Lunatone Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Lunatone in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Lunatone
Lunatone is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock/Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 42.533 DPS.
Lunatone 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: Lunatone is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Flying, Normal-type moves as Lunatone 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 Lunatone is Mega Gengar (42.533 DPS), Primal Kyogre (42.485 DPS), and Primal Groudon (41.900 DPS).
Catching Lunatone: After defeating Lunatone, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1293 and 1363 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1608-1696 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Lunatone from raids will have exactly 1363 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 Lunatone?
The best counter for Lunatone is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 42.533 DPS. Other top options include Primal Kyogre (42.485 DPS) and Primal Groudon (41.900 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Lunatone?
Lunatone 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 Lunatone weak to?
Lunatone is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water-type attacks. It resists Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Lunatone be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Lunatone's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Lunatone from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Lunatone from raids will have 1363 CP at level 20, or 1696 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1293. If you see 1363 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Lunatone worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Lunatone 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 Lunatone?
For the best moveset for Lunatone itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Lunatone 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 Lunatone without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Lunatone can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (37.182 DPS) and Kartana (36.933 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 Lunatone in raids?
Weather boost information for Lunatone is not currently available. Rock-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.