It’s been an agonising wait since Necrozma was first teased back in April, but you might have to wait a little longer depending on where you live. There’s also the business of actually catching Necrozma, too, which is no small feat.
You can also run into Necrozma Dawn Mane and Necrozma Dusk Wings, and you can even evolve Necrozma into one to boot.
We won’t keep you waiting in anticipation any longer though so let’s get to it!
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When is Necrozma in Pokémon Go?
Necrozma is coming to Pokémon Go during Pokémon Go Fest 2024, which starts in Japan on 30th May, with the global event concluding on 14th July.
That means we can expect Necrozma to debut sometime in that window. Players will be able to catch it locally at the events, with Necrozma seeing a wider release during the global event.
Even if you don’t have a ticket, you can still be in the area and catch one – though not a shiny variant.
As a refresher, the event dates can be found below, if you’re lucky enough to attend one of them.
- Sendai, Japan – 30th May – 2nd June
- Madrid, Spain – 14th – 16th June
- New York – 5th – 7th July
- Global Event – 13th – 14th July
Necrozma has other forms, too, namely Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma. Players will be able to battle against them, in 5-Star Raids, to gain Fusion Energy and Lunar Fusion during the event.
One you’ve defeated them and got the Fusion Energy/Lunar Fusion, you’ll be able to fuse those items with Necrozma — along with either Solgaleo or Lunala — to unlock either Dusk Mane Necrozma or Dawn Wings Necrozma for yourself.
What are Necrozma’s weaknesses in Pokémon Go?
Necrozma is weak against Bug, Ghost and Dark-type moves, with Dusk Mane Necrozma being weak against Dark, Fire, Ghost and Ground-type moves and Dawn Wings Necrozma having a double weakness against Dark and Ghost moves.
They are going to be part of 5-star Raids, though, so don’t expect it to be an easy fight. Fortunately for you, we’ve got you covered with some preliminary counters to use ahead of Necrozma being released.
Best counters to use against Necrozma in Pokémon Go
Looking at Necrozma’s weaknesses, we can deduce that the following Pokémon will be good counters to use:
- Mega Tyranitar – Bite/Brutal Swing (Rock/Dark)
- Shadow Tyranitar – Bite/Brutal Swing (Rock/Dark)
- Mega Banette – Shadow Claw/Shadow Bell (Ghost)
- Mega Houndoom – Snarl/Foul Play (Dark/Fire)
- Mega Gengar – Lick/Shadow Ball (Ghost/Poison)
- Shadow Chandelure – Hex/Shadow Ball (Fire/Ghost)
- Mega Absol – Snarl/Dark Pulse (Dark)
Once Necrozma is added to the game, this list may be subject to change, as we don’t know exactly what to expect. Quite often, Pokémon’s weaknesses are slightly different in Pokémon Go as opposed to mainline entries.
But let’s see what we can expect with Dusk Mane!
Best Dusk Mane Necrozma counters
The best counters to use against Dusk Mane Necrozma are:
- Primal Groudon – Mud Shot/Precipice Blades (Fire/Ground)
- Mega Tyranitar – Bite/Brutal Swing (Rock/Dark)
- Mega Blaziken – Fire Spin/Blast Burn (Fire/Fighting)
- Mega Charizard Y – Fire Spin/Blast Burn (Fire/Flying)
- Mega Gengar – Lick/Shadow Ball (Ghost/Poison)
- Shadow Tyranitar – Bite/Brutal Swing (Rock/Dark)
- Mega Garchomp – Mud Shot/Earth Power (Dragon/Ground)
Best Dawn Wings Necrozma counters
The best counters to use against Dawn Mane Necrozma are:
- Mega Tyranitar – Bite/Brutal Swing (Rock/Dark)
- Shadow Tyranitar – Bite/Brutal Swing (Rock/Dark)
- Mega Houndoom – Snarl/Foul Play (Dark/Fire)
- Mega Gengar – Lick/Shadow Ball (Ghost/Poison)
- Mega Banette – Shadow Claw/Shadow Bell (Ghost)
- Hydreigon – Bite/Brutal Swing (Dark/Flying)
- Tyranitar – Bite/Brutal Swing (Rock/Dark)
Best moveset for Necrozoma
The best moveset for Necrozma is Psycho Cut and Future Sight.
This will net 15.38 DPS (damage per second) and 524.5 TDO (total damage output) and it can be even be boosted further when it’s windy outside.
A good alternative to use would be Shadow Claw and Future Sight if you can’t get Psycho Cut, as you only take a hit of a few per cent to DPS and TDO.
Necrozma has a maximum CP (Combat Power) rating of 4163 so try and catch one with a CP as close to that number as possible if you want the most powerful Necrozma in the land!
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