Lunala Pokémon GO Raid Guide: How to Get & Best Counters

Lunala Pokemon GO Raid Guide: How to Get, Best Counters, and More

I remember the night a raid egg cracked and five of us froze—phones raised, breath fogging in the cold. You felt the same tingle: this is the fight that can make or break a party. I’ll walk you through the exact playbook so you don’t walk away empty-handed.

Lunala Pokemon GO Stats: CP and Moveset

I watched a raid group scan the sky for the silhouette before the battle music hit. Lunala arrives with a punchy stat line and move pool that punish sloppy choices; treat this as a high-stakes timing and selection test.

Here is a list of all the stats of Lunala in Pokemon GO:

Lunala	Stats
Image
Type	Psychic and Ghost
Attack	255
Defense	191
Stamina	264
Max CP	4570
Raid CP	2219 – 2310 (Lvl 20)
Weather-Boosted Raid CP	2774 – 2887 (Lvl 25, Windy/Foggy)
Research CP	1732 – 1810 (Lvl 15 research)
Fast Moves	Confusion (Psychic) Shadow Claw (Ghost) Air Slash (Flying)
Charge Moves	Shadow Ball (Ghost) Moonblast (Fairy) Future Sight (Psychic) Psychic (Psychic)
Base Catch Rate	2%

Lunala Weaknesses and Resistances Type Chart in Pokemon GO

A pair of trainers I know argued over counters while the raid egg blinked; both were right about one thing — Lunala punishes the wrong typing. Read the chart and treat it like a short checklist before you tap Join Raid.

Below you can find all the weaknesses and resistances of Lunala in Pokemon GO:

Lunala Type	Weaknesses	Resistances
Psychic	Dark (3x)	Psychic (1/2x)
Ghost	Ghost (3x)	Fighting (1/2x)
		Normal (1/2x)
		Poison (1/2x)

Best Counters for Lunala in Pokemon GO

I heard a raid leader call out counters like a conductor calling instruments; clear roles kept us alive. Your job is simple: bring powerful Dark- and Ghost-type attackers with the right fast and charged moves, and time your shields.

Based on the weaknesses and resistances of Lunala from above, we have listed the 10 best counters that you can use against it in Pokemon GO. The top-most Pokemon counter has the highest Damage per Second, which reduces as we move lower in the table.

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing
Shadow Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing
Necrozma (Dawn Wings)	Shadow Claw	Moongeist Beam
Mega Absol	Snarl	Brutal Swing
Shadow Hydreigon	Bite	Brutal Swing
Mega Houndoom	Snarl	Foul Play
Shadow Darkrai	Snarl	Shadow Ball
Mega Gengar	Lick	Shadow Ball
Mega Salamence	Bite	Brutal Swing
Shadow Weavile	Snarl	Foul Play
Mega Banette	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball

How do I beat Lunala in Pokemon GO raids?

Start with your fastest Dark- or Ghost-type lead and stagger shields across the team—don’t bloat your lineup with redundant move types. If you have Mega Tyranitar or Dawn Wings Necrozma, put them in the front line; they swing the DPS meter hard and absorb a surprising amount of punishment.

Practical tips:

• Bring at least one Mega or Shadow attacker if your group is fewer than six players.
• Watch for Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball: that combo racks fast damage; preserve at least one shield for the Mirror move.
• If weather is Windy or Foggy, Lunala’s raid CP is boosted — adjust your party size accordingly.

How to Get Lunala in Pokemon GO

I saw a solo player panic-buy Raid Passes at the last second; it’s one of those moments that separates luck from planning. There are four reliable routes to add Lunala to your roster, and timing is what changes a “maybe” into a catch.

1. Raids: The fastest path is 5-star raids. Lunala appears on specific dates (February 21–22 and March 2–3, 2026) and during Raid Hour on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 from 6 PM to 7 PM local time. Save Premium Raid Passes or buy one in the shop (a single Premium Raid Pass is about $1.00 USD, roughly €0.92). Stock up on Berries, Potions, and Revives.
2. Event Special Research: Some event-themed Special Research tasks reward a guaranteed encounter. Past events like “The Dusk Settles” offered Lunala, but those windows expire—pay attention to Niantic and The Pokémon Company announcements so you don’t miss the next one.
3. Evolve Cosmeom: Cosmog evolves into Cosmeom (25 Cosmog Candy) and into Lunala at night (100 Cosmog Candy). Cosmog is commonly gated behind specific Special Research lines such as Cosmic Companion tasks.
4. GO Battle League: Reach Rank 20 in the GO Battle League for a small chance at encountering legendaries that have been raid bosses. It’s grind-heavy and random, but possible if you prefer PvP routes.

