Lunatone (Pokémon)

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Lunatone ルナトーン Lunatone #337
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Types  Rock  Psychic   Rock   Rock   Rock   Rock   Rock	Species Meteorite Pokémon
Ability Levitate -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 800,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #— Hoenn #125 Sinnoh #— Unova #— Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia R— Oblivia (past) N— Not in any regional Browser
Height 3'03" Imperial 1.0m Metric 3'03"/1.0m 0.0m	Weight 370.4lbs Imperial 168.0kg Metric 370.4lbs/168.0kg 0.0kg
Dex color Yellow	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 45 5.9%
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown Genderless
Breeding Mineral group 26 cycles (6630 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 2 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 150 Battle Exp.: 1501*
External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex Generation IV Generation V Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Lunatone (Japanese: ルナトーン Lunatone) is a dual-type Rock/Psychic Pokémon.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.2 Special abilities 1.3 Behavior 1.4 Habitat 1.5 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Major appearances 2.2 Minor appearances 2.3 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 Pokémon Adventures 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 NPC appearances 5.2 Pokédex entries 5.3 Game locations 5.3.1 In side games 5.4 Held items 5.5 Stats 5.5.1 Base stats 5.5.2 Pokéathlon stats 5.6 Type effectiveness 5.7 Learnset 5.7.1 By leveling up 5.7.2 By TM/HM 5.7.3 By breeding 5.7.4 By tutoring 5.7.5 Special moves 5.8 Side game data 5.9 Evolution 5.10 Sprites 6 Trivia 6.1 Origin 6.2 Name origin 7 In other languages 8 External links

Biology

Lunatone is a Pokémon that is said to have originally came from space. They originally came to the Pokémon world within meteorites and have since adapted to it quite nicely.

Physiology

Lunatone resembles a crescent moon. It has red eyes on either side of its body and has an unusual beak-like structure in front of it. Being an inorganic Pokémon, it isn't preyed upon, nor does it need to prey on others, as it derives all its energy from moonlight. It uses telekinesis to float in mid-air.

Gender differences

Lunatone is a genderless species.

Special abilities

Lunatone's ability, Levitate, allows it to avoid Ground-type moves such as Earthquake or Magnitude. Its powerful red eyes also fill the onlooker with fear. It is capable of reading the thoughts of other lifeforms like most psychic types. It is even capable of brainwashing, but only does this when it feels threatened and usually as a last resort. Its psychic powers can grow stronger under the light of the full moon. It is said that if Lunatone is exposed under the moonlight for enough time its psychic powers will grow stronger than that of an Alakazam.

Behavior

Lunatone's power and health seems to be tied directly to the phases of the moon. When there is a full moon, Lunatone is at the peak of its strength. Presumably when there is a new moon, Lunatone is defenseless. It is capable of reading the minds of other lifeforms, communicate with telepathy and hypnotize others if it feels threatened.

Habitat

As Lunatone have been found in Meteor Falls, it can be inferred that they prefer caves, though they are also found in other areas with extraterrestrial activity, like the Giant Chasm in Unova.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

This Pokémon has no need for food since it derives all of its energy from moonlight.

In the anime

Major appearances

Lunatone first appeared in Crazy as a Lunatone. A pair of thieves calling themselves the Pokémon Mystery Club was after it due to wanting to get their hands on another outer-space Pokémon.

Liza and her Lunatone debuted in It's Still Rocket Roll to Me alongside Tate and his Solrock. Ash Ketchum's Gym battle against Tate and Liza and their Meteorite Pokémon was in the following episode.

Minor appearances

A Lunatone appeared in the opening scenes of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG087 Lunatone Ash's Pokédex Lunatone, the Meteorite Pokémon. Lunatone is believed by some people to have come from outer space. It moves around most actively during full moons and its powerful red eyes instill fear into anyone who beholds them. This concludes the entries from the Advanced Generation series.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

As in the games, one of Tate and Liza's main Pokémon is a Lunatone that the twins use in conjunction with Solrock in double battles.

In the TCG

Main article: Lunatone (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Trozei!: Lunatone is the symbol of the Phobos Battalion.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. Generation I Red Blue {{{redbluedex}}} Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}} Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald {{{rsedex}}} Ruby Sapphire {{{rsdex}}} Ruby Lunatone was discovered at a location where a meteorite fell. As a result, some people theorize that this Pokémon came from space. However, no one has been able to prove this theory so far. Sapphire Lunatone becomes active around the time of the full moon. Instead of walking, it moves by floating in midair using telekinesis. The Pokémon's intimidating red eyes cause all those who see it to become transfixed with fear. Emerald It becomes very active on the night of a full moon. This Pokémon was first discovered 40 years ago at the site of a meteor strike. FireRed LeafGreen Its health ebbs and flows with the lunar cycle. It brims with power when exposed to the light of the full moon. FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}} Generation IV Diamond Pearl {{{dpdex}}} Diamond Pearl Platinum Because it turns active on nights of the full moon, it is said to have some link to the lunar phases. Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold SoulSilver It was discovered at the site of a meteor strike 40 years ago. Its stare can lull its foes to sleep. HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}} Generation V Black White Because it turns active on nights of the full moon, it is said to have some link to the lunar phases. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}  ??? No Pokédex data is available.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade Generation III Ruby Sapphire Uncommon Meteor Falls (Sapphire only) Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD One Phenac Stadium (Shadow) Generation IV Diamond Pearl Dongle Lake Verity, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Mt. Coronet, Sendoff Spring, Turnback Cave (Sapphire) Platinum Dongle Lake Verity, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Mt. Coronet, Sendoff Spring, Turnback Cave (Sapphire) HeartGold SoulSilver Common Safari Zone Pal Park Mountain Generation V Black White Rare Route 13, Giant Chasm

