Unveiling Dusk Mane Necrozma in Pokémon Go
The latest addition to the world of Pokémon Go is the Dusk Mane Necrozma, a unique form of the Prism Pokémon, Necrozma, fused with Solgaleo. This Psychic/Steel-type Pokémon was introduced as part of the Go Fest 2024 festivities. To harness its power, players must first capture Dusk Mane Necrozma through raids and then combine it with a Solgaleo. Successfully doing so will yield an impressive contender for the Master League battles.
If you’re determined to add Dusk Mane Necrozma to your roster, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with the most effective strategies for defeating and capturing it.
Acquiring Dusk Mane Necrozma
Obtaining Dusk Mane Necrozma requires several steps, but don’t worry, the process is manageable. First and foremost, players must catch both a Necrozma and a Solgaleo. This can be achieved by defeating them in raid battles followed by capturing them.
Next, you’ll need to gather resources: 1000 Solar Fusion Energy, 30 Necrozma Candy, and 30 Cosmog Candy. The candies are relatively easy to collect; you can obtain Cosmog Candy by catching Cosmog, Lunala, or Solgaleo, while Necrozma Candy is earned by catching Necrozma. You also have the option to set any of these Pokémon as your buddy to accumulate more Candy or use Rare Candy to supplement your supplies.
Solar Fusion Energy is a new requirement. This can be obtained by defeating Dusk Mane Necrozma in raid battles or by completing specific ticketed research tasks, which may require spending real money on the game.
It’s worth noting that any Dusk Mane Necrozma you defeat in a raid will only present as a standard version in the encounter screen. If your goal is to claim a Dusk Mane Necrozma, you must successfully defeat it in a raid.
Counters and Weaknesses to Dusk Mane Necrozma
To successfully capture Dusk Mane Necrozma, you’ll have to outmaneuver it in a raid battle first. Here’s a breakdown of its counters and notable weaknesses:
- Type: Psychic/Steel
- Weaknesses: Dark, Fire, Ghost, and Ground-type attacks
- Resistances: Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, and Steel-type attacks
- Super Resistance: Poison and Psychic-type attacks
Recommended Mega Counters:
Primal Groudon stands out as your strongest option against Dusk Mane Necrozma, followed by Mega Tyranitar, Mega Blaziken, Mega Charizard Y, and Mega Gengar.
Non-Mega Counters:
The Shadow variant of Tyranitar, alongside Groudon, Chandelure, Excadrill, Blaziken, Garchomp, and Darmanitan, are all excellent choices. If those are unavailable, consider using Reshiram, Heatran, Hydreigon, Tyranitar, Therian Landorus, and Blacephalon.
Player Count: A minimum of three to eight trainers is recommended to tackle Dusk Mane Necrozma with fully optimized Level 40 counters. The more trainers you have, the better.
- Strategy: While Dusk Mane Necrozma boasts many resistances, there’s a robust selection of powerful Ground, Dark, and Fire-type Pokémon that can be utilized effectively. Prioritize these attackers as Ghost-types usually have lower durability.
CP Level of Dusk Mane Necrozma
When battling Dusk Mane Necrozma in raids, keep in mind the following CP levels:
- Raid CP: 54,822 CP
- Catch CP Range: Between 2251 and 2342 CP
- Weather Impact (Windy): Caught CP range extends to 2813 to 2928 CP.
Optimal Moveset for Dusk Mane Necrozma
As a Pokémon that embodies the concept of reflecting light, Necrozma boasts powerful forms, with its Dusk Mane variant being one of the strongest Psychic-types in Master League.
To maximize Dusk Mane Necrozma’s effectiveness, consider using the following moveset: Shadow Claw (Fast) and Dark Pulse (Charged), along with Sunsteel Strike (Legacy Charged). This combination allows it to create significant pressure with both fast moves and shields.
Available Moves:
Fast Moves:
- Metal Claw (Steel)
- Psycho Cut (Psychic)
- Shadow Claw (Ghost)
- Charged Moves:
- Dark Pulse (Dark)
- Iron Head (Steel)
- Future Sight (Psychic)
- Outrage (Dragon)
Exploring the Mystique of Dusk Mane Necrozma
Necrozma occupies a unique position in the Pokémon universe, often drawing comparisons to Ultra Beasts without being classified as one. Its Pokédex entries hint at its enigmatic nature, describing it as a Pokémon that resembles Ultra Beasts but does not share their classification. Unlike Ultra Beasts, Beast Balls are not more effective against Necrozma, solidifying its status as a Legendary Pokémon rather than an Ultra Beast.
Interesting Facts:
- Necrozma has three alternate forms, but no traditional evolutions.
- Shiny variants of Necrozma have been introduced into Pokémon Go, showcasing a stunning inky blue hue.
If you’re a collector, you’ll be pleased to learn that players can now fuse shiny Necrozma with a non-shiny Lunala to create a shiny Dawn Wings Necrozma. However, re-fusing will incur additional costs in resources.
In conclusion, embark on your journey to conquer Dusk Mane Necrozma, and may your battles be victorious in Pokémon Go!