Lumineon Best Moveset
91 Speed at 69 Sp. Atk on Water with AbilityStorm Drain redirecting Water moves for Sp. Atk boosts. The moveset runs fast Water TermStab at low power. 69/76/86 bulk on the special side gives some durability. Storm Drain redirect is the unique selling point, but the offensive output behind it rarely threatens.
Storm Drain redirected Water moves in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Doubles support from 69/69 offenses. In singles, no offensive stat justified the slot.
Best Moves
Best Build
Lumineon best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Rain Dance
- Hidden Power Grass
Recommended Teammates
Storm Drain now boosted Sp. Atk when absorbing Water moves in Gen V (Black & White). Niche absorption and a free boost. 69 Sp. Atk after +1 was still low.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- U Turn
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Hidden Power Grass
Recommended Teammates
Fell in Gen VI (X & Y). Storm Drain utility existed on better Water-types. Lumineon's 460 BST spread evenly was average at everything, good at nothing.
Pivot Moveset
- Scald
- Defog
- U Turn
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Same floor in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). The most forgettable Water-type in the franchise. 91 Speed was the best stat, and it led nowhere.
Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Defog
- U Turn
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Five gens of average stats in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Storm Drain was the reason to consider Lumineon. The stats were the reason not to.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Encore
- Tera Blast
Recommended Teammates
Lumineon Weakness
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 |
What is Lumineon Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Lumineon
Raikou can KO Lumineon with Thunderbolt (165-194%). Breloom's Bullet Seed hits Lumineon for 38-45%.
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lumineon View Raikou builds →Scald24-29% Thunderbolt 2x165-194%KO Volt Switch 2x128-151%KO | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLoaded Dice NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lumineon View Breloom builds →Mach Punch30-35% Bullet Seed 2x38-45% | ||
Evolution
Evolved from Finneon. Lumineon is the final form in this two-stage line. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs take an average time to hatch. 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 Water 2 egg group.
Shiny Lumineon
Lumineon carries over Finneon's barely-there shiny change and adds a slight purple tint that you'll miss in motion. The deep-sea butterfly had gorgeous potential for a dramatic color swap, but instead it got the same treatment as its pre-evolution: functionally invisible.
Shiny Lumineon Odds & Hunting Methods
12 of 12 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Lumineon
Lumineon starts showing up in late-game routes at moderate rates across 5 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 SV
Finneon is your first catch on the way to Lumineon. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 17-80 across 20 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch FinneonNorth Paldean Sea - OceanLv.17-50OverworldRate 36%West Paldean Sea - OceanLv.17-35OverworldRate 36%Coastal BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCoastal BiomeLv.59Overworld
Step 2Lumineon ✓North Paldean Sea - OceanLv.31-50OverworldRate 12%West Paldean Sea - OceanLv.31-50OverworldRate 12%Coastal BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCoastal BiomeLv.66Overworldor evolve from Finneon (Step 1)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Lumineon catch rates for Scarlet & Violet by ball, status, and HP.
Lumineon starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn rates across 1 encounter spot. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Lumineon in PLA
Step 1Catch FinneonSeagrass HavenLv.27-30GrassUncommon
Step 2Lumineon ✓Seagrass HavenLv.24-34GrassUncommonor evolve from Finneon (Step 1)
Easy grab on Lumineon with high spawn rates across 9 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 BDSP
The path to Lumineon starts with Finneon at Lv. 10-25 via fishing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Catch FinneonCanalave CityLv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Fuego IronworksLv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Iron Island - OutsideLv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Route 205 - SouthLv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Route 218Lv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Route 219Lv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Route 220Lv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Route 221Lv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Valley WindworksLv.10-25Good RodRate 35%
- Step 2Lumineon ✓Canalave CityLv.20-50Super RodRate 35%Fuego IronworksLv.20-50Super RodRate 35%Iron Island - OutsideLv.20-50Super RodRate 35%Route 205 - SouthLv.20-50Super RodRate 35%Route 218Lv.20-50Super RodRate 35%Route 219Lv.20-50Super RodRate 35%Route 221Lv.20-50Super RodRate 35%Valley WindworksLv.30-50Super RodRate 35%Route 220Lv.30-40Super RodRate 5%or evolve from Finneon (Step 1)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Lumineon catch rates for Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl by ball, status, and HP.
Lumineon is a common sight for anyone surfing Alola's deeper waters, the neon fish gliding beneath the swells across a few far-flung routes at levels ranging from 32 to 44.
Where To Catch Lumineon in USUM
Finneon is your first catch on the way to Lumineon. You'll find surfing encounters from Lv. 14-44 across 26 total spots in the chain.
Step 2Lumineon ✓Ancient Poni PathLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 25%Poni Breaker CoastLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 25%Route 15Lv.32-35Surfing on waterSOS from Finneonor evolve from Finneon (Step 1)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Lumineon catch rates for Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by ball, status, and HP.
Base Stats
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.
Lumineon swimming in the darkness of the deep sea look like stars shining in the night sky.
Lumineon Guide
Use Lumineon as a pivot. Special attacks are the main output. Speed is middling, Surf is the primary attack.
Build your team around Brambleghast, Krookodile, and Bronzong. These have the highest co-usage rates with Lumineon in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.
Water Veil is the hidden ability. Prevents burns. Not always the best choice. Compare it to Lumineon's regular abilities before committing.
Run Timid on Lumineon. +Speed is what matters, and the -Attack cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the pivot role.
Game Availability
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.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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