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'''Lunala''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ルナアーラ''' ''Lunala'') is a dual-type {{2t|Psychic|Ghost}} [[Legendary Pokémon]].
'''Lunala''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ルナアーラ''' ''Lunala'') is a dual-type {{2t|Psychic|Ghost}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation VII]].


It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Cosmoem}} when [[level]]ed up in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Moon}} starting at level 53. It is one of {{p|Cosmog}}'s final forms, the other being {{p|Solgaleo}}.
It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Cosmoem}} when [[level]]ed up in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon}}, {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Shield}}, or {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Violet}} starting at level 53. It is one of {{p|Cosmog}}'s final forms, the other being {{p|Solgaleo}}.


Lunala takes a special <!--[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Lunala|-->form<!--]]--> called the Full Moon phase when it uses {{m|Moongeist Beam}}.
Along with Solgaleo, it was initially shown, without a name or any data, in May 2016, but information on it was officially revealed on June 2, 2016.


Along with {{p|Solgaleo}}, it was initially revealed in May 2016, but officially revealed on June 2, 2016.
Lunala is the [[game mascot]] of {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Moon}}, appearing on its boxart. Lunala, Solgaleo, and {{p|Necrozma}} are often collectively referred to as the [[light trio]] by fans. It is associated with the [[guardian deities]]. It is related to the [[Ultra Beast]]s.


Lunala is the [[game mascot]] of {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Moon}}, appearing on the boxart.
Lunala can be [[Pokémon fusion|taken over]] by {{p|Necrozma}} through the [[N-Lunarizer]] to become {{fd|Necrozma|Dawn Wings Necrozma}}.


==Biology==
==Biology==
Lunala is a large Pokémon resembling a skeletal, legless bat. It has a short snout, dark pink eyes, and a deep blue area on its upper head that shows a constantly changing starscape. A rigid, raised hood wraps around its head in a crescent shape and drapes around its neck as well. The outside of the hood is yellow, while the inner part that curves around Lunala's head is a pattern of deep blue and white streaks. Its torso resembles a ribcage with a slightly curved spike on each shoulder and three spikes extending from the bottom toward its tail. Its massive wings resemble a bat's wings with the skeleton exposed, except that Lunala's wings have a total of seven "finger bones": four running through each wing, one running along the edge to the outermost tip, and two pointing upwards that may act as claws that are more functional. The four "bones" through Lunala's wings are only visible in segments. The skin of Lunala's wings is an iridescent deep blue, and a blue light source appears to glow from behind its ribcage. A large, pale yellow crescent connects the outermost tip of each wing to the next two inner tips, and the remaining two innermost tips are adorned by yellow, four-pointed stars. The bottom of Lunala's tail is also lined by a yellow crescent, with a ridge running up the middle of the tail towards the ribcage.
[[File:792Lunala-FullMoonPhase.png|thumb|left|200px|Lunala in its {{form|Solgaleo and Lunala|Full Moon phase}}]]
Lunala is a large {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} resembling a skeletal, legless bat. It has a short snout, dark pink eyes with white centers, and a deep blue area on its upper head that shows a constantly changing starscape. A rigid raised hood wraps around its head in a crescent shape and drapes around its neck as well. The outside of the hood is yellow, while the inner part that curves around Lunala's head is white with deep blue streaks. Its torso resembles a ribcage with a slightly curved spike on each shoulder and three spikes extending from the bottom toward its tail. Its massive wings resemble a bat's wings with the skeleton exposed, except that Lunala's wings have a total of seven "finger bones": four running through each wing, one running along the edge to the outermost tip, and two pointing upwards that may act as claws that are more functional. The four "bones" in Lunala's wings are only visible in segments. The skin of Lunala's wings is an iridescent deep blue and a light blue light source appears to glow from behind its ribcage. A large, pale yellow crescent connects the outermost tip of each wing to the next two inner tips, and the remaining two innermost tips are adorned by yellow, four-pointed stars. The bottom of Lunala's tail is also lined by a yellow crescent with a ridge running up the middle of the tail towards the rib cage.


When Lunala enters its Full Moon phase, a light red symbol of an eye appears on its forehead and the starscape turns to streaks of light. The skin of its wings glows a bright, light blue. It spreads its wings wide so that the yellow parts on each wing are arranged in a circle with the outermost point of the four-pointed stars disappearing in the transformation.
When Lunala enters its {{form|Solgaleo and Lunala|Full Moon phase}}, its {{wp|third eye}}—a light red symbol of an eye—appears on its forehead and the starscape turns to streaks of light. The skin of its wings glows a bright, light blue. It spreads its wings wide so that the golden parts on each wing are arranged in a circle. It enters this phase while using one of its [[signature move]]s or traveling through [[Ultra Space]]. The phase does not appear in the series as of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.<ref name=SVForm>[https://twitter.com/Lewchube/status/1736911069249994991 Lunala does not change into its Full Moon phase as of Pokémon SV.]</ref>


