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 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.
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.
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 |
 Chikorita Grass | D | |
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 Turtwig Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 2x40-48% Absorb 2x11-14% | ||
 Treecko Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Treecko builds →Mega Drain 2x27-33% Absorb 2x16-19% | ||
 Snivy Grass | D | |
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 Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Shroomish builds →Mega Drain 2x19-24% Absorb 2x11-14% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
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Turtwig Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 2x40-47% Absorb 2x14-17% | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Treecko builds →Mega Drain 2x24-30% Absorb 2x14-17% | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Snivy builds →Leaf Tornado 2x31-39% Vine Whip 2x29-34% | ||
 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 2x25-30% Absorb 2x15-18% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Chikorita builds →Magical Leaf 2x28-33% Razor Leaf 2x30-36% | ||
Turtwig Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 2x38-45% Absorb 2x12-15% | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Treecko builds →Giga Drain 2x40-48% Mega Drain 2x22-27% Absorb 2x12-15% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Onix builds →Dig 2x40-48% Bulldoze 2x32-38% | ||
 Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Gible builds →Dig 2x53-63% Bulldoze 2x40-48% Sand Tomb 2x25-30% | ||
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x53-63% Magical Leaf 2x44-53% Mega Drain 2x29-35% Absorb 2x17-20% | ||
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Onix builds →Dig 2x40-47% Bulldoze 2x31-38% | ||
Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Gible builds →Dig 2x53-63% Bulldoze 2x41-49% Sand Tomb 2x26-30% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x55-66% Magical Leaf 2x44-52% Mega Drain 2x30-35% Absorb 2x16-19% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
 Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Tropius builds →Leaf Tornado 2x38-44% Magical Leaf 2x36-42% Bulldoze 2x27-33% Razor Leaf 2x38-44% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Onix builds →Dig 2x39-47% Bulldoze 2x30-36% | ||
Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Gible builds →Dig 2x54-64% Bulldoze 2x41-49% Sand Tomb 2x26-31% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x56-67% Magical Leaf 2x45-53% Mega Drain 2x30-36% Absorb 2x16-20% | ||
 Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Gloom builds →Mega Drain 2x28-33% Absorb 2x15-18% | ||
 Donphan Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x101-119%KO Bulldoze 2x62-73% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Tropius builds →Solar Beam 2x66-78% Energy Ball 2x50-60% Leaf Tornado 2x36-43% Magical Leaf 2x34-40% | ||
Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Gible builds →Dig 2x53-63% Bulldoze 2x40-48% Sand Tomb 2x24-28% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x86-101%KO Petal Blizzard 2x53-63% Energy Ball 2x65-76% Giga Drain 2x55-65% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x76-90% Energy Ball 2x57-68% Giga Drain 2x48-56% Mega Drain 2x27-31% | ||
Donphan Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x101-118%KO Bulldoze 2x62-73% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Tropius builds →Solar Beam 2x64-76% Earthquake 2x43-51% Energy Ball 2x49-58% Leaf Tornado 2x36-42% | ||
Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Gible builds →Earthquake 2x66-78% Dig 2x52-62% Bulldoze 2x39-47% Sand Tomb 2x24-29% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x84-99% Petal Blizzard 2x54-63% Energy Ball 2x63-75% Giga Drain 2x54-63% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x74-88% Energy Ball 2x56-66% Giga Drain 2x46-55% Mega Drain 2x26-31% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Serperior's Leaf Storm hits Lanturn for 75-88%. Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (114-134%).
 Serperior Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 2x75-88% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lanturn View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x114-134%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 23 partners from the Water2 egg group. Notable egg moves include Agility, Amnesia, Brine and 8 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Lanturn Best Moveset
This build takes hits and hits back. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Waterabsorb supports the gameplan, and max HP and Sp. Atk EVs mean Lanturn doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus double STAB backing it up.
Best Build
Lanturn best EVs are Sp. Atk and HP
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Volt Switch
- Thunder Wave
- Heal Bell
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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
A solid number of locations for Lanturn with moderate rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Lanturn in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
To get Lanturn, start by catching Chinchou through walking encounters at Lv. 25-30. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ChinchouRoute 107 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.25 Route70%MidRoute 107 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.25 Route70%MidRoute 124 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.25 Route70%MidRoute 124 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.25 Route70%MidRoute 126 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.25 Route70%MidRoute 126 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.25 Route70%MidRoute 128 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.25 Route70%MidRoute 128 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.25 Route70%MidRoute 129 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.25 Route70%MidRoute 129 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.25 Route70%MidRoute 130 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.25 Route70%MidRoute 130 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.25 Route70%Mid
Step 2Lanturn ✓Route 107 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.30 Route8%MidRoute 107 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.30 Route8%MidRoute 124 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.30 Route8%MidRoute 124 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.30 Route8%MidRoute 126 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.30 Route8%MidRoute 126 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.30 Route8%MidRoute 128 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.30 Route8%MidRoute 128 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.30 Route8%MidRoute 129 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.30 Route8%MidRoute 129 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.30 Route8%MidRoute 130 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.30 Route8%MidRoute 130 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.30 Route8%Midor evolve from Chinchou (Step 1)
Lanturn Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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. Scald with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, run Scald, Ice Beam, Protect, and Thunderbolt on Lanturn. Scald is the most common pick at 20% usage. Scald provides reliable STAB damage.
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