Lunatone (Pokémon)
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| Lunatone ルナトーン Lunatone | |
![]() Artwork from R/S/E | |
| National Dex | #337 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #— |
| Hoenn Dex | #125 |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R— |
| Almia Browser | R— |
| Type | Rock / Psychic |
| Species | Meteorite Pokémon |
| Height | 3′03″ (1.0m) |
| Weight | 370.4 lbs. (168.0kg) |
| Ability | Levitate |
| Egg group | Mineral |
| Time to hatch | 6,400 steps |
| Effort yield | 2 SpA |
| Exp. yield | 150 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 800,000 exp. |
| Gender | — |
| Pokédex color | Yellow |
| Catch rate | 45 |
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Lunatone (Japanese: ルナトーン Lunatone) is a Rock/Psychic-type Pokémon.
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Biology
Physiology
Lunatone is a Pokémon that originally came from space. They originally came to earth within meteorites and have since adapted to life on earth quite nicely. 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 and 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 is usually a last resort.
Gender differences
Lunatone is genderless.
Special abilities
Lunatone's ability, Levitate, allows it to avoid Ground-type moves such as Earthquake or Magnitude.
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 all but defenseless.
Habitat
Lunatone seems to prefer caves.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Lunatone first appeared in Crazy as a Lunatone. A pair of thieves calling themselves the PMC 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 along Tate and his Solrock. Ash Ketchum's Gym battle against Tate and Liza and their Meteorite Pokémon was in the following episode.
In the manga
In the TCG
- Main article: Lunatone (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Trozei!: Lunatone is the symbol of the Phobos Battalion.
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| III | 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. 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 | Its health ebbs and flows with the lunar cycle. It brims with power when exposed to the light of the full moon. | |
| LeafGreen | Its health ebbs and flows with the lunar cycle. It brims with power when exposed to the light of the full moon. | |
| IV | Diamond | Because it turns active on nights of the full moon, it is said to have some link to the lunar phases. |
| Pearl | Because it turns active on nights of the full moon, it is said to have some link to the lunar phases. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | Uncommon | Meteor Falls (Sapphire only) |
| Pokémon Emerald | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | One | Phenac Stadium (Shadow) | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | Uncommon | Verity Lakefront, Lake Verity, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Mt. Coronet, Sendoff Spring, Turnback Cave (dongle method: Sapphire) |
| Pokémon Platinum | Unknown | ||
| Pal Park | Mountain |
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 | Sky Tower (1F-11F) Mt. Faraway (1F-5F) Solar Cave (8F-12F) Joyous Tower (80F-87F) |
Base stats
| HP: | 70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack: | 55 | |
| Defense: | 65 | |
| SpAtk: | 95 | |
| SpDef: | 85 | |
| Speed: | 70 |
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
|---|---|---|
Note: If Skill Swap, Gastro Acid or Gravity is used, or an Iron Ball is held, the effectiveness of Ground will be 2×.
Learnset
By leveling up
| Level | Generation III | Generation IV |
|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle Harden | Tackle Harden Confusion |
| 7 | Confusion | |
| 9 | Rock Throw | |
| 12 | Hypnosis | |
| 13 | Rock Throw | |
| 19 | Hypnosis | |
| 20 | Rock Polish | |
| 23 | Psywave | |
| 25 | Psywave | |
| 31 | Cosmic Power | Embargo |
| 34 | Cosmic Power | |
| 37 | Psychic | |
| 42 | Heal Block | |
| 43 | Future Sight | |
| 45 | Psychic | |
| 49 | Explosion | |
| 53 | Future Sight | |
| 56 | Explosion |
By TM/HM
| # | Generation III | Generation IV |
|---|---|---|
| TM04 | Calm Mind | Calm Mind |
| TM06 | Toxic | Toxic |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Hidden Power |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice Beam |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Blizzard |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Hyper Beam |
| TM16 | Light Screen | Light Screen |
| TM17 | Protect | Protect |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Rain Dance |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Safeguard |
| TM21 | Frustration | Frustration |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Earthquake |
| TM27 | Return | Return |
| TM29 | Psychic | Psychic |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | Shadow Ball |
| TM32 | Double Team | Double Team |
| TM33 | Reflect | Reflect |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Sandstorm |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock Tomb |
| TM42 | Facade | Facade |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Secret Power |
| TM44 | Rest | Rest |
| TM48 | Skill Swap | Skill Swap |
| TM57 | Charge Beam | |
| TM58 | Endure | |
| TM63 | Embargo | |
| TM64 | Explosion | |
| TM67 | Recycle | |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | |
| TM69 | Rock Polish | |
| TM70 | Flash | |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | |
| TM74 | Gyro Ball | |
| TM76 | Stealth Rock | |
| TM77 | Psych Up | |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | |
| TM85 | Dream Eater | |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | |
| TM87 | Swagger | |
| TM90 | Substitute | |
| TM92 | Trick Room | |
| HM05 | Flash |
By breeding
Lunatone cannot learn any moves by breeding.
By tutoring
Special moves
In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Lunatone knows Shadow Wave, Shadow Shed and Shadow Sky as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Baton Pass after being purified.
Side game data
| Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire | ||
|---|---|---|
| | Acquisition: Catch | |
| Pokémon Trozei! | ||
| | Rarity: Common | |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | ||
| 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.
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Evolution
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 | |
| Image:Spr 3r 337.png | | Image:Spr 3f 337.png |
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| Image:Spr 3r 337 s.png | Image:Spr 3e 337 s.gif | Image:Spr 3f 337 s.png | Image:Spr b g3 337 s.png | ||||
| IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | Back | |||
| Image:Spr 4d 337.png | Image:Spr 4p 337.png |
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| Image:Spr 4p 337 s.png | Image:Spr b g4 337 s.png | |||||
Trivia
- Despite being based on a moon, it is incapable of learning Moonlight.
Origin
Lunatone is based on a meteorite shaped like a crescent moon.
Name origin
Lunatone's name is a combination of the Latin luna, meaning moon, and tone, meaning shade or light, referring to not only this Pokémon's appearance but also its affinity for moonlight. It could also be a combination of luna and stone, simply referring to a moon-shaped rock. Its German name, Lunastein, comes from luna and Stein. Its French name, Seleroc, comes from Selene, a Greek lunar deity, and roc.
In other languages
External links
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