Known as the "beast that calls the moon," Lunala has long been honored as an emissary of the moon. This Pokémon constantly absorbs light to convert into energy. When it spreads its wings to absorb light and glitters, it resembles a beautiful night sky.<ref>http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/lunala/</ref>
Lunala has long been honored as an emissary of the moon. In ancient times, it was known as "'''the beast that calls the moon'''". This Pokémon constantly absorbs light to convert it into energy and can obscure daylight with darkness. When it spreads its wings to absorb light and glitter, it resembles a beautiful night sky.<ref>[http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/lunala/ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Lunala]</ref> Lunala's dark energies also serve to {{a|Shadow Shield|shield it from harm}}. It is said to live in {{pkmn|multiverse|another world}}, which it returns to when it opens its third eye. Lunala can create [[Ultra Wormhole]]s to travel to and from Ultra Space. Lunala and its counterpart, {{p|Solgaleo}}, can create {{p|Cosmog}}, which it is said to be the female evolution of. Solgaleo along with Lunala has the power to create [[Z-Crystal]]s and restore Necrozma's light, regaining its true form. It can also influence a {{p|Rockruff}}'s evolution into {{p|Lycanroc}}'s Midnight form with lunar energy.<ref>[https://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/lycanroc-midnight-form/ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Midnight Lycanroc]</ref> The residents of [[Ultra Megalopolis]] use Lunala as their own [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]] to travel through Ultra Space.


Lunala is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Moongeist Beam}}.
Lunala is similar to Solgaleo, in that it is a being composed of light, due to that, it is constantly hunted down by {{p|Necrozma}} through the Ultra Space, so it can try and devour Lunala's light to ease its nonstopping pain and regain its original, [[Ultra Burst|Ultra form]]. When taken over by Necrozma, Necrozma's body divides into pieces that connect to Lunala's body, possessing it and transforming itself into {{form|Necrozma|Dawn Wings Necrozma}}, as its pieces constantly absorb Lunala's light. However, Lunala can coexist with Necrozma willingly, regardless of fusion.<ref>[[Lusamine (Masters)]]: ''"It doesn't seem like Necrozma or Solgaleo are suffering in their current state. I suppose now that they have the light of our sync stone, they're able to coexist peacefully."'' ([[Pokémon Masters EX]])</ref><ref>[[Lillie]]: ''"<player>, I know this may be sudden, but I hope you will consider what I ask of you. I want to entrust Nebby to you. I think Nebby should be with Necrozma. From what I've heard, Necrozma would not suffer as much or ache so for the light if it can remain close to Nebby..."'' ([[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]])</ref> Lunala loves [[Lunala Treat]]s made by [[Snacksworth]], who once encountered it in the past.
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==In the anime==
Lunala and {{fd|Necrozma|Dawn Wings}} {{p|Necrozma}} are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Moongeist Beam}}. They are also the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom}}. Additionally, Lunala is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Shadow Shield}} as an [[Ability]].
===Major appearances===
 
===Minor appearances===
<gallery>
===Pokédex entries===
0800Necrozma-Dawn Wings 2.png|[[Pokémon fusion|Taken over]] by {{p|Necrozma}} as {{form|Necrozma|Dawn Wings Necrozma}}
Lunala SM concept art.jpg|Concept artwork of Lunala for {{g|Sun and Moon}}
Lunala Full Moon SM concept art.jpg|Concept artwork of Lunala's Full Moon phase for Sun and Moon
</gallery>
 
===Evolution===
Lunala evolves from {{p|Cosmoem}} and is one of the final forms of {{p|Cosmog}}, the other being {{p|Solgaleo}}.


