Don't let the raw stats fool you. Volt Absorb heals when hit by Electric moves, and that completely changes the math for Lanturn. Only weak to Grass and Ground. A competitive option since Gen 2. Relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up.
Lanturn's spread is anchored by HP, with special bulk backing it up. Attack is the clear weak point. Worth 2 HP EVs per KO, and the slow 1.25M XP grind keeps leveling painless.
Lanturn’s light can shine up from great depths. It is nicknamed the Deep-Sea Star.
Lanturn Weakness
GoodLanturn's Water/Electric typing leaves it vulnerable to Grass and Ground moves. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Volt Absorb grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. With 125 HP and balanced defenses, Lanturn can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
Lanturn is the evolved form of Chinchou. Breeding produces Chinchou eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Chinchou gave Lanturn the biggest boost in HP (+50), bringing the total to 460 stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Lanturn to get Chinchou eggs easily using 34 partners from the Water2 egg group.
This is a pure walling set. Heavy-Duty Boots provides hazard immunity on every switch-in so Lanturn sticks around, and the Calm nature reinforces special wall. Rest handles sustain while Voltabsorb does work passively.
Best Build
Best Lanturn Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Without TMs, Lanturn's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Normal and Ice coverage and more on top of Hydro Pump and Thunder for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You'll want to breed for Agility and Amnesia on Lanturn. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Hydro Pump and Thunder, they expand what Lanturn can actually threaten in practice.
You'll want to breed for Mist and Psybeam on Lanturn. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Hydro Pump and Thunder, they expand what Lanturn can actually threaten in practice.
You'll want to breed for Agility and Amnesia on Lanturn. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Zap Cannon and Hydro Pump, they expand what Lanturn can actually threaten in practice.
Lanturn can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Chinchou from Gold, Crystal, or Ruby and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Lanturn appears at moderate rates across 8 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Lanturn in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Chinchou is your first catch on the way to Lanturn. You'll find walking and fishing encounters from Lv. 15-63 across 16 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ChinchouEASYRoute 220Shining PearlSuper RodLv.15-2530%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 220Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.15-2530%EarlyRouteFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameGlacial CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameGlacial CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameIcy CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostIcePost-gameIcy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostIcePost-game
Step 2Lanturn ✓EXTREMERoute 220Shining PearlSuper RodLv.20-455%MidRouteEXTREMERoute 220Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-455%MidRouteFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameGlacial CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameGlacial CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameIcy CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostIcePost-gameIcy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostIcePost-gameor evolve from Chinchou (Step 1)
A solid number of locations for Lanturn with high spawn rates across mid-game water routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Lanturn in Sword & Shield
To get Lanturn, start by catching Chinchou through surfing and fishing encounters at Lv. 20-52. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ChinchouMODERATEHulburyShieldSuper RodLv.20-2420%MidMODERATEHulburySwordSuper RodLv.20-2420%MidCHALLENGINGGiant's MirrorShieldSuper RodLv.26-2810%MidCHALLENGINGGiant's MirrorSwordSuper RodLv.26-2810%MidEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4370%LateCaveThunderstormEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4370%LateCaveThunderstormEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-4060%LateCaveThunderstormEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.38-4060%LateCaveThunderstormCHALLENGINGHoneycalm IslandShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4510%LateWaterThunderstormCHALLENGINGHoneycalm IslandSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4510%LateWaterThunderstormCHALLENGINGHoneycalm SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4510%LateWaterThunderstormCHALLENGINGHoneycalm SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4510%LateWaterThunderstormCHALLENGINGInsular SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4510%LateWaterThunderstormCHALLENGINGInsular SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4510%LateWaterThunderstormCHALLENGINGStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4510%LateWaterThunderstormCHALLENGINGStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4510%LateWaterThunderstormCHALLENGINGWorkout SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4510%LateWaterThunderstormCHALLENGINGWorkout SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4510%LateWaterThunderstorm
Step 2Lanturn ✓MODERATEBridge FieldShieldSuper RodLv.26-2825%MidMODERATEBridge FieldSwordSuper RodLv.26-2825%MidEASYDusty BowlShieldSuper RodLv.40-4535%LateEASYDusty BowlSwordSuper RodLv.40-4535%LateLEGENDARYHoneycalm IslandSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterThunderstormLEGENDARYHoneycalm IslandShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterThunderstormLEGENDARYHoneycalm SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterThunderstormLEGENDARYHoneycalm SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterThunderstormLEGENDARYInsular SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterThunderstormLEGENDARYInsular SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterThunderstormLEGENDARYStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterThunderstormLEGENDARYStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterThunderstormLEGENDARYWorkout SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterThunderstormLEGENDARYWorkout SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterThunderstormEASYLake of OutrageShieldSuper RodLv.50-5235%PostWaterEASYLake of OutrageSwordSuper RodLv.50-5235%PostWateror evolve from Chinchou (Step 1)
8 encounter spots for Lanturn at moderate rates starting from early-game fishing spots. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Lanturn in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
To get Lanturn, start by catching Chinchou through fishing encounters at Lv. 10-29. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ChinchouEASYAkala OutskirtsUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-2935%EarlyShaking spotEASYAkala OutskirtsUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-2935%EarlyShaking spotEASYRoute 8Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteShaking spotEASYRoute 8Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteShaking spotEXTREMEAkala OutskirtsUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-245%EarlyEXTREMEAkala OutskirtsUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-245%EarlyEXTREMERoute 8Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-205%EarlyRouteEXTREMERoute 8Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-205%EarlyRoute
Step 2Lanturn ✓Akala OutskirtsUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-29EarlySOS from ChinchouAkala OutskirtsUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-24EarlySOS from ChinchouAkala OutskirtsUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-29EarlySOS from ChinchouAkala OutskirtsUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-24EarlySOS from ChinchouRoute 8Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-25EarlyRouteSOS from ChinchouRoute 8Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-20EarlyRouteSOS from ChinchouRoute 8Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-25EarlyRouteSOS from ChinchouRoute 8Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-20EarlyRouteSOS from Chinchouor evolve from Chinchou (Step 1)
Don't let Lanturn's 460 base stat total fool you. Volt Absorb is what makes it tick — it punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier as a support.
Chinchou evolves into Lanturn at level 27. Lanturn is the fully evolved form. It sits at 460 BST in its evolved form.
Run Volt Absorb on Lanturn. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Lanturn also gets Illuminate and Water Absorb, but they don't compare.
Lanturn fills the support role. It's a special attacker with base 76 Sp. Atk. At base 67 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Lanturn appears in 17 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Lanturn first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 17 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A