Merger allows you to merge two Pokémon to create an entirely new creature in Pokemon goThe Pokémon in question are Twilight Mane Necrozma And Dawn Wings Necrozma which were released along with the mechanic as part of Go Fest 2024.
As their names suggest, you’ll need a Necrozma if you want to use them Merger in Pokémon Go, but this isn’t the only requirement. Fusion also requires a Solgaelo or Lunala, a tablespoon of Necrozma Candy, a pinch of Cosmog Candy, and then either Solar or lunar fusion energy. Fusion is worth it as it gives you access to the Sunsteel Strike and Moongeist Beam Adventure Effects.
So read on to find out all about Merge in Pokémon Goincluded how to fuse necrozma. We also look at how do you get solar fusion energy and lunar fusion energyThan how to separate Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wing Necrozma.
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Fusing in Pokémon Go: How to Fused Necrozma
In order to use Fusion in Pokémon Go, you’ll first need to make sure that you have a Necrozma and either a Solgaleo or Lunala. (It’s a good idea to have both Solgaleo and Lunala, though, to ensure that you have access to both Necrozma forms.) Without at least two of these Pokémon, one of which must be a Necrozma, you won’t have a chance at creating a new creature via Fusion.
There are a few other requirements before performing a Fusion, but we recommend deciding which Fusion you want to create first. Fusing Necrozma with Solgaleo creates Dusk Mane Necrozma, while fusing Necrozma with Lunala creates Dawn Wings Necrozma.
The two Fusions have different types – Dusk Mane is Psychic and Steel-type, while Dawn Wings is Psychic and Ghost. They also have different Adventure Effects, with Dusk Mane knowing Sunsteel Strike and Dawn Wings having Moongeist Beam. Both Pokémon automatically learn the Adventure Effect moves after fusing, so you don’t have to worry about catching a Pokémon that already knows the move. Each Adventure Effect offers a different bonus when activated, which you can learn more about in our Sunsteel Strike and Moongeist Beam Adventure Effect guide.
Once you’ve decided which Fusion you want to make, you’ll also need to collect the following:
- Twilight Mane Necrozma – 1,000 Solar Fusion Energy, 30 Necrozma Candies and 30 Cosmog Candies
- Dawn Wings Necrozma – 1,000 Lunar Fusion Energy, 30 Necrozma Candy and 30 Cosmog Candy
Necrozma Candy can be earned by defeating Necrozma in a raid, while Cosmog Candy can be earned by defeating Dusk Mane or Dawn Wings Necrozma in a raid. Of course, you can earn additional Candy by using Rare Candy and having Necrozma or a member of the Cosmog evolution line (Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala) as your buddy. If you go the buddy route, keep in mind that since they are Legendary Pokémon, you will have to walk 20km to earn a single piece of Candy.
The good news, however, is that Merger has no time limit you too can have multiple Necrozma Fusions of both types active at the same time. Think of Fusions like Furfrou forms – once you change them, or in this case, fuse them, the Pokémon will stay that way forever unless you decide to make that change. So if you only want one of each form, you only need to make the Candy and Fusion Energy investment twice.
Now that you have the required Pokémon and resources, it’s time to finally perform a Fusion in Pokémon Go!
To do this, you’ll first need to find a Necrozma in your Pokémon Storage and open its Summary page. There, you’ll find the option to ‘Fuse’ with Solgaleo or Lunala above the option to ‘Power Up’ your Pokémon.
Simply select that option, followed by “Yes,” and your Necrozma will fuse with your chosen Legendary and transform into a new Pokémon! You can now take advantage of this Pokémon’s Adventure Effect, have them as your buddy, and use them in battle.
Remember – there is no time limit on Fusions, so Necrozma will remain that way until you decide to separate it. You can also have multiple Fusions, of Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings, active at the same time.
How do you get Solar Fusion Energy and Moon Fusion Energy in Pokémon Go?
Solar energy and lunar energy are the energies you need to perform a fusion in Pokémon Go.
Solar fusion energy is used next to Solgaleo to create a Dusk Mane Necrozmawhile Moon Fusion Energy is used with Lunala creates a Dawn Wings Necrozma. Remember that the time of day the Pokémon is linked to, so in Solgaleo’s case the day relates to the name of the energy you need for its Fusion.