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Cave (Sapphire Field)
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobosphere Endless Level 7 Forever Level 7 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Sky Tower (1F-11F) Mt. Faraway (1F-5F) Solar Cave (8F-12F) Joyous Tower (80F-87F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Deep Spacial Rift (B6-B9)
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Canyon: Rugged Flats

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Ruby	Sapphire	Moon Stone (5%)
Pokémon XD		Hard Stone (100%)
Diamond	Pearl	Moon Stone (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Moon Stone (5%)
Black	White	Moon Stone (5%)	Comet Shard (1%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat	Range
	At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70	130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 55	54 - 117	103 - 229
Defense: 65	63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp.Atk: 95	90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp.Def: 85	81 - 150	157 - 295
Speed: 70	67 - 134	130 - 262
Total: 440   Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/3 ★★☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 4/4 ★★★★
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 14/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Weak to Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None	Resistant against Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None	Unaffected by Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None	Damaged normally by Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None
Notes: If Gravity, Skill Swap, Gastro Acid, or Smack Down is used, if the opponent has Mold Breaker, or the Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 2×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Start	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100%	35
Start	Harden	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
Start	Confusion	Psychic	Special	50	100%	25
9	Rock Throw	Rock	Physical	50	90%	15
12	Hypnosis	Psychic	Status	—	60%	20
20	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
23	Psywave	Psychic	Special	—	80%	15
31	Embargo	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
34	Cosmic Power	Psychic	Status	—	—%	20
42	Heal Block	Psychic	Status	—	100%	15
45	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100%	10
53	Future Sight	Psychic	Special	100	100%	10
56	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100%	5
64	Magic Room	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Lunatone obtained at level 1 in Generation V Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lunatone Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lunatone Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM03	Psyshock	Psychic	Special	80	100%	10
	TM04	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	—	—%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90%	5
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—%	5
	TM19	Telekinesis	Psychic	Status	—	—%	15
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	—	—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM23	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	50	100%	15
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	TM33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	—	—%	20
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	—	—%	10
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
	TM57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90%	10
	TM62	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	55	100%	15
	TM63	Embargo	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
	TM64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100%	5
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90%	5
	TM69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80%	5
	TM74	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	—	100%	5
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10
	TM85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100	100%	15
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	—	100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM92	Trick Room	Psychic	Status	—	—%	5
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lunatone Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lunatone Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Lunatone in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Lunatone in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lunatone Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lunatone Click on the generation numbers at the top to see egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Game		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Lunatone can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Lunatone cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lunatone Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lunatone Click on the generation numbers at the top to see move tutor moves from other generations

Special moves

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Shadow moves		Level 25+	Purified moves
Shadow Wave	Shadow		Baton Pass	Normal
Shadow Shed	Shadow		Psychic	Psychic
Shadow Sky	Shadow		Rain Dance	Water
--			Rock Tomb	Rock

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available	Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Catch	Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 5% Friend Area: Mt. Moonview Phrases 51%-100% HP The power of the moon is my power. 26%-50% HP My HP is half already... 1%-25% HP No... The moon's power fails to reach me... Level up Leveled up! The moon's power rises. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Leveled up! The moon's power rises.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.

Evolution

Does not evolve Lunatone  Rock  Psychic

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White				Back

For other sprites and images, please see Lunatone images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Lunatone shares the same species name with its counterpart Solrock. They are both known as Meteorite Pokémon.
• Like Furret, Lunatone can learn both Ice Beam and Blizzard, but cannot learn Icy Wind.
  • Lunatone cannot learn Blizzard in Generation III.
• In the "Items" section of the DP Official Guide Book, Lunatone's name is misspelled as Lunastone.
• Despite being a moon-like Pokémon and what was shown in Crazy as a Lunatone, Lunatone cannot learn Moonlight.
• Without its ability, this Pokémon and its counterpart Solrock are the only Pokémon that have seven weaknesses and are not partially Grass-type or have a 4x weakness or 1/4 resistance to anything. Other Pokémon that have seven weaknesses include Celebi, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Snover, and Abomasnow.
• Despite Pokédex entries claiming that Lunatone strikes fear into its enemies when they look it in the eyes, it does not have the ability Intimidate, nor can it learn Leer or Scary Face legitimately.

Origin

Lunatone is based on the moon, as well as a meteorite.

Name origin

Lunatone is a combination of the Latin word luna, meaning moon, and stone.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Lunastein From luna and Stein. French Seleroc From Séléné, a Greek goddess of the moon, and roc. Korean 루나톤 Lunatone Transliteration of its English and Japanese name. Chinese (Mandarin) 月石 Yuè Shí Literally "moon stone".

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