In Pokémon Ultra Sun, securing the legendary Psychic/Ghost-type Pokémon Lunala requires a unique process compared to its counterpart game. While Solgaleo takes center stage during the main story in Ultra Sun, players can still add Lunala to their party through specific post-game progression and trade or evolution mechanics. Understanding these prerequisites ensures a seamless journey toward completing your legendary roster in Alola.
Understanding Version Differences and Requirements
In Pokémon Ultra Sun, direct wild encounters for Lunala are restricted because Solgaleo serves as the primary version mascot. Players can obtain Lunala by obtaining a secondary Cosmog in the post-game, transferring it, or evolving it within Pokémon Ultra Moon. Preparing ahead by clearing main story objectives makes accessing these late-game opportunities significantly easier.
Obtaining Cosmog at the Lake of the Sunne
To begin the journey toward securing Lunala, trainers must first defeat the Elite Four and complete the main storyline. Afterwards, travel to the Altar of the Sunne with Solgaleo in your party to enter the reverse world portal. Proceeding to the Lake of the Sunne triggers a special event where a wild Cosmog joins your team.
Evolving Cosmog into Lunala
Cosmog naturally evolves into Cosmoem at level 43 through standard battle experience or Rare Candies. To evolve Cosmoem into Lunala at level 53, the evolution must take place inside a copy of Pokémon Ultra Moon. If you are playing strictly on Ultra Sun, trading your Cosmoem to a trusted friend with Ultra Moon allows them to trigger the evolution before returning it to you.
Preparing for Legendary Battles and Trades
When preparing to trade or capture legendary Pokémon, having proper battle supplies and strategy is essential. Stocking up on Status-inflicting moves like Spore or Thunder Wave greatly increases catch probability during high-level encounters. Using a can also assist trainers looking to organize their teams efficiently before entering tough endgame battles.
Maximizing Lunala's Potential in Battle
Once Lunala is added to your roster, its signature move Moongeist Beam and ability Shadow Shield make it a formidable force in high-level battles. Utilizing Nature-synchronizing leads like Abra ensures your legendary possesses optimal stats for competitive scenarios. Taking the time to properly train Lunala guarantees maximum efficiency across all post-game challenges in the Alola region.
