How to get Necrozma in Pokemon Go: Fusions & can it be shiny?
Niantic/The Pokemon CompanyNecrozma is finally debuting in Pokemon Go alongside its powerful fusions, Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings, so here’s all you need to know to get it, including how to fuse, its shiny availability, and much more.
The iconic Necrozma will soon be available for Pokemon Go players during the Go Fest 2024 celebrations. What’s more, the debut of the Prism Pokemon will also add Fusions to the mobile game, giving you the chance to add these exceptionally powerful species to your collection.
So here’s how to get Necrozma in Pokemon Go, including the best counters for its Raids, its shiny availability, and how to fuse.
- How to get Necrozma in Pokemon Go
- How to get Dusk Mane & Dawn Wings Necrozma
- How to get Fusion Energy
- Necrozma type & weaknesses
- Best Raid counters for Necrozma
- Complete Necrozma moveset
- Can Necrozma be shiny?
How to catch Necrozma in Pokemon Go
Pokemon Go players can get Necrozma by defeating it in 5-Star Raids when it debuts during the Go Fest 2024 events. The major annual event will take place on the following dates and locations:
- May 30 to June 2: Sendai, Japan
- June 14 to June 16: Madrid, Spain
- July 5 to July 7: New York City, USA
- July 13 to July 14: Global
Once you defeat Necrozma, you’ll get a limited amount of Premier Balls to try and catch this powerful Legendary.
NianticHow to get Dusk Mane & Dawn Wings Necrozma in Pokemon Go
Starting with Pokemon Go Fest 2024, trainers will be able to fuse Necrozma with Solgaleo or Lunala to get Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma, respectively. Here’s what you’ll need to do:
- Dusk Mane Necrozma: Fuse Necrozma and Solgaleo using 1,000 Solar Fusion Energy, 30 Necrozma Candy, and 30 Cosmog Candy.
- Dawn Wings Necrozma: Fuse Necrozma and Lunala using 1,000 Lunar Fusion Energy, 30 Necrozma Candy, and 30 Cosmog Candy.
It’s worth noting that Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma “can’t be traded, transferred to the Professor, or transferred to Pokemon HOME,” according to an official Pokemon Go blog post.
On the other hand, you can keep the Pokemon fused for as long as you want, and separating them will have no additional cost.
How to get Fusion Energy in Pokemon Go
During and after Pokemon Go Fest 2024, trainers will be able to earn Solar Fusion Energy or Lunar Fusion Energy by defeating Dusk Mane Necrozma or Dawn Wings Necrozma, respectively, in Raid Battles. Players will also be able to buy a ticketed Research during the Global celebrations.
Those who attend the in-person Go Fest will get a Special Research that rewards them with Fusion Energy. This Research will be a branched one, so you’ll get the chance to catch only one type of Fusion Energy during the event unless invited to other Raids by Friends.
Necrozma type & weaknesses in Pokemon Go explained
Necrozma is a pure Psychic-type in Pokemon Go, so it’s weak against Bug, Ghost, and Dark-type moves. This means it can resist Fighting and other Psychic-type attacks.
When it comes to Dusk Mane Necrozma, it’s a Psychic/Steel-type Pokemon, which means it’s weak against Ground, Ghost, Fire, and Dark-type moves. Solgaleo’s Fusion can resist Poison, Normal, Flying, Rock, Steel, Grass, Psychic, Ice, Dragon, and Fairy-type moves.
Lastly, Dawn Wings Necrozma is a Psychic/Ghost-type species, meaning it’s weak against Ghost and Dark-type attacks. It’s worth noting that these are bigger weaknesses than usual (4x), so it’s best to rely on those types to deal massive damage. Lunala’s Fusion, however, can resist Fighting, Normal, Poison, and Psychic-type moves.
Best counters for Necrozma Raid in Pokemon Go
The best overall counter to beat Necrozma in Pokemon Go Raids is Mega Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing. You’ll need a full team of six Pokemon to beat this powerful Legendary, so here are the best counters to face the Prism Pokemon:
- Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball
- Mega Banette with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
- Mega Houndoom with Snarl and Foul Play
- Mega Gyarados with Bite and Crunch
- Hydreigon with Bite and Brutal Swing
- Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent
If you’re facing Dusk Mane Necrozma Raids in Pokemon Go, here are the best counters:
- Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
- Mega Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing
- Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
- Mega Charizard Y with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
- Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball
- Mega Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
- Mega Banette with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
Here are the best counters to face Dawn Wings Necrozma in Pokemon Go Raids:
- Mega Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing
- Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball
- Mega Banette with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
- Mega Houndoom with Snarl and Foul Play
- Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing
- Hydreigon with Bite and Brutal Swing
Niantic/The Pokemon CompanyNecrozma moveset in Pokemon Go
Here are all the moves that Necrozma can learn in Pokemon Go:
Fast Moves
- Metal Claw (Steel)
- Psycho Cut (Psychic)
- Shadow Claw (Ghost)
Charged Moves
- Dark Pulse (Dark)
- Iron Head (Steel)
- Future Sight (Psychic)
- Outrage (Dragon)
Can Necrozma be shiny in Pokemon Go?
Shiny Necrozma will debut during Pokemon Go Fest 2024, giving players a chance to get this powerful species’ shiny form.
During the in-person events, only ticket-holders will have the chance to get a shiny Necrozma after defeating it in Raids. In the Global event, all trainers will be able to catch shiny Necrozma, but ticket-holder players will get increased chances, so keep that in mind.
That’s everything you need to know to get Necrozma and its fused versions in Pokemon Go. For more on the mobile game, check out how to get other powerhouses like Mega Rayquaza, Mewtwo, and Zygarde.