How to get Lunala in Pokemon GO?

The short answer is raids and event research, but if you’re chasing multiple copies prioritize raid windows and coordinate with friends or local Discord/Telegram groups to guarantee speedy takes.

Fusing Lunala with Necrozma in Pokemon GO

A group near me cheered when someone fused a Dawn Wing on the spot; the visual payoff is oddly satisfying. Fusing Lunala with Necrozma gives you Dawn Wing Necrozma and can pass along the legacy move Moongeist Beam, but it’s a resource sink you should plan for.

Requirements to fuse:

• 1000 Lunar Fusion Energy (farmable by defeating Dawn Wing Necrozma in raids; each raid grants a minimum of ~80 energy).
• 30 Cosmog Candy, 30 Necrozma Candy, one Lunala, and one Necrozma.

Notes on the fusion outcome: the resulting Dawn Wing Necrozma inherits its core stats from the Necrozma you fuse with, not the Lunala. If you want the best possible Dawn Wing, fuse a high-IV Necrozma with a less valuable Lunala and keep your stronger Lunala for other uses.

The legacy Moongeist Beam can be activated as an Adventure Effect for 10 minutes at the cost of 3,000 Stardust and 3 Necrozma Candy; while active it attracts night Pokémon and lets night-only evolutions happen anytime during the effect.

Can Shiny Lunala Be Found in Pokemon GO?

On a community night I asked a dozen players if they’d seen a shiny Lunala; every hand stayed down. As of now, shiny Lunala has not appeared in Pokemon GO.

Is there a shiny Lunala in Pokemon GO?

No—Niantic has not released a shiny variant yet. Historically, legendaries released as shinies have a base rate around 1 in 20 during their debut events, so be prepared for rarity and plan your raid attempts accordingly.

Where is Lunala Ranked in Pokemon GO Meta?

I check PvPoke and raid rankings after most major rotations; Lunala’s place changes depending on fusion and move sets. Right now Lunala is prized as a raid attacker and a Master League option, while its fused form Dawn Wing Necrozma sits even higher for Ghost offense.

• Raid Attacker: Lunala hits hard and has reliable TDO for many raid scenarios. Dawn Wing Necrozma often outperforms it when fused correctly.
• Gym Defender: Legendary Pokémon cannot defend Gyms.
• Ghost Attacker: Lunala ranks inside the top 7 Ghost attackers when running Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball; Dawn Wing Necrozma is frequently ranked above it.
• Psychic Attacker: Solid presence among Psychic attack options with Confusion + Psychic.
• PvP: Lunala is poor for Ultra League due to CP caps but sits near the top 10 in Master League lists on PvPoke for raw power.

If you want practical priorities: raid copies first (they’re your fuel for fusing and transfer), then farm one or two for PvP permutations. Think of Lunala like a high-yield asset—powerful, but niche in certain formats.

Final Notes and Quick Checklist

I watched a raid group swap strategies on the fly; the winners were flexible. If you only do one thing today: coordinate your raid count, bring Dark/Ghost attackers with the listed moves, and save at least one shield per player for Shadow Ball windows.

• Raid dates: February 21–22 and March 2–3, 2026; Raid Hour: Feb 25, 2026, 6–7 PM local time.
• Bring Mega Tyranitar, Shadow Tyranitar, Mega Absol, Mega Houndoom, or Dawn Wings Necrozma for the best chances.
• Expect a 2% base catch rate—use Golden Razz and Premier Ball economy to stretch chances.
• Premium Raid Pass is roughly $1.00 USD (≈ €0.92) if you need extras for solo or small-group runs.

Want to bet on whether Dawn Wing Necrozma will eclipse every other Ghost attacker by the next Raid rotation?