==In the manga==
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==In the TCG==
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==Game data==
==Game data==
[[File:Lillie and Lunala2.png|thumb|230px|Nebby with [[Lillie]] in a merchandise line, illustrated by [[Megumi Mizutani]]]]
===NPC appearances===
{{Main|Nebby}}
* [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Moon]] and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon}}: [[Nebby|Lunala]], [[nickname]]d '''Nebby''', is a major character and boss in the games.
* {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}}: Lunala is used as a [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]] by the [[Ultra Recon Squad]]. The {{player}} can use it for [[Ultra Warp Ride]] to travel through [[Ultra Space]].
===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Psychic|type2=Ghost}}
{{Dex/Header|type=Psychic|type2=Ghost}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VII}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VII}}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=292|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=390|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It is said to be a female evolution of Cosmog. When its third eye activates, away it flies to another world.}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It is said to be a female evolution of {{p|Cosmog}}. When its third eye activates, away it flies to another world.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Said to live in another world, this Pokémon devours light, drawing the moonless dark veil of night over the brightness of day.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Said to live in another world, this Pokémon devours light, drawing the moonless dark veil of night over the brightness of day.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Records of it exist in writings from long, long ago, where it was known by the name “the beast that calls the moon.”}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It sometimes summons unknown powers and life-forms here to this world from holes that lead to other worlds.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Known as the Beast That Calls the Moon, this Pokémon lives by taking in any and all light and converting it into its own energy.{{tt|*|Pokédex entry only found in Pokémon HOME.}}}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It steals the light from its surroundings and then becomes the full moon, showering its own light across the night sky.{{tt|*|Pokédex entry only found in Pokémon HOME.}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|-
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background:#{{psychic color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Lunala USUM.png|x200px]]
|-
|Lunala in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|SM}}</span>
|Lunala in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|USUM}}</span>
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===Game locations===
===Game locations===
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{{Availability/NA|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|1|v=Sun}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Sun}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Moon|area=[[Altar of the Moone]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation VII#Lunala|only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Moon|area=[[Altar of the Moone]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Sun and Moon#Lunala|Only one]])<!--Do not add "Evolve Cosmoem"-->}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Ultra Sun}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|area=[[Mahalo Trail]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon#Lunala|Only one]])<!--Do not add "Evolve Cosmoem"-->}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Pokémon HOME]]<br>[[Trade]]<sup>Version 1.3.0+</sup>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Shield Expansion Pass|color={{shield color dark}}|t=fff|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Lunala|Only one]])<!--Do not add "Evolve Cosmoem"-->}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]<sup>Version 3.0.0+</sup>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Scarlet)|color={{scarlet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Casseroya Lake]] after receiving the [[Lunala Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Lunala|Only one]]) <small>('''Group Quest''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet)|color={{violet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Casseroya Lake]] after receiving the [[Lunala Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Lunala|Only one]]) <small>('''Solo Quest''')</small>}}
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====In side games====
====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Psychic|type2=Ghost}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Rowlet Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Master Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Lillie|Lunala|Anniversary 2021}}}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=Psychic|type2=Ghost}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SUS}}|Eclipse Shiny Lunala|PAL region|Online|60{{shinystar|VII}}|October 1 to November 15, 2019|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Shiny Lunala}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SUS}}|Eclipse Shiny Lunala|American region|Online|60{{shinystar|VII}}|October 21, 2019 to January 15, 2020|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Shiny Lunala}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SUS}}|Eclipse Shiny Lunala|Korean region|Online|60{{shinystar|VII}}|November 15 to December 31, 2019|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Shiny Lunala}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SUS}}|Eclipse Shiny Lunala|Japanese region|Online|60{{shinystar|VII}}|December 19, 2019 to February 3, 2020|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Shiny Lunala}}
|}


===Held items===
===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=Psychic|type2=Ghost
|event1=Gold Bottle Cap|event1type=None|event1rar=100
}}
===Stats===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Base stats====
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===Learnset===
===Learnset===
Lunala is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Lunala|Psychic|Ghost|7}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Lunala|Psychic|Ghost|7}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Moongeist Beam|Ghost|Special|100|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Cosmic Power|Psychic|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Moongeist Beam|Ghost|Special|100|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Teleport|Psychic|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Cosmic Power|Psychic|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Teleport|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Moongeist Beam|Ghost|Special|100|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|7|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level7|7|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|14|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|13|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15}}
{{learnlist/level7|19|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|23|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Moonlight|Fairy|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level7|31|Moonlight|Fairy|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Night Daze|Dark|Special|85|95|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|37|Night Daze|Dark|Special|85|95|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|49|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|43|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|||15}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Moonblast|Fairy|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level7|47|Moonblast|Fairy|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|63|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|59|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|70|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|61|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|77|Wide Guard|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|67|Wide Guard|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Lunala|Psychic|Ghost|7}}
{{learnlist/level7|73|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Lunala|Psychic|Ghost|7}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Lunala|Psychic|Ghost|7}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Lunala|Psychic|Ghost|7}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM01|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM03|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status||100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—||20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status||90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status||—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60||20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—||30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM19|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical||100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM22|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—||20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|||30}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60||20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status||85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status||100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM58|Sky Drop|Flying|Physical|60|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM62|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—||20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM76|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—||5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM92|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|||5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM99|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Lunala|Psychic|Ghost|7}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM198|Poltergeist|Ghost|Physical|110|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM217|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM218|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM220|Meteor Beam|Rock|Special|120|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Lunala|Psychic|Ghost|7}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{Learnlist/breedh/7|Lunala|Psychic|Ghost|7}}
{{Learnlist/breedh/9|Lunala|Psychic|Ghost|7}}
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{{Learnlist/breed9null}}
{{Learnlist/breedf/7|Lunala|Psychic|Ghost|7}}
{{Learnlist/breedf/9|Lunala|Psychic|Ghost|7}}


====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Lunala|Psychic|Ghost|7}}
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Lunala|Psychic|Ghost|7}}
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{{learnlist/prevo9|0789|Cosmog|||||Splash|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Lunala|Psychic|Ghost|7}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Lunala|Psychic|Ghost|7}}


