The illustrious Prism Pokémon, Necrozma, has made its appearance in Pokémon Go as part of the Go Fest 2024. As a Psychic-type Pokémon, players can only capture Necrozma through raid battles, necessitating knowledge of effective strategies to defeat and catch it.
Knowing Necrozma: Key Information
To successfully encounter Necrozma, familiarity with its counters and weaknesses is vital. Below are essential details that will assist trainers in their quest:
Necrozma’s Attributes
- Type: Psychic
- Weaknesses: Vulnerable to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type attacks.
- Resistances: Resistant to both Fighting and Psychic-type moves.
Optimal Pokémon for Battle
Mega Evolution Counters:
- Mega Tyranitar stands out as the most formidable option, closely followed by Mega Gengar.
- If these are not available, consider Mega Banette, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Houndoom as solid alternatives.
Non-Mega Counters:
- The Shadow variant of Tyranitar, along with Chandelure, Gengar, and Mewtwo are top picks if available. Other strong choices include Hydreigon, Blacephalon, Darkrai, Gholdengo, Giratina (Origin Form), Incineroar, and Yveltal.
Battle Requirements
To defeat Necrozma, a team of three to seven trainers with optimally leveled Pokémon (level 40) is recommended. Utilizing Dark and Ghost-type attackers is crucial, with a full team consisting of Mega Tyranitar and Shadow Tyranitar being the most effective.
Raid Battle Mechanics: CP and Catch Rates
Understanding the CP (combat power) levels associated with facing Necrozma is essential:
- Raid CP: 47,210 CP.
- Catch CP Range: Between 2018 and 2104 CP.
- Optimal Weather Condition (Windy): CP may range from 2522 to 2630.
Recommended Moveset for Necrozma
Necrozma is often perceived as a reflective Pokémon, symbolizing the light from the Legendary Pokémon Lunala and Solgaleo. For effective gameplay, knowing the ideal moveset is beneficial:
Best Moves:
- Fast Move: Shadow Claw
- Charged Moves: Dark Pulse and Future Sight
For trainers without Lunala or Solgaleo, utilizing the moves above will pressure opponents effectively, although combining with Lunala for optimal performance is recommended.
Available Move List:
Fast Moves:
- Metal Claw (Steel)
- Psycho Cut (Psychic)
- Shadow Claw (Ghost)
- Charged Moves:
- Dark Pulse (Dark)
- Iron Head (Steel)
- Future Sight (Psychic)
- Outrage (Dragon)
Unveiling the Mysteries of Necrozma
Necrozma stands out due to its unique resemblance to Ultra Beasts but is not classified as one. Its origin remains somewhat ambiguous in the main series games, with entries describing it as looking similar to an Ultra Beast without being categorized as one. Despite this, it does not exhibit increased susceptibility to Beast Balls, indicating its status as a standard Legendary Pokémon.
Pokédex Insights:
- General Necrozma: “It appears to be in agony as it searches for light, which serves as its source of energy.”
- Dusk Mane Forme: “This form emerges while consuming the light of Solgaleo and is extremely ferocious.”
- Dawn Wings Forme: “This version, under Necrozma’s control, continuously expels Lunala’s energy.”
- Ultra Necrozma: “In this form, it releases powerful lasers from its body.”
Shiny Variants and Additional Information
As of May 30th, 2024, shiny versions of Necrozma have been introduced, showcasing an enticing inky blue hue. The Dusk and Dawn forms also boast beautiful shiny colors, making them highly sought after by collectors.
Good luck capturing Necrozma in Pokémon Go, and may your training sessions be successful!