lopunny
Generation IV · #0428 — Rabbit Pokémon
Lopunny, the Rabbit Pokémon, is a Normal-type introduced in Generation IV that evolves from Buneary when leveled up with high friendship. With a base stat total of 480, Lopunny is characterized by its exceptional Speed stat of 105 and impressive Special Defense of 96, making it a naturally swift and resilient Pokémon. Despite its gentle appearance and modest offensive capabilities, Lopunny possesses a surprising combat prowess through its graceful physical attacks. The species boasts a high base happiness of 140, reflecting its affectionate nature and the strong bonds it forms with trainers who treat it with care. Lopunny's Cute Charm ability provides a passive 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact, while its hidden ability Limber prevents paralysis entirely, offering strategic advantages in competitive play.
Base Stats
Height
1.2m
Weight
33.3kg
Category
Rabbit Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
brown
Shape
upright
Abilities
Has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact.
Prevents the Pokémon from using its held item in battle.
Prevents paralysis.
Lopunny Biology & Physical Characteristics
Lopunny is a bipedal, rabbit-like Pokémon standing 1.2 meters tall and weighing 33.3 kilograms. Its body is covered in dark brown fur, with distinctive cream-colored fluffy tufts adorning its long ears, wrists, lower legs, and the tips of its limbs. The species possesses striking pink eyes framed by black markings and a small pink nose, giving it an alert and endearing expression. Its most notable features are its elaborate ear tufts, which Lopunny grooms obsessively due to its vanity regarding its appearance. The Pokémon's fur serves important thermoregulatory functions, being light and warm in summer but developing into an exceptionally soft and fluffy winter coat filled with insulating air during colder months. This premium fur can be harvested and crafted into warm mufflers and hats, making Lopunny a valuable resource in some regions. True to its Rabbit Pokémon classification, it possesses powerful hind legs capable of delivering karate-like kicks with incredible grace and precision.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Lopunny Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Lopunny exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male to 50% female, allowing equal opportunity for breeding regardless of trainer preference. The species belongs to the Field and Human-Like egg groups, providing diverse breeding compatibility options that enable creative movepool expansion through selective breeding. Lopunny shares the Field egg group with numerous Pokémon including other rabbit-type creatures, quadrupedal mammals, and various terrestrial species, while its Human-Like classification groups it with bipedal Pokémon of humanoid morphology. The Human-Like egg group connection is particularly fitting given Lopunny's bipedal stance and sophisticated behavioral patterns. With a base happiness of 140, which is notably higher than the standard 70, Lopunny and its evolutionary line demonstrate an inherent affinity for human companionship and trainer bonds—a characteristic reflected in both gameplay mechanics and lore. The species has a hatch counter of 20 cycles, approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps, making it a relatively moderate investment for breeders seeking specific natures, abilities, or competitive movesets. The natural friendliness embedded in Lopunny's stat distribution underscores its role as an approachable and beloved companion Pokémon.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
pecha-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when poisoned to cure poison.
Cost: 80
pecha-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when poisoned to cure poison.
Cost: 80
chople-berry
type-protection
Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Fighting-type attack to halve the damage.
Cost: 80
chople-berry
type-protection
Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Fighting-type attack to halve the damage.
Cost: 80
chople-berry
type-protection
Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Fighting-type attack to halve the damage.
Cost: 80
chople-berry
type-protection
Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Fighting-type attack to halve the damage.
Cost: 80
chople-berry
type-protection
Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Fighting-type attack to halve the damage.
Cost: 80
chople-berry
type-protection
Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Fighting-type attack to halve the damage.
Cost: 80
chople-berry
type-protection
Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Fighting-type attack to halve the damage.
Cost: 80
TMs & HMs
tm00
sword shield
tm01
yellow
tm01
red blue
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
sun moon
tm01
blue japan
tm01
red green japan
tm01
sword shield
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm03
ruby sapphire
+767 more TMs/HMs
Lopunny Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Lopunny evolves from Buneary, its pre-evolution, when leveled up while the trainer maintains high friendship with the Pokémon—emphasizing the bond-based evolution mechanic that characterizes Generation IV. This evolution represents the maturation of Buneary into a more sophisticated and capable form. In later generations, Lopunny gained access to Mega Evolution through the Lopunnite Mega Stone, introduced in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Mega Lopunny undergoes a dramatic transformation, becoming a Normal/Fighting-type with substantially enhanced physical capabilities. Its attack stat skyrockets from 76 to 136, and its speed increases from 105 to 135, making it a formidable physical sweeper in competitive battling. Additionally, Mega Lopunny gains the Scrappy ability, which allows its Normal and Fighting-type moves to affect Ghost-type Pokémon—a significant tactical advantage. The Mega form also becomes slightly taller at 1.3 meters, though paradoxically lighter at 28.3 kilograms, suggesting a more compact and efficient muscular build. This transformation fully realizes Lopunny's combat potential, elevating it from a moderately speedy defensive Pokémon to a dangerous offensive threat.