====By a prior [[evolution]]====
===Side game data===
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{{learnlist/prevo7|789|Cosmog|||||Splash|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
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===Evolution===
===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Psychic
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|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 43}}
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 43}}
|no2=790Cosmoem Dream
|no2=0790
|name2=Cosmoem
|name2=Cosmoem
|type1-2=Psychic
|type1-2=Psychic
|evo2={{bag|Rare Candy}} [[File:Pokémon Moon logo.png|50px|link=Pokémon Sun and Moon]]<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 53}}<br><small>in {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Moon}}</small>
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + [[File:HOME Moon icon.png|40px|Pokémon Moon|link=Pokémon Sun and Moon]][[File:HOME Ultra Moon icon.png|40px|Pokémon Ultra Moon|link=Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]][[File:HOME Shield icon.png|40px|Pokémon Shield|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield]][[File:HOME Violet icon.png|40px|Pokémon Violet|link=Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 53}} in {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Moon}},<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Shield}}, or {{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Violet}}
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===Sprites===
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==In animation==
[[File:Lunala anime.png|thumb|250px|Lunala in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Lunala Full Moon phase anime.png|thumb|250px|Full Moon phase Lunala in the anime]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
====={{an|Lunala|Lunala (anime)}}=====
A Lunala appeared in ''[[SM087|Filling the Light with Darkness!]]'', where it and {{DL|Nebby|In animation|Nebby}} tried to escape from {{an|Necrozma}} as it pursued them through an [[Ultra Wormhole]]. It continued to make appearances in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' as {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} dealt with Necrozma's effects on the [[Alola]] [[region]].
 
====Minor appearances====
Lunala debuted alongside {{p|Solgaleo}} in {{Ash}}'s dream in ''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter!]]'', where it and Solgaleo were shown creating Nebby. It reappeared in flashbacks in ''[[SM050|Faba's Revenge!]]'' and ''[[SM052|Revealing the Stuff of Legend!]]'', and also in a fantasy in ''[[SM074|Tough Guy Trials!]]''.
 
A silhouetted Lunala appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]''.
 
===GOTCHA!===
A Lunala briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].
 
===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Nebby Lunala Evolutions.png|thumb|left|250px|Lunala in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
====[[Nebby]]====
In ''[[PE02|The Eclipse]]'', a {{p|Cosmoem}} [[nickname]]d Nebby evolved into Lunala at the [[Altar of the Moone]], where it subsequently battled {{p|Necrozma}} and ended up being absorbed.
{{-}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Nebby Lunala Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Lunala in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Nebby}}
Lunala debuted as a silhouette in a fantasy in ''[[PASM24|Play the Melody That Echoes in the Altar]]''.
 
Lunala physically debuted in ''[[PASM25|Summon the Emissaries of the Moon and the Sun]]'', where [[Nebby]] evolved into it at the [[Poni Altar]] with the power of the [[Moon Flute]].
 
===Pokémon Horizon===
A Lunala appeared in ''[[HOR10|The Opened Wormhole]]'', where it was summoned by [[Tokio]] in order to suppress the power of {{p|Solgaleo}} and thus prevent [[Meja]] from using the latter as his superweapon's power source.
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==In the TCG==
{{main|Lunala (TCG)}}
 
==Other appearances==
[[File:SSB Lunala.jpg|thumb|250px|Lunala in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Lunala appears as a Pokémon summoned from the {{i|Poké Ball}}. It enters its [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Solgaleo and Lunala|Full Moon phase]] and attacks using its [[signature move]] {{m|Moongeist Beam}}. Lunala also appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.
 
Lunala's roar in this game includes the sound of {{wp|Mothra}}'s cry from the {{wp|Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla}} film franchise.
{{-}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Lunala and its evolutionary relatives are the only Legendary Pokémon that are part of an [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|evolutionary family]].
* In {{g|Sun and Moon}}, Lunala has a base [[experience]] yield of 136.
* Lunala loses the most weight of any {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} after [[evolution]], weighing 879.9 kilograms less than {{p|Cosmoem}}.
* Lunala is tied with {{p|Giratina}}, [[Necrozma (Pokémon)#Form data|Dawn Wings]] {{p|Necrozma}}, and {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Calyrex|Shadow Rider}} {{p|Calyrex}} for the highest base stat total of all {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon.
* Lunala's Japanese name and its romanization were revealed in [https://twitter.com/trademark_bot/status/721918697921777664 a tweet]<sup>[''dead link'']</sup> of their trademark on March 22, 2016.
* Lunala's physical and special stats are the reverse of Solgaleo's.
* In games prior to {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Lunala has a catch rate of 45.
* In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', {{p|Zapdos}} and Lunala share the same [[cry]], as seen in ''[[JN040|A Crackling Raid Battle!]]''.
* Lunala's verbal cry in Pokémon Moon, "Mahina-pea", may be based on the words ''mahina'' (Hawaiian for moon) and ''ʻōpeʻapeʻa'' (Hawaiian for bat). In addition, ''mahina piha'' is Hawaiian for full moon.


===Origin===
===Origin===
Lunala appears to be based on a {{wp|bat}} with a moon motif. In particular it might reference the two known Hawaiian bat species, the still living {{wp|Hawaiian hoary bat}} and the extinct {{wp|Synemporion}}, or the {{wp|ghost bat}}. It could also be based on {{wp|Camazotz}}, a Mayan bat god that was associated with the night, death, and sacrifice.
Lunala appears to be based on a {{wp|bat}} with a {{wp|Moon}} motif. In particular, it might reference the two known Hawaiian bat species, the still living {{wp|Hawaiian hoary bat}} and the extinct {{wp|Synemporion}}, or the {{wp|ghost bat}}.
 
