Light trio

The subject of this article has no official name. The name currently in use is a fan designator; see below for more information.

The light trio

Light trio is a fan term for the trio of Legendary Pokémon consisting of Solgaleo, Lunala, and Necrozma. They originated from Ultra Space, but currently reside in the Alola region.

Solgaleo and Lunala are the game mascots of Pokémon Sun and Moon, respectively, while Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings Necrozma are the respective game mascots of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Overview

Solgaleo and Lunala were introduced as the mascots in the first Generation VII core games, Pokémon Sun and Moon, and two forms of Necrozma were the mascots for the second Generation VII core games. Solgaleo is an emissary of the sun known as the "beast that devours the sun". Lunala is an emissary of the moon known as the "beast that calls the moon". According to Pokédex entries, Solgaleo and Lunala are said to be, respectively, the male and female evolutions of Cosmog. However, the gender of both are considered unknown by the games. Necrozma, the third member of the trio, actively seeks out the other two to steal the light they possess, allowing it to regain its true form, Ultra Necrozma. When Necrozma steals the light of Solgaleo or Lunala, it becomes Dusk Mane Necrozma or Dawn Wings Necrozma, respectively, which, through the Ultranecrozium Z and the Ultra Burst transformation, can become Ultra Necrozma.

History and myths

The mythologies of the trio talk about their connection to the ancient Alola royal family and the civil war between islands that happened in the region long ago. According to a book called "The Light of Alola" found in Malie Library, a Solgaleo^SUS/Lunala^MUM appeared in Alola many years ago through an Ultra Wormhole. The ancient kings of Alola bowed down to the Legendary Pokémon, worshiping it. The legendary Pokémon created a guardian to bring peace to each island: the Guardian deities. After achieving peace in the region, the Guardian deities battled the legendary Pokémon but were defeated by it, who then however gave the Tapunium Z to them as a reward. The Legendary Pokémon then created several Cosmog as heirs for Alola, giving the Guardian deities the task of watching over them until they have fully evolved.

The kings of Alola gave their thanks by manufacturing two flutes, the Sun and Moon Flutes and in gratitude, they played a song at the Altar of the Sunne^SUS/Altar of the Moone^MUM, at which point the Legendary Pokémon returned to Ultra Space. It is said that if the melody of the flutes is played again at a truly necessary moment, the legendary Pokémon will return.

In ancient times, Necrozma was referred to as the "Blinding One" who once shared its light across Ultra Space and Alola. Z-Moves were created from this light along with the aura that surrounds Totem Pokémon. However, the residents of Ultra Megalopolis, including ancestors of the Ultra Recon Squad, attempted to gain control of Necrozma to recreate the light it shares. As a result, Necrozma was permanently crippled, transforming into a crystalline body while experiencing constant pain. Pieces of its original body rained down onto Alola in the form of Sparkling Stones, which would result in the creation of the Z-Power Ring. Necrozma attempted to return to its original form by stealing all of the light from Ultra Megalopolis, leaving it covered in darkness. In response, the residents locked Necrozma in the Megalo Tower to prevent it from escaping.

According to secret notes found in the Malie Library, Necrozma at one point invaded Alola, stealing all of its light, and covering the region in darkness as a result. Solgaleo^US/Lunala^UM, along with the Guardian deities, fought together against Necrozma at the Tapu Village to recover the stolen light. Necrozma then defeated and absorbed the Legendary Pokémon to become Dusk Mane^US/Dawn Wings^UM Necrozma. A youth, along with the Guardian deities, used the power of the Z-Crystals and Sparkling Stones to free Solgaleo^US/Lunala^UM from Necrozma, who was then banished from Alola. Due to its actions, Necrozma was called the "Pillager of Light" by the ancient king of Alola, who ordered that all books mentioning Necrozma were to be burned to prevent further panic. However, not all were destroyed.

