Phantump is technically a pre-evolution of Trevenant, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Natural Cure clears status conditions when it switches out, adding extra value. Normal and Fighting moves can't touch it, which offsets the 5 weaknesses somewhat.
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 Weakness
AvgPhantump is weak to Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, and Dark-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves entirely. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed Phantump easily with 52 breeding partners from the Indeterminate and Plant egg groups. Pass egg moves like Ally Switch, Disable, Sucker Punch to offspring.
For a defensive wall, Phantump wants a spread EV build EVs and Oranberry. The Bold nature tilts toward physical wall duty, and Harvest contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Best Phantump Moveset
- Protect
- Curse
- Will O Wisp
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Egg moves make a real difference. Phantump gets Ally Switch and Disable 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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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.
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Phantump isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Trevenant to unlock its full potential. At 309 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Phantump's biggest threats include Infernape (Fire), Kyurem (Ice), and Salamence (Flying), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Ghost and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 38 Speed, Phantump won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Phantump evolves into Trevenant by trading. Phantump is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Run Natural Cure on Phantump. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Phantump also gets Frisk and Harvest, but they don't compare.
Phantump fills the balanced role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 70 Attack). Base 38 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
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 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- 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 IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXYDebut
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