Lunala Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

Publish Date: June 3, 2026

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Lunala Pokemon Guide

Lunala is a Psychic / Ghost-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 7. This guide covers Lunala’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Pokemon Champions build information.

Psychic type Pokemon iconGhost type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Lunala

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Shiny Form

Shiny Lunala

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Alternate Form

Lunala Forms

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Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Lunala guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Lunala Description

Lunala is a Psychic / Ghost-type Pokemon known for its distinct role in the Alola era of Pokemon games. This page summarizes its battle profile, typing, evolution, locations and general guide information.

Competitive Overview

Is Lunala Good in Competitive?

Lunala can be useful in formats where its typing, ability and movepool fit a specific team role. Its best sets depend heavily on the game, available moves and battle format.

Players should check the current ruleset before building around Lunala, especially in formats where legendary Pokemon, Ultra Beasts or special Pokemon are restricted.

Lunala Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Lunala, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Lunala

National Dex

#0792

Type

Psychic type Pokemon iconGhost type Pokemon icon

Psychic / Ghost

Species

Moone Pokemon

Height

13’01” / 4.0 m
400 cm

Weight

264.6 lbs / 120.0 kg
120 kg

Abilities

Shadow Shield

Lunala Stats

Lunala’s stat spread supports its role across different Pokemon games and formats.

Hp
137
Attack
113
Defense
89
Special Attack
137
Special Defense
107
Speed
97

Lunala Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

These are some of Lunala’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Moongeist Beam

Moongeist Beam is one of Lunala’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and role.

Psychic

Psychic is one of Lunala’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and role.

Shadow Ball

Shadow Ball is one of Lunala’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and role.

Moonblast

Moonblast is one of Lunala’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and role.

Air Slash

Air Slash is one of Lunala’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and role.

Calm Mind

Calm Mind is one of Lunala’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and role.

Roost

Roost is one of Lunala’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and role.

Meteor Beam

Meteor Beam is one of Lunala’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and role.

Lunala All Moves

Use the section below to view Lunala’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
StartMoongeist Beam Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special100100
1Confusion Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special50100
1Cosmic Power Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
1Hypnosis Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status60
1Teleport Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
7Night Shade Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special100
14Confuse Ray Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status100
21Air Slash Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special7595
28Shadow Ball Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special80100
35Moonlight Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Status
42Night Daze Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Special8595
49Psychic Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special90100
56Moonblast Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special95100
63Phantom Force Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical90100
70Dream Eater Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special100100
77Wide Guard Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMAcrobatics Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical55100
TMAerial Ace Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical60
TMAgility Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMAir Slash Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special7595
TMBlizzard Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special11070
TMCalm Mind Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMCharge Beam Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special5090
TMConfuse Ray Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status100
TMDazzling Gleam Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special80100
TMDual Wingbeat Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical4090
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMExpanding Force Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special80100
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMFly Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical9095
TMFocus Blast Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Special12070
TMFuture Sight Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special120100
TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
TMHeat Wave Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special9590
TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMHex Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special65100
TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
TMIce Beam Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special90100
TMIcy Wind Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special5595
TMLight Screen Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMMeteor Beam Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Special12090
TMNight Shade Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special100
TMPhantom Force Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical90100
TMPoltergeist Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical11090
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMPsych Up Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMPsychic Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special90100
TMPsyshock Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special80100
TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status
TMReflect Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMScary Face Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
TMShadow Ball Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special80100
TMShadow Claw Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical70100
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSolar Beam Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special120100
TMSpite Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status100
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status
TMSwift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60
TMTailwind Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Status
TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
TMThunder Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special11070
TMThunderbolt Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special90100
TMTrick Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status100
TMTrick Room Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMWill O Wisp Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status85

Lunala Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Lunala is a Psychic / Ghost-type Pokemon. Its typing determines which attacks are most dangerous and which matchups it can handle more comfortably.

Type

Psychic type Pokemon iconGhost type Pokemon icon

Psychic / Ghost

Weaknesses

Ghost, Dark

Resistances

Poison, Psychic

Immunity

Normal, Fighting

Lunala Abilities

Lunala’s abilities can affect how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.

Shadow Shield

Shadow Shield can affect how Lunala performs in battle depending on the game and format.

Lunala Evolution

Lunala evolves from Cosmoem in Pokemon Moon, Ultra Moon and related games when the correct evolution condition is met.

Stage 1

Cosmog

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Starting form

Stage 2

Cosmoem

cosmoem

Evolution stage

Stage 3

Lunala

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Evolution stage

Where to Find Lunala in Pokemon Games

Lunala’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Check each generation below for game-specific availability notes.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
Game Where to Find Lunala
Pokemon Red Not available because Lunala had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Blue Not available because Lunala had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Yellow Not available because Lunala had not been introduced yet.
Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
Game Where to Find Lunala
Pokemon Gold Not available because Lunala had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Silver Not available because Lunala had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Crystal Not available because Lunala had not been introduced yet.
Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
Game Where to Find Lunala
Pokemon Ruby Not available because Lunala had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Sapphire Not available because Lunala had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Emerald Not available because Lunala had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon FireRed Not available because Lunala had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon LeafGreen Not available because Lunala had not been introduced yet.
Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Game Where to Find Lunala
Pokemon Diamond Not available because Lunala had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Pearl Not available because Lunala had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Platinum Not available because Lunala had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon HeartGold Not available because Lunala had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon SoulSilver Not available because Lunala had not been introduced yet.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find Lunala
Pokemon Black Not available because Lunala had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon White Not available because Lunala had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Black 2 Not available because Lunala had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon White 2 Not available because Lunala had not been introduced yet.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find Lunala
Pokemon X Not available because Lunala had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Y Not available because Lunala had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Omega Ruby Not available because Lunala had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire Not available because Lunala had not been introduced yet.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
Game Where to Find Lunala
Pokemon Sun Available through story, evolution or special legendary encounters depending on version.
Pokemon Moon Available through story, evolution or special legendary encounters depending on version.
Pokemon Ultra Sun Available through story, evolution or special legendary encounters depending on version.
Pokemon Ultra Moon Available through story, evolution or special legendary encounters depending on version.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee Not available in this game.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find Lunala
Pokemon Sword Available through Dynamax Adventures in The Crown Tundra or transfer where supported.
Pokemon Shield Available through Dynamax Adventures in The Crown Tundra or transfer where supported.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Not available in this game.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Lunala
Pokemon Scarlet Available in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet through The Indigo Disk legendary encounters or transfer where supported.
Pokemon Violet Available in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet through The Indigo Disk legendary encounters or transfer where supported.
Pokemon Legends Z-A Not available in this game.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Lunala
Pokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

Lunala Alternate Forms

Lunala can fuse with Necrozma to form Dawn Wings Necrozma in supported games.

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Lunala Forms

Lunala can fuse with Necrozma to form Dawn Wings Necrozma in supported games.

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Lunala FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Lunala. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Lunala?

Lunala is a Psychic / Ghost-type Pokemon.

What is Lunala weak against?

Lunala is weak to Ghost, Dark.

What are Lunala’s abilities?

Lunala’s abilities are Shadow Shield.

How do you get Lunala?

Lunala’s availability depends on the game. Check the location tables above for each generation.

Final Output Note:
Removed the Pokemon Champions Featured Competitive Build section because no confirmed individual TGH build was found for Lunala.
Information not API-driven yet: manually written abilities, best moves, availability notes, Legends Z-A notes and related guide links.
Human review before publishing: verify final game-specific locations, Legends Z-A details, type icon image IDs and any future Pokemon Champions build coverage for Lunala.


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