No. 0337
Lunatone
Meteorite Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
Lunatone is a Rock/Psychic-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Bug, Ghost, Steel, Water, Grass and Dark (its Levitate ability makes it immune to Ground), with a base stat total of 460. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 1 m 3′03″
- Weight
- 168 kg 370.4 lbs
- Base stat total
- 460 Higher than 52% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen III Ruby & Sapphire
Abilities
It was discovered at the site of a meteor strike 40 years ago. Its stare can lull its foes to sleep.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 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
Type matchups
Colors show what this Pokémon takes
RockPsychicshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
2×
Bug (because of Psychic)Dark (because of Psychic)Ghost (because of Psychic)Grass (because of Rock)Ground (because of Rock)Steel (because of Rock)Water (because of Rock)
Resists
½×
Fire (because of Rock) (because of Rock)Normal (because of Rock)Poison (because of Rock)Psychic (because of Psychic)
Takes normal damage from 6 types
FightingRockElectricIceDragonFairy
With Levitate: Ground becomes 0×
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 70); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Lunatone outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown 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.
Abilities
Competitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexRU
Evolution
Lunatone does not evolve.
Moves
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Sword & Shield
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Sun & Moon
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
X & Y
Black 2 & White 2
Black & White
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Platinum
Diamond & Pearl
FireRed & LeafGreen
XD
Colosseum
Emerald
Ruby & Sapphire
All types
Dark
Electric
Fairy
Ghost
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
Level up 16
| 1 | Confusion10% chance to confuse the target. | Psychic | Special | 50 | 100% | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 1 | Moonblast30% chance to lower the target's Sp. Atk by 1. | Fairy | Special | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | MoonlightHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 1 | Rock ThrowNo additional effect. | Rock | Physical | 50 | 90% | 15 |
| 1 | TackleNo additional effect. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 5 | HypnosisCauses the target to fall asleep. | Psychic | Status | — | 60% | 20 |
| 10 | Rock PolishRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 15 | Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch. | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| 20 | PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def. | Psychic | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 25 | Cosmic PowerRaises the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 30 | Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 35 | Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio. | Rock | Physical | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| 40 | Future SightHits two turns after being used. | Psychic | Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 45 | Magic RoomFor 5 turns, all held items have no effect. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 50 | ExplosionHits adjacent Pokémon. The user faints. | Normal | Physical | 250 | 100% | 5 |
TM / HM / TR 39
| TM63 | Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM83 | Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1. | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM | Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM | Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow. | Ice | Special | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| TM | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Special | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM | EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig. | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM | Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM | Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM | Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM | ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM | Dream EaterUser gains 1/2 HP inflicted. Sleeping target only. | Psychic | Special | 100 | 100% | 15 |
| TM | FlashLowers the target's accuracy by 1. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM | ExplosionHits adjacent Pokémon. The user faints. | Normal | Physical | 250 | 100% | 5 |
| TM | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM | Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch. | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM | SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD. | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM | SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it. | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM | SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status. | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| TM | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM | Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM | Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ghost | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM | HailFor 5 turns, hail crashes down. | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM | RecycleRestores the item the user last used. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM | Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM | Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM | Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM | Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target. | Steel | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM | Rock PolishRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM | Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM | Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio. | Rock | Physical | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| TM | Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness. | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM | Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target. | Grass | Special | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM | Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1. | Electric | Special | 50 | 90% | 10 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
It gains energy from moonlight. Its physical state changes according to lunar phases. It was first discovered on a meteor crash site.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official vote, Japan#541 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
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 RubyThe 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 · SwordIt was discovered at the site of a meteor strike 40 years ago. Its stare can lull its foes to sleep.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · ShieldBecause 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 · XIts health ebbs and flows with the lunar cycle. It brims with power when exposed to the light of the full moon.
FireRed · LeafGreenIt 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.
EmeraldLunatone 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 SapphireLUNATONE 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
- English
- Lunatone
- 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
Artwork and 3D models
Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V
Generation IV
Generation III
Training
- EV yield
- 2 SpA
- Catch rate
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 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
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
XD 1 area
- Phenac City StadiumSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 25
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
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Volcanion and 
Magearna; only the winner's vote count was published.