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.
Reminiscent of the Ultra Beasts, this life-form, apparently asleep underground, is thought to have come from another world in ancient times.
Stat spread.
Total of 600. 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.
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.
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Shiny release
Shiny Necrozma first appeared on May 30, 2024, during Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Sendai.
- GO Fest 2024: Sendai ticket holders
- Worldwide
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 26, 2026, 5-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2026 | 5-star | Special GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Event |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 5-star | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 5-starDusk Mane Necrozma | The Road of Legends |
| Jul 7, 2026 | 5-starDawn Wings Necrozma | The Road of Legends |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 5-star | The Road of Legends |
| Jun 17 to Jun 24, 2026 | 5-star | Regular rotation |
Necrozma in competitive play.
Necrozma is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
Does Necrozma's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. With Prism Armor, super-effective hits do a quarter less damage.
This Pokémon has forms.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Necrozma is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Ability Prism Armor. Super-effective hits do a quarter less damage.
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 |
Necrozma appears in 7 games.
Every mainline release where Necrozma is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Necrozma.
Every main-series game Necrozma 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 encounterSocarrat Trail, after receiving the Necrozma Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- TransferPokémon HOME
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one, requires unlocking the They Came From The Ultra Beyond! adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- One-time encounterTen Carat Hill (Only one)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- One-time encounterMount Lanakila (Only one)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Necrozma appears in 1 episode.
In 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
Necrozma in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Necrozma
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.