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Moongeist Beam (Japanese: シャドーレイ Shadow Ray) is a damage-dealing Ghost-type move introduced in Generation VII. It is the signature move of Lunala and Dawn Wings Necrozma.

In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, it can be upgraded to the exclusive Z-Move Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom by Lunala or Dawn Wings Necrozma holding Lunalium Z.

Effect

Main article: Ignoring Abilities

Moongeist Beam inflicts damage, ignoring all ignorable Abilities during the execution of that move. (Ignorable Abilities are most Abilities that could potentially negatively affect the success, damage, or effects of a move if possessed by the target of a move or its allies—such as Multiscale and Friend Guard.) However, it does not ignore Abilities if it is called by another move rather than directly used.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Moongeist Beam cannot be selected in a battle.

Description

GamesDescription
SMUSUMPE
SwShLA		The user emits a sinister ray to attack the target. This move can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities.
BDSPThis move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.
SVThe user emits a sinister ray to attack the target. This move can be used on the target regardless of its Ability.

Learnset

By leveling up

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsLevel
VIIVIIIIX
0792LunalaPsychicIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png		No Eggs Discovered1, Evo.1, Evo.Evo.
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Form change

Generation VII onward

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0800NecrozmaPsychicIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png		No Eggs DiscoveredUpon changing into this formUSUMSwShSV
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Moongeist Beam is a Charged Attack that has been available since May 30, 2024.

GO Ghost.png Moongeist Beam
Charged Attack
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility
Necrozma

Pokémon Rumble Rush

GhostIC RR.png Moongeist Beam
★★★★★
Attack power54.41467
Charge time2.06 seconds
Range typeRectangle (Beam)
Number of hits3
Number of projectiles1
Critical hit rate1.5%
Additional effectNone
Moongeist Beam Rumble Rush.png

Pokémon Masters EX

In the anime

Main series

Lunala Moongeist Beam prepare.png
Charging the move Lunala Moongeist Beam.png
Lunala
The user emits a sinister ray to attack the target.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
LunalaLunala forms a blue circular force field in front of itself, before creating swirly light blue lines from the edge to the center as the shield disappears. It then fires a light blue beam from the center of the lines at the opponent.
Lunala (anime)Full Moon and Many Arms!Debut

Pokémon Evolutions

Nebby Moongeist Beam Evolutions.png
Lunala
The user emits a sinister ray to attack the target.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
LunalaLunala forms a blue circular force field in front of itself, before creating swirly light blue lines from the edge to the center as the shield disappears. It then fires a blue beam from the center of the lines at the opponent.
NebbyThe EclipseDebut

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

In other generations

Core series games

Spin-off series games

In other languages

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