Stats & Training
Lanturn's spread is anchored by HP, with special bulk backing it up. Attack is the clear weak point. Worth 2 HP EVs per KO, and the slow 1.25M XP grind keeps leveling painless.
Lanturn’s light can shine up from great depths. It is nicknamed “The Deep-Sea Star.”
Lanturn’s light can shine up from great depths. It is nicknamed “The Deep-Sea Star.”
Lanturn Weakness
Lanturn's Water/Electric typing leaves it vulnerable to Grass and Ground. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Volt Absorb grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. With 125 HP and balanced defenses, Lanturn can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Grass, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Flying |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Steel |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Drilbur builds →Dig 2x67-80% Mud-Slap 2x12-14% | ||
 Pansage Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift | ||
 Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Snivy builds →Leaf Tornado 2x33-38% Vine Whip 2x26-31% | ||
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x81-96% Magical Leaf 2x41-49% | ||
 Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x73-87% Mega Drain 2x26-31% | ||
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x94-111%KO Mega Drain 2x34-40% | ||
 Swadloon BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Swadloon builds →Solar Beam 2x55-65% Razor Leaf 2x39-46% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x77-91% Magical Leaf 2x40-48% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x68-80% Mega Drain 2x25-29% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x91-107%KO Mega Drain 2x31-38% | ||
 Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 2x88-104%KO Giga Drain 2x56-67% Needle Arm 2x47-56% Mega Drain 2x31-38% | ||
Swadloon BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Swadloon builds →Solar Beam 2x52-62% Razor Leaf 2x36-43% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x80-94% Magical Leaf 2x41-49% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x71-84% Mega Drain 2x26-30% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x93-110%KO Mega Drain 2x34-40% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 2x91-108%KO Giga Drain 2x57-68% Needle Arm 2x48-56% Mega Drain 2x31-38% | ||
Swadloon BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Swadloon builds →Solar Beam 2x52-61% Razor Leaf 2x35-42% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x80-94% Magical Leaf 2x41-48% | ||
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 2x66-78% Razor Leaf 2x51-61% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x71-84% Mega Drain 2x24-29% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x94-111%KO Mega Drain 2x34-40% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 2x92-109%KO Giga Drain 2x59-69% Needle Arm 2x50-59% Mega Drain 2x31-38% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x77-91% Giga Drain 2x50-59% Magical Leaf 2x40-47% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 2x65-76% Leaf Blade 2x78-93% Razor Leaf 2x50-59% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x69-82% Mega Drain 2x24-28% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x90-106%KO Mega Drain 2x32-38% | ||
 Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Palpitoad builds →Bulldoze 2x39-46% Mud Shot 2x28-34% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x79-94% Giga Drain 2x50-59% Magical Leaf 2x41-49% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 2x65-76% Leaf Blade 2x81-95% Razor Leaf 2x50-59% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x71-83% Mega Drain 2x25-29% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x92-109%KO Mega Drain 2x32-38% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Palpitoad builds →Bulldoze 2x38-45% Mud Shot 2x29-35% | ||
In Black & White, Garchomp can KO Lanturn with Earthquake (110-129%). Excadrill threatens a KO with Earthquake (113-133%). Breloom deals 40-47% with Bullet Seed.
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x110-129%KO Outrage66-77% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x113-133%KO Rapid Spin19-22% Rock Slide28-33% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Breloom builds →Mach Punch31-37% Bullet Seed 2x40-47% | ||
Black & White Evolution
Lanturn is the evolved form of Chinchou. Breeding produces Chinchou eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Chinchou gave Lanturn the biggest boost in HP (+50), bringing the total to 460 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Lanturn to get Chinchou eggs easily using 21 partners from the Water2 egg group. Notable egg moves include Agility, Amnesia, Brine and 7 more.
Black & White Lanturn Best Moveset
Leftovers and Voltabsorb form the backbone. Lanturn invests spread EVs to play its defensive wall role properly, and Calm nature pushes Sp. Def higher. Surf handles the heavy lifting on offense. Double STAB rounds it out.
Best Build
Lanturn best EVs are Sp. Atk and Defense
Special Attacker Moveset
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Thunder
- Scald
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Agility and Amnesia on Lanturn. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Hydro Pump and Thunder, they expand what Lanturn can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Lanturn in Black & White
You'll want late-game access before hunting Lanturn. Moderate rates across 2 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Where To Catch Lanturn in Black & White
The path to Lanturn starts with Chinchou at Lv. 35-70 via fishing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ChinchouDriftveil CityBlackSuper Rod Lv.35-60 City40%LateAnyShaking spotDriftveil CityBlackSuper Rod Lv.35-55 City40%LateAnyDriftveil CityWhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-60 City40%LateAnyShaking spotDriftveil CityWhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-55 City40%LateAnyRoute 18WhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-55 RouteRareLateAnyRoute 18BlackSuper Rod Lv.35-55 RouteRareLateAny
Step 2Lanturn ✓Driftveil CityWhiteSuper Rod Lv.45-70 CityRareLateAnyShaking spotDriftveil CityBlackSuper Rod Lv.45-70 CityRareLateAnyShaking spotor evolve from Chinchou (Step 1)
Lanturn Guide
In Black & White, Don't let Lanturn's 460 base stat total fool you. Volt Absorb is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a support. Surf with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Black & White, Run Volt Absorb on Lanturn. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Lanturn also gets Illuminate and Water Absorb, but they don't compare.
In Black & White, Lanturn fills the support role. It's a special attacker with base 76 Sp. Atk. At base 67 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Black & White, Lanturn's hidden ability is Water Absorb. Absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Game Availability
Lanturn first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 17 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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 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