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.
It crawls along the seafloor using its long front fins like legs. It competes for food with Lanturn.
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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Evolved from Finneon. Lumineon is the final form in this two-stage line. No compatible partners 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 from the Water2 egg group. Notable egg moves include Agility, Aqua Tail, Aurora Beam and 8 more.
Best Build
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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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
high spawn rates across 12 locations for Lumineon in late-game fishing spots. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Lumineon in Black 2 & White 2
The path to Lumineon starts with Finneon at Lv. 35-70 via fishing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch FinneonEASYP2 LaboratoryBlack 2Super RodLv.35-55CommonLateBuildingAnyEASYP2 LaboratoryWhite 2Super RodLv.35-55CommonLateBuildingAnyEASYRoute 4White 2Super RodLv.40-70CommonLateRouteAnyEASYRoute 4Black 2Super RodLv.40-70CommonLateRouteAnyEASYVirbank CityWhite 2Super RodLv.40-70CommonLateCityAnyEASYVirbank CityBlack 2Super RodLv.40-70CommonLateCityAnyEASYVirbank Complex - OutsideWhite 2Super RodLv.40-70CommonLatePower-plantAnyEASYVirbank Complex - OutsideBlack 2Super RodLv.40-70CommonLatePower-plantAnyEASYRoute 17Black 2Super RodLv.50-70CommonPostRouteAnyEASYRoute 17White 2Super RodLv.50-70CommonPostRouteAnyEASYRoute 18White 2Super RodLv.50-70CommonPostRouteAnyEASYRoute 18Black 2Super RodLv.50-70CommonPostRouteAny
Step 2Lumineon ✓EASYRoute 4White 2Super RodLv.40-60CommonLateRouteAnyShaking spotEASYRoute 4Black 2Super RodLv.40-60CommonLateRouteAnyShaking spotEASYVirbank CityWhite 2Super RodLv.40-60CommonLateCityAnyShaking spotEASYVirbank CityBlack 2Super RodLv.40-60CommonLateCityAnyShaking spotEASYVirbank Complex - OutsideWhite 2Super RodLv.40-60CommonLatePower-plantAnyShaking spotEASYVirbank Complex - OutsideBlack 2Super RodLv.40-60CommonLatePower-plantAnyShaking spotEXTREMEP2 LaboratoryBlack 2Super RodLv.35-70RareLateBuildingAnyShaking spotEXTREMEP2 LaboratoryWhite 2Super RodLv.35-70RareLateBuildingAnyShaking spotEASYRoute 17Black 2Super RodLv.50-60CommonPostRouteAnyShaking spotEASYRoute 17White 2Super RodLv.50-60CommonPostRouteAnyShaking spotEASYRoute 18White 2Super RodLv.50-60CommonPostRouteAnyShaking spotEASYRoute 18Black 2Super RodLv.50-60CommonPostRouteAnyShaking spotor 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