necrozma-dawn #10156
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necrozma-dawn
LegendaryGeneration VII · #10156 — Prism Pokémon
Necrozma Dawn Wings is one of the three primary forms of the legendary Psychic-type Pokémon Necrozma, introduced in Generation VII as a key mascot of Pokémon Ultra Moon. This form represents a fusion achieved when Necrozma absorbs light from Lunala, the legendary Psychic/Ghost-type deity of the moon, using the N-Lunarizer item. Unlike its base form or its Dusk Mane counterpart, Dawn Wings Necrozma takes on a Psychic/Ghost typing that reflects its connection to lunar and spectral energies. Standing at an impressive 4.2 meters tall and weighing 350 kilograms, this form embodies the celestial power of the night and serves as a central figure in the narrative of Pokémon Ultra Moon, where it appears on the game's official box art. Classified as a legendary Pokémon with the species designation "Prism Pokémon," Necrozma Dawn Wings maintains a genderless status and cannot be bred, reinforcing its mythical and otherworldly origins.
Base Stats
Height
4.2m
Weight
350.0kg
Category
Prism Pokémon
Gender
Genderless
Color
black
Shape
arms
Abilities
Reduces super-effective damage to 0.75×.
Necrozma-dawn Biology & Physical Characteristics
Necrozma Dawn Wings represents a profound biological transformation that occurs when the prism Pokémon fuses with Lunala, absorbing the moon legendary's celestial essence and ghostly nature. This fusion results in a dramatic shift in physical characteristics compared to Necrozma's base form, with the Pokémon gaining wings reminiscent of Lunala's ethereal appendages and a body composition that suggests a spectral quality. The Psychic/Ghost typing of Dawn Wings reflects this biological merger, granting it access to a broader range of spectral and psychic phenomena than its base form. Its base stat total increases to 680, a substantial boost from the base form's 600, with particularly notable increases in Special Attack (157, up from 127) and Special Defense (127, up from 89), making it a formidable special attacker with improved resilience. The form retains Necrozma's signature ability, Prism Armor, which reduces super-effective damage to 75% of its normal effectiveness, providing crucial defensive utility that allows it to mitigate the weaknesses inherent to its dual typing. Physically, the form appears less imposing in raw mass than Dusk Mane (weighing 350 kg compared to Dusk Mane's 460 kg), yet remains significantly larger and more powerful than the base form's 230 kg, suggesting a redistribution of matter into a more agile, spectral configuration.
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Necrozma-dawn Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Necrozma Dawn Wings, like all forms of Necrozma, is classified as a genderless Pokémon and belongs to the Undiscovered egg group, making it completely unable to breed in any capacity. This genderless designation emphasizes its status as a legendary entity that operates outside the normal reproductive cycles of standard Pokémon, reinforcing its otherworldly and singular nature. The inability to breed is particularly significant for competitive players, as it means that perfect individual values and desired nature combinations cannot be optimized through breeding strategies, requiring instead that trainers either capture or reset-hunt the legendary to obtain desirable specimens. Base Friendship for Necrozma Dawn Wings is set to 0, the lowest possible value, indicating that freshly encountered specimens will have no inherent loyalty to their trainer and will require significant effort and care to bond with. This low base friendship value reflects Necrozma's alien origins and seemingly non-sentient or semi-sentient status—it is a creature driven by primal instinct to consume light rather than one naturally inclined toward companionship. Hatching time is irrelevant to this form due to the breeding restrictions, but the base form requires 120 egg cycles to hatch, a relatively long incubation period that further emphasizes the exotic and mysterious nature of the species. The Undiscovered egg group classification places Necrozma alongside other legendary, mythical, and unbreedable Pokémon such as other weather trio members and box legendary Pokémon, solidifying its status as a singular, irreplaceable entity.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm03
yellow
tm03
red blue
tm03
x y
tm03
black 2 white 2
tm03
black white
tm03
sun moon
tm03
ultra sun ultra moon
tm03
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm03
blue japan
tm03
red green japan
tm04
emerald
tm04
firered leafgreen
tm04
ruby sapphire
tm04
diamond pearl
tm04
xd
tm04
heartgold soulsilver
tm04
black white
tm04
colosseum
tm04
platinum
tm04
sun moon
+756 more TMs/HMs
