Competitive Information for Lopunny [Black/White]
Normal
Abilities:
30% chance of infatuating Pokemon of the opposite gender if they make contact.
This Pokemon's held item has no effect, except Macho Brace. Fling cannot be used.
This Pokemon cannot be paralyzed. Gaining this Ability while paralyzed cures it.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Lopunny? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unleash the power of Lopunny, a dazzling Pokémon with Normal typing. It's a sight to see Lopunny out in the 5th generation battlefield. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Delve into Lopunny's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Limber
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- Return / Strength
- Jump Kick / Sky Uppercut
- Fire Punch
- Ice Punch
Prepare for single battles with Lopunny as a fabulous Physical Sweeper. This moveset is formulated to overwhelm foes with brute physical moves. Choice Band will increase the damage of Lopunny's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Lopunny's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Limber, Lopunny cannot be paralyzed. Gaining this ability while paralyzed cures it.
◆ Strength is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Jump Kick is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (Lopunny is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
◆ Sky Uppercut is a physical 85-base power Fighting-type move (can hit pokemon using bounce, fly, or sky drop).
◆ Fire Punch is a physical 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Item: Flame Orb
Ability: Klutz
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Switcheroo
- Baton Pass
- Agility
- Ice Punch
Lopunny stands out as a superb Support in single battles. Flame Orb will burn Lopunny at the end of the turn. With Klutz, Lopunny's held item has no effect except macho brace. Fling cannot be used.
◆ Baton Pass is a status move (Lopunny switches, passing stat changes and more).
◆ Agility is a status move (raises your Lopunny's speed by 2 stages).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Item: Flame Orb
Ability: Klutz
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 100 Def / 100 SpD / 56 Spe
Moveset:
- Switcheroo
- Encore
- Ice Punch
- Fire Punch
Lopunny shows an interesting Double Wall prowess in single battles. This configuration strives to balance defenses for both physical and special attacks. Flame Orb will burn Lopunny at the end of the turn. With Klutz, Lopunny's held item has no effect except macho brace. Fling cannot be used.
◆ Encore is a status move (target repeats its last move for its next 3 turns).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Fire Punch is a physical 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Item: Flame Orb
Ability: Klutz
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 100 Def / 100 SpD / 56 Spe
Moveset:
- Work Up
- Switcheroo
- Baton Pass
- Ice Punch
In single battles, Lopunny's Double Wall role is a top-notch. This configuration strives to have enough defenses and bulk to take both physical and special hits. Flame Orb will burn Lopunny at the end of the turn. With Klutz, Lopunny's held item has no effect except macho brace. Fling cannot be used.
◆ Switcheroo is a status move (Lopunny switches its held item with the target's).
◆ Baton Pass is a status move (Lopunny switches, passing stat changes and more).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Lopunny? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Limber
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- Return / Strength
- Jump Kick / Sky Uppercut
- Fire Punch
- Ice Punch
Dominating double battles, Lopunny is an exceptional Physical Sweeper. This technique aims to take down the opponent's team with formidable physical attacks. Choice Band will increase the damage of Lopunny's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Lopunny's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Limber, Lopunny cannot be paralyzed. Gaining this ability while paralyzed cures it.
◆ Strength is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ Jump Kick is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (Lopunny is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
◆ Sky Uppercut is a physical 85-base power Fighting-type move (can hit pokemon using bounce, fly, or sky drop).
◆ Fire Punch is a physical 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Lopunny can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Lopunny.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Lopunny can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Lopunny
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Ability: Klutz + Move: Switcheroo
- Ability: Klutz + Move: Entrainment
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Move: Double Hit + Item: King's Rock
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Magic Coat, Protect, Fake Out, Quick Attack
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Lopunny's stats
- Agility
- Charge Beam
- Defense Curl
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Lopunny
- Baton Pass
- Fake Out
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Lopunny in Black and White
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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