It could also be based on {{wp|Itzpapalotl}}, a skeletal {{wp|Aztec mythology|Aztec}} goddess and star demon, often depicted with bladed bat wings; {{wp|Camazotz}}, a {{wp|Maya mythology|Mayan}} bat god that was associated with the night, death, and sacrifice; {{wp|Leutogi}}, a {{wp|Samoa}}n protector bat goddess; and ''Pe'a-pe'a-makawalu'', an eight-eyed bat that {{wp|Hawaiian religion|Hawaiian}} demigod {{wp|Māui (Hawaiian mythology)|Maui}} snatched eyes from. This may also be a basis for Lunala's auxiliary eye in Full Moon phase. Its Ghost typing and association with the night may also connect it to {{wp|Hine-nui-te-pō}} of Maori legend; goddess of the night and the receiver of the dead, and in myths is said to be the reason why the sky turns red during twilight, similar to Lunala's {{Shiny}} coloration. Its Shiny coloration may also be based on the reddish color of the Moon during a total {{wp|lunar eclipse}}. Additionally, Lunala resembles a {{wp|sun dog}}.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Lunala may be a combination of ''luna'' (Latin for moon) and ''ala'' (Latin for wing).
Lunala may be a combination of ''luna'' (Latin for moon), ''ala'' (Latin for wing), and possibly ''lunula'' (which means something crescent-shaped).


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Psychic|type2=Ghost
{{Other languages|type=Psychic|type2=Ghost
|ja=ルナアーラ ''Lunala'' |jameaning=From ''{{tt|luna|Latin root for moon}}'' and ''{{tt|ala|Latin for wing}}''.
|ja=ルナアーラ ''Lunala'' |jameaning=From ''{{tt|luna|Latin for moon}}'' and ''{{tt|ala|Latin for wing}}''.
|de=Lunala|demeaning=Same as English name
|fr=Lunala|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|fr=Lunala|frmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Lunala|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Lunala|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Lunala|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Lunala|itmeaning=Same as English name
|it=Lunala|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=루나아라 ''Lunaala''|komeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name
|ko=루나아라 ''Lunala''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=露奈雅拉 ''Louhnoihngáhlāai''|zh_yuemeaning=Mandarin-based transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=露奈雅拉 ''Lùnàiyǎlā''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=露奈雅拉 ''Lùnàiyǎlā''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_yue=露奈雅拉 ''Louhnoihngáhlāai''|zh_yuemeaning=Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name
|hi=लूनाला ''Lunala''|himeaning=Transcription of English/Japanese name
|ru=Лунала ''Lunala''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Лунала ''Lunala''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
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|th=ลูนาอาลา ''Lunaala''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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''Full Moon phase''
''Full Moon phase''
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{{langtable|color={{psychic color}}|bordercolor={{ghost color dark}}
|zh_yue=滿月狀態 ''Múhnyuht johngtaai''
|ja=フルムーンフェーズ ''Full Moon Phase''
|zh_cmn=滿月狀態 / 满月状态 ''Mǎnyuè zhuàngtài''
|zh_yue=滿月狀態 ''{{tt|Múhnyuht Johngtaai|Full Moon State}}''
|ja=フルムーンフェーズ ''Full Moon phase''
|zh_cmn=滿月狀態 / 满月状态 ''{{tt|Mǎnyuè Zhuàngtài|Full Moon State}}''
|cs=Full Moon Phase
|fr=Phase Pleine Lune
|fr=Phase Pleine Lune
|de=Vollmondphase
|de=Vollmondphase
|hu=Full Moon alak
|it=Fase luna piena
|it=Fase luna piena
|ko=풀문페이즈 ''Pul Mun Peijeu''
|ko=풀문페이즈 ''Full Moon Phase''
|pl=Full Moon Phase
|ru=Фаза Полная Луна ''Faza Polnaya Luna''
|ru=Фаза Полная Луна ''Faza Polnaya Luna''
|es=Fase Lune Llena
|es=Fase Luna Llena
}}
}}
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''The beast that calls the moon''<!--Capitalization and whether the definite article is included in the epithet varies-->
{{langtable|color={{psychic color}}|bordercolor={{ghost color dark}}
|ja=月を誘いし獣
|zh_yue=稱為邀引月亮之獸
|zh_cmn=稱為邀引月亮之獸 / 称为邀引月亮之兽
|fr=Celui qui invite la lune
|de=Mondbringer
|it=Creatura che evoca la luna
|ko=달을 현혹하는 짐승이라는
|es=Criatura que invoca a la luna
}}
</div>
{{-}}
{{-}}


==Related articles==
==Related articles==
==Notes==
* [[Nebby]]
* [[Lunala (anime)]]
* [[Light trio]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
* [[Z-Power#In animation|Ultra Aura]]
* [[Pokémon fusion]]
 
