No. 0171

Lanturn

Light Pokémon

Official art

WaterElectric

Height: 1.2 m 3′11″
Weight: 22.5 kg 49.6 lbs
Base stat total: 460 top 48%
Introduced: Gen II

Abilities

Pokédex entryMoon / Shield

This Pokémon flashes a bright light that blinds its prey. This creates an opening for it to deliver an electrical attack.

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Base stats

HP125185–232360–454

Atk5856–121108–236

Def5856–121108–236

SpA7672–140141–276

SpD7672–140141–276

Spe6764–130125–256

Total460Higher than 52% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 67). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+130Max119No SP87Min78Scarf195Tailwind260

At max Speed, Lanturn outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Grass2×Ground2×

Resists

Steel¼×Fire½×Flying½×Ice½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostElectricPsychicDragonDarkFairy

With Volt Absorb: Electric becomes 0×

With Water Absorb: Water becomes 0×

Abilities

Volt Absorb
Absorbs Electric moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Illuminate
Doubles the wild encounter rate.
Water AbsorbHidden ability
Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.19% of teams · rank #156 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Air Balloon
Ability: Volt Absorb
Nature: Bold
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Tera Type: Ghost

Volt Switch
Scald
Rest
Thunder Wave

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.19%
Rated 1500+0.13%
Rated 1630+0.19%
Rated 1760+0.12%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.19%

Moves

Volt Switch99.4%
Scald99.4%
Rest68.7%
Thunder Wave59.6%
Ice Beam30.6%
Sleep Talk27.8%
Discharge12.7%
Agility0.6%
Flip Turn0.6%
Thunderbolt0.5%

Items

Air Balloon59%
Heavy-Duty Boots27.8%
Leftovers12.1%
No item0.6%
Assault Vest0.5%
Expert Belt0%

Abilities

99.4%
0.6%

EV spreads

Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA59%
Calm 252 Def / 4 SpA / 252 SpD27.8%
Calm 248 HP / 252 SpD / 8 Spe12.1%
Modest 124 HP / 252 SpA / 132 Spe0.6%
Modest 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD0.4%

Tera types

Ghost59%
Flying28.3%
Fairy12.1%
Water0.6%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0170ChinchouWaterElectric
1. Level 27#0171LanturnWaterElectric

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

EvoSpit UpPower is 100 times the amount of energy Stockpiled.NormalSpec—100%10

EvoStockpileStores energy up to three times for use with Spit Up and Swallow.NormalStatus——20

EvoSwallowRecovers 1/4 HP after one Stockpile, 1/2 HP after two Stockpiles, or full HP after three Stockpiles.NormalStatus——10

1Eerie ImpulseLowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages.ElectricStatus—100%15

1Electro BallPower is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.ElectricSpec—100%10

1SupersonicConfuses the target.NormalStatus—55%20

1Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

12Bubble BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.WaterSpec65100%20

16Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

20SparkHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys65100%20

24ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

30DischargeHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec80100%15

36Aqua RingRestores 1/16 of the user’s max HP each turn.WaterStatus——20

42FlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

48Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

54Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM / HM / TR 42

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM48Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM72Electro BallPower is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.ElectricSpec—100%10

TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM96Eerie ImpulseLowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages.ElectricStatus—100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM136Electric TerrainFor five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.ElectricStatus——10

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM173ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

TM188ScaldHas a 30% chance to burn the target.WaterSpec80100%15

TM196Flip TurnUser must switch out after attacking.WaterPhys60100%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM209Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

TM211ElectrowebLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.ElectricSpec5595%15

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 5

EggMistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30

EggPsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

EggSoakChanges the target’s type to Water.WaterStatus—100%20

EggSucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

EggWater PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

Pokédex entries

Category: Light Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: Sea
Pal Park area: Sea

Original Johto#175Original Hoenn#182Updated Johto#177Coastal Kalos#148New Hoenn#191Original Alola#202Original Akala#129Updated Alola#258Updated Akala#159Galar#221Isle of Armor#189Blueberry#079

