How to Catch Necrozma in Pokémon Sun and Moon

by enricofairme · Published December 13, 2016 9:22 AM · Updated February 11, 2025 2:39 PM

This guide will show you how to catch Necrozma

If you’re looking to catch Necrozma in Pokémon Sun and Moon, you’ve come to the right place! This Legendary Pokémon is a pivotal part of the game’s post-game, and in this guide, we’ll walk you through every step, from meeting the prerequisites to finally capturing Necrozma.

Step 1: Complete the Ultra Beast Questline

Before you can catch Necrozma, you need to complete the Ultra Beast questline. This is crucial, as you must capture five Ultra Beasts to unlock Necrozma’s encounter. Once you’ve caught these Ultra Beasts, you’ll be informed by Looker, a key character in the game, that a mysterious shape has been spotted flying across the sky of Alola. This marks the beginning of your Necrozma adventure!

Key Tip: You must finish the main story and capture all the Ultra Beasts before you can encounter Necrozma.

Step 2: Understand Necrozma’s Role

Necrozma, a Psychic-type Pokémon, is known as the Prism Pokémon. It’s a genderless Legendary with an intriguing connection to light. In the Alola region, Necrozma plays an essential role in the lore and has the power to absorb light. You’ll encounter Necrozma at level 75, which makes it a challenging catch for most trainers.

Step 3: Head to Farthest Hollow in Ten Carat Hill

Map location of the trainer's house on Melemele Island. — Head to the beach.

Direction to surf to reach Farthest Hollow. — Head to the beach.

Necrozma can be found in Farthest Hollow, located in Ten Carat Hill on Melemele Island. This spot is accessible by using the Fly ability if you’ve previously unlocked it (thanks to Charizard or another Flying-type).

If you haven’t been to Farthest Hollow before:

Fly to your house and head south to Professor Kukui’s lab.
Walk east along the shoreline and break through the rocks using Tauros’s Charge ability.
The cave that follows leads you to Farthest Hollow.

Once you’re inside, you’ll find grass patches where Necrozma can appear. However, be prepared to use some techniques to make the encounter more frequent.

Step 4: Make Necrozma Appear

Getting Necrozma to appear isn’t as simple as walking through the grass. It can be tricky due to random encounters, so here are some strategies to increase your chances:

Use Super Repels: These prevent lower-level Pokémon from appearing, allowing Necrozma to spawn more frequently.
Make Sure Your Pokémon Are Below Level 75: Necrozma won’t appear if your Pokémon are at a higher level.
Be Patient and Keep Moving: Keep walking through the grass patches until you encounter Necrozma. This might take some time, but persistence is key!

Pro Tip: A common strategy is to move in circles around the grass patches to maximize your encounter chances.

Step 5: Prepare for the Battle

When you finally encounter Necrozma, it’s important to be prepared for the battle. Here’s how to make catching it easier:

Weaken Necrozma: Use moves like False Swipe to bring Necrozma’s HP down to 1 without fainting it.
Inflict Status Effects: Moves like Thunder Wave (for paralysis) or Sleep Powder can help increase your chances of catching Necrozma.
Bring Poké Balls: Since Necrozma is a Legendary Pokémon, it’s best to use a variety of Poké Balls. Dusk Balls work especially well when used at night or in caves like Farthest Hollow.

Step 6: Catch Necrozma

Once Necrozma’s HP is low and you’ve applied a status effect, it’s time to throw your Poké Balls. Here are some options:

Dusk Balls are great when in dark locations like caves.
Ultra Balls are also effective.
Master Ball: If you’re feeling extra cautious, a Master Ball will guarantee a catch.

Don’t forget to save your game before you start the battle with Necrozma. This way, if anything goes wrong, you can reload your save and try again.

Congratulations! Once you’ve successfully captured Necrozma, it’s time to enjoy adding this powerful, light-controlling Psychic-type Pokémon to your team. Necrozma is a formidable ally in battle and a must-have for any serious trainer.

Additional Tips and Strategies

Stock up on healing items: Necrozma has a strong moveset, so it’s crucial to bring healing items like Max Potions and Full Heals.
Save your Master Ball: If you have other Legendary Pokémon left to catch, consider saving your Master Ball for a future encounter.
Check your Pokédex: Make sure you’ve completed all necessary prerequisites for catching Necrozma by reviewing your Pokédex and Ultra Beast captures.

By following this guide, you’ll be well-equipped to find and catch Necrozma in Pokémon Sun and Moon. With patience and preparation, you’ll add this amazing Legendary Pokémon to your collection!

For more detailed Pokémon guides, check out our articles on catching all the Ultra Beasts, mastering the Battle Tree, and post-game activities in Alola!