Lunala Raids are a great way for Pokemon GO trainers to get this Legendary Pokemon, and this powerful species that was first introduced in Pokémon Sun & Moon, sure is worth the effort. Those who want to use it for Competitive play, or are simply looking to complete their collection will have a chance to get Lunala from on 5-Star Raids starting from July 22, 2025, 10 AM Local Time to July 28, 2025, 10 AM Local Time.

Shiny Hisuian Lilligant in Pokemon GO
Pokemon GO: How To Get Shiny Hisuian Lilligant

You can get a Shiny Hisuian Lilligant in Pokemon GO by winning Hisuian Lilligant Raids with the best counters.

With a maximum CP of 4570 (At level 50, with 100% IVs), Lunala places quite high in the PvE and PvP rankings, thanks to its incredibly high statistics, though its typing (Psychic-Ghost) makes it vulnerable to several types of attacks, and it's a high-risk pick in Master League. Still, with powerful attacks like Shadow Ball and Moonblast, it is one of the top choices for several other Raids. So, if players want to get this Pokemon, they should aim to defeat it with the best counters, strategy, and other useful tips provided in this guide.

Pokemon GO Lunala Raid: Weaknesses & Resistances

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As a Psychic-Ghost Pokemon, Lunala is weak to Dark and Ghost types. Players should prepare a team composed of Pokemon from that typing before facing Lunala in 5-Star Raids, and make sure these Pokemon are equipped with their best moveset to cause STAB damage on the Raid Boss. Players should also remember that participating in these battles requires Raid Passes, which players can either purchase from the store or get one free pass per day by spinning Gym Discs.

Pokemon GO Best Lunala Raid Counters

Best Counters Lunala Raid Pokemon GO

To beat Lunala in Pokemon GO, players must join at least 10 players, if they want to have a chance to take down this Powerful Legendary. And to even the odds, bring the best counters for this Raid: Mega Tyranitar, who is the strongest Dark Type Attacker, with Bite and Brutal Swing, or Shadow Tyranitar, also with Bite and Brutal Swing. But players need to bring a full team with the optimal typing and attacks to cause even more damage to Lunala, so here's a list of the best counters for this Raid:

  • Dawn Wings Necrozma (with Shadow Claw and Moongeist Wing).
  • Mega Gengar (with Lick and Shadow Ball).
  • Mega Absol (with Snarl and Brutal Swing).
  • Mega Houndoom (with Snarl and Foul Play).
  • Darkrai (with Snarl and Shadow Ball).
  • Tyranitar (with Bite and Brutal Swing).
  • Shadow Houndoom (with Snarl and Foul Play).

Players should remember to stock up on Max Potions and Revives before diving into Raid Battles. Having a steady amount of healing items in Pokemon GO is key to success, since Raid battles often leave Pokemon badly hurt, and players will need to rejoin the battle after fully healing up. In extreme cases, players can also switch to an alternate team, so be sure to have a backup team to jump back into action after being defeated.

Pokemon GO Get Hisuian Samurott and Shiny Hisuian Samurott
Pokemon GO: How To Get Hisuian Samurott (Is Shiny Hisuian Samurott Available)

You can get Hisuian Samurott and Shiny Hisuian Samurott in Pokemon GO by following this guide.

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Is Shiny Lunala Available in Pokemon GO?

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Sadly, Shiny Lunala is not Available in Pokemon GO, and it's one of the many Legendaries that are currently shiny locked in the game. This doesn't mean that Shiny Lunala won't appear in the foreseeable future, and players should keep checking out special events where Shiny Legendary Pokemon tend to debut.

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