==References==
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Type
Psychic Ghost
Unknown Unknown
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Unknown Unknown
Ability
Shadow Shield Cacophony
Cacophony
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
3 (1.6%)
Breeding
Egg Group
No Eggs Discovered
Hatch time
120 cycles
Egg not obtainable
Height
13'01" 4.0 m
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Weight
264.6 lbs. 120.0 kg
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Mega Stone
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Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV
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IV
306
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
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0
Atk
0
Def
3
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Sp.Def
0
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Pokédex color
Purple
Base friendship
0
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Lunala (Japanese: ルナアーラ Lunala) is a dual-type Psychic/Ghost Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

It evolves from Cosmoem when leveled up in Pokémon Moon, Ultra Moon, Shield, or Violet starting at level 53. It is one of Cosmog's final forms, the other being Solgaleo.

Along with Solgaleo, it was initially shown, without a name or any data, in May 2016, but information on it was officially revealed on June 2, 2016.

Lunala is the game mascot of Pokémon Moon, appearing on its boxart. Lunala, Solgaleo, and Necrozma are often collectively referred to as the light trio by fans. It is associated with the guardian deities. It is related to the Ultra Beasts.

Lunala can be taken over by Necrozma through the N-Lunarizer to become Dawn Wings Necrozma.

Biology

Lunala in its Full Moon phase

Lunala is a large Pokémon resembling a skeletal, legless bat. It has a short snout, dark pink eyes with white centers, and a deep blue area on its upper head that shows a constantly changing starscape. A rigid raised hood wraps around its head in a crescent shape and drapes around its neck as well. The outside of the hood is yellow, while the inner part that curves around Lunala's head is white with deep blue streaks. Its torso resembles a ribcage with a slightly curved spike on each shoulder and three spikes extending from the bottom toward its tail. Its massive wings resemble a bat's wings with the skeleton exposed, except that Lunala's wings have a total of seven "finger bones": four running through each wing, one running along the edge to the outermost tip, and two pointing upwards that may act as claws that are more functional. The four "bones" in Lunala's wings are only visible in segments. The skin of Lunala's wings is an iridescent deep blue and a light blue light source appears to glow from behind its ribcage. A large, pale yellow crescent connects the outermost tip of each wing to the next two inner tips, and the remaining two innermost tips are adorned by yellow, four-pointed stars. The bottom of Lunala's tail is also lined by a yellow crescent with a ridge running up the middle of the tail towards the rib cage.

When Lunala enters its Full Moon phase, its third eye—a light red symbol of an eye—appears on its forehead and the starscape turns to streaks of light. The skin of its wings glows a bright, light blue. It spreads its wings wide so that the golden parts on each wing are arranged in a circle. It enters this phase while using one of its signature moves or traveling through Ultra Space. The phase does not appear in the series as of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.[1]

Lunala has long been honored as an emissary of the moon. In ancient times, it was known as "the beast that calls the moon". This Pokémon constantly absorbs light to convert it into energy and can obscure daylight with darkness. When it spreads its wings to absorb light and glitter, it resembles a beautiful night sky.[2] Lunala's dark energies also serve to shield it from harm. It is said to live in another world, which it returns to when it opens its third eye. Lunala can create Ultra Wormholes to travel to and from Ultra Space. Lunala and its counterpart, Solgaleo, can create Cosmog, which it is said to be the female evolution of. Solgaleo along with Lunala has the power to create Z-Crystals and restore Necrozma's light, regaining its true form. It can also influence a Rockruff's evolution into Lycanroc's Midnight form with lunar energy.[3] The residents of Ultra Megalopolis use Lunala as their own Ride Pokémon to travel through Ultra Space.

Lunala is similar to Solgaleo, in that it is a being composed of light, due to that, it is constantly hunted down by Necrozma through the Ultra Space, so it can try and devour Lunala's light to ease its nonstopping pain and regain its original, Ultra form. When taken over by Necrozma, Necrozma's body divides into pieces that connect to Lunala's body, possessing it and transforming itself into Dawn Wings Necrozma, as its pieces constantly absorb Lunala's light. However, Lunala can coexist with Necrozma willingly, regardless of fusion.[4][5] Lunala loves Lunala Treats made by Snacksworth, who once encountered it in the past.

Lunala and Dawn Wings Necrozma are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Moongeist Beam. They are also the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom. Additionally, Lunala is the only known Pokémon that can have Shadow Shield as an Ability.

Evolution

Lunala evolves from Cosmoem and is one of the final forms of Cosmog, the other being Solgaleo.

