No. 0337

Lunatone

Meteorite Pokémon

Official art

RockPsychic

Height: 1 m 3′03″
Weight: 168 kg 370.4 lbs
Base stat total: 460 top 48%
Introduced: Gen III

Abilities

Pokédex entryY / Shield

It was discovered at the site of a meteor strike 40 years ago. Its stare can lull its foes to sleep.

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Base stats

HP90150–197290–384

Atk5554–117103–229

Def6563–128121–251

SpA9590–161175–317

SpD8581–150157–295

Spe7067–134130–262

Total460Higher than 52% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 70). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Lunatone outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Dark2×Ghost2×Grass2×Ground2×Steel2×Water2×

Resists

Fire½×Flying½×Normal½×Poison½×Psychic½×

Takes normal damage from 6 types

FightingRockElectricIceDragonFairy

With Levitate: Ground becomes 0×

Abilities

Levitate
Evades Ground moves.

Competitive

National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

Lunatone does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1ConfusionHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25

1HardenRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——30

1MoonblastHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.FairySpec95100%15

1MoonlightHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.FairyStatus——5

1Rock ThrowInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockPhys5090%15

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

5HypnosisPuts the target to sleep.PsychicStatus—60%20

10Rock PolishRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.RockStatus——20

15Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

20PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

25Cosmic PowerRaises the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

30PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

35Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

40Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

45Magic RoomNegates held items for five turns.PsychicStatus——10

50ExplosionUser faints.NormalPhys250100%5

TM / HM / TR 39

TM63Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TM83BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TMIce BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TMBlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TMHyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TMEarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TMPsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

TMLight ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TMReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TMDream EaterOnly works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.PsychicSpec100100%15

TMFlashLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

TMExplosionUser faints.NormalPhys250100%5

TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TMRock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TMSafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

TMRain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TMPsych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TMShadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TMHailChanges the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.IceStatus——10

TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TMRecycleUser recovers the item it last used up.NormalStatus——10

TMSkill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TMRock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TMCalm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TMGyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TMRock PolishRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.RockStatus——20

TMGiga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TMTrick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TMStone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TMStealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TMGrass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TMCharge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Meteorite Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Yellow
Shape
Habitat: Cave
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Hoenn#125Updated Unova#214Coastal Kalos#012New Hoenn#130Galar#362

Lunatone was discovered at a location where a meteoroid 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.
Omega Ruby
The phase of the moon apparently has some effect on its power. It’s active on the night of a full moon.
Black 2 · White 2 · Sword
It was discovered at the site of a meteor strike 40 years ago. Its stare can lull its foes to sleep.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Shield
Because it turns active on nights of the full moon, it is said to have some link to the lunar phases.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · X
Its health ebbs and flows with the lunar cycle. It brims with power when exposed to the light of the full moon.
FireRed · LeafGreen
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.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: ルナトーン
Japanese (romaji): Lunatone
Korean: 루나톤
Chinese (Traditional): 月石
Chinese (Simplified): 月石
French: Séléroc
German: Lunastein
Spanish: Lunatone
Italian: Lunatone

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 SpA
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 161
Growth rate: Fast

Breeding

Egg groups: Mineral
Gender: Genderless
Hatch time: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield 4 areas

Giant's Cap (Area 2)Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp. · Lv 41–60
Route 8 (Main)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–41
Stony Wilderness (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Y 1 area

Glittering Cave (unknown area 303)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17

X 1 area

Glittering Cave (unknown area 303)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17

White 2 6 areas

Giant ChasmWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46
Giant Chasm (forest cave)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46–51
Giant Chasm (forest)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46–51
Giant Chasm (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–50
Road 13Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–40
Road 22Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–46

Black 2 6 areas

Giant ChasmWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46
Giant Chasm (forest cave)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46–51
Giant Chasm (forest)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46–51
Giant Chasm (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–50
Road 13Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–40
Road 22Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–46

XD 1 area

Phenac City StadiumSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 25

White 5 areas

Giant ChasmWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50
Giant Chasm (forest cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60
Giant Chasm (forest)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–65
Giant Chasm (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–58
Road 13Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–58

Black 5 areas

Giant ChasmWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50
Giant Chasm (forest cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60
Giant Chasm (forest)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–65
Giant Chasm (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–58
Road 13Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–58

SoulSilver 1 area

Safari Zone MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46

HeartGold 1 area

Safari Zone MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46

Platinum 21 areas

Lake AcuityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–41
Lake ValorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–41
Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
Mount Coronet (1F from exterior)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38
Mount Coronet (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38
Mount Coronet (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38
Mount Coronet (4F small room)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38
Mount Coronet (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38
Mount Coronet (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39
Mount Coronet (6F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–40
Mount Coronet (exterior blizzard)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39
Mount Coronet (exterior snowfall)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39
Sendoff SpringWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
Turnback Cave (after pillar 3)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–47
Turnback Cave (before pillar 1)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
Turnback Cave (between pillars 1 and 2)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Turnback Cave (between pillars 2 and 3)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38
Turnback Cave (pillar 1)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
Turnback Cave (pillar 2)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38
Turnback Cave (pillar 3)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37

Pearl 21 areas

Lake AcuityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36
Lake ValorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
Mount Coronet (1F from exterior)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
Mount Coronet (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–37
Mount Coronet (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–37
Mount Coronet (4F small room)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39
Mount Coronet (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39
Mount Coronet (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–41
Mount Coronet (6F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–41
Mount Coronet (exterior blizzard)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39
Mount Coronet (exterior snowfall)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39
Sendoff SpringWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
Turnback Cave (after pillar 3)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–56
Turnback Cave (before pillar 1)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–46
Turnback Cave (between pillars 1 and 2)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–56
Turnback Cave (between pillars 2 and 3)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 64–66
Turnback Cave (pillar 1)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–56
Turnback Cave (pillar 2)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–56
Turnback Cave (pillar 3)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–56

Diamond 21 areas

Lake AcuityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36
Lake ValorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
Mount Coronet (1F from exterior)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
Mount Coronet (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–37
Mount Coronet (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–37
Mount Coronet (4F small room)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39
Mount Coronet (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39
Mount Coronet (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–41
Mount Coronet (6F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–41
Mount Coronet (exterior blizzard)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39
Mount Coronet (exterior snowfall)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39
Sendoff SpringWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
Turnback Cave (after pillar 3)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–56
Turnback Cave (before pillar 1)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–46
Turnback Cave (between pillars 1 and 2)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–56
Turnback Cave (between pillars 2 and 3)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 64–66
Turnback Cave (pillar 1)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–56
Turnback Cave (pillar 2)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–56
Turnback Cave (pillar 3)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–56

Sapphire 4 areas

Meteor FallsSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–35
Meteor Falls (B1F)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–39
Meteor Falls (back)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–39
Meteor Falls (back/small room)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–39