Stats & Training
Finneon's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Speed EV, standard growth curve to max.
The line running down its side can store sunlight. It shines vividly at night.
It absorbs sunlight with the pink areas of its skin, which then shine. This appears to be a form of camouflage.
Finneon Weakness
Finneon is weak to Electric and Grass. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Storm Drain grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
 Wo-Chien DarkGrass | B | |
Obtain MethodSouth Province Area One Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Finneon View Wo-Chien builds →Power Whip 2x152-179%KO Giga Drain 2x98-116%KO Mega Drain 2x53-63% Absorb 2x28-34% | ||
 Meowscarada GrassDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Sprigatito (Cabo Poco Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Finneon View Meowscarada builds →Leaf Storm 2x150-177%KO Energy Ball 2x105-123%KO Seed Bomb 2x127-150%KO Grass Pledge 2x92-109%KO | ||
 Leafeon Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Finneon View Leafeon builds →Leaf Blade 2x141-167%KO Giga Drain 2x69-82% Magical Leaf 2x57-68% | ||
 Toedscruel GroundGrass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Finneon View Toedscruel builds →Power Whip 2x131-155%KO Seed Bomb 2x88-104%KO Giga Drain 2x86-102%KO Mega Drain 2x47-56% | ||
 Gogoat Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Finneon View Gogoat builds →Leaf Blade 2x131-155%KO Seed Bomb 2x117-138%KO Horn Leech 2x110-131%KO Razor Leaf 2x82-97% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Jolteon can KO Finneon with Thunderbolt (130-153%). Sinistcha's Shadow Ball hits Finneon for 34-40%. Magnezone's Thunderbolt also KOs at 160-188%.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Finneon View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x130-153%KO Volt Switch 2x101-119%KO Shadow Ball39-46% | ||
 Sinistcha GrassGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHospitality ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Finneon View Sinistcha builds →Shadow Ball34-40% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Finneon View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon36-42% Volt Switch 2x125-147%KO Thunderbolt 2x160-188%KO | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Finneon View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb32-38% Giga Drain 2x54-64% Knock Off13-16% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Finneon evolves into Lumineon. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 130 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Finneon easily with 24 breeding partners from the Water2 egg group. Pass egg moves like Agility, Aqua Tail, Aurora Beam and 6 more to offspring.
Scarlet & Violet Finneon Best Moveset
Eviolite turns Finneon into a wall that rivals fully evolved options. Stormdrain and Timid nature stack with spread EVs to create a surprisingly tough defensive core.
Best Build
Finneon best EVs are Speed and HP
Bulky Support Moveset
- Tailwind
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Dazzling Gleam
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Finneon. Agility and Aqua Tail come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Hydro Pump and Surf and coverage across 7 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Scarlet & Violet Finneon Locations
Finneon's scattered across 4 spots in mid-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Finneon in Scarlet & Violet
Finneon appears in 4 walking locations at Lv. 17-35 across Scarlet and Violet. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Finneon Guide
Finneon evolves into Lumineon at level 31. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 330 BST.
Finneon evolves into Lumineon at level 31. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
In Scarlet & Violet, Finneon does the job early-game if you need a Water type on your team. Evolve it into Lumineon before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Finneon is catchable in Scarlet & Violet. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 12 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Finneon first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 13 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
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