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Unevolved
Cosmog
 Psychic 

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First Evolution
Cosmoem
 Psychic 

0792Lunala.png
Second Evolution
Lunala
 Psychic  Ghost 

Game data

Nebby with Lillie in a merchandise line, illustrated by Megumi Mizutani

NPC appearances

Main article: Nebby

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Alola
 S  M : #292
Alola
 US  UM : #390
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
Sun It is said to be a female evolution of Cosmog. When its third eye activates, away it flies to another world.
Moon Said to live in another world, this Pokémon devours light, drawing the moonless dark veil of night over the brightness of day.
Ultra Sun Records of it exist in writings from long, long ago, where it was known by the name “the beast that calls the moon.”
Ultra Moon It sometimes summons unknown powers and life-forms here to this world from holes that lead to other worlds.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
Sword Known as the Beast That Calls the Moon, this Pokémon lives by taking in any and all light and converting it into its own energy.*
Shield It steals the light from its surroundings and then becomes the full moon, showering its own light across the night sky.*
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


Pokédex Image Lunala SM.png Pokédex Image Lunala USUM.png
Lunala in the Alola PokédexSM Lunala in the Alola PokédexUSUM

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII
Sun
Trade
Moon
Altar of the Moone (Only one)
Ultra Sun
Trade
Ultra Moon
Mahalo Trail (Only one)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Pokémon HOME
TradeVersion 1.3.0+
Shield Expansion Pass
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Unobtainable
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
TradeVersion 3.0.0+
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Scarlet)
Casseroya Lake after receiving the Lunala Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (Group Quest)
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet)
Casseroya Lake after receiving the Lunala Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (Solo Quest)


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Rowlet SeaFinal
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation
Masters EX
Master Fair sync pair scout: Lillie (Anniversary 2021) & Lunala


In events

Games Event Region Location Level Distribution period
SUS Eclipse Shiny Lunala PAL region Online 60Shiny October 1 to November 15, 2019
SUS Eclipse Shiny Lunala American region Online 60Shiny October 21, 2019 to January 15, 2020
SUS Eclipse Shiny Lunala Korean region Online 60Shiny November 15 to December 31, 2019
SUS Eclipse Shiny Lunala Japanese region Online 60Shiny December 19, 2019 to February 3, 2020

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Events* Gold Bottle Cap Gold Bottle Cap (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
137
197 - 244 384 - 478
113
106 - 181 207 - 357
89
84 - 155 164 - 304
137
127 - 207 251 - 410
107
100 - 174 197 - 344
97
91 - 163 179 - 322
Total:
680
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

Lunala is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Cosmic Power Psychic Status 0000 00——% 20
011 Teleport Psychic Status 0000 00——% 20
011 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25
011 Hypnosis Psychic Status 0000 06060% 20
Evo.Evo. Moongeist Beam Ghost Special 100100 100100% 5
077 Night Shade Ghost Special 0000 100100% 15
1414 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000 100100% 10
2121 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15
2828 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100100% 15
3535 Moonlight Fairy Status 0000 00——% 5
4242 Night Daze Dark Special 08585 09595% 10
4949 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10
5656 Moonblast Fairy Special 09595 100100% 15
6363 Phantom Force Ghost Physical 09090 100100% 10
7070 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100100% 15
7777 Wide Guard Rock Status 0000 00——% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lunala
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Lunala
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM004Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM006Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM014Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM014 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15
TM017Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM023Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM023 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM027Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM029Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM029 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM032Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM034Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM042Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM042 Night Shade Ghost Special 0000 100}}100% 15
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM054Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM054 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM061Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM065Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM074Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM075Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM079Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM079 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM097Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM097 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM107Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM107 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM109Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM109 Trick Psychic Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM113Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM114Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM118Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM118 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10
TM120Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM126Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM129Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM135Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM143Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM151Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM151 Phantom Force Ghost Physical 09090 100}}100% 10
TM152Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM158Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM161Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM161 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM163Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM166Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM168Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM177Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM177 Spite Ghost Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM197Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM197 Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 04040 090}}90% 10
TM198Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM198 Poltergeist Ghost Physical 110110 090}}90% 5
TM203Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM217Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM217 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM218Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM218 Expanding Force Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM220Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM220 Meteor Beam Rock Special 120120 090}}90% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lunala
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Lunala
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Lunala
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lunala
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Lunala

By a prior Evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Cosmog (Pokémon)#Learnset Splash Normal Status —% 40
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lunala
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Lunala

Side game data

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Ghost
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 80 - 145 Raise Max Level.png 20

#734
Shuffle792.png

Phantom Combo
Increases damage done by any Ghost types in the combo.


Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush792Body.png Walking Speed: 1.17 seconds Base HP: 65
Base Attack: 87 Base Defense: 59 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon GO
GO792.png Base HP: 264 Base Attack: 255 Base Defense: 191
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Air Slash, Confusion
Charged Attacks: Future Sight, Moonblast, Psychic, Shadow Ball

Evolution data

0789Cosmog.png
Unevolved
Cosmog
 Psychic 
Rare Candy
Level 43
0790Cosmoem.png
First Evolution
Cosmoem
 Psychic 
Rare Candy + Pokémon MoonPokémon Ultra MoonPokémon ShieldPokémon Violet
Level 53 in Pokémon Moon,
Ultra Moon, Shield, or Violet
0792Lunala.png
Second Evolution
Lunala
 Psychic  Ghost 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
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Spr 7s 792F.png
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Spr 7s 792F s.png
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Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Spr 8s 792.png
Spr 8s 792 s.png
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0792.png HOME0792 s.png
792MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Lunala images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In animation

Lunala in the anime
Full Moon phase Lunala in the anime

Main series

Major appearances

Lunala (anime)

A Lunala appeared in Filling the Light with Darkness!, where it and Nebby tried to escape from Necrozma as it pursued them through an Ultra Wormhole. It continued to make appearances in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon as Ash and his classmates dealt with Necrozma's effects on the Alola region.

