Pokémon Go’s Necrozma is fearsome and is going to be a tricky opponent to defeat, but it will be worth the effort to add this powerful legendary beast to your collection, especially as it has the ability to fuse with Solagaleo and Lunala. We’re here to help with details of its weaknesses, resistances, and best counters.
Now that all of the Pokémon Go Ultra Beasts have arrived, it’s time for Necrozma to make its grand entrance in raids. Before you get into that, though, check out the latest Pokémon Go codes, the upcoming Pokémon Go events schedule, and the other Pokémon Go raid bosses you can encounter this month.
How do I catch Necrozma in Pokémon Go?
Trainers around the world can encounter the psychic-type Necrozma in five-star raids during the global Pokémon Go Fest 2024 event, which takes place from July 13 to July 14. If you manage to defeat this legendary creature, you’ll get a chance to catch it!
Before this, Trainers attending in-person Go Fest events in Sendai, Madrid, and New York City will get to battle and catch Necrozma in five-star raids. If you’re desperate to catch Necrozma as early as possible, you could use a remote raid pass to join a raid in one of those locations.
What are Necrozma’s weaknesses in Pokémon Go?
It won’t be easy to defeat Necrozma in Pokémon Go, especially as it’s a powerful five-star raid boss. However, you can improve your chances of winning by building a team of Pokémon that can target the move types it’s vulnerable to.
Here are Necrozma’s weaknesses:
What are Necrozma’s strengths in Pokémon Go?
As well as knowing its weaknesses, it’s important to know what move types Necrozma is resistant to. These attacks won’t do much damage and will leave you at a significant disadvantage in battle, so avoid them where possible.
Here are Necrozma’s resistances:
What are the best counters for Necrozma in Pokémon Go?
When taking on a legendary Pokémon in a raid battle, it’s good to know which Pokémon can counter it most effectively. These tend to be strong Pokémon with good stats and access to top-tier attacks.
Here are some of the best counters you can use to defeat Necrozma:
- Mega Houndoom
- Mega Gengar
- Darkrai
- Zarude
- Yveltal
- Giratina
- Tyranitar
- Volcarona
- Chandelure
- Weavile
- Absol
- Honchkrow
Whichever Pokémon you bring into battle, make sure they have moves that match their typing so you can get the same-type attack boost (STAB) and effectively target Necrozma’s weaknesses. It’s also important that they’re powered up to a high CP level, so don’t be afraid to spend some stardust and candy!
What is Necrozma’s best moveset in Pokémon Go?
Once you’ve caught a Necrozma in Pokémon Go, one of the best movesets you can run is Shadow Claw as a quick attack with Future Sight and Dark Pulse as charged attacks.
The quick attack Shadow Claw offers a good mix of damage and energy generation. When it comes to charged attacks, Future Sight is the must-have move, dealing massive damage backed up by STAB. If you can afford a secondary charged attack, Dark Pulse is a good choice. It’s Necrozma’s cheapest option, making it ideal for situations where you haven’t got enough time to save up for Future Sight.
Here are all of the quick attacks Necrozma can learn in Pokémon Go:
- Metal Claw
- Psycho Cut
- Shadow Claw
Here are all of the charged attacks Necrozma can learn in Pokémon Go:
- Dark Pulse
- Future Sight
- Iron Head
- Outrage
How to use Necrozma in Pokémon Go
Being a legendary Pokémon with a high max CP and an impressive attack stat, Necrozma is best suited to PvP Battles in the Master League. With the moveset recommended above, it has the potential to take down powerful opponents like Lugia and Mewtwo.
Having said that, Necrozma will shine brightest when it fuses with Solgaleo to become Dusk Mane Necrozma or Lunala to become Dawn Wings Necrozma. These two powered-up forms are expected to be top-tier competitors in the Master League, as well as excellent attackers in raid battles, making them must-have additions to any trainer’s collection.
That’s everything you need to know about defeating and catching Necrozma! Hopefully, that’s helped you add this legendary beast to your collection. Maybe now you’ll be ready to take on the leader of Team Go Rocket with our Pokémon Go Giovanni counters guide.