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No. 0800 · Generation VII · Alola

Necrozma

The Prism Pokémon

TL;DR. Necrozma is a pure psychic-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 600. Reminiscent of the Ultra Beasts, this life-form, apparently asleep underground, is thought to have come from another world in ancient times.

Psychic

Reminiscent of the Ultra Beasts, this life-form, apparently asleep underground, is thought to have come from another world in ancient times.

Height2.4 m
Weight230.0 kg
AbilitiesPrism Armor
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 600. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 97
Attack 107
Defense 101
Sp. Attack 127
Sp. Defense 89
Speed 79
Total600
600 base stat total, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 5th among Psychic-types.
127 base Special Attack, Necrozma's strongest stat, ranking 12th of 102 Psychic-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Necrozma 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, Necrozma reaches 3,682 CP at level 40 and 4,213 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack251
GO Defense195
GO Stamina219
Max CP (L40)3,682
Max CP (L50)4,163
Best buddy (L51)4,213
Raid catch CP 2,018–2,104 (L20). Weather boosted 2,522–2,630 (L25).

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Competitive

Necrozma in competitive play.

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

Ubers
Defensive Dragon Dance · Necrozma-Dusk-Mane
Dragon Dance / Morning Sun / Sunsteel Strike / Knock Off
  • ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
  • NatureImpish
  • EVs248 HP / 140 Def / 120 Spe
  • TeraFire
Offensive Dragon Dance · Necrozma-Dusk-Mane
Dragon Dance / Photon Geyser / Sunsteel Strike / Knock Off
  • ItemLife Orb
  • NatureJolly
  • EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
  • TeraPsychic, Fire
UU
Calm Mind
Photon Geyser / Heat Wave / Morning Sun / Calm Mind
  • ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
  • NatureBold
  • EVs248 HP / 20 Def / 240 Spe
  • TeraPoison
RU
Dragon Dance
Dragon Dance / Photon Geyser / Earthquake / X-Scissor
  • ItemLum Berry
  • NatureJolly
  • EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
  • TeraFairy, Electric, Fire
Offensive Stealth Rock
Stealth Rock / Photon Geyser / Meteor Beam / Earth Power
  • ItemPower Herb
  • NatureModest
  • EVs4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
  • TeraGhost
Pokémon GO Battle League
Ultra League #615 68.3 score
Master League #19 89.3 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Necrozma.

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

What type is Necrozma?

Necrozma is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Necrozma weak to?

Necrozma takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Necrozma resistant to?

Necrozma resists Fighting, Psychic. It has no full immunities.

Does Necrozma evolve?

Necrozma does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Necrozma from?

Necrozma was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #0800.

What are Necrozma's base stats?

Necrozma has HP 97, Attack 107, Defense 101, Special Attack 127, Special Defense 89, and Speed 79. Total base stat total: 600.

What are Necrozma's abilities?

Necrozma can have the ability Prism Armor.

Is Necrozma legendary or mythical?

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

What is Necrozma's best stat?

Necrozma's highest base stat is Special Attack at 127, which ranks 12th of 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.

Is Necrozma good?

Necrozma has a base stat total of 600, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 5th among Psychic-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.

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Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

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

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

In battle.

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

2× Weak to
Bug Ghost Dark
½× Resists
Fighting Psychic
Comparison

Necrozma vs. the average Psychic-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.

Stat Necrozma Psychic avg Difference
HP 97 74 +23
Attack 107 67 +40
Defense 101 73 +28
Special Attack 127 88 +39
Special Defense 89 84 +5
Speed 79 72 +7
Total 600 458 +142
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Game appearances

Necrozma appears in 7 games.

Every mainline release where Necrozma 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
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Necrozma in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 4 games have a known habitat.

Sun, Moon
Ten Carat Hill Farthest Hollow
Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Mount Lanakila Crater
Pokémon anime

Necrozma appears in 1 episode.

From SM090 (2018-09-13) through SM090 (2018-09-13).

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Necrozma partners with 3 trainers in Masters EX.

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

TCG Pocket appearances

4 Necrozma cards across TCG Pocket.

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