Phantump Best Moveset
Ghost/Grass at 70 Attack and 38 Speed with AbilityNatural Cure clearing status on the switch and AbilityHarvest recycling consumed berries. Pre-evolution stats. The moveset is building toward Trevenant. Evolve for 110 Attack and the Harvest berry recycling that sustains it.
Phantump saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). This was Phantump's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Harvest with Leftovers, favoring a Hardy nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Phantump best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Foul Play
- Destiny Bond
- Curse
- Dark Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Phantump saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Phantump maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Harvest with Sitrus Berry, favoring a Careful nature.
Wall Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Leech Seed
- Protect
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Phantump saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Phantump maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Frisk with Focus Sash, favoring a Hardy nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Destiny Bond
- Horn Leech
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Phantump saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Phantump maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Harvest with Aguavberry, favoring a Sassy nature.
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Horn Leech
- Ingrain
- Sunny Day
Recommended Teammates
Phantump Weakness
Phantump is weak to Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, and Dark. On the flip side, it's immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves entirely. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
What is Phantump Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Phantump
Gengar's Shadow Ball also KOs at 99-117%.
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Phantump View Salamence builds →Earthquake33-39% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Phantump View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x99-117%KO Sludge Bomb56-66% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Phantump View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off 2x193-227%KO Stone Edge148-175%KO | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Phantump View Lapras builds →Surf23-27% Thunderbolt15-18% | ||
Evolution
Evolving Phantump into Trevenant takes a trade. It's not a simple level-up, so check the chain details below. Evolving adds up to 165 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Phantump easily with 63 breeding partners from the Amorphous and Grass egg groups.
Shiny Phantump
Phantump goes from brown-and-green to white-and-red, mirroring the Trevenant payoff at stage one. The ghostly stump already has a creepy design, and the bleached color palette makes it look properly haunted. You almost don't want to evolve it because both stages look this good.
Shiny Phantump Odds & Hunting Methods
7 of 7 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Phantump
Phantump is the first stage of its 2-stage line, so no trade evolution leads to it. A trade is needed only further along the line, as the step cards below show.
Where To Catch Phantump in SV
Phantump is where the line starts, caught through walking encounters at Lv. 7-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Phantump ✓Kitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldReveler's RoadLv.7-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve into TrevenantCrystal PoolLv.7-60OverworldNightKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldNightTimeless WoodsLv.7-60OverworldNightor evolve from Phantump (Step 1)
To plan your throws, open the Scarlet & Violet catch rate calculator with Phantump preloaded.
Phantump, a stump possessed by a lost spirit, lurks in Lumiose's Wild Zones as a spectral overworld encounter, Alpha forms among them, from level 17 up to 47 across the city.
Where To Catch Phantump in LZA
Phantump is where the line starts, caught through walking encounters at Lv. 17-47. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 2Catch or Evolve into TrevenantHyperspace Lumiose - Grass 4-StarLv.40-42GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Ghost 4-StarLv.40-42GrassLegends: Z-AWild Zone 15Lv.40-41OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 13Lv.47-48OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Phantump (Step 1)
Phantump is the first stage of its 2-stage line, so no trade evolution leads to it. A trade is needed only further along the line, as the step cards below show.
Where To Catch Phantump in SwSh
The line opens with Phantump at Lv. 34-65 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Phantump ✓Glimwood TangleLv.34-36GrassRate 10%All WeatherGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%OvercastSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65CaveRate 25%OvercastThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%OvercastSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%OvercastOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 18%OvercastOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%OvercastThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%OvercastGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%OvercastSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Overcast
- Step 2Evolve into TrevenantBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Phantump egg.
To plan your throws, open the Sword & Shield catch rate calculator with Phantump preloaded.
Phantump drifts through the tall grass of Memorial Hill around levels 21 to 24, a hollow stump given life by a wandering spirit. Prefer not to search? An NPC at Tapu Village will trade you one instead.
Where To Catch Phantump in USUM
The line opens with Phantump at Lv. 21-33 via walking and trade encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 2Evolve into Trevenant
To plan your throws, open the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon catch rate calculator with Phantump preloaded.
Base Stats
Phantump's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Speed trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 1 Attack EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
After a lost child perished in the forest, their spirit possessed a tree stump, causing the spirit’s rebirth as this Pokémon.
Phantump Guide
Phantump evolves into Trevenant via trade.
Phantump does the job early-game if you need a Ghost/Grass type on your team. Evolve it into Trevenant before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Introduced in X & Y, Phantump has appeared in 7 games across 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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