Phantump Best Moveset
Ghost/Grass at 70 Attack and 38 Speed with AbilityNatural Cure clearing status on the switch and AbilityHarvest recycling consumed berries. Pre-evolution stats. The moveset is building toward Trevenant. Evolve for 110 Attack and the Harvest berry recycling that sustains it.
Phantump saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). This was Phantump's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Harvest with Leftovers, favoring a Hardy nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Phantump best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Foul Play
- Destiny Bond
- Curse
- Dark Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Phantump saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Phantump maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Harvest with Sitrus Berry, favoring a Careful nature.
Wall Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Leech Seed
- Protect
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Phantump saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Phantump maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Frisk with Focus Sash, favoring a Hardy nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Destiny Bond
- Horn Leech
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Phantump saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Phantump maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Harvest with Aguavberry, favoring a Sassy nature.
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Horn Leech
- Ingrain
- Sunny Day
Recommended Teammates
Phantump Weakness
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 |
What is Phantump Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Phantump
Gengar's Shadow Ball also KOs at 99-117%.
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Phantump View Salamence builds →Earthquake33-39% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Phantump View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x99-117%KO Sludge Bomb56-66% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Phantump View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off 2x193-227%KO Stone Edge148-175%KO | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Phantump View Lapras builds →Surf23-27% Thunderbolt15-18% | ||
Evolution
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
How to Get Phantump
The chain to Phantump requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Phantump in the wild and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
Where To Catch Phantump in SV
To get Phantump, start by catching Phantump through walking encounters at Lv. 7-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Phantump ✓Kitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldRevelers RoadLv.7-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve into TrevenantCrystal PoolLv.7-60OverworldNightKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldNightTimeless WoodsLv.7-60OverworldNightor evolve from Phantump (Step 1)
The chain to Phantump requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Phantump in the wild and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
Where To Catch Phantump in LZA
To get Phantump, start by catching Phantump through walking encounters at Lv. 36-48. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Phantump ✓Wild Zone 13Lv.36-37OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Catch or Evolve into TrevenantWild Zone 15Lv.40-41OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 13Lv.47-48OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Phantump (Step 1)
A trade step sits in Phantump's 2-stage line from Phantump. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Phantump shows up in the wild, so the starting catch is the easy part.
Where To Catch Phantump in SwSh
The path to Phantump starts with Phantump at Lv. 34-65 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Phantump ✓Glimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%SnowstormGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldSwordRate 10%All WeatherGlimwood TangleLv.34-37OverworldShieldRate 10%Heavy FogGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%SnowingGlimwood TangleLv.34-36GrassRate 10%All WeatherGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%OvercastGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%SandstormGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%ThunderstormGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%Normal WeatherGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%RainingGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%Intense SunGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%OvercastSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65CaveRate 25%OvercastThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%OvercastSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%OvercastOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 18%OvercastOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%OvercastThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%OvercastGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%OvercastSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Overcast
Step 2Evolve into TrevenantBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Trevenant egg.
A trade step sits in Phantump's 2-stage line from Phantump. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Phantump shows up in the wild, so the starting catch is the easy part.
Where To Catch Phantump in USUM
The path to Phantump starts with Phantump at Lv. 21-33 via walking and trade encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Phantump ✓Memorial HillLv.21-24GrassRate 30%Tapu VillageLv.33In-game tradeTrade for (give Phantump)
Step 2Evolve into Trevenant
Base Stats
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.
Phantump Guide
Phantump evolves into Trevenant via trade. Trade needs a Game Boy Advance link cable and a second GBA running another Gen 3 game (FireRed, LeafGreen, Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald). Trade Phantump to a friend, then have them trade it back. The 2026 Switch re-release supports the same trade through local wireless on the Pokemon Center 2F Wireless Club, with no cables required.
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.
Game Availability
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 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 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves