How to beat Lunala raids in Pokemon GO? Best counters, shiny availability, 100% CP, and more

To beat Lunala raids in Pokemon GO, you need an appropriate set of counters that can exploit the Alolan legendary's weaknesses. The creature will be available in 5-star raids for the first time ever from 10 am local time on July 22, 2025, until 10 am local time on July 28, 2025.

This article highlights Lunala's weaknesses and suggests the best counters you can use to take it down. It also delves into the creature's shiny availability, hundo CP, and more.

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Best counters for Pokemon GO Lunala raids

The following creatures can best counter Lunala in Pokemon GO:

• Mega or Shadow Tyranitar
• Mega or Shadow Absol
• Dawn Wings Necrozma
• Mega Houndoom
• Mega Gengar

Lunala in the anime (Image via TPC)

Here are the type-wise lists of best counters — with their recommended movesets — to use against Lunala raids in Pokemon GO:

Ghost-type counters to Lunala

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Dawn Wings Necrozma	Shadow Claw	Moongeist Beam
Mega Gengar	Lick	Shadow Ball
Mega Banette	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball
Shadow Chandelure	Hex	Shadow Ball
Lunala	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball
Gholdengo	Hex	Shadow Ball
Origin Forme Giratina	Shadow Claw	Shadow Force
Dragapult	Astonish	Shadow Ball

Dark-type counters to Lunala

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega/Shadow/Regular Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing
Mega Absol	Snarl	Brutal Swing
Mega Houndoom	Snarl	Foul Play
Shadow Weavile	Snarl	Foul Play
Hydreigon	Bite	Brutal Swing
Darkrai	Snarl	Shadow Ball
Mega Gyarados	Bite	Crunch
Incineroar	Snarl	Darkest Lariat
Yveltal	Snarl	Dark Pulse

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What are Lunala's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Weaknesses

• Ghost
• Dark

Resistances

• Poison
• Psychic
• Normal
• Fighting

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Can Lunala be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Lunala comparison (Image via TPC)

No, shiny Lunala is not available in the mobile game as of July 2025. It is one of the rarest shinies in the franchise, with the opportunity to gain it limited to special events and paid DLCs.

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100% CP from Lunala raids in Pokemon GO raids (hundo CP)

Without weather boost, the hundo Lunala you encounter after beating the raids will have 2,310 CP. If the weather is Windy or Foggy, it will have 2,887 CP.

Generally, the following CP ranges will apply to the creature in post-raid encounters:

• No weather boost: 2,219 - 2,310 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Foggy or Windy): 2,774 - 2,887 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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Pokemon GO Lunala stats and moves as a raid boss

• Combat Power: 47,461
• Attack: 255
• Defense: 191
• Stamina: 15,000 HP
• Fast Attacks: Confusion, Air Slash, and Shadow Claw
• Charged Attacks: Shadow Ball, Moonblast, Psychic, and Future Sight

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