Without Swift Swim, Lumineon wouldn't see any competitive play. With it? It doubles its Speed in rain, turning modest base stats into a real offensive threat. Water is solid coverage on top of that. Only weak to Electric and Grass.
An unusually even spread gives Lumineon flexibility. Speed barely edges ahead. But HP isn't far off. Moderately hard to find and follows a standard growth curve. Yields 2 Speed EVs.
With its shining light, it lures its prey close. However, the light also happens to attract ferocious fish Pokémon—its natural predators.
Lumineon swimming in the darkness of the deep sea look like stars shining in the night sky.
Lumineon Weakness
GoodElectric and Grass-type moves hit Lumineon for super-effective damage. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Storm Drain grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. With 69 HP and balanced defenses, Lumineon can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
Evolved from Finneon. Lumineon is the final form in this two-stage line. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Sp.Def grew the most through evolution (+25 over Finneon), and Lumineon peaks at 460 total stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Lumineon to get Finneon eggs easily using 34 partners from the Water2 egg group.
Prediction matters here. Choice Scarf means Lumineon can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is speed patching through item lock. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs with Stormdrain back that up. Utility options prevents free switches.
Best Build
Best Lumineon Moveset
- Dazzling Gleam
- Icy Wind
- Tailwind
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Lumineon. TMs unlock coverage across 7 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Hydro Pump and Surf into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
A solid spread overall. Lumineon gets Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail for same-type damage alongside Flying and Bug coverage and more. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
Don't skip the egg moves. Lumineon picks up Agility and Aqua Tail only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Surf and Aqua Tail while Flying and Normal coverage and more adds range.
Don't skip the egg moves. Lumineon picks up Agility and Aqua Tail only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Surf and Aqua Tail while coverage across 8 types adds range.
Lumineon starts showing up in late-game routes at moderate rates across 4 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Lumineon in Scarlet & Violet
Finneon is your first catch on the way to Lumineon. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 17-50 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch FinneonEFFORTLESSNorth Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworldLv.17-3536%MidWaterEFFORTLESSNorth Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworldLv.17-3536%MidWaterEFFORTLESSWest Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworldLv.17-3536%MidWaterEFFORTLESSWest Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworldLv.17-3536%MidWater
Step 2Lumineon ✓MODERATENorth Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworldLv.31-5012%LateWaterMODERATENorth Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworldLv.31-5012%LateWaterMODERATEWest Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworldLv.31-5012%LateWaterMODERATEWest Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworldLv.31-5012%LateWateror evolve from Finneon (Step 1)
Lumineon starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn rates across 1 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Lumineon in Legends: Arceus
Step 1Catch FinneonEASYSeagrass HavenGrassUncommon
Step 2Lumineon ✓EASYSeagrass HavenGrassUncommonor evolve from Finneon (Step 1)
Easy grab on Lumineon with high spawn rates across 18 locations in mid-game fishing spots. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Where To Catch Lumineon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Lumineon starts with Finneon at Lv. 10-50 via fishing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch FinneonEASYCanalave CityBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyCityEASYCanalave CityShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyCityEASYFuego IronworksBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyPower-plantEASYFuego IronworksShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyPower-plantEASYIron Island - OutsideShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyWaterEASYIron Island - OutsideBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyWaterEASYRoute 205 - SouthBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 205 - SouthShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 218Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 218Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 219Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 219Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 220Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 220Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 221Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 221Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYValley WindworksBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyPower-plantEASYValley WindworksShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyPower-plant
Step 2Lumineon ✓EASYCanalave CityBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidCityEASYCanalave CityShining PearlSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidCityEASYFuego IronworksBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidPower-plantEASYFuego IronworksShining PearlSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidPower-plantEASYIron Island - OutsideShining PearlSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidWaterEASYIron Island - OutsideBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidWaterEASYRoute 205 - SouthBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidRouteEASYRoute 205 - SouthShining PearlSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidRouteEASYRoute 218Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidRouteEASYRoute 218Shining PearlSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidRouteEASYRoute 219Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidRouteEASYRoute 219Shining PearlSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidRouteEASYRoute 221Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidRouteEASYRoute 221Shining PearlSuper RodLv.20-5035%MidRouteEASYValley WindworksBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.30-5035%MidPower-plantEASYValley WindworksShining PearlSuper RodLv.30-5035%MidPower-plantEXTREMERoute 220Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.30-405%MidRouteEXTREMERoute 220Shining PearlSuper RodLv.30-405%MidRouteor evolve from Finneon (Step 1)
Lumineon starts showing up in late-game water routes at decent spawn rates across 6 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Lumineon in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Finneon is your first catch on the way to Lumineon. You'll find surfing encounters from Lv. 14-44 across 24 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch FinneonEASYBrooklet Hill - Totem's DenUltra MoonSurfing on waterLv.14-1740%EarlyEASYBrooklet Hill - Totem's DenUltra SunSurfing on waterLv.14-1740%EarlyMODERATEHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra MoonSurfing on waterLv.15-1820%EarlyCityMODERATEHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra SunSurfing on waterLv.15-1820%EarlyCityMODERATEKala'e BayUltra MoonSurfing on waterLv.15-1820%EarlyWaterMODERATEKala'e BayUltra SunSurfing on waterLv.15-1820%EarlyWaterMODERATEMelemele SeaUltra MoonSurfing on waterLv.15-1820%EarlyWaterMODERATEMelemele SeaUltra SunSurfing on waterLv.15-1820%EarlyWaterEASYRoute 7Ultra MoonSurfing on waterLv.16-1930%MidRouteEASYRoute 7Ultra SunSurfing on waterLv.16-1930%MidRouteEASYHano BeachUltra MoonSurfing on waterLv.22-2530%MidWaterEASYHano BeachUltra SunSurfing on waterLv.22-2530%MidWaterEASYRoute 14Ultra MoonSurfing on waterLv.30-3330%MidRouteEASYRoute 14Ultra SunSurfing on waterLv.30-3330%MidRouteHano BeachUltra SunSurfing on waterLv.22-25MidWaterNightSOS from PyukumukuHano BeachUltra MoonSurfing on waterLv.22-25MidWaterNightSOS from PyukumukuEASYRoute 15Ultra MoonSurfing on waterLv.32-3540%LateRouteEASYRoute 15Ultra SunSurfing on waterLv.32-3540%LateRoute
Step 2Lumineon ✓EASYAncient Poni PathUltra MoonSurfing on waterLv.41-4425%LateRouteEASYAncient Poni PathUltra SunSurfing on waterLv.41-4425%LateRouteEASYPoni Breaker CoastUltra MoonSurfing on waterLv.41-4425%LateWaterEASYPoni Breaker CoastUltra SunSurfing on waterLv.41-4425%LateWaterRoute 15Ultra SunSurfing on waterLv.32-35LateRouteSOS from FinneonRoute 15Ultra MoonSurfing on waterLv.32-35LateRouteSOS from Finneonor evolve from Finneon (Step 1)
Swift Swim changes the entire equation for Lumineon. The 460 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a pivot.
Finneon evolves into Lumineon at level 31. Lumineon is the fully evolved form. It sits at 460 BST in its evolved form.
Swift Swim is what you want on Lumineon. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Storm Drain, Water Veil) work on paper but Swift Swim is what makes Lumineon worth using.
Base 91 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Lumineon is leaning toward the physical side (base 69 Attack). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a pivot.
Lumineon appears in 12 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Available in 12 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Lumineon spans 6 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
- 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