22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to solo defeat Lunala in Pokémon GO 5-star raids easily?
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Think soloing a 5-star raid is impossible? Not when Lunala's involved. Thanks to its double weakness to Ghost and Dark types, even a solo trainer can take it down without remote invites and group coordination with just you and your top-tier counters.
Here's your complete guide to solo beating Lunala in Pokémon GO.
Know Your Opponent: Lunala Basics
Type
: Psychic / Ghost
Double Weakness:
Ghost & Dark
Combat Power (CP):
~48,000
Best Weather Boosts:
Foggy
(boosts both Ghost and Dark)
Lunala's unique dual-typing makes it surprisingly vulnerable, a rare double weakness. That's your biggest solo advantage.
Soloing Lunala: Pre-Raid Checklist
Before you hop in, make sure:
Your best Ghost/Dark Pokémon are Level 45+ (ideally Level 50)
You're using Foggy weather for move boosts
You've stocked up on Revives and Potions
Your internet connection is stable (disconnecting = instant fail)
Lunala Raid Guide in Pokémon GO – Best Counters, Movesets & Tips! #pokemongo #pokemon
Best Pokémon to Solo Lunala
Here are your top counters, all of them must be
Level 50
for this to work.
1. Mega Tyranitar (Bite + Brutal Swing)
Absolutely melts Lunala with brutal Dark-type spam. Shadow variant works too.
2. Mega Gengar (Lick + Shadow Ball)
Insane DPS, but glassy. Works best if Lunala doesn't know Shadow Ball.
3. Dawn Wings Necrozma (Shadow Claw + Moongeist Beam)
Excellent neutral coverage, especially if Lunala runs Psychic or Moonblast.
4. Mega Absol (Snarl + Payback/Brutal Swing)
Surprisingly viable. High DPS and easily accessible.
Pro tip:
Shadow versions of Weavile, Mewtwo (with Shadow Ball), or Hydreigon (with Brutal Swing) also work brilliantly.
Raid Strategy: Solo Battle Plan
Lead with your strongest attacker (preferably a Mega or Shadow).
When Lunala hits red HP, pause using Charged Moves, heal your main attacker, and re-enter fast.
Bring a backup Pokémon to stay in the lobby if your main faints. This prevents a forced relobby.
Focus on dodging Charged Moves if Lunala uses Shadow Ball; it hits
hard
.
Weather Conditions Matter
Foggy Weather
: Boosts Ghost and Dark moves.
Windy Weather
: Boosts Lunala's Psychic moves.
Key Moves to Watch Out For
Lunala may know:
Shadow Ball (Ghost)
– dangerous for Mega Gengar
Moonblast (Fairy)
– easy for Dark-types to tank
Air Slash (Flying)
– neutral, but still hurts glassy counters
Adjust your lineup based on the boss's moveset. You can't reset raids to get better moves, so adapt wisely.
Soloing Lunala isn't just possible; it's achievable with smart prep and perfect execution. Focus on high-level Ghost and Dark attackers, exploit Foggy weather when you can, and time your heals right. This is one of the rare 5-star raids where you don't need a team; just your best Pokémon and a little strategy.
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