Lunala Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Lunala in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Lunala
Lunala is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic/Ghost typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 55.467 DPS.
Lunala can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Lunala is weak to Dark (double weak!), Ghost (double weak!) -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Normal, Poison-type moves as Lunala resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Lunala is Mega Gengar (55.467 DPS), Shadow Darkrai (50.571 DPS), and Mega Absol (49.800 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Lunala: After defeating Lunala, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2274 and 2367 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2830-2945 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Lunala from raids will have exactly 2367 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Lunala?
The best counter for Lunala is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 55.467 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darkrai (50.571 DPS) and Mega Absol (49.800 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Lunala?
Lunala can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Lunala weak to?
Lunala is weak to Dark (double weak), Ghost (double weak)-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Normal, Poison, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Lunala be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Lunala's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Lunala from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Lunala from raids will have 2367 CP at level 20, or 2945 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2274. If you see 2367 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Lunala worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Lunala is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Lunala?
For the best moveset for Lunala itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Lunala stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Lunala without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Lunala can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (46.571 DPS) and Darkrai (42.286 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Lunala in raids?
Weather boost information for Lunala is not currently available. Psychic-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.