Necrozma-dawn Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Necrozma Dawn Wings is not an evolution in the traditional sense but rather a permanent form change that occurs when the base Necrozma encounters Lunala and uses the N-Lunarizer item to fuse with the moon legendary. This fusion is irreversible within the context of Pokémon Ultra Moon, where it serves as the game's primary narrative-driving form transformation. Unlike Mega Evolution, which is temporary and triggered during battle, the fusion with Lunala represents a stable, permanent alteration to Necrozma's form and stats. From Dawn Wings Necrozma, further transformation is possible through Ultra Burst when holding the Ultranecrozium Z, transforming it into Ultra Necrozma, a Psychic/Dragon-type form with even greater power and dramatically increased stats. This creates a unique three-stage progression within a single Pokémon: base Necrozma can fuse with either Solgaleo (creating Dusk Mane) or Lunala (creating Dawn Wings), and both of those forms can then undergo Ultra Burst transformation. The mechanical implementation of this system emphasizes Necrozma's role as a uniquely versatile legendary capable of adapting its typing and power based on which celestial deity it absorbs, making it one of the most complex form systems in Pokémon history.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Necrozma-dawn Behaviour and Natural Habitat
According to Pokédex entries across multiple games, Necrozma Dawn Wings displays a ravenous appetite for light, constantly seeking it out as the fundamental source of its survival and energy. The Ultra Sun Pokédex describes it as appearing "pained" as it rages around in search of light, suggesting that the deprivation of this essential energy causes it psychological and physical distress. Ultra Moon's entry elaborates that light serves as the source of its energy, and when it is not devouring light, impurities accumulate within and upon its body, causing Necrozma to darken and cease all movement—a description that emphasizes the critical nature of light absorption to its existence. Sword and Shield entries reinforce this need, noting that it goes on rampages seeking light and that its laser beams will cut anything to pieces, indicating an aggressive and desperate demeanor when pursuing its essential energy source. This behavior suggests that Necrozma Dawn Wings, perhaps even more so than its base form due to its greater power and voracious special attack stat, is a creature driven by primal need rather than territorial aggression, willing to destroy any obstacle between itself and sustenance. The spectral nature of its Ghost typing may also influence its behavior, potentially allowing it to phase through obstacles or operate in ways that defy conventional physics as it hunts for luminous energy.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VII
Reminiscent of the Ultra Beasts, this life-form, apparently asleep underground, is thought to have come from another world in ancient times.
It looks somehow pained as it rages around in search of light, which serves as its energy. It’s apparently from another world.
Light is apparently the source of its energy. It has an extraordinarily vicious disposition and is constantly firing off laser beams.
Light is the source of its energy. If it isn’t devouring light, impurities build up in it and on it, and Necrozma darkens and stops moving.
Generation VIII
It survives by absorbing light. After a long time spent slumbering underground, impurities accumulated within it, causing its body to darken.
It needs light to survive, and it goes on a rampage seeking it out. Its laser beams will cut anything to pieces.
Necrozma-dawn Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The design of Necrozma Dawn Wings synthesizes elements of death, twilight, and lunar mysticism into a cohesive whole that reflects both its Psychic heritage and its newfound Ghost typing. The addition of large, ethereal wings evokes the silhouette of Lunala while maintaining Necrozma's angular, otherworldly aesthetic, creating a visual bridge between the two legendary entities. The name "Dawn Wings" specifically references the wings of dawn (akatsuki in Japanese, literally "daybreak"), a poetic juxtaposition that suggests the liminal moment between night and day, fitting for a form created through fusion with the moon legendary. The spectral, translucent quality of the design emphasizes the Ghost-type aspect, suggesting a creature that exists partially outside conventional reality, much like Lunala itself. Necrozma itself derives from "necro-" (death) and "chroma" (color), fitting for a Prism Pokémon that manipulates and absorbs light—the very source of all color and visibility. The overall design language positions Dawn Wings as a more graceful, elegant form compared to Dusk Mane's bulkier appearance, with the wings providing mobility and the spectral aura suggesting an entity of pure cosmic force. The prismatic quality remains evident in the form's coloration and sheen, reinforcing that despite the fusion with Lunala, Necrozma's fundamental nature as a light-refracting entity persists.
