Finneon is technically a pre-evolution of Lumineon, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Swift Swim doubles its Speed in rain, adding extra value. Been around since Gen 4. Only weak to Electric and Grass.
Finneon's stats barely vary. 0 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.
What a gorgeous sight this Pokémon is as it swims with its long, pink-painted caudal fins fluttering behind it. Finneon’s beautiful appearance has led to its nickname: “finery fish.”
Finneon Weakness
GoodFinneon is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Storm Drain grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
Finneon evolves into Lumineon. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A small partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 130 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Finneon easily with 10 breeding partners from the Water2 egg group.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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
Finneon isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Lumineon to unlock its full potential. At 330 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Finneon evolves into Lumineon at level 31. Finneon is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Run Swift Swim on Finneon. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Finneon also gets Storm Drain and Water Veil, but they don't compare.
Finneon fills the balanced role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 49 Attack). At base 66 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Finneon appears in 12 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Finneon first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 12 games across 6 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
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