Both Solar and Lunar Fusion Energy can be obtained using the same method – by defeating a Pokémon in a raid battle. Though the exact Pokémon you need to defeat will differ depending on the Energy you’re trying to collect. (And there are no big surprises about who you need to defeat…)
For Solar fusion energyyou will have to defeat a Dusk Mane Necrozma in a raid. While Moon Fusion Energy requires that you defeat Dawn Wings Necrozma in a raid. Yes, it’s basically the same method you use to collect Mega Energy and Primal Energy! Keep in mind that both Pokémon are quite powerful, so your chances of defeating them alone are very slim. For this reason, it’s a good idea to work together with a group of players or use Remote Raid Passes when collecting Fusion Energy.
The amount of Fusion Energy you earn per raid appears to work similarly to the number of Premier/Beast Balls you receive for catching a Pokémon after a successful raid. This means that Speed, Friendship, and Gym Control can all increase the amount of Fusion Energy you receive. For example, if you’re Team Mystic, you should earn more Fusion Energy from raids held at Gyms currently owned by Mystic, and even more if you complete a raid with a friend. Looking at the subreddit The Silph Road, we’ve seen the amount fluctuate between 100 and 170.
If you have a Go Fest 2024: Global ticket (or had one, depending on when you’re reading this), there is an alternate way to earn Solar or Lunar Fusion Energy thanks to the Special Research quest released on day two (Sunday, July 14) of the event. However, since this is a branching quest, you’ll need to decide which type of Fusion Energy you want to earn. However, your choice will also give you the chance to catch a Solgaleo or Lunala, which you can then use to fuse with Necrozma.
Finally, Niantic has released a number of codes offering Solar or Lunar Fusion Energy in the run-up to Go Fest 2024 if more than 2,000 people per day follow the official Pokémon Go Instagram account. You can find the released codes on our Pokémon Go promo codes page.
Shared Skies season and Go Fest 2024: Global are here! Ticket holders can also catch a Marshadow in the Go Fest 2024: A Shadowy Caper quest and complete The Dusk Settles! Meanwhile, The Dawn of a New Discovery is available for everyone. Don’t forget to redeem codes for Solar and Lunar Fusion Energy. There are new Moongeist Beam and Sunsteel Strike Adventure effects to learn about, and you’ll have the chance to battle Dawn Wings or Dusk Mane Necrozma. Don’t forget to try out Routes, Gift Exchange, and Party Play while you hunt for rare Pokémon, battle in the Go Battle League, or participate in PokéStop Showcases.
Featured Moves for Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma in Pokémon Go Explained
Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma both have a special move in Pokémon Go; Sunsteel Strike for Dusk Mane and Moongeist Beam for Dawn Wings. These are both Charged Attacks and while they can be used in battle, they are also both an Adventure Effect.
Since we have a dedicated guide on Sunsteel Strike and Moongeist Beam Adventure Effect (worth reading if you want to learn more about the benefits they provide), here we’re going to focus on how much power each move has in Trainer battles, Gyms, and raids:
- Sunsteel Strike (Steel-type charged attack) – Twilight Mane Necrozma
- Trainer Battles – 135 Power
- Gyms and raids – 230 power
- Moongeist Beam (Ghost-type charged attack) – Dawn Wings Necrozma
- Trainer Battles – 135 Power
- Gyms and raids – 230 power
How to Separate Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma in Pokémon Go
Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma will remain fused until the end of time, unless you decide to separate them in Pokémon Go. This is incredibly convenient, as it means you don’t have to spend a ton of Necromza and Cosmog Candy every time you want to Fusion, but it can get a little tricky if you want to use Necrozma, Solgaleo, or Lunala as individual Pokémon. Luckily, the process for separating Dusk Mane or Dawn Wings Necrozma back into two Pokémon is incredibly simple.
All you need to do is visit Dusk Mane / Dawn Wings Necrozma’s Summary in your Pokémon Storage and scroll down to the ‘Separate’ button, which is located above the ‘Power Up’ option. Pressing it will bring up a small summary of the Pokémon you’ll receive from the un-Fusion, along with their CP levels. From here, all you need to do is select ‘Yes’ and the Pokémon will revert to their original form.
Good luck using Fusion in Pokémon Go!