Quick facts
Species: Lunala (Legendary)
Types: Psychic / Ghost
Primary weaknesses: Dark, Ghost
Recommended lobby: 3–7 trainers
Lunala is a Psychic/Ghost-type Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO and is one of the most powerful Ghost-type attackers.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Regular Counters Shadow Counters Mega Counters Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsWeaknesses & resistances
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Ghost •
 Dark
|
| Resists to |
 Fighting •
 Normal •
 Poison •
 Psychic
|
Best Lunala Counters
Ghost-type Counters
- Mewtwo: (Shadow Ball)
- Hoopa Unbound: (Astonish / Shadow Ball)
- Alakazam: (Shadow Ball)
Dark-type Counters
- Honchkrow: (Snarl / Dark Pulse)
- Yveltal: (Snarl / Dark Pulse)
- Incineroar: (Snarl / Darkest Lariat)
Best Mega Evolutions
Recommended Megas to use against Lunala:
- Gengar, Banette, Alakazam – Ghost boost
- Alakazam – Psychic boost
- Tyranitar, Absol, Houndoom, Salamence, Gyarados – Dark boost
Difficulty
Small groups must coordinate shields and timing, whereas larger groups can overwhelm it with multiple high-DPS counters. Its Ghost typing makes dodging and move selection critical.
Best Regular Counters
Regular pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Regular counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoopa Unbound | Astonish / Confusion | Shadow Ball / Psychic / Dark Pulse | - | Confusion (19) and Shadow Ball (100) |
| Hydreigon | Dragon Breath / Bite | Fly / Flash Cannon / Dragon Pulse / Dark Pulse | Brutal Swing | Dragon Breath / Bite (6) and Flash Cannon (100) |
| Origin Giratina | Shadow Claw / Dragon Tail | Ominous Wind / Shadow Ball / Dragon Pulse | Shadow Force | Dragon Tail (14) and Shadow Force (140) |
| Darkrai | Snarl / Feint Attack | Focus Blast / Shadow Ball / Dark Pulse | Sludge Bomb | Snarl / Feint Attack (11) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Tyranitar | Iron Tail / Dragon Breath / Bite | Stone Edge / Fire Blast / Crunch / Brutal Swing | Smack Down | Iron Tail (14) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Kingambit | Metal Claw / Snarl / Metal Sound | Dark Pulse / Iron head / X-Scissor / Focus Blast / Foul Play | - | Snarl (11) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Lunala | Air Slash / Shadow Claw / Confusion | Shadow Ball / Psychic / Future Sight / Moonblast | - | Confusion (19) and Moonblast (130) |
| Gholdengo | Astonish / Hex | Power Gem / Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam / Focus Blast | - | Hex (8) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Yveltal | Gust / Sucker Punch / Snarl | Hyper Beam / Focus Blast / Hurricane / Psychic / Dark Pulse | Oblivion Wing | Gust (25) and Hyper Beam (150) |
| Incineroar | Double Kick / Fire Fang / Snarl | Drain Punch / Fire Blast / Flame Charge / Blaze Kick / Darkest Lariat / Brutal Swing / Dark Pulse | Blast Burn | Fire Fang (13) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw / Psycho Cut | Dark Pulse / Iron Head / Future Sight / Outrage / Moongeist Beam | - | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw (6) and Moongeist Beam (230) |
Best Shadow Counters
Shadow pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Shadow counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Darkrai | Snarl / Feint Attack | Focus Blast / Shadow Ball / Dark Pulse | Sludge Bomb | Snarl / Feint Attack (11) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Shadow Mewtwo | Psycho Cut / Confusion | Focus Blast / Flamethrower / Thunderbolt / Psychic / Ice Beam | Hyper Beam / Shadow Ball / Psystrike | Confusion (19) and Hyper Beam (150) |
| Shadow Salamence | Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite | Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch | Outrage | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Shadow Hydreigon | Dragon Breath / Bite | Fly / Flash Cannon / Dragon Pulse / Dark Pulse | Brutal Swing | Dragon Breath / Bite (6) and Flash Cannon (100) |
| Shadow Tyranitar | Iron Tail / Dragon Breath / Bite | Stone Edge / Fire Blast / Crunch / Brutal Swing | Smack Down | Iron Tail (14) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Shadow Weavile | Ice Shard / Feint Attack / Snarl | Focus Blast / Avalanche / Triple Axel / Foul Play | - | Feint Attack / Snarl (11) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Shadow Houndoom | Fire Fang / Snarl | Fire Blast / Flamethrower / Crunch / Foul Play | - | Fire Fang (13) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Shadow Altered Giratina | Shadow Claw / Dragon Breath | Ancient Power / Shadow Sneak / Dragon Claw | Shadow Force | Shadow Claw / Dragon Breath (6) and Shadow Force (140) |