Anime

A similar legend for the light trio, particularly Necrozma, was revealed during Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon. The tale had two parts to it. According to Tough Guy Trials!, Ultra Necrozma, along with Solgaleo and Lunala, emerged from an Ultra Wormhole, into a newly born Alola covered in darkness. Together, the trio showed their light energy in the Alola region, filling the region with light. In gratitude, the people of Alola passed the legend in the story, to preserve it, thus the story is called "The Legend of the Blinding One". The name Blinding One, originated from the people who named Necrozma, who was the brightest star. The second part of the tale was revealed in Filling the Light with Darkness!, after sharing all of its light on Alola, Necrozma darkened and changed to its current form, entering a deep slumber. Eventually, Solgaleo and Lunala returned to Alola. They shared their light with Necrozma, not only awakening it but restoring it to its Ultra Form. It then fled back into the Ultra Wormhole.

In The Prism Between Light and Darkness!, it's revealed by a Naganadel in Poipole's world that long ago, Necrozma darkened once again by protecting their world from a meteor strike.

Similar movesets

Solgaleo's signature move is Sunsteel Strike, a damage-dealing Steel-type move that ignores the target's Ability. Lunala's signature move is Moongeist Beam, a damage-dealing Ghost-type move that ignores the target's Ability. For the duration of these moves or when using their special powers, Solgaleo and Lunala change into their Radiant Sun phase and Full Moon phase, respectively. Necrozma's signature moves are Photon Geyser— a damage-dealing Psychic-type move that ignores the target's Ability, which also varies between physical attack and special attack depending on which of the stats is highest—and Prismatic Laser, the highest base power damage-dealing Psychic-type move. When Necrozma merges with Solgaleo or Lunala, it can use the signature move and signature Z-Move of the Pokémon it merged with. When it attacks in its base form, part of Necrozma's body glows white.

In Generation VII, all three have a signature Z-Move that ignores the target's Ability.

The following are the Light trio's level-up movesets from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Lv.	Solgaleo  Psychic  Steel	Lunala  Psychic  Ghost	Necrozma  Psychic
1	Cosmic Power		Moonlight
	Teleport		Morning Sun
	Metal Claw	Confusion	Metal Claw*
			Confusion
	Noble Roar	Hypnosis	Charge Beam
Evo.	Sunsteel Strike	Moongeist Beam
7	Iron Head	Night Shade
8			Stealth Rock
14	Metal Sound	Confuse Ray
16			Slash
21	Zen Headbutt	Air Slash
24			Night Slash
28	Flash Cannon	Shadow Ball
32			Psycho Cut
35	Morning Sun	Moonlight
40			Stored Power
42	Crunch	Night Daze
48			Rock Blast
49	Metal Burst	Psychic
56	Wild Charge	Moonblast	Iron Defense
63	Solar Beam	Phantom Force
64			Power Gem
70	Flare Blitz	Dream Eater
72			Photon Geyser
77	Wide Guard
80			Gravity
84	Giga Impact
88			Prismatic Laser
Moves in bold are STAB. Moves in italics do no damage.

Similar stats

Pokémon	Solgaleo	Necrozma	Necrozma	Necrozma	Necrozma	Lunala
HP	137	97	97	97	97	137
Atk	137	157	107	167	113	113
Def	107	127	101	97	109	89
Sp. Atk	113	113	127	167	157	137
Sp. Def	89	109	89	97	127	107
Spd	97	77	79	129	77	97
Total	680	680	600	754	680	680

In the core series games

Pokémon Sun and Moon

Main article: Nebby

In Pokémon Sun and Moon, Lillie takes care of a Cosmog named Nebby, which she fled from Aether Paradise with in order to save it from the Aether Foundation's experiments. Lillie keeps Nebby in a bag as an attempt to both keep it safe and to keep it from sight. Lillie and Nebby are eventually kidnapped by the Aether Foundation, and Lusamine takes Nebby and uses it to open Ultra Wormholes. Nebby then evolves into Cosmoem. Later, when the player and Lillie play the Sun and Moon Flutes at Altar of the Sunne^S/Altar of the Moone^M, Nebby evolves into Solgaleo^S or Lunala^M, which is then caught by the player.