Where to Find
castelia city
unova
poni grove
alola
Lopunny Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Lopunny is an extremely cautious Pokémon that remains perpetually vigilant of its surroundings, constantly monitoring for potential threats. When danger is sensed, it employs two primary defense strategies: cloaking its body with its fluffy ear fur for concealment or bounding away with sprightly, graceful jumps to escape threats. Despite this timid demeanor, Lopunny demonstrates a fierce protective instinct when provoked. According to its Pokédex entries, if its delicate ears are handled roughly, Lopunny will respond with powerful kicks delivered by its lithe, well-developed legs—attacks comparable to those executed by karate masters. The species is notably conscious of its appearance and never neglects grooming its ears, suggesting it spends considerable time maintaining its distinctive features. Its high base speed of 105 reflects its natural inclination toward swift movement and rapid escape, allowing it to flee danger with remarkable agility. Lopunny sheds its fur twice annually, with the seasonal change providing biological advantages in temperature regulation throughout the year.
Pokedex Entries
An extremely cautious Pokémon. It cloaks its body with its fluffy ear fur when it senses danger.
It is very conscious of its looks and never fails to groom its ears. It runs with sprightly jumps.
The ears appear to be delicate. If they are touched roughly, it kicks with its graceful legs.
It sheds its fur twice a year. Its winter fur is soft and fluffy.
The ears appear to be delicate. If they are touched roughly, it kicks with its graceful legs.
Extremely cautious, it quickly bounds off when it senses danger.
Extremely cautious, it quickly bounds off when it senses danger.
The ears appear to be delicate. If they are touched roughly, it kicks with its graceful legs.
Extremely cautious, it quickly bounds off when it senses danger.
The ears appear to be delicate. If they are touched roughly, it kicks with its graceful legs.
Lopunny regrows its coat twice a year. Mufflers and hats made from its fur are really warm.
It’s notably wary and has a dislike of fighting, but at the same time, it can deliver powerful kicks with its lithe legs.
Lopunny is constantly monitoring its surroundings. If danger approaches, this Pokémon responds with superdestructive kicks.
Once hot seasons are over, Lopunny’s coat will be replaced with fur that holds a lot of insulating air in preparation for colder weather.
Its fur is warm and yet remarkably light. This Pokémon kicks as though it were a master of karate, driving back its opponents with ease.
Lopunny Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Lopunny's design and nomenclature draw heavily from its rabbit heritage, with particular emphasis on elegance and grooming. The name Lopunny combines 'lop'—referencing lop-eared rabbits with their characteristic drooping or bent ears—and 'bunny,' the diminutive term for rabbits. In Japanese, Lopunny is called Mimilop, derived from 'mimi' meaning ear and 'lop,' creating a more explicit reference to its iconic ear features. The creature's design philosophy emphasizes femininity and beauty, evident in its refined proportions, graceful limbs, and obsessive attention to personal grooming. The cream-colored fur tufts distributed across its body suggest luxury and softness, while the color scheme of dark brown base with lighter accents creates visual appeal and suggests gentle sophistication. The design team clearly drew inspiration from domestic show rabbits, particularly those breeds prized for their luxurious coats and distinctive ear shapes. Lopunny's Fighting-type addition in Mega form aligns with its established behavioral trait of powerful kicks, recontextualizing its physical prowess as a trained martial art rather than mere defensive retaliation, fitting its graceful aesthetic with combative capability.
