Lunala has emerged as a formidable opponent in five-star Pokémon Go raids, making it essential to understand its vulnerabilities and effective counters.
Unlike prior requirements to evolve Cosmog, trainers can now directly encounter this Legendary creature. Utilize captured specimens through the Fusion system to craft Dawn Wings Necrozma – previously impossible with limited Cosmog availability.
Strategic Approaches Against Lunala
Key combat strategies for this Psychic/Ghost hybrid include:
- Primary Threats: Dark and Ghost-type attacks
- Top Dark Options: Shadow Tyranitar, Shadow Absol, Darkrai
- Effective Ghost Choices: Shadow Gengar, Blacephalon, Origin Giratina
- Mega Evolutions: Mega Tyranitar outperforms others with Dark mastery
Combat Tip: Prioritize Dark-type attackers as Lunala’s Ghost moves decimate opposing Ghost Pokémon rapidly.
Shiny Availability Status
Shiny Lunala remains unobtainable currently. Its anticipated alternate palette features crimson wings with darkened body tones, evoking vampiric aesthetics. This variant’s release date remains undisclosed by developers.
Combat Power Specifications
- Raid Boss Strength: 47,461 CP
- Capture Range: 2,219-2,310 CP
- Weather Boost (Windy/Fog): 2,774-2,887 CP
Optimal Move Combinations
For maximum effectiveness, equip Lunala with Confusion (Fast) paired with Shadow Ball (Charged). Adding Psychic as secondary Charged Move enhances type coverage:
Available Techniques
- Swift Strikes: Air Slash, Confusion, Shadow Claw
- Power Moves: Future Sight, Moonblast, Psychic, Shadow Ball
Mythological Background
First appearing in Generation VII’s Moon version, this celestial bat-like creature forms part of the Light Trio with Solgaleo and Necrozma. Its design draws from Polynesian legends, particularly the eight-eyed bat deity Pe’a-pe’a-makawalu from Hawaiian lore.
