Nothing fancy in Lampent's spread. It leans special with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 2 Sp. Atk EVs per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
This Pokémon appears just before someone passes away, so it’s feared as an emissary of death.
It lurks in cities, pretending to be a lamp. Once it finds someone whose death is near, it will trail quietly after them.
Lampent is weak to Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, and Dark. On the flip side, it's immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves entirely. It resists 7 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
Lokix deals 67-79% with Sucker Punch.
 Dondozo Water | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves View Annihilape builds →
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 Lokix BugDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTintedlens ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lampent View Lokix builds →Knock Off 2x62-73% U Turn8-10% Sucker Punch 2x67-79% | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lampent View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x68-81% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lampent View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x95-112%KO Knock Off 2x62-73% | ||
Lampent connects Litwick to Chandelure in this chain. At least one evolution here needs an evolution item. Speed has grown the most so far (+35), but there's still another 150 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Lampent to get Litwick eggs easily using 63 partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
Still unevolved, still relevant. Lampent's Eviolite bulk with max HP and Sp. Atk EVs creates a defensive profile that punches above its stage. Flashfire adds passive value. Shadow Ball gives it offensive presence.
Best Build
Lampent best EVs are Sp. Atk and HP
Special Tank Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Energy Ball
- Flamethrower
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Trick Room
- Will O Wisp
- Heat Wave
- Hex
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Energy Ball
- Flamethrower
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Trick Room
- Will O Wisp
- Heat Wave
- Hex
Wall Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Night Shade
- Hex
- Poltergeist
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
Most of Lampent's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Overheat and Flare Blitz, but Poison and Dark and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Lampent learns Flamethrower and Overheat naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Dark and Grass coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
Breeding opens up real options for Lampent. Acid Armor and Clear Smog come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Overheat and Fire Blast and Poison and Dark coverage and more.
Breeding opens up real options for Lampent. Acid and Acid Armor come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Overheat and Fire Blast and Poison and Dark coverage and more.
Lampent isn't available in the wild in Scarlet & Violet. Start by transferring Litwick from Black, Black 2, or Sword. The evolution path from Litwick to Lampent is covered in the steps below.
Lampent isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Litwick from Black, Black 2, or Sword. The evolution path from Litwick to Lampent is covered in the steps below.
Lampent starts showing up in endgame routes at decent spawn rates across 10 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Lampent in Sword & Shield
Litwick is your first catch on the way to Lampent. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 26-65 across 16 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch LitwickMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrass Lv.26-2830%MidIntense SunMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrass Lv.26-2830%MidIntense SunBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-2825%MidIntense SunBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-2825%MidHeavy FogBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-2825%MidIntense SunBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-2825%MidHeavy Fog
Step 2Lampent ✓Old CemeteryShieldOverworld Lv.60-6515%PostOvercastOld CemeterySwordOverworld Lv.60-6515%PostOvercastLake of OutrageSwordOverworld Lv.55-58 Water14%PostIntense SunLake of OutrageShieldOverworld Lv.55-58 Water10%PostIntense SunGiant's BedShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogGiant's BedSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogOld CemeteryShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogOld CemeterySwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogGiant's BedShieldOverworld Lv.60-655%PostOvercastGiant's BedSwordOverworld Lv.60-655%PostOvercastor evolve from Litwick (Step 1)
You're catching Litwick first, not Lampent. Litwick appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Lampent in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Catch LitwickHau'oli CemeteryUltra SunGrass Lv.9EarlyIsland Scan (Saturday)Hau'oli CemeteryUltra MoonGrass Lv.9EarlyIsland Scan (Saturday)
Step 2Lampent ✓
At 370 BST, Lampent is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Chandelure before bringing it to any serious fight.
Litwick evolves into Lampent at level 41. Lampent evolves into Chandelure using a Dusk Stone. Lampent is a middle-stage evolution in the Litwick line.
Lampent gets Flash Fire, Flame Body, and Infiltrator. But Flash Fire is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Lampent is a special attacker with base 95 Sp. Atk. Speed tells the real story. At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Since Black & White, Lampent has been obtainable in 9 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Lampent has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
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
Winds & Waves