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No. 0792 · Generation VII · Alola

Lunala

The Moone Pokémon
Psychic Ghost
Weak to 4× Ghost Dark
All matchups
Lunala
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TL;DR. Lunala is a psychic/ghost-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 680. It is said to be a female evolution of Cosmog. When its third eye activates, away it flies to another world.

Psychic Ghost

It is said to be a female evolution of Cosmog. When its third eye activates, away it flies to another world.

Height4.0 m
Weight120.0 kg
AbilitiesShadow Shield
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 680. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 137
Attack 113
Defense 89
Sp. Attack 137
Sp. Defense 107
Speed 97
Total680
680 base stat total, the 3rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 1st among Psychic-types.
137 base HP, Lunala's strongest stat, ranking 4th of 165 Psychic-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Lunala 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, Lunala reaches 4,042 CP at level 40 and 4,625 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack255
GO Defense191
GO Stamina264
Max CP (L40)4,042
Max CP (L50)4,570
Best buddy (L51)4,625
Raid catch CP 2,219–2,310 (L20). Weather boosted 2,774–2,887 (L25).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Shiny release

Shiny Lunala first appeared on August 19, 2026, in its sixth raid release.

  1. Solgaleo
  2. Lunala

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Aug 19 to Aug 26, 2026, 5-star.

DatesRaidEvent
Aug 19 to Aug 26, 20265-starShiny debutRegular rotation
Jul 11, 20265-starPokémon GO Fest 2026: Global
Jul 6, 20265-starThe Road of Legends
Feb 21 to Mar 4, 20265-starRegular rotation
Jul 22 to Jul 28, 20255-starRegular rotation

Full Lunala GO history

Competitive

Lunala in competitive play.

Lunala is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles.

Ubers
Calm Mind
Calm Mind / Moongeist Beam / Psyshock / Moonlight
  • ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
  • NatureTimid
  • EVs4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
  • TeraFairy, Steel, Ghost
Choice Specs
Moongeist Beam / Psyshock / Focus Blast / Trick
  • ItemChoice Specs
  • NatureTimid
  • EVs4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
  • TeraGhost
VGC 2025
Bulky Support
Moongeist Beam / Moonblast / Trick Room / Wide Guard
  • ItemElectric Seed
  • NatureModest
  • EVs132 HP / 172 Def / 180 SpA / 20 SpD / 4 Spe
  • TeraFairy
Offensive Support
Moongeist Beam / Meteor Beam / Wide Guard / Trick Room
  • ItemPower Herb
  • NatureModest
  • EVs252 HP / 12 Def / 100 SpA / 92 SpD / 52 Spe
  • TeraWater, Fairy
Pokémon GO Battle League
Ultra League #528 71.5 score
Master League #15 92.4 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

Quick answers

Common questions about Lunala.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Lunala, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Lunala?

Lunala is a Psychic/Ghost-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Lunala weak to?

Lunala takes 4× damage from Ghost, Dark. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from no other types.

What is Lunala resistant to?

Lunala is immune to Normal, Fighting. It also resists Poison, Psychic.

How does Lunala evolve?

Lunala evolves from Cosmoem (Level 53). Lunala is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Lunala from?

Lunala was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #0792.

What are Lunala's base stats?

Lunala has HP 137, Attack 113, Defense 89, Special Attack 137, Special Defense 107, and Speed 97. Total base stat total: 680.

What are Lunala's abilities?

Lunala can have the ability Shadow Shield.

Is Lunala legendary or mythical?

Yes. Lunala is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.

What is Lunala's best stat?

Lunala's highest base stat is HP at 137, which ranks 4th of 165 Psychic-type Pokémon.

Is Lunala good?

Lunala has a base stat total of 680, the 3rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 1st among Psychic-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.

See the full Q&A page for Lunala →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Lunala as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Lunala in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Lunala 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Lunala is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

4× Devastating
Ghost Dark
½× Resists
Poison Psychic
0× Immune to
Normal Fighting
Comparison

Lunala vs. the average Psychic-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 165 Psychic-type Pokémon.

Stat Lunala Psychic avg Difference
HP 137 70 +67
Attack 113 71 +42
Defense 89 74 +15
Special Attack 137 85 +52
Special Defense 107 82 +25
Speed 97 69 +28
Total 680 451 +229
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Game appearances

Lunala appears in 7 games.

Every mainline release where Lunala is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen VII
  • 2016 Moon
  • 2016 Sun
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Lunala.

Every main-series game Lunala is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
  • Scarlet · VioletObtainable
    • Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
    • One-time encounterCasseroya Lake, after receiving the Lunala Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (The Indigo Disk)

    Needs The Indigo DiskShiny locked

  • Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
  • SwordTrade
    • TransferPokémon HOME
    • Trade(Version 1.3.0+)

    Shield exclusive

  • ShieldObtainable
    • TransferPokémon HOME
    • Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
    • RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) (The Crown Tundra)

    Shield exclusiveNeeds The Crown Tundra

  • Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
  • SunTrade

    Moon exclusive

  • MoonObtainable
    • One-time encounterAltar of the Moone (Only one)

    Moon exclusiveShiny locked

  • Ultra SunTrade

    Ultra Moon exclusive

  • Ultra MoonObtainable
    • One-time encounterMahalo Trail (Only one)

    Ultra Moon exclusiveShiny locked

  • Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Shield, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
Pokémon Champions
Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime

Lunala appears in 3 episodes.

From SM051 (2017-11-23) through SM096 (2018-11-11).

Browse them on the anime guide

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Lunala partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Lunala partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

TCG Pocket appearances

Lunala in TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Lunala ex TCG Pocket card from Crimson Blaze
Lunala ex
✦✦ Shiny EX
Lunala ex TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: ex
Lunala ex
◆◆◆◆ Rare EX
Lunala ex TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: ex
Lunala ex
☆☆ Full Art EX
Lunala ex TCG Pocket card from Celestial Guardians
Lunala ex
◆◆◆◆ Rare EX
Lunala ex TCG Pocket card from Celestial Guardians
Lunala ex
☆☆ Full Art EX
Lunala ex TCG Pocket card from Celestial Guardians
Lunala ex
☆☆ Full Art EX
Lunala ex TCG Pocket card from Celestial Guardians
Lunala ex
♛ Crown Rare