Finneon's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Speed EV, standard growth curve to max.
The line running down its side can store sunlight. It shines vividly at night.
It absorbs sunlight with the pink areas of its skin, which then shine. This appears to be a form of camouflage.
Finneon is weak to Electric and Grass. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Storm Drain grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
Jolteon can KO Finneon with Thunderbolt (130-153%). Sinistcha's Shadow Ball hits Finneon for 34-40%. Magnezone's Thunderbolt also KOs at 160-188%.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Finneon View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x130-153%KO Volt Switch 2x101-119%KO Shadow Ball39-46% | ||
 Sinistcha GrassGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHospitality ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Finneon View Sinistcha builds →Shadow Ball34-40% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Finneon View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon36-42% Volt Switch 2x125-147%KO Thunderbolt 2x160-188%KO | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Finneon View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb32-38% Giga Drain 2x54-64% Knock Off13-16% | ||
Finneon evolves into Lumineon. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 130 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Finneon easily with 34 breeding partners from the Water2 egg group.
Eviolite turns Finneon into a wall that rivals fully evolved options. Stormdrain and Timid nature stack with spread EVs to create a surprisingly tough defensive core.
Best Build
Finneon best EVs are Speed and HP
Bulky Support Moveset
- Tailwind
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Dazzling Gleam
Recommended Teammates
Winds & Waves has not been released yet. Build info will be available after launch.
Check back after the game launches for competitive build content.
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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Moves
TMs define Finneon's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Hydro Pump and Surf, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 7 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Winds & Waves hasn't been released yet. Finneon's full moveset for this game will be added after launch.
Finneon's options are limited here. You've got Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail for STAB damage, but there isn't much beyond Water hitting power. TMs help fill gaps, though the kit stays tight.
Breeding opens up real options for Finneon. Agility and Aqua Tail come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Surf and Aqua Tail and Normal and Flying coverage and more.
Finneon's scattered across 4 spots in mid-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Finneon in Scarlet & Violet
Finneon appears in 4 walking locations at Lv. 17-35 across Scarlet and Violet. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Location info for Finneon in Winds & Waves isn't available yet. It can be found in Diamond, Platinum, or Omega Ruby in other games.
Location data for Winds & Waves is not yet available. Details will be added when the game launches.
Also found in:
A few locations for Finneon with decent spawn rates across mid-game 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.
Best Locations to Catch Finneon in Legends: Arceus
high spawn rates in early-game fishing spots across 18 locations. Finneon's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Finneon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Catching Finneon here means fishing. All 18 encounters require Good Rod at Lv. 10-25, and there aren't any overworld spawns in this game.
Finneon evolves into Lumineon at level 31. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 330 BST.
Finneon evolves into Lumineon at level 31. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
Finneon does the job early-game if you need a Water type on your team. Evolve it into Lumineon before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Finneon is catchable across 13 games. Debuted in Winds & Waves and most recently available in Platinum and HeartGold & SoulSilver.
Finneon first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 13 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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