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Lunala in Pokémon Sword & Shield

National Pokédex #792 • Moone Pokémon

Lunala in the National Pokédex
Lunala sprite

Normal

Shiny Lunala sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Sword

Known as the Beast That Calls the Moon, this Pokémon lives by taking in any and all light and converting it into its own energy.

Shield

It steals the light from its surroundings and then becomes the full moon, showering its own light across the night sky.

Pokémon details

Types

PsychicGhost

Category

Moone Pokémon

Abilities

Height

4 m (13'01")

Weight

120 kg (264.6 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0792

Pokédex

Nat. #792

Lunala in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

137

384

478

Attack

113

207

357

Defense

89

164

304

Sp. Atk

137

251

410

Sp. Def

107

197

344

Speed

97

179

322

Total

680

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Lunala, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Resists

Immune to

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
3 SpA
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
340

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
Genderless
Egg cycles
Cannot breed

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Shield
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Max Lair

Dynamax Adventures

Dynamax Adventure70-

Final opponent; this special species can be kept only once per save, regardless of shiny status, Catch as a Dynamax Adventure opponent and choose it as the one Pokémon to keep at the end; starting rentals cannot be kept; Endless Dynamax Adventures do not award Pokémon, The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required

Sword
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Max Lair

Dynamax Adventures

Dynamax Adventure70-

Final opponent; this special species can be kept only once per save, regardless of shiny status, Catch as a Dynamax Adventure opponent and choose it as the one Pokémon to keep at the end; starting rentals cannot be kept; Endless Dynamax Adventures do not award Pokémon, Join a host from the opposite version for this version-exclusive path; not available as a local solo path, The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required

Listed levels describe learning by leveling up. The Move Reminder can also teach available level-up moves regardless of the current level.
Class
Evo.Moongeist Beam

The user emits a sinister ray to attack the target. This move can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities.

Ghost1001005
StartConfusion

The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target.

Psychic5010025
StartHypnosis

The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.

Psychic-6020
StartTeleport

The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, if any. If a wild Pokémon uses this move, it flees.

Psychic--20
StartCosmic Power

The user absorbs a mystical power from space to raise its Defense and Sp. Def stats.

Psychic--20
StartMoongeist Beam

The user emits a sinister ray to attack the target. This move can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities.

Ghost1001005
7Night Shade

The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

Ghost-10015
14Confuse Ray

The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.

Ghost-10010
21Air Slash

The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.

Flying759515
28Shadow Ball

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ghost8010015
35Moonlight

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

Fairy--5
42Night Daze

The user lets loose a pitch-black shock wave at its target. This may also lower the target’s accuracy.

Dark859510
49Magic Coat

Moves like Leech Seed and moves that inflict status conditions are blocked by a barrier and reflected back to the user of those moves.

Psychic--15
56Moonblast

Borrowing the power of the moon, the user attacks the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Fairy9510015
63Phantom Force

The user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.

Ghost9010010
70Dream Eater

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Psychic10010015
77Wide Guard

The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn.

Rock--10
84Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
TM06Fly

The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn.

Flying909515
TM08Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM09Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM11Solar Beam

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

Grass12010010
TM14Thunder Wave

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

Electric-9020
TM17Light Screen

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.

Psychic--30
TM18Reflect

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.

Psychic--20
TM19Safeguard

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

Normal--25
TM21Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM24Snore

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015
TM25Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM26Scary Face

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.

Normal-10010
TM27Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

Ice559515
TM34Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

Fire--5
TM38Will-O-Wisp

The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.

Fire-8515
TM39Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM40Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20
TM41Helping Hand

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

Normal--20
TM65Shadow Claw

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Ghost7010015
TM69Psycho Cut

The user tears at the target with blades formed by psychic power. Critical hits land more easily.

Psychic7010020
TM70Trick Room

The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.

Psychic--5
TM71Wonder Room

The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns.

Psychic--10
TM72Magic Room

The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s held items lose their effects for five turns.

Psychic--10
TM76Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

Normal6010015
TM77Hex

This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.

Ghost6510010
TM78Acrobatics

The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

Flying5510015
TM86Phantom Force

The user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.

Ghost9010010
TM95Air Slash

The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.

Flying759515
TR05Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice9010010
TR06Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

Ice110705
TR08Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9010015
TR09Thunder

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric1107010
TR11Psychic

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic9010010
TR12Agility

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

Psychic--30
TR20Substitute

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TR25Psyshock

The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.

Psychic8010010
TR26Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TR27Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TR33Shadow Ball

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ghost8010015
TR34Future Sight

Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.

Psychic12010010
TR36Heat Wave

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.

Fire959010
TR38Trick

The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.

Psychic-10010
TR44Cosmic Power

The user absorbs a mystical power from space to raise its Defense and Sp. Def stats.

Psychic--20
TR49Calm Mind

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

Psychic--20
TR64Focus Blast

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Fighting120705
TR85Work Up

The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.

Normal--30
TR92Dazzling Gleam

The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.

Fairy8010010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Dual Wingbeat

The user slams the target with its wings. The target is hit twice in a row.

Flying409010
Expanding Force

The user attacks the target with its psychic power. This move’s power goes up and damages all opposing Pokémon on Psychic Terrain.

Psychic8010010
Meteor Beam

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers space power and boosts its Sp. Atk stat, then attacks the target on the next turn.

Rock1209010
Poltergeist

The user attacks the target by controlling the target’s item. The move fails if the target doesn’t have an item.

Ghost110905

Individual options, not a guarantee that every four-move combination is legal or eligible for Ranked Battles. Imports require the indicated transfer path; later games use separate HOME movesets.
Class
Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Flying60-20
Charge Beam

The user attacks the target with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Electric509010
Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--20
Defog

A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Flying--15
Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--15
Psych Up

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--10
Roar

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--20
Roost

The user lands and rests its body. This move restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Flying--10
Shock Wave

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Electric60-20
Sky Attack

A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Flying140905
Spite

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Ghost-10010
Splash

The user just flops and splashes around to no effect at all...

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--40
Splash

The user just flops and splashes around to no effect at all...

Learn as Cosmog, then retain through evolution.

Normal--40
Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal-8515
Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stats of the user and its allies for four turns.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Flying--15
Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Poison-9010

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Shadow Shield

Ability Slot 1

Reduces the amount of damage the Pokémon takes while its HP is full.

When this Pokémon has full HP, regular damage from moves is halved.

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