopunny
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.