Moongeist Beam (move)

	Moongeist Beam; シャドーレイ Shadow Ray
Type	Ghost
Category	Special
PP	5 (max. 8)
Power	100
Accuracy	100%
Priority	0
	Does not make contact; Affected by Protect; Not affected by Magic Coat; Not affected by Snatch; Affected by Mirror Move; Affected by King's Rock;
	Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Introduced	Generation VII
	Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.;
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Appeal	0
Jam	0
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	On Smogon's Movedex: Generation VII; Generation VIII; Generation IX; ;

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.

Generation IX

In Versions 1.0 to 2.0.2 of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Moongeist Beam could not be selected in a battle. Starting with Version 3.0.0, it is usable and functions the same as it did in previous generations.

Description

Games	Description
SM USUM PE SwSh LA	The user emits a sinister ray to attack the target. This move can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities.
BDSP	This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.
SV	The 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

#		Egg Groups	Level
			VII	VIII	IX
			SM USUM	SwSh	SV
0792	Lunala	No Eggs Discovered	No Eggs Discovered	1, 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

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0800		Necrozma Dawn Wings		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	Upon changing into this form^USUM^SwSh^SV
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. Its Adventure Effect outside of battle, by using Necrozma candy and Stardust, temporarily allows any Pokémon that evolve at night to evolve, including Dusk Rockruff and Ursaring without a full moon. It can also summon certain Pokémon. It can't be used simultaneously as an Incense, Mystery Box or Coin Bag. It costs 3 Necrozma candy and 3,000 Stardust for 10 minutes.

Moongeist Beam

Charged Attack

Gyms & Raids

Power

230

Energy cost

100

Duration

3.1 seconds

Damage window

2.3 - 3.1 seconds

Trainer Battles

Power

135

Energy cost

65

Eligible Pokémon:

None

Adventure Effect Encounters

Rarity	Pokémon




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Pokémon Rumble Rush

Moongeist Beam

★★★★★
Attack power	54.41467
Charge time	2.06 seconds
Range type	Rectangle (Beam)
Number of hits	3
Number of projectiles	1
Critical hit rate	1.5%
Additional effect	None

Pokémon Masters EX

Name	Category	Move gauge cost	MP (uses)	Base power	Max power	Accuracy	Target	Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair(s)
Moongeist Beam	Special	4	—	160	192	100%	An opponent	—	Ignores passive skills that would reduce the damage of this attack. Ignores passive skills that would protect the target against a critical hit. Ignores the target's Enduring effect.	Lillie (Anniversary 2021) & Lunala Selene (Champion) & Necrozma
Buddy move
Lunar Moongeist Beam	Special	2	1	430	516	100%	An opponent	—	Activation Condition: When the user uses any move once. Deactivation Condition: When this move is used. Ignores passive skills that would reduce the damage of this attack. Ignores passive skills that would protect the target against a critical hit. Ignores the target's Enduring effect. Lowers the target's Sp. Def by three stat ranks. The more MP remaining for the user's Moonlight when attacking with this move, the more it reduces its sync move countdown (can be reduced by up to three maximum).	Selene (Champion) & Necrozma
Sync move
Name	Category	State		Base power	Max power	Target		Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair
Shining Hope Moongeist Beam	Special	Default		250	300	An opponent		—	No additional effect.	Lillie (Anniversary 2021) & Lunala
		6★ EX		250	300	All opponents
		6★ EX with EX role		375	450	All opponents
Dawn Lunar Eclipse Moongeist Beam	Special	Default		200	240	An opponent		—	The more the user's Sp. Atk is raised, the greater the power of this attack. Ignores passive skills that would reduce the damage of this attack. Ignores passive skills that would protect the target against a critical hit.	Selene (Champion) & Necrozma
		6★ EX							The first time the user's sync move is used each battle, the sync move countdown is reduced by three.
		6★ EX with EX role							Implements the following field effect just before the user's sync move is used the first time each battle. Extends the field effect duration only that time. • Ghost Zone

In animation

Pokémon animated series

Pokémon	Method
Charging the move Lunala
The user emits a sinister ray to attack the target.
User	First Used In	Notes
	Lunala 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

Pokémon	Method
Lunala
The user emits a sinister ray to attack the target.
User	First Used In	Notes
	Lunala 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.
Nebby	The Eclipse	Debut

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon	Method
Lunala
The user emits a sinister ray to attack the target.
User	First Chapter Used In	Notes
	Lunala attacks the opponent with a ray of energy.
Lunala (Adventures)	Finale!! The Battle Against the Other Dimension!	Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

In other languages

Language		Title
Chinese	Cantonese	暗影之光 Amyíng jī Gwōng
Chinese	Mandarin	暗影之光 Ànyǐng zhī Guāng
French		Rayon Spectral
German		Schattenstrahl
Italian		Raggio d'Ombra
Korean		섀도레이 Syaedorei
Brazilian Portuguese		Feixe Espectral
Russian		Луч Лунного Духа Luch Lunnogo Dukha
Spanish		Rayo Umbrío
Vietnamese		Chùm Tia Nguyệt Thần

Variations of the move Sunsteel Strike

	Sunsteel Strike
	• Photon Geyser

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