Master League PvP guide
Lunala Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Lunala is a Psychic/Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #15. Its recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Shadow Ball and Moonblast.
Master League
#15
Meta staple
Type
Psychic/Ghost
Best Fast Move
Shadow Claw
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,570
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT LUNALA
Is Lunala Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Lunala is currently one of the strongest options in Master League where it is ranked #15.
Lunala PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #528 | 71.5 | Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball, Moonblast |
| Master LeagueBest | #15 | 92.4 | Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball, Moonblast |
Best Moveset for Lunala in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Lunala is Shadow Claw with Shadow Ball and Moonblast.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Lunala in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Lunala PvP Move Counts
Shadow Claw → Shadow Ball
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Shadow Claw → Moonblast
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Lunala Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Lunala wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Lunala Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Lunala's Psychic/Ghost typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- dark2.56×
- ghost2.56×
Resistant to
- fighting0.244×
- normal0.391×
- poison0.625×
- psychic0.625×
Best Counters to Lunala in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Lunala in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Lunala's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
12% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
56% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Fusion Flarefire
Charged Move
Neutral
42% HP
- Draco Meteordragon
Charged Move
Neutral
71% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
69% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Neutral
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
27% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
7% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Neutral
35% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
60% HP
Ratings are shown from Lunala's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Lunala.
Best Teammates for Lunala in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Lunala should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Lunala's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Lunala's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Lunala's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Lunala's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Lunala's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Lunala
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/14/14 | 2,498 | 23 | 3,819,088 |
| #2 | 0/15/13 | 2,500 | 23 | 3,816,158 | |
| #3 | 1/15/11 | 2,500 | 23 | 3,809,478 | |
| #4 | 0/13/14 | 2,492 | 23 | 3,800,459 | |
| #5 | 0/13/15 | 2,496 | 23 | 3,800,459 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 4,570 | 50 | 9,190,001 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 4,553 | 50 | 9,155,964 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 4,562 | 50 | 9,150,728 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 4,559 | 50 | 9,145,390 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 4,536 | 50 | 9,121,927 |
Lunala Stats in Pokémon GO
Lunala's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Ultra League
Lunala 0/14/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 23
- CP
- 2,498
- Attack
- 163.4
- Defense
- 131.3
- HP
- 178
Master League
Lunala 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,570
- Attack
- 226.9
- Defense
- 173.1
- HP
- 234
Lunala Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Lunala in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Psychic / Ghost typing · Same Shadow Claw fast move · Master League #18
Same Psychic / Ghost typing · Ghost-type fast move · Master League #245
Shares Ghost typing · Same Shadow Claw fast move · Master League #185
Same Psychic / Ghost typing
Shares Ghost typing · Same Shadow Claw fast move · Master League #19
Shares Psychic typing · Same Shadow Claw fast move · Master League #22
More PoGoCoach tools
Lunala Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Lunala in Pokémon GO PvP?
Lunala's recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Shadow Ball and Moonblast.
Is Lunala good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Lunala is currently one of the strongest options in Master League, where it is ranked #15.
What counters Lunala in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zacian (Crowned Sword), Reshiram and Dialga (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Lunala in Master League.
What is Lunala weak to in Pokémon GO?
Lunala is weak to Dark (2.56×), Ghost (2.56×).