Phantump's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Speed trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 1 Attack EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
After a lost child perished in the forest, their spirit possessed a tree stump, causing the spirit’s rebirth as this Pokémon.
With a voice like a human child’s, it cries out to lure adults deep into the forest, getting them lost among the trees.
Phantump is weak to Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, and Dark. On the flip side, it's immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves entirely. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
Volcarona can KO Phantump with Heat Wave (189-223%). Lokix's Sucker Punch also KOs at 110-130%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Phantump View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x189-223%KO | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves View Annihilape builds →
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 Lokix BugDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTintedlens ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Phantump View Lokix builds →Knock Off 2x102-120%KO U Turn55-65% Sucker Punch 2x110-130%KO | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Phantump View Pelipper builds →Hurricane 2x183-215%KO | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Phantump View Lapras builds →Liquidation29-34% Icicle Spear 2x36-42% | ||
Evolving Phantump into Trevenant takes a trade. It's not a simple level-up, so check the chain details below. Evolving adds up to 165 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Phantump easily with 63 breeding partners from the Indeterminate and Plant egg groups.
For a defensive wall, Phantump wants spread EVs and Oranberry. The Bold nature tilts toward physical wall duty, and Harvest contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Phantump best EVs are Defense and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Protect
- Curse
- Will O Wisp
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Horn Leech
- Ingrain
- Sunny Day
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Protect
- Curse
- Will O Wisp
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Horn Leech
- Ingrain
- Sunny Day
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Moves
TMs define Phantump's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Wood Hammer and Solar Beam, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 7 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
TMs define Phantump's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Wood Hammer and Solar Beam, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Normal and Dark coverage and more. That's where the options open up.
Egg moves make a real difference. Phantump gets Disable and Grudge exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 7 types rounds out the picture alongside Wood Hammer and Solar Beam.
Egg moves make a real difference. Phantump gets Bestow and Grudge exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 7 types rounds out the picture alongside Wood Hammer and Solar Beam.
Phantump doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from X, Omega Ruby, or Sword to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Phantump is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
Phantump doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from X, Omega Ruby, or Sword to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Phantump is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
decent spawn rates across 30 locations for Phantump in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Phantump in Sword & Shield
walking encounters for Phantump across 30 spots at Lv. 34-65. The catch is that Sword and Shield don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
high spawn rates across 4 locations for Phantump in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Phantump in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Phantump appears in 4 walking and trade locations at Lv. 21-33 across Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Phantump evolves into Trevenant by trading. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 309 BST.
Phantump does the job early-game if you need a Ghost/Grass type on your team. Evolve it into Trevenant before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Phantump is catchable across 7 games. Debuted in Legends: Z-A and most recently available in X & Y and Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Phantump appears in 7 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Introduced in X & Y, Phantump has appeared in 7 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- 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 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
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