Pokémon GO Lunala Raid Guide: Dark & Ghost Counters

You can now take on Lunala in Pokémon GO: a Generation 7 legendary with Psychic and Ghost typings. The raid window runs from Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. until Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 10:00 p.m. (local time), and Lunala is available in 5-star raids. Since it’s weak to Ghost and Dark moves, the most effective counters lean heavily into those damage types.

Lunala in Pokémon GO: what it is and why it matters

Pokémon: Lunala (Legendary)
Typing: Psychic / Ghost
How it connects to Cosmog: Having a Cosmog lets you evolve into Cosmovum, which then can become either Lunala or Solgaleo.

When to raid Lunala

Lunala appears in 5-star raids during the following timeframe: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. through Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 10:00 p.m.

Best counters to beat Lunala (and the moves they use)

Use the list below to build a raid group around the strongest options. The raid guide highlights these Pokémon and move combinations as effective against Lunala:

Mega Tyranitar with Bite and Twister
Shadow Tyranitar with Bite and Twister
Mega Mewtwo Y with Psycho Cut and Shadow Ball
Mega Houndoom with Stomp and Thief
Mega Mewtwo X with Psycho Cut and Shadow Ball
Mega Absol with Stomp and Twister
Shadow Trevenant? (listed as Crypto-Trikephalo) with Bite and Twister
Shadow Darkrai with Stomp and Shadow Ball
Shadow Giratina (Origin Forme) with Dark Pulse and Unseen Power
Mega Brutalanda with Bite and Twister
Tyranitar with Bite and Twister
Necrozma (Dawn Wings) with Dark Pulse and Shadow Ball
Gladimperio with Stomp and Thief
Darkrai with Stomp and Shadow Ball
Mega Gyarados with Bite and Crunch
Shadow Absol with Stomp and Twister
Shadow Snibunna (listed as Crypto-Snibunna) with Stomp and Thief
Shadow Houndoom with Stomp and Thief
Lunala with Dark Pulse and Shadow Ball
Monetigo with Burden and Shadow Ball

Lunala’s weaknesses (type effectiveness)

Psychic / Ghost typing: Lunala has a double weakness to Ghost and Dark type attacks.
What to focus on: Bring Pokémon and moves from those two types to maximize your damage.

How many players do you need?

If you have strong counters and they’re leveled up, two trainers may be enough to defeat Lunala.
If you want a more comfortable fight, bring more trainers.

Raid prep tip: organize teams before you queue

It helps to sort your raid teams ahead of time. That way, you won’t rely on just your best setup every time, and you can also save time in each raid lobby by keeping your team options organized.

Can you get Shiny Lunala?

Yes. Lunala can now be encountered as a Shiny in Pokémon GO.