Necrozma can be encountered at Ten Carat Hill after completing the Ultra Beast side quest and speaking to Looker at the motel located at Akala Island's Route 8.

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Main article: Nebby

In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the role of Nebby is the same until the Altar of the Sunne^US/Altar of the Moone^UM, where instead of going into Ultra Space, Necrozma appears and briefly battles Solgaleo^US/Lunala^UM before absorbing Nebby to become Dusk Mane^US/Dawn Wings^UM Necrozma. Nebby is later freed after the player defeats Ultra Necrozma at Megalo Tower. Solgaleo^US/Lunala^UM can be caught by the player at Mahalo Trail Plank Bridge after defeating Gladion at the foot of Mount Lanakila or Ilima during Mina's trial.

Necrozma will first be battled as either Dusk Mane Necrozma^USor Dawn Wings Necrozma^UM at Altar of the Sunne^US/Altar of the Moone^UM, and again as Ultra Necrozma at Megalo Tower. In both encounters, it cannot be caught. Necrozma can be caught afterwards at Mount Lanakila.

Pokémon Sword and Shield

In The Crown Tundra, all three members of the light trio can be obtained in Max Lair during Dynamax Adventures. Solgaleo can be found in Sword, while Lunala can be found in Shield; however, the player can get the other Legendary by participating in other players' Dynamax Adventures. Necrozma can be obtained in Dynamax Adventures after finding the fourth Legendary Clue.

A Cosmog nicknamed "Fwoofy" can be obtained as a gift in Freezington after defeating Glastrier or Spectrier.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

In The Indigo Disk DLC, all three members of the light trio can be obtained via snacks from Snacksworth. Solgaleo can be found in Scarlet, while Lunala can be found in Violet. The player can get the other Legendary by participating in Blueberry Quests through the Union Circle online. Necrozma can be obtainted through the exclusive online group quests.

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

All three members of the light trio appear in Pokémon Masters EX, forming the following sync pairs:

Dex	Trainer		NDex	Pokémon		Type	Weakness	Role	EX role	Base potential	Availability
#001		Scottie & Bettie	#0791		Solgaleo	Steel	Ground			★★★★★☆EX	Legendary Adventures The Beast That Devours the Sun
#103		Anniversary 2021 Lillie	#0792		Lunala	Ghost	Dark			★★★★★☆EX	Master Fair Sync Pair Scout
#101		Sygna Suit Lusamine	#0800		Necrozma Dusk Mane → Ultra Necrozma	Psychic	Ghost			★★★★★☆EX	Master Fair Sync Pair Scout
#103		Anniversary 2024 Lillie	#0791		Solgaleo	Steel	Ground			★★★★★☆EX	Story Event Festive Sun and Moon

In the anime

The light trio with Ash and Gladion in the anime

Main series

Main article: Nebby

Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

Solgaleo and Lunala both debuted in A Dream Encounter!, where they appeared to Ash Ketchum in a dream after descending to the Altar of the Sunne through two Ultra Wormholes. There, they created a Cosmog, which Ash later found and took care of. The Cosmog was then given the name Nebby by Lillie. Nebby later evolved into Cosmoem during the events of Faba's Revenge! after being forced by Faba to open an Ultra Wormhole. In Revealing the Stuff of Legend!, the guardian deities helped Nebby evolve into Solgaleo after performing a ritual. Nebby assisted Ash and his classmates in rescuing Lusamine from Nihilego in Ultra Deep Sea before returning to the wild in The Professors' New Adventure!.

Solgaleo and Lunala appeared in Tough Guy Trials! in a fantasy, along with Ultra Necrozma, as part of a legend that explains the origins of Alola and how the three brought light into the region.

Necrozma debuted in Filling the Light with Darkness!, appearing alongside Nebby and a Lunala.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

In Partners in Time!, Nebby appeared as a vision to Pikachu during his battle against Leon's Charizard.

