Luxray is an electric-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4 of the main series game. Luxray is the final evolution in the evolution chain of Shinx and Luxio. With its iconic design, Luxray has managed to become an incredibly recognizable Pokemon, despite not being a mascot for any Pokemon games.
About Luxray
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Series: Diamond and Pearl |
| First appearance in game | Diamond and Pearl |
| Region | Sinnoh |
| Evolution | N/A |
| 1st Evo level | N/A |
| 2nd Evo level | N/A |
| Pokedex Entry | Luxray's ability to see through objects comes in handy when it's scouting for danger. |
Luxray Base stats
| HP | 80 |
| ATTACK | 120 |
| DEFENCE | 79 |
| SP. ATTACK | 95 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 79 |
| SPEED | 70 |
| TOTAL | 523 |
Appearance of Luxray
Luxray is a four-legged Pokemon resembling a lion with a black mane and blue undercoat and face. Most of its body is covered in shaggy black hair which covers the blue beneath it. Luxray has red and yellow eyes designed to show off its x-ray abilities. Luxray also has blue and yellow circular ears, as well as a four-pointed yellow tip at the end of its tail.
Behavior of Luxray
Luxray has the ability to see through solid surfaces in order to track down its prey or search for danger. However, this costs Luxray quite a bit of energy, causing it to spend most of its time sleeping in order to regain its energy. For these reasons, Luxray is known to be a formidable predator.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Luxray has a high attack stat, though its other stats are average, with its speed being pretty low. Since Luxray is an electric type, it is weak to ground-type attacks and is strong against flying and water-type Pokemon.
Mega Luxray
Though many fans have speculated what a Mega Luxray would look like, a Mega Luxray does not currently exist within the games itself.
Best moveset for Luxray
When fighting with a Luxray, Wild Charge is the best STAB (same-type attack bonus) move for a Luxray. Ice Fang and Crunch both serve as fantastic type coverage for taking advantage of Luxray's high attack. Giga Impact serves as a last resort move, due to it being a powerful normal-type move that can hit every Pokemon except for ghost-types. There are, however, many other builds that may be more powerful, though these other builds tend to be less stable.
| Wild Charge | Giga Impact |
| Ice Fang | Crunch |
Evolutions
Luxray is known to spawn on university campuses, as well as commercial districts and railways. Luxray evolves from Shinx using 25 candy and evolves from Luxio using 100 candy.
Video Guide
Trivia
- Luxray has a color scheme which is similar to the Pokemon Lucario
- The only physiological aspect of Luxray which stays consistent is its tail
- The name Luxray comes from the term x-ray
FAQs
Q. Is Luxray a good Pokemon?
Luxray has below-average stats in every area except for its attack stat. With relatively simple moves, Luxray does not stand out, though it can still pack a good punch and have solid type coverage for any type of team.
Q. Why is Luxray so bad?
Luxray is not inherently bad, but its limited moveset can make it harder to use compared to other electric types.
Q. Is Luxray better than Raichu?
Raichu takes longer to evolve than Luxray, which can make it harder to get. Despite this, Raichu has better move options, which can make it better for more advanced training methods.
Q. Who is better: Luxray or Jolteon?
Jolteon has superior stats and moves than Luxray in most scenarios, even though Luxray is better for type balancing.
Conclusion
While Luxray may be a simple Pokemon when compared to others, but
Luxray has a high attack stat which can help Luxray be a suitable choice for a Pokemon team. Luxray struggles with stability in battle, especially when faced with type advantages, but it can do a lot of damage if trained correctly.
