Stats & Training
Lanturn's spread is anchored by HP, with special bulk backing it up. Attack is the clear weak point. Worth 2 HP EVs per KO, and the slow 1.25M XP grind keeps leveling painless.
Lanturn’s light can shine up from great depths. It is nicknamed “The Deep-Sea Star.”
It blinds prey with an intense burst of light. With the prey incapacitated, the Pokémon swallows it in a single gulp.
Lanturn Weakness
Lanturn's Water/Electric typing leaves it vulnerable to Grass and Ground. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Volt Absorb grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. With 125 HP and balanced defenses, Lanturn can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Grass, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Flying |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Steel |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Roselia builds →Magical Leaf 2x47-56% Mega Drain 2x33-38% Absorb 2x17-21% | ||
 Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Hippopotas builds →Dig 2x59-70% Bulldoze 2x47-56% | ||
 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Onix builds →Dig 2x39-46% Bulldoze 2x29-34% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Rhyhorn builds →Dig 2x60-71% Bulldoze 2x47-55% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x54-64% Magical Leaf 2x43-50% Mega Drain 2x29-34% Absorb 2x15-18% | ||
 Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 2x50-60% Dig 2x34-40% Bulldoze 2x26-31% Razor Leaf 2x34-41% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Hippopotas builds →Dig 2x54-64% Bulldoze 2x40-48% Sand Tomb 2x25-30% | ||
 Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Dugtrio builds →Dig 2x68-80% Mud Bomb 2x29-34% Bulldoze 2x52-62% Sand Tomb 2x31-37% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Onix builds →Dig 2x39-46% Bulldoze 2x29-34% | ||
 Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Gible builds →Dig 2x52-62% Bulldoze 2x40-48% Sand Tomb 2x25-30% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x54-64% Magical Leaf 2x43-50% Mega Drain 2x29-34% Absorb 2x15-18% | ||
Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 2x50-60% Dig 2x34-40% Bulldoze 2x26-31% Razor Leaf 2x34-41% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Dugtrio builds →Dig 2x68-80% Mud Bomb 2x29-34% Bulldoze 2x52-62% Sand Tomb 2x31-37% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Onix builds →Dig 2x39-46% Bulldoze 2x29-34% | ||
Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Gible builds →Dig 2x52-62% Bulldoze 2x40-48% Sand Tomb 2x25-30% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x54-64% Magical Leaf 2x43-50% Mega Drain 2x29-34% Absorb 2x15-18% | ||
Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 2x50-60% Dig 2x34-40% Bulldoze 2x26-31% Razor Leaf 2x34-41% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x77-92% Dig 2x62-74% Mud Bomb 2x34-41% Bulldoze 2x47-56% | ||
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x51-60% Mud Bomb 2x41-49% Bulldoze 2x40-47% Mud Shot 2x34-41% | ||
 Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Carnivine builds →Leaf Tornado 2x44-53% Vine Whip 2x41-49% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Dugtrio builds →Earth Power 2x40-47% Dig 2x71-84% Mud Bomb 2x29-35% Bulldoze 2x55-64% | ||
Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Gible builds →Dig 2x55-64% Bulldoze 2x41-49% Sand Tomb 2x25-29% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x78-93% Dig 2x63-74% Mud Bomb 2x35-41% Bulldoze 2x49-57% | ||
 Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 2x101-119%KO Bulldoze 2x35-41% Razor Leaf 2x47-56% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x53-63% Mud Bomb 2x41-48% Bulldoze 2x41-48% Mud Shot 2x35-41% | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Carnivine builds →Leaf Tornado 2x44-52% Vine Whip 2x41-48% | ||
Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Gible builds →Dig 2x55-65% Bulldoze 2x42-50% Sand Tomb 2x25-30% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x78-92% Dig 2x62-74% Mud Bomb 2x34-41% Bulldoze 2x47-56% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 2x98-116%KO Bulldoze 2x33-39% Razor Leaf 2x46-54% | ||
 Trevenant GhostGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Trevenant builds →Wood Hammer 2x115-135%KO Dig 2x51-60% Bulldoze 2x39-46% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x51-60% Mud Bomb 2x41-48% Bulldoze 2x40-47% Mud Shot 2x34-41% | ||
Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Gible builds →Dig 2x54-63% Bulldoze 2x41-48% Sand Tomb 2x24-29% | ||
In X & Y, Serperior's Leaf Storm hits Lanturn for 75-88%. Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (114-134%).
 Serperior Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 2x75-88% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x114-134%KO | ||
X & Y Evolution
Lanturn is the evolved form of Chinchou. Breeding produces Chinchou eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Chinchou gave Lanturn the biggest boost in HP (+50), bringing the total to 460 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Lanturn to get Chinchou eggs easily using 23 partners from the Water2 egg group. Notable egg moves include Agility, Amnesia, Brine and 8 more.
X & Y Lanturn Best Moveset
This build takes hits and hits back. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Waterabsorb supports the gameplan, and max HP and Sp. Atk EVs mean Lanturn doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus double STAB backing it up.
Best Build
Lanturn best EVs are Sp. Atk and HP
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Volt Switch
- Thunder Wave
- Heal Bell
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Agility and Amnesia on Lanturn. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Hydro Pump and Thunder, they expand what Lanturn can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Lanturn in X & Y
You'll want late-game access before hunting Lanturn. Moderate rates across 4 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Where To Catch Lanturn in X & Y
The path to Lanturn starts with Chinchou at Lv. 25-35 via fishing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ChinchouAzure BayXGood Rod Lv.25 WaterUncommonMidAzure BayYGood Rod Lv.25 WaterUncommonMidShalour CityXGood Rod Lv.25 CityUncommonMidShalour CityYGood Rod Lv.25 CityUncommonMid
Step 2Lanturn ✓Azure BayXSuper Rod Lv.35 WaterRareLateAzure BayYSuper Rod Lv.35 WaterRareLateShalour CityXSuper Rod Lv.35 CityRareLateShalour CityYSuper Rod Lv.35 CityRareLateor evolve from Chinchou (Step 1)
Lanturn Guide
In X & Y, Don't let Lanturn's 460 base stat total fool you. Volt Absorb is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a support. Scald with Leftovers is the standard set.
In X & Y, Run Volt Absorb on Lanturn. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Lanturn also gets Illuminate and Water Absorb, but they don't compare.
In X & Y, Lanturn fills the support role. It's a special attacker with base 76 Sp. Atk. At base 67 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In X & Y, run Scald, Ice Beam, Protect, and Thunderbolt on Lanturn. Scald is the most common pick at 20% usage. Scald provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Lanturn first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 17 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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 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
Winds & Waves