Learnable Moves
Necrozma-dawn can learn 90 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| autotomize | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| breaking swipe | dragon | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| brutal swing | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confusion | psychic | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 |
| cosmic power | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dragon dance | dragon | Status | — | — | 20 |
| dragon pulse | dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| embargo | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| expanding force | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flash cannon | steel | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| future sight | psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| gravity | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| gyro ball | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| heat wave | fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| imprison | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magnet rise | electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| metal claw | steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 |
| meteor beam | rock | Special | 120 | 90 | 10 |
| mirror shot | steel | Special | 65 | 85 | 10 |
| moonlight | fairy | Status | — | — | 5 |
| morning sun | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| night slash | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| photon geyser | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 |
| power gem | rock | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| prismatic laser | psychic | Special | 160 | 100 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psychic fangs | psychic | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| psycho cut | psychic | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| psyshock | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| recycle | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock blast | rock | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 |
| rock polish | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| slash | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| smart strike | steel | Physical | 70 | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| stored power | psychic | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| telekinesis | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trick room | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| wring out | normal | Special | — | 100 | 5 |
| x scissor | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
Necrozma-dawn Competitive Battle Guide
Necrozma Dawn Wings stands as one of the most formidable special attackers in competitive Pokémon, with a base Special Attack stat of 157 that ranks among the highest for non-Mega Evolved, non-Ultra Burst legendary Pokémon. Its Psychic/Ghost typing grants access to excellent offensive coverage, with STAB moves like Psychic, Shadow Ball, and Focus Blast allowing it to threaten a diverse range of competitive threats. The 127 base Special Defense stat, boosted substantially from the base form's 89, provides respectable bulk on the special side, while Prism Armor's damage reduction against super-effective hits increases its effective durability significantly—reducing super-effective damage to 75% effectively grants it an additional layer of defense against the Dark and Ghost-type moves that would otherwise exploit its weaknesses. With a base stat total of 680, it occupies the same stat tier as other pseudo-legendary and legendary Pokémon, giving it the raw power necessary to threaten virtually any defensive core. The move pool available to Necrozma Dawn Wings includes coverage options like Earthquake, Ice Beam, and Flamethrower via TM, as well as utility moves like Calm Mind, Cosmic Power, and Trick Room, allowing for diverse movesets tailored to specific metagame demands. However, its relatively modest Speed stat of 77 means it requires investment to outspeed key threats or relies on priority moves and speed control, encouraging trainers to either use a modest or quiet nature with investment or to leverage Trick Room in doubles formats. The competitive viability of Necrozma Dawn Wings varies by format and generation, but its combination of Special Attack, typing, and Prism Armor utility ensures it remains a threat whenever it is permitted.
Commonly Asked Questions About Necrozma-dawn
What type is Necrozma-dawn?
Necrozma-dawn is a psychic and ghost type Pokemon.
What does Necrozma-dawn evolve into?
Necrozma-dawn does not evolve.
What are Necrozma-dawn's weaknesses?
Necrozma-dawn is weak to ghost and dark type moves.
Necrozma-dawn Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Necrozma Dawn Wings secured its place in Pokémon cultural memory as the primary mascot of Pokémon Ultra Moon, appearing prominently on the game's box art and serving as the central narrative element driving the plot. Its design and lore contributed significantly to the mystique surrounding Generation VII's legendary Pokémon, establishing the concept of the "Light Trio" alongside Solgaleo and Lunala in fan discourse. The form's existence introduced the fusion mechanic to legendary Pokémon in a permanent way, influencing how subsequent generations would conceptualize form changes and legendary interactions. In the competitive community, Necrozma forms became symbols of power and prestige, with players seeking perfect specimens for tournament play and trading communities developing around acquiring high-IV versions. The aesthetic of Necrozma Dawn Wings, with its spectral wings and prism-like coloration, has inspired countless fan artworks and creative interpretations, making it one of the most visually striking legendary Pokémon. The mystery surrounding Necrozma's origins—described as coming from another world in ancient times, possibly related to Ultra Beasts—has spawned numerous fan theories and speculation about the true nature of this entity and its role in the Pokémon multiverse. The form's melancholic Pokédex entries, describing Necrozma as appearing pained and desperate for light, have resonated with fans who appreciate the darker, more nuanced storytelling present in later Pokémon generations.
Where to Find Necrozma-dawn in Every Pokémon Game
Necrozma Dawn Wings is exclusively available in Pokémon Ultra Moon, where it is obtained following the game's climax by fusing the base Necrozma with Lunala using the N-Lunarizer item. In Ultra Moon, Necrozma is encountered in its base form in the Ultra Necrozma lair and must be battled and caught before the fusion can occur, with a catch rate of 255 (effectively a guaranteed catch with any Poké Ball). The fusion itself is a story progression event that cannot be missed, ensuring all players experience Dawn Wings Necrozma as part of the narrative. Once obtained, Necrozma Dawn Wings can be transferred to subsequent generations through Pokémon Bank (where available) and Home, making it accessible in later games including Sword and Shield, though availability varies by specific title and their compatibility with the transfer systems. The form cannot be obtained in Pokémon Sun, the original Ultra Sun (which features Dusk Mane instead), or in standard generation games prior to Ultra Moon's release. The catch rate after transformation drops to 3 (0.4% with a standard Poké Ball), though this is largely academic since story events make recapture unnecessary. For players seeking additional Necrozma Dawn Wings specimens, this is possible only through soft resetting in Ultra Moon to obtain multiple instances with different natures or individual values, a time-consuming but viable strategy for competitive optimization. Its availability is therefore relatively restricted compared to other legendary Pokémon, making it somewhat exclusive to those who have progressed through Pokémon Ultra Moon's narrative.