It lives far down in the depths of the ocean. It blinds its prey with light, using the moment they’re dazzled to swallow them whole.
Ultra Moon
When the bacteria living inside its antennae absorb Lanturn’s bodily fluids, a strong luminescent effect is produced.
Ultra Sun
This Pokémon flashes a bright light that blinds its prey. This creates an opening for it to deliver an electrical attack.
Moon · Shield
Should you peer into the ocean at night and see a light shining like the stars, that is Lanturn.
Sun
It blinds prey with an intense burst of light. With the prey incapacitated, the Pokémon swallows it in a single gulp.
SoulSilver · Y
LANTURN’s light can shine up from great depths. It is nicknamed “The Deep-Sea Star.”
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
The light-emitting orbs on its back are very bright. They are formed from a part of its dorsal fin. This Pokémon illuminates the inky darkness of deep seas.
Emerald
LANTURN is known to emit light. If you peer down into the dark sea from a ship at night, you can sometimes see this Pokémon’s light rising from the depths where it swims. It gives the sea an appearance of a starlit night.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
LANTURN is nicknamed “the deep-sea star” for its illuminated antenna. This Pokémon produces light by causing a chemical reaction between bacteria and its bodily fluids inside the antenna.
Ruby · Omega Ruby
This Pokémon uses the bright part of its body, which changed from a dorsal fin, to lure prey.
Crystal
It blinds prey with an intense burst of light, then swallows the immobilized prey in a single gulp.
Silver · FireRed
The light it emits is so bright that it can illuminate the sea's surface from a depth of over three miles.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · Sword

Names around the world

Japanese: ランターン
Japanese (romaji): Lantern
Korean: 랜턴
Chinese (Traditional): 電燈怪
Chinese (Simplified): 电灯怪
French: Lanturn
German: Lanturn
Spanish: Lanturn
Italian: Lanturn

Sprites

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Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 HP
Catch rate: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 161
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 2
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 11 areas

Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
Honeycalm IslandSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Honeycalm SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Insular SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Insular Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Workout SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Workout Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 11 areas

Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
Honeycalm IslandSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Honeycalm SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Insular SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Insular Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Workout SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Workout Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Shield 16 areas

Bridge FieldFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Special overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 26–60
Dusty BowlFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 40–60
East Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 46–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Lake of OutrageFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Special overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 46–60
Lake of Outrage (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 46–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
West Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 46–60
West Lake Axewell (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Sword 16 areas

Bridge FieldFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Special overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 26–60
Dusty BowlFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 40–60
East Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 46–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Lake of OutrageFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Special overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 46–60
Lake of Outrage (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 46–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
West Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 46–60
West Lake Axewell (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Ultra Moon 2 areas

Akala OutskirtsSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–29
Route 8SOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–25

Ultra Sun 2 areas

Akala OutskirtsSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–29
Route 8SOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–25

Y 2 areas

Azure BayFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35
Shalour CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35

X 2 areas

Azure BayFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35
Shalour CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35

White 2 1 area

Undella BayFishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70

Black 2 1 area

Undella BayFishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70

White 1 area

Driftveil CityFishing in dark spots · Lv 45–70

Black 1 area

Driftveil CityFishing in dark spots · Lv 45–70

SoulSilver 11 areas

Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
New Bark TownFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Pallet TownFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Road 20Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Road 21Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Road 26Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Road 27Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Road 41Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Road 47Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
S.S. Anne dockFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Vermilion CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40

HeartGold 11 areas

Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
New Bark TownFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Pallet TownFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Road 20Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Road 21Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Road 26Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Road 27Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Road 41Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Road 47Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
S.S. Anne dockFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Vermilion CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40

Pearl 1 area

Road 220Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–45

Diamond 1 area

Road 220Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–45

Crystal 10 areas

Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
New Bark TownFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Pallet TownFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Road 20Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Road 21Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Road 26Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Road 27Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Road 41Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
S.S. Anne dockFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Vermilion CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40

Silver 10 areas

Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
New Bark TownFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Pallet TownFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Road 20Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Road 21Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Road 26Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Road 27Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Road 41Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
S.S. Anne dockFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Vermilion CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40

Gold 10 areas

Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
New Bark TownFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Pallet TownFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Road 20Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Road 21Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Road 26Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Road 27Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Road 41Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
S.S. Anne dockFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Vermilion CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40