How to Catch or Buy Lopunny in Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Lumiose Pokedex: #110 

Type: Normal / Fighting   
Evolution: Buneary → Lopunny (High Friendship)   
Notable Trait: Lopunny is elegant but defensive—its long ears are sensitive, and it retaliates sharply when handled roughly.

Lopunny is one of those Pokemon that rewards patience. Whether you're evolving it from Buneary or seeking it directly in the late-game Wild Zones, the experience feels like a natural progression from early exploration to more advanced team building. This guide will walk through how to find it, evolve it efficiently, and also discuss alternative options for players who prefer trading or direct acquisition.

Where to Find Lopunny in the Wild

After completing Main Mission 30: Reaching Rank B, you'll gain access to Wild Zone 18. This area features consistently higher-level Pokemon and is a notable shift in difficulty and pacing.

Location Details:

• Zone: Wild Zone 18
• Spawn Type: Red-Eyed Alpha Lopunny
• Typical Level: 60+
• Exact Spot: In the backyard space between the abandoned buildings

This Lopunny is strong, fast, and aggressive—expect it to engage quickly. Dodging its opening strikes or using terrain to control the fight can help avoid fainting your lead Pokemon. Because of its higher level, it can also be a convenient addition to your team during mid-to-late game progression without heavy leveling investment.

Recommended Capture Tips:

• Use False Swipe or Low-Risk Moves to control HP.
• Lopunny's Speed is high—bringing a Fast Ball, Quick Ball, or Well-timed Status Conditions (Sleep / Paralysis) helps.
• If your team is underleveled, play defensively—Alpha Lopunny hits harder than Buneary would suggest.

Evolving Buneary into Lopunny (High Friendship Method)

If you prefer complete control over Nature, Ability, or IVs, evolving your own Lopunny might be the better route.

Steps to Raise Friendship Quickly:

• Keep Buneary in your active party
• Avoid letting it faint
• Win battles with small participation (it doesn't need to do much)
• Use Exp. Candy to level efficiently
• Use Sweet or Soft berries to build trust over time

Once Friendship is high enough, level up Buneary once, and the evolution will trigger automatically.

This method is slower than catching an Alpha Lopunny, but it offers much better control over final stats, especially if you're preparing for competitive play, raid support, or high-efficiency team synergy.

Lopunny Stat Breakdown

Total Combat Points: 480

Lopunny isn't a raw damage Pokemon—it shines through Speed, Mobility, and Counterplay. Its ability to reposition or respond quickly makes it excellent for scouting, disruption, or specialized support builds.

Buying Lopunny Instead of Farming (Optional)

Some players prefer direct acquisition—especially if you're aiming for competitive natures, shiny forms, or Alpha variations without the time sink.

U4GM is a reliable place to buy Shiny Pokemon Legends ZA, including Lopunny.   
Current prices (may vary over time):

• Non-Shiny: $1.99
• Shiny: $2.99
• Alpha: $2.99
• Alpha Shiny: $5.99

If you want a Lopunny with custom Nature, IVs, Ability, and move setup, you can also buy Custom Pokemon ZA builds tailored to your team plan.

Lopunny is a stylish and swift fighter that rewards careful handling and good team synergy. Whether you evolve it yourself for precision control, or catch it as a high-level Alpha for immediate power, Lopunny fits beautifully into flexible and fast-paced team compositions. Decide your route based on your playstyle—methodical builder or efficient hunter.