Lunala Pokemon GO — Max CP 4,570, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: What is the best moveset for Lunala in Pokemon GO?

Lunala's best moveset is Shadow Claw with Shadow Ball, worth 23.7 DPS as a Ghost-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Lunala's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Lunala reaches 4,570 CP at level 50 and 4,042 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Lunala?

A 15/15/15 Lunala shows 2,310 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,887 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,732 CP.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Shadow Claw Shadow Ball 23.7 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Shadow Ball costs 50 energy for 100 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Lunala takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Dark2.56× Ghost2.56×

Resists

Fighting0.39× Normal0.39× Poison0.625× Psychic0.625×

Base stats

Attack 255

Defense 191

Stamina 264

Stat total: 710
Buddy distance: 20.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 2,310 CP

Lunala moves

3 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Air Slash	Flying	12	8	1.0s	12	8
Confusion STAB	Psychic	19	14	1.5s	12.7	9.3
Shadow Claw Best STAB	Ghost	6	4	0.5s	12	8

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Futuresight STAB	Psychic	115	100	2.5s	46	1.15
Moonblast	Fairy	130	100	4.0s	32.5	1.30
Psychic STAB	Psychic	95	50	3.0s	31.7	1.90
Shadow Ball Best STAB	Ghost	100	50	3.0s	33.3	2.00

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Air Slash	Flying	9	9	2	4.50	4.50
Confusion	Psychic	16	14	3	5.33	4.67
Shadow Claw	Ghost	6	8	1	6.00	8.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Futuresight	Psychic	110	65	1.69	—
Moonblast	Fairy	110	60	1.83	Buff / debuff
Psychic	Psychic	75	55	1.36	Buff / debuff
Shadow Ball	Ghost	100	50	2.00	—

Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Lunala runs Shadow Claw with Shadow Ball — 23.7 DPS and 657 TDO as a Ghost-type attacker. It also covers the Psychic slot with Confusion and Psychic.

The highest-damage fast move is Confusion (12.7 DPS); Confusion builds energy fastest (9.3 EPS).

Rankings

Where Lunala places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Ghost	#18	C	23.7	657	Shadow Claw Shadow Ball
Psychic	#30	D	23.0	638	Confusion Psychic

Evolution

Cosmog 25 Candy

Cosmoem

100 Candy Daytime only

Solgaleo 100 Candy Nighttime only

Lunala

Family

Solgaleo

Lunala This page

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Lunala is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Lunala

1

Mega GengarMega LickShadow Ball 55.5DPS 704TDO 2

Shadow DarkraiShadow SnarlShadow Ball 50.6DPS 589TDO 3

Mega AbsolMega SnarlBrutal Swing 49.8DPS 433TDO 4

Shadow ChandelureShadow HexShadow Ball 49.4DPS 478TDO 5

Shadow GengarShadow LickShadow Ball 49.2DPS 390TDO 6

Mega BanetteMega Shadow ClawShadow Ball 48.4DPS 519TDO

Counters carrying Dark, Ghost moves deal the most damage.

How to get Lunala

Evolve from: Cosmoem · 100 Candy

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	104	3,494
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	104	3,783
Raid Catch	Lv 20	2,274	2,367
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,830	2,945
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	2,274	2,367
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,720	1,790
GO Battle League	Lv 20	2,274	2,367

Lunala in events

Most recent first

All events

Event	Date	Role	Shiny
Lunala Raid Hour	19 Aug 2026	Raid boss	—
Lunala in 5-star Raid Battles	19 Aug 2026	Raid boss	Yes
Road of Legends	6 Jul 2026	Raid boss	Yes

Is Lunala good in Pokemon GO?

Low priority

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

#18 among Ghost-type raid attackers (Tier C, 23.7 DPS). The same Stardust goes further on a higher-ranked Ghost attacker.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	57
Lv 2	179
Lv 3	301
Lv 4	423
Lv 5	545
Lv 6	667
Lv 7	789
Lv 8	911
Lv 9	1,033
Lv 10	1,155
Lv 11	1,270
Lv 12	1,386
Lv 13	1,501

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,617
Lv 15	1,732
Lv 16	1,848
Lv 17	1,963
Lv 18	2,079
Lv 19	2,194
Lv 20	2,310
Lv 21	2,425
Lv 22	2,541
Lv 23	2,656
Lv 24	2,772
Lv 25	2,887
Lv 26	3,003

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	3,118
Lv 28	3,234
Lv 29	3,349
Lv 30	3,465
Lv 31	3,523
Lv 32	3,580
Lv 33	3,638
Lv 34	3,696
Lv 35	3,754
Lv 36	3,811
Lv 37	3,869
Lv 38	3,927
Lv 39	3,985

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	4,042
Lv 41	4,094
Lv 42	4,145
Lv 43	4,197
Lv 44	4,250
Lv 45	4,302
Lv 46	4,355
Lv 47	4,408
Lv 48	4,462
Lv 49	4,516
Lv 50	4,570

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0792
Height: 4.00 m
Weight: 120.00 kg
Buddy size: Flying
Family forms: 2 released forms
Game ID: V0792_POKEMON_LUNALA

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Lunala in Pokemon GO?

Lunala's best moveset is Shadow Claw with Shadow Ball, worth 23.7 DPS as a Ghost-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Lunala's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Lunala takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost. Dark, Ghost is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Poison, Psychic. Fighting, Normal damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Lunala's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Lunala reaches 4,570 CP at level 50 and 4,042 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Lunala?

A 15/15/15 Lunala shows 2,310 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,887 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,732 CP.

How do you get Lunala in Pokemon GO?

Evolve Cosmoem (100 Candy). Its most recent event was Lunala Raid Hour (August 2026).

Can Lunala be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Lunala is in the game. It could be shiny in Lunala in 5-star Raid Battles (August 2026).

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