Minor appearances

Lunala debuted alongside Solgaleo in Ash's dream in A Dream Encounter!, where it and Solgaleo were shown creating Nebby. It reappeared in flashbacks in Faba's Revenge! and Revealing the Stuff of Legend!, and also in a fantasy in Tough Guy Trials!.

A silhouetted Lunala appeared in a fantasy in Healing the Healer!.

GOTCHA!

A Lunala briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.

Pokémon Evolutions

Nebby

In The Eclipse, a Cosmoem nicknamed Nebby evolved into Lunala at the Altar of the Moone, where it subsequently battled Necrozma and ended up being absorbed.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Nebby

Lunala debuted as a silhouette in a fantasy in Play the Melody That Echoes in the Altar.

Lunala physically debuted in Summon the Emissaries of the Moon and the Sun, where Nebby evolved into it at the Poni Altar with the power of the Moon Flute.

Pokémon Horizon

A Lunala appeared in The Opened Wormhole, where it was summoned by Tokio in order to suppress the power of Solgaleo and thus prevent Meja from using the latter as his superweapon's power source.

In the TCG

Main article: Lunala (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Lunala appears as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball. It enters its Full Moon phase and attacks using its signature move Moongeist Beam. Lunala also appears as a Spirit.

Lunala's roar in this game includes the sound of Mothra's cry from the Godzilla film franchise.

Trivia

Origin

Lunala appears to be based on a bat with a Moon motif. In particular, it might reference the two known Hawaiian bat species, the still living Hawaiian hoary bat and the extinct Synemporion, or the ghost bat.

It could also be based on Itzpapalotl, a skeletal Aztec goddess and star demon, often depicted with bladed bat wings; Camazotz, a Mayan bat god that was associated with the night, death, and sacrifice; Leutogi, a Samoan protector bat goddess; and Pe'a-pe'a-makawalu, an eight-eyed bat that Hawaiian demigod Maui snatched eyes from. This may also be a basis for Lunala's auxiliary eye in Full Moon phase. Its Ghost typing and association with the night may also connect it to Hine-nui-te-pō of Maori legend; goddess of the night and the receiver of the dead, and in myths is said to be the reason why the sky turns red during twilight, similar to Lunala's Shiny coloration. Its Shiny coloration may also be based on the reddish color of the Moon during a total lunar eclipse. Additionally, Lunala resembles a sun dog.

Name origin

Lunala may be a combination of luna (Latin for moon), ala (Latin for wing), and possibly lunula (which means something crescent-shaped).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ルナアーラ Lunala From luna and ala.
France Flag.png French Lunala Same as English/Japanese name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Lunala Same as English/Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Lunala Same as English/Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Lunala Same as English/Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 루나아라 Lunala Transcription of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 露奈雅拉 Lùnàiyǎlā Transcription of Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 露奈雅拉 Louhnoihngáhlāai Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name


Full Moon phase

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese フルムーンフェーズ Full Moon Phase
Chinese Cantonese 滿月狀態 Múhnyuht Johngtaai
Mandarin 滿月狀態 / 满月状态 Mǎnyuè Zhuàngtài
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Full Moon Phase
France Flag.png French Phase Pleine Lune
Germany Flag.png German Vollmondphase
Hungary Flag.png Hungarian Full Moon alak
Italy Flag.png Italian Fase luna piena
South Korea Flag.png Korean 풀문페이즈 Full Moon Phase
Poland Flag.png Polish Full Moon Phase
Russia Flag.png Russian Фаза Полная Луна Faza Polnaya Luna
Spain Flag.png Spanish Fase Luna Llena

The beast that calls the moon

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese 月を誘いし獣
Chinese Cantonese 稱為邀引月亮之獸
Mandarin 稱為邀引月亮之獸 / 称为邀引月亮之兽
France Flag.png French Celui qui invite la lune
Germany Flag.png German Mondbringer
Italy Flag.png Italian Creatura che evoca la luna
South Korea Flag.png Korean 달을 현혹하는 짐승이라는
Spain Flag.png Spanish Criatura que invoca a la luna


Related articles

References

  1. Lunala does not change into its Full Moon phase as of Pokémon SV.
  2. Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Lunala
  3. Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Midnight Lycanroc
  4. Lusamine (Masters): "It doesn't seem like Necrozma or Solgaleo are suffering in their current state. I suppose now that they have the light of our sync stone, they're able to coexist peacefully." (Pokémon Masters EX)
  5. Lillie: "<player>, I know this may be sudden, but I hope you will consider what I ask of you. I want to entrust Nebby to you. I think Nebby should be with Necrozma. From what I've heard, Necrozma would not suffer as much or ache so for the light if it can remain close to Nebby..." (Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)

External links

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