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Luxray: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

ELECTRIC
HP
80
Atk
120
Def
79
SpA
95
SpD
79
Spe
70
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Weaknesses

  • GROUND2x

Best Nature

Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. Volt SwitchELECTRICSpecial21.1%
  2. SnarlDARKSpecial15.8%
  3. SuperpowerFIGHTINGPhysical10.5%
  4. Thunder WaveELECTRICStatus10.5%

Best Ability / Item

IntimidateSitrus BerrySitrus Berry

Best Luxray Moves

  • #1

    Volt Switch

    ELESpecial70 BP

    After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

    21.05%
  • #2

    Snarl

    DARSpecial55 BP

    The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.

    15.79%
  • #3

    Superpower

    FIGPhysical120 BP

    The user attacks the target with great power. This also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats.

    10.53%
  • #4

    Thunder Wave

    ELEStatus

    The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

    10.53%
  • #5

    Psychic Fangs

    PSYPhysical85 BP

    The user attacks by biting the target with its psychic capabilities. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

    10.53%
  • #6

    Helping Hand

    NORStatus

    The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.

    10.53%
  • #7

    Wild Charge

    ELEPhysical90 BP

    The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.

    5.26%
  • #8

    Supercell Slam

    ELEPhysical100 BP

    The user electrifies its body and drops onto the target to inflict damage. If this move misses, the user takes damage instead.

    5.26%
  • #9

    Baby-Doll Eyes

    FAIStatus

    The user stares at the target with its baby-doll eyes, which lowers the target's Attack stat. This move always goes first.

    5.26%
  • #10

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    5.26%

Best Luxray Natures

  • #1

    Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

    100.00%

Best Luxray Abilities

  • #1

    Intimidate

    When the Pokémon enters a battle, it intimidates opposing Pokémon and makes them cower, lowering their Attack stats.

    100.00%

Best Luxray Items

  • #1
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    60.00%
  • #2
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    20.00%
  • #3
    Magnet

    Magnet

    Raises the power of Electric-type moves.

    20.00%

Best Luxray Teammates

  • #1
    miloticMilotic
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    22.22%
  • #2
    scizor-megaScizor-mega
    BUGSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    11.11%
  • #3
    charizard-mega-xCharizard-mega-x
    FIRDRA
    TeamsBuilder
    11.11%
  • #4
    sneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    11.11%
  • #5
    venusaur-megaVenusaur-mega
    GRAPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    11.11%
  • #6
    sinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    11.11%
  • #7
    whimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    5.56%
  • #8
    volcaronaVolcarona
    BUGFIR
    TeamsBuilder
    5.56%
  • #9
    aerodactyl-megaAerodactyl-mega
    ROCFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    5.56%
  • #10
    meowscaradaMeowscarada
    GRADAR
    TeamsBuilder
    5.56%

Teams with Luxray

SinistchaVenusaur MegaLuxrayAzumarillTorkoalFarigiraf
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LuxrayMiloticScizor MegaCharizard Mega XSneaslerWhimsicott
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LuxrayConkeldurrDragapultVenusaur MegaMiloticIncineroar
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Charizard Mega XNinetales-AlolaSneaslerLuxraySinistchaMilotic
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LuxrayMiloticScizor MegaVolcaronaAerodactyl MegaMeowscarada
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How to use Luxray in the current VGC format

Luxray is listed as a Electric type in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Luxray fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Intimidate, Sitrus Berry and Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32. Its frequent moves include Volt Switch, Snarl, Superpower, Thunder Wave, Psychic Fangs, and Helping Hand. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Luxray has important weaknesses to ground 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as milotic, scizor-mega, charizard-mega-x, sneasler, and venusaur-mega appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Luxray. Open the Luxray teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Luxray with other Pokémon in the active format.