Pokémon Evolutions

Main article: Nebby

In The Eclipse, Selene and Lillie approach the Altar of the Moone and together, they play the Sun and Moon Flutes to activate the altar. A bright pulse of light erupts from the altar's central platform, prompting Nebby to fly into the light, triggering its evolution from a Cosmoem into a Lunala as the light fades. An Ultra Wormhole opens up above the altar, dropping Lusamine and Guzma to the ground, severely beaten and injured. Lillie runs over to her mother, and a shaken Lusamine begs for the children to run away, describing the Legendary Pokémon Necrozma as a monster that attacked as soon as it approached.

Later, Necrozma tears its way out of the wormhole. After exchanging a look with Lillie, Lunala soars forth to do battle, exchanging a series of devastating attacks with the Prism Pokémon. Ultimately, after Nebby gets pinned by Necrozma, the latter absorbs Nebby into its body, changing into its Dawn Wings form.

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  Lunala in Pokémon Evolutions

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  Necrozma in Pokémon Evolutions

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  Lunala fighting Necrozma in Pokémon Evolutions

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  Dawn Wings in Pokémon Evolutions

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Nebby

Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon arc

A Cosmog named Nebby first appeared in The Decision and the Tournament of Six, where it was under the care of Lillie. In A Raid and Po Town, Nebby was revealed to have evolved into Cosmoem. Later, it is revealed that another Cosmog exists. That Cosmog appears in Confusion and Monsters from Another World, where it was used by Guzma to open up many Ultra Wormholes and summon multiple Ultra Beasts to Alola.

It was revealed that Cosmog had evolved into a Cosmoem and was picked up by Plumeria. Plumeria tried using it to force Faba to tell her where Guzma was taken to. Before she could get her answers, it flew out of her hands and met with Nebby in the skies above Poni Island. Upon Play the Melody That Echoes in the Altar, the guardian deities took Sun and Moon and placed them on the Poni Altar with the Sun and Moon Flutes. By playing the flutes together, Sun and Moon caused the Altar to react and release a light that hit both Cosmoem. The light caused Cosmoem and Nebby to evolve into Solgaleo and Lunala, respectively.

Necrozma appeared from an Ultra Wormhole in the Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon arc. It grabbed Solgaleo and Sun and dragged them inside. Later, Necrozma confronted Zygarde and after a short fight, Necrozma absorbed the energy from Dulse to turn into Ultra Necrozma.

Solgaleo and Lunala battled alongside Complete Forme Zygarde to take down Ultra Necrozma using their signature moves, Sunsteel Strike, Moongeist Beam, and Core Enforcer, respectively, weakening Necrozma enough to be caught by the Ultra Recon Squad.

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  Solgaleo in Pokémon Adventures

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  Lunala in Pokémon Adventures

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  Necrozma in Pokémon Adventures

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  Ultra Necrozma in Pokémon Adventures

Trivia

• All three members:
  • Share a battle theme; however, Necrozma has two additional battle themes, one theme for Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings Necrozma, and one for Ultra Necrozma.
  • Share a type (Psychic).
  • Have a signature Ability (Prism Armor in Necrozma's case) which ignores Mold Breaker, Turboblaze, and Teravolt.
  • Have a signature move (Photon Geyser in Necrozma's case) which ignores the target's Ability; however, these moves do not ignore Lunala's Shadow Shield or Necrozma's Prism Armor.
• Necrozma is the only member of the trio that:
  • has its own exclusive Z-Move and Z-Crystal which it does not share with either of the other two.
  • has no pre-evolution.
  • has two signature abilities.
  • has multiple signature moves.
  • has a base stat that is not a prime number (Dusk Mane, Dawn Wings, and Ultra Necrozma's Speed stats).
  • learns a move at a level that is neither 1 nor a prime number (Photon Geyser at level 50).
• The light trio is the only Legendary trio to have an evolutionary line for any member of the trio.
• Necrozma can neither be traded or captured in all of its alternate forms.

See also

• Cosmog
• Cosmoem
• Solgaleo
• Lunala
• Necrozma
• Ultra Aura
• Nebby

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Tao trio

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