As a Psychic/Steel type, Dusk Necrozma has 4 weaknesses, 9 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 10 other Pokémon share the Psychic/Steel typing.

Base stats

HP: 97
Attack: 157
Defense: 127
Sp. Atk: 113
Sp. Def: 109
Speed: 77
Total: 680

Dusk Necrozma has a base stat total of 680, higher than 97% of Pokémon. With Attack (157) well above Sp. Atk (113), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 77 is middling (faster than 59% of Pokémon). With 97 HP, 127 Defense and 109 Sp. Def it is bulky.

Dusk Necrozma's only ability is Prism Armor.

How to beat Dusk Necrozma

Dusk Necrozma takes 2× damage from Ground, Ghost, Fire and Dark moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Poison moves have no effect on it and Normal, Flying, Rock, Steel, Grass, Psychic, Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves are resisted.

Good counters: Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Steel moves. Victini hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Steel moves. Iron Treads hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Steel moves.

Evolution

Dusk Necrozma is an alternate form of Necrozma, so it shares Necrozma's evolution line.

Best counters to Dusk Necrozma

Other Psychic/Steel Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Dusk Necrozma weak to?

As a Psychic/Steel type, Dusk Necrozma takes super-effective damage from Ground, Ghost, Fire and Dark moves.

What is Dusk Necrozma resistant to?

Dusk Necrozma resists Normal, Flying, Rock, Steel, Grass, Ice, Dragon, Fairy and Psychic (¼×) moves. It is immune to Poison.

What are the best counters to Dusk Necrozma?

Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Victini and Iron Treads, which hit Dusk Necrozma with super-effective attacks.