Learnable Moves
Lopunny can learn 103 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acrobatics | flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 |
| after you | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| assurance | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| aura sphere | fighting | Special | 80 | — | 20 |
| baby doll eyes | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| bounce | flying | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 |
| brutal swing | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| close combat | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| cosmic power | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| defense curl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| dizzy punch | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 10 |
| double hit | normal | Physical | 35 | 90 | 10 |
| double kick | fighting | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| drain punch | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| draining kiss | fairy | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| encore | normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| entrainment | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake tears | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| flatter | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| foresight | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury cutter | bug | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| heal bell | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| healing wish | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| high jump kick | fighting | Physical | 130 | 90 | 10 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice punch | ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| jump kick | fighting | Physical | 100 | 95 | 10 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| last resort | normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| low sweep | fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| mach punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| mirror coat | psychic | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| pound | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| power up punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| quick attack | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rototiller | ground | Status | — | — | 10 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| splash | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| triple axel | ice | Physical | 20 | 90 | 10 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
Lopunny Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battling, Lopunny occupies a specialized niche exploiting its exceptional Speed tier of 105 and respectable Special Defense of 96. Its modest Attack stat of 76 and underwhelming Special Attack of 54 limit its offensive pressure in standard 1v1 formats, but its Cute Charm ability offers utility through the 30% chance of infatuation on contact, potentially crippling physical attackers. The Limber hidden ability provides dedicated counter-play against paralysis-heavy team compositions, though this remains situational. Mega Lopunny, however, transforms into a formidable physical sweeper with 136 Attack and 135 Speed, gaining immediate threat level through its expanded Fighting-type movepool enabled by the Scrappy ability. Mega Lopunny's Fighting-type coverage allows it to threaten Normal-type immunities and significantly expands its offensive capabilities beyond standard Normal-type attacks. Competitive trainers often utilize Mega Lopunny in assault-based team structures, pairing it with strategic support to mitigate its Special Attack vulnerability and potential defensive liabilities. The species' learning of moves like Bounce, Healing Bell, and Switcheroo provides unexpected utility options beyond pure offense. Base Lopunny's role in competitive play remains largely supportive or speed-control focused, making Mega Evolution essential for serious competitive viability in most metagames.
Commonly Asked Questions About Lopunny
What type is Lopunny?
Lopunny is a normal type Pokemon.
What does Lopunny evolve from?
Lopunny evolved from buneary.
What are Lopunny's weaknesses?
Lopunny is weak to fighting type moves.
Where can I find Lopunny?
Lopunny can be found in castelia city (unova) and poni grove (alola).
Lopunny Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Lopunny has established itself as a distinctive and beloved member of the Pokémon franchise, particularly resonating with trainers who appreciate elegant design and bond-based evolution mechanics. Its design aesthetic—combining adorable mammalian features with sophisticated grooming consciousness—appeals to a broad demographic of players. The species gained considerable prominence through significant anime appearances, most notably with Dawn's Buneary evolving into Lopunny during the Sinnoh region saga, showcasing the Pokémon's graceful combat style and competitive viability. Lopunny's high base happiness of 140 and friendship-based evolution mechanism made it iconic for trainers prioritizing relationship-building gameplay. The introduction of Mega Evolution further elevated Lopunny's cultural presence by providing a dramatic transformation revealing hidden combat prowess, appealing to competitive players and casual audiences alike. The species' fiber, being soft and luxurious, created worldbuilding elements where Lopunny wool becomes sought-after material for garments and accessories in the Pokémon universe, grounding its cultural relevance beyond battle applications. Internet communities continue celebrating Lopunny's aesthetic appeal and competitive potential, with dedicated fan communities discussing breeding strategies, competitive movesets, and design appreciation. The character represents a successful design balancing approachability with surprising depth, making it enduringly popular across different player demographics.
Where to Find Lopunny in Every Pokémon Game
Lopunny becomes available to trainers following Buneary's evolution, achievable when leveled up with high friendship, making it accessible relatively early in player journeys across multiple games. In Generation IV's Diamond and Pearl, Lopunny appears in the regional Pokédex as #0068, becoming obtainable after training Buneary with sufficient affection. Throughout subsequent generations, Lopunny has maintained consistent availability, appearing in regional Pokédexes in Platinum (#0068), Black 2 and White 2 (#0081), Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon (#0025 Alola dex), and more recent titles including Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (#0068), Legends: Arceus (#0065), and Legends: Z-A (#0110). The species appears in The Isle of Armor DLC for Pokémon Sword and Shield (#0005), ensuring accessibility for players using Nintendo Switch platforms. In Pokémon GO, Lopunny is obtainable through evolution of caught Buneary, though Mega Evolution requires Lopunnite Mega Energy. The Cute Charm ability and natural high catch rate of 60 make Buneary relatively accessible in wild encounters across multiple games, facilitating Lopunny acquisition for most players. Its appearance in numerous spin-off games and competitive formats ensures year-round availability for interested trainers seeking to add this graceful rabbit Pokémon to their active teams.