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.
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 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 decent 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 20 breeding partners from the Water2 egg group. Pass egg moves like Agility, Aqua Tail, Aurora Beam and 6 more to offspring.
Eviolite turns Finneon into a wall that rivals fully evolved options. Stormdrain and Timid nature stack with a spread EV build EVs to create a surprisingly tough defensive core.
Best Build
Best Finneon Moveset
- Tailwind
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Dazzling Gleam
Recommended Teammates
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 Hydro Pump and Surf and coverage across 7 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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
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.
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 a special attacker with base 49 Sp. Atk. 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