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.
Electric and Grass 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
Jolteon can KO Lumineon with Thunderbolt (159-187%). Raikou threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (110-130%). Toedscool deals 41-48% with Giga Drain.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lumineon View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x159-187%KO Volt Switch 2x124-146%KO Shadow Ball47-56% | ||
 Raikou Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lumineon View Raikou builds →Scald16-19% Thunderbolt 2x110-130%KO Volt Switch 2x86-101%KO | ||
 Toedscool GroundGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lumineon View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin8-9% Knock Off10-11% Giga Drain 2x41-48% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemToxic Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lumineon View Breloom builds →Mach Punch33-39% Bullet Seed 2x42-49% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Lumineon best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Dazzling Gleam
- Icy Wind
- Tailwind
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Encore
- Hydro Pump
- Tailwind
- Rain Dance
Recommended Teammates
Pivot Moveset
- Ice Beam
- U Turn
- Hydro Pump
- Icy Wind
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Tailwind
- Icy Wind
- Chilling Water
- Ice Beam
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Tailwind
- Helping Hand
- Icy Wind
- Hydro Pump
Recommended Teammates
Winds & Waves has not been released yet. Build info will be available after launch.
Check back after the game launches for competitive build content.
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Defog
- Ice Beam
- Scald
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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
Move data for Lumineon in Winds & Waves isn't available yet. The moveset will be updated once the game releases.
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.
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 FinneonNorth Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.17-35 Water36%MidNorth Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.17-35 Water36%MidWest Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.17-35 Water36%MidWest Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.17-35 Water36%Mid
Step 2Lumineon ✓North Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.31-50 Water12%LateNorth Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.31-50 Water12%LateWest Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.31-50 Water12%LateWest Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.31-50 Water12%Lateor evolve from Finneon (Step 1)
Winds & Waves hasn't launched yet, so encounter data for Lumineon isn't confirmed. In other games, it's available in Diamond, Platinum, or Omega Ruby.
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 FinneonSeagrass HavenGrassUncommon
Step 2Lumineon ✓Seagrass 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 FinneonCanalave CityBrilliant DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 City35%EarlyCanalave CityShining PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 City35%EarlyFuego IronworksBrilliant DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Power-plant35%EarlyFuego IronworksShining PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Power-plant35%EarlyIron Island - OutsideShining PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Water35%EarlyIron Island - OutsideBrilliant DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Water35%EarlyRoute 205 - SouthBrilliant DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route35%EarlyRoute 205 - SouthShining PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route35%EarlyRoute 218Brilliant DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route35%EarlyRoute 218Shining PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route35%EarlyRoute 219Brilliant DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route35%EarlyRoute 219Shining PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route35%EarlyRoute 220Brilliant DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route35%EarlyRoute 220Shining PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route35%EarlyRoute 221Brilliant DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route35%EarlyRoute 221Shining PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route35%EarlyValley WindworksBrilliant DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Power-plant35%EarlyValley WindworksShining PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Power-plant35%Early
Step 2Lumineon ✓Canalave CityBrilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.20-50 City35%MidCanalave CityShining PearlSuper Rod Lv.20-50 City35%MidFuego IronworksBrilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Power-plant35%MidFuego IronworksShining PearlSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Power-plant35%MidIron Island - OutsideShining PearlSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Water35%MidIron Island - OutsideBrilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Water35%MidRoute 205 - SouthBrilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Route35%MidRoute 205 - SouthShining PearlSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Route35%MidRoute 218Brilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Route35%MidRoute 218Shining PearlSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Route35%MidRoute 219Brilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Route35%MidRoute 219Shining PearlSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Route35%MidRoute 221Brilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Route35%MidRoute 221Shining PearlSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Route35%MidValley WindworksBrilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.30-50 Power-plant35%MidValley WindworksShining PearlSuper Rod Lv.30-50 Power-plant35%MidRoute 220Brilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.30-40 Route5%MidRoute 220Shining PearlSuper Rod Lv.30-40 Route5%Midor 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.
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 has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Electric and Grass-type attackers hit hardest.
Available in 13 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Lumineon spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
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 4DPDebut
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
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