Type matchups
Damage Lunala takes from each attacking type.
As a Psychic/Ghost type, Lunala has 2 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 2 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 3 other Pokémon share the Psychic/Ghost typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 137
- Attack
- 113
- Defense
- 89
- Sp. Atk
- 137
- Sp. Def
- 107
- Speed
- 97
- Total
- 680
Lunala has a base stat total of 680, higher than 97% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (137). With Sp. Atk (137) well above Attack (113), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 97 beats 79% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 137 HP, 89 Defense and 107 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.
Lunala's only ability is Shadow Shield.
How to beat Lunala
The best way to beat Lunala is with Ghost and Dark moves, which deal 4× damage.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal and Fighting moves have no effect on it and Poison and Psychic moves are resisted.
Good counters: Obstagoon hits for 4× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Lunala's Psychic and Ghost moves. Galarian Linoone hits for 4× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Lunala's Psychic and Ghost moves. Alolan Raticate hits for 4× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Lunala's Psychic and Ghost moves.
Evolution
Lunala is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Cosmog → Cosmoem → Solgaleo or Lunala), evolving from Cosmoem.
Best counters to Lunala
Other Psychic/Ghost Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Lunala weak to?
As a Psychic/Ghost type, Lunala takes super-effective damage from Ghost (4×) and Dark (4×) moves.
What is Lunala resistant to?
Lunala resists Poison and Psychic moves. It is immune to Normal and Fighting.
What are the best counters to Lunala?
Strong type-based picks include Obstagoon, Galarian Linoone and Alolan Raticate, which hit Lunala with super-effective attacks.