Type matchups
Damage Necrozma takes from each attacking type.
As a Psychic type, Necrozma has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 44 other Pokémon share the Psychic typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 97
- Attack
- 107
- Defense
- 101
- Sp. Atk
- 127
- Sp. Def
- 89
- Speed
- 79
- Total
- 600
Necrozma has a base stat total of 600, higher than 90% of Pokémon. Its Attack (107) and Sp. Atk (127) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. Its Speed of 79 is middling (faster than 61% of Pokémon). With 97 HP, 101 Defense and 89 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Necrozma's only ability is Prism Armor.
How to beat Necrozma
Necrozma takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting and Psychic moves are resisted.
Good counters: Yveltal hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Necrozma's Psychic moves. Hoopa Unbound hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Necrozma's Psychic moves. Tyranitar hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Necrozma's Psychic moves.
Evolution
Necrozma does not evolve.
Best counters to Necrozma
Other Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Necrozma weak to?
As a Psychic type, Necrozma takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Necrozma resistant to?
Necrozma resists Fighting and Psychic moves.
What are the best counters to Necrozma?
Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Hoopa Unbound and Tyranitar, which hit Necrozma with super-effective attacks.