| Shadow Chandelure | Hex / Fire Spin / Incinerate | Shadow Ball / Overheat / Flame Charge / Energy Ball | Poltergeist | Incinerate (32) and Overheat (160) |
| Shadow Honchkrow | Peck / Snarl | Brave Bird / Sky Attack / Psychic / Dark Pulse | - | Snarl (11) and Brave Bird (130) |
| Shadow Absol | Psycho Cut / Snarl | Megahorn / Thunder / Dark Pulse / Payback | Brutal Swing | Snarl (11) and Megahorn (105) |
Best Mega Counters
Mega pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Mega counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Absol | Psycho Cut / Snarl | Megahorn / Thunder / Dark Pulse / Payback | Brutal Swing | Snarl (11) and Megahorn (105) |
| Mega Houndoom | Fire Fang / Snarl | Fire Blast / Flamethrower / Crunch / Foul Play | - | Fire Fang (13) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Mega Salamence | Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite | Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch | Outrage | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Mega Tyranitar | Iron Tail / Dragon Breath / Bite | Stone Edge / Fire Blast / Crunch / Brutal Swing | Smack Down | Iron Tail (14) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Mega Gengar | Hex / Shadow Claw / Sucker Punch | Focus Blast / Drain Punch / Sludge Bomb / Shadow Ball | Lick / Sludge Wave / Shadow Punch / Psychic / Dark Pulse | Hex (8) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Mega Gyarados | Waterfall / Dragon Breath / Bite | Hydro Pump / Outrage / Twister / Crunch | Dragon Tail / Aqua Tail / Dragon Pulse | Dragon Tail (14) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Mega Banette | Hex / Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball / Thunder / Dazzling Gleam | - | Hex (8) and Shadow Ball / Thunder / Dazzling Gleam (100) |
| Mega Alakazam | Psycho Cut / Confusion | Focus Blast / Shadow Ball / Fire Punch / Future Sight | Counter / Psychic / Dazzling Gleam | Confusion (19) and Focus Blast (140) |
Moves & Threats
Lunala common fast moves are Shadow Claw or Air Slash or Confusion. Charged moves include Shadow Ball or Psychic or Future Sight and Moonblast.
Weather Effects
Foggy weather : boosts Dark and Ghost type attackers. Windy weather : boosts Lunala’s Psychic moves.
Recommended Teams
Ghost Team
- Mega Gengar
- Giratina (Origin)
- Chandelure
- Gengar
- Banette
- Mismagius
Dark Team
- Mega Tyranitar
- Darkrai
- Hydreigon
- Yveltal
- Tyranitar
- Weavile
Battle Strategy
- Use Ghost or Dark-type attackers.
- Dodge Shadow Ball if possible.
- Use Mega boosts to finish faster.
- 3–4 strong trainers can defeat Lunala.
Rewards
- Chance to catch Lunala (with boosted IVs)
- Rare Candy & XL Candy
Why Raid Lunala?
Its combination of tanky HP and versatile attacks provides a strategic challenge, making team-building and raid coordination crucial. Capturing Lunala also offers powerful counters for future Legendary raids and PvP battles.
FAQ
Can Lunala be shiny in Pokémon GO?
No, Lunala shiny version is not available.
What are best moveset of Lunala?
Best moveset of Lunala are Confusion which does damage of 19 under Fast Attack and Moonblast of 130 under Charged Attack.
Are Shadow Pokémon better?
Yes—Shadow forms have +20% attack, making them excellent choices if available.
What is the best weather to raid Lunala?
Foggy weather to boosts Dark and Ghost-type counters, Windy weather to boosts Lunala’s Psychic moves.
What makes Lunala strong?
Its high attack, strong resistances, and Meteor Mash make it a top-tier raid and PvP option.
Conclusion
Lunala is a powerful Ghost-type Legendary, but it falls quickly to strong Dark and Ghost attackers.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Mega Tyranitar Raid Guide, Mega Absol Raid Guide, Mega Houndoom Raid Guide
Summary
The key to defeating Lunala efficiently is using high-level Dark- and Ghost-type counters, paying attention to charged moves, and managing shields carefully. For smaller raids, timing is everything; larger raids can rely on sheer DPS output. Always account for weather boosts, move type coverage, and attack rotation for the fastest and safest wins.