Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Lunala
Say it: LU-na-la
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Lunala is the Moone Pokémon — Psychic and Ghost Legendary. In Pokémon GO it is a Psychic/Ghost attacker; Moongeist Beam is the signature Elite / event charged move when available. Psychic helps against Fighting and Poison; Ghost helps against Ghost and Psychic. Dark and Ghost hit it hard. Catch from Legendary raids or special events.
Say it: LU-na-la
Lunala (#792) is a Psychic / Ghost Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a Psychic/Ghost attacker with Confusion / Air Slash / Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball / Psychic / Moonblast / Future Sight / Moongeist Beam. Against Lunala, lead with Dark or Ghost. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Lunala is a Psychic / Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0792. Legendaries shine in Master League and 5-star raids when IVs and moves align.
Where in GO: Legendary raids, research breakthroughs, and GO Tour events
Invest tip: Priority move: Moongeist Beam when available (Elite Charged TM / event if missing). Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball / Moongeist Beam is the Ghost kit. Shadow Lunala (if available) is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing.
Type matchups
- Psychic moves hit Fighting and Poison hard.
- Ghost moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
When Lunala is your opponent, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 255
- Defense
- 191
- Stamina
- 264
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Gengar · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 2. Dawn Wings Necrozma · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Moongeist Beam
- 3. Shadow Chandelure · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 4. Giratina (Origin) · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Force
- 5. Chandelure · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 6. Shadow Gengar · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 7. Gengar · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 8. Dragapult · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 9. Trevenant · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 10. Banette · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 11. Mismagius · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 12. Dusknoir · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Mismagius · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 2. Banette · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 3. Trevenant · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 4. Drifblim · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 5. Cofagrigus · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 6. Jellicent · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 7. Gourgeist · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 8. Spiritomb · beats Ghost
Sucker Punch + Shadow Ball
- 9. Sableye · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Foul Play
- 10. Haunter · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 11. Dusclops · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Punch
- 12. Shuppet · beats Ghost
Feint Attack + Shadow Ball
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Moongeist Beam may need an Elite TM if you missed the featured window.
Fast
- Shadow Claw · Standard
Ghost energy / default
- Confusion · Standard
Psychic damage
- Air Slash · Standard
Flying filler
Charged
- Moongeist Beam · Elite / event
Best Ghost nuke
- Shadow Ball · Standard
Ghost alternate
- Psychic · Standard
Psychic nuke
- Future Sight · Standard
Psychic alternate
- Moonblast · Standard
Fairy coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- confusion
- air slash
- shadow claw
Charged
- shadow ball
- psychic
- moonblast
- futuresight
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #251 of 954 · CP 1444
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- Ultra League · rank #126 of 747 · CP 2483
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- Master League · rank #3 of 1023 · CP 4570
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 13: Raid Counters — Mega, Primal & Ultra Beasts
…wned) Metal Claw Behemoth Bash Fairy/Steel Fairy super effective; Steel resists Psychic 8 Lunala Shadow Claw Shadow Ball Psychic/ Ghost Bulky Ghost attacker; strong TDO 9 Togekiss Charm …
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).