The Essentials on Lanturn
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Grass, Ground Table
- Resistances
- ×¼ Steel · ×½ Fire, Water, Ice, Flying
- Evolution
- Chinchou → Lanturn (Lv. 27)
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Stats
- Total 460 · top stat: HP (125) Detail
- In Current Games
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 79 in the Blueberry Pokédex
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny
- Other Names
- Lanturn in French · ランターン, Lantern in Japanese · Lanturn in German All Languages
Overview
Lanturn is a Water and Electric-type Pokémon, No. 171 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 2. Category: Light Pokémon. Height: 1.2 m, weight: 22.5 kg.
Lanturn evolves from Chinchou and does not evolve further.
Abilities: Volt Absorb and Illuminate. Hidden Ability: Water Absorb. Lanturn is weak to Grass and Ground-type moves (×2 damage).
Generation
Generation 2
Gold / Silver
National No.
#171
National Pokédex
Category
Light Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
125
255
Attack
58
255
Defense
58
255
Special Attack
76
255
Special Defense
76
255
Speed
67
255
Total
460
Min HP (Lv. 100)
360
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
454
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Water / Electric). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 2 types
Grass
×2
Ground
×2
Normal (×1) — 11 types
Normal
×1
Electric
×1
Fighting
×1
Poison
×1
Psychic
×1
Bug
×1
Rock
×1
Ghost
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Fairy
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 4 types
Fire
×½
Water
×½
Ice
×½
Flying
×½
Resistant (×0.25) — 1 type
Steel
×¼
Abilities
Ability 1
If hit by an Electric-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage.
Ability 2
By illuminating its surroundings, the Pokémon prevents its accuracy from being lowered.
If hit by a Water-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage.
Lanturn Evolution
Lanturn Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Water · Electric
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Lanturn Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
—
Swallow
Normal
Stat
—
—
10
—
Spit Up
Normal
Spec.
100%
—
10
—
Stockpile
Normal
Stat
—
—
20
1
Electro Ball
Electric
Spec.
100%
—
10
1
Thunder Wave
Electric
Stat
90%
—
20
1
Bubble
Water
Spec.
100%
40
30
1
Eerie Impulse
Electric
Stat
100%
—
15
1
Water Gun
Water
Spec.
100%
40
25
1
Spotlight
Normal
Stat
—
—
15
1
Supersonic
Normal
Stat
55%
—
20
12
Bubble Beam
Water
Spec.
100%
65
20
16
Confuse Ray
Ghost
Stat
100%
—
10
20
Spark
Electric
Phys.
100%
65
20
24
Charge
Electric
Stat
—
—
20
29
Signal Beam
Bug
Spec.
100%
75
15
30
Discharge
Electric
Spec.
100%
80
15
36
Aqua Ring
Water
Stat
—
—
20
42
Flail
Normal
Phys.
100%
—
15
48
Take Down
Normal
Phys.
85%
90
20
54
Ion Deluge
Electric
Stat
—
—
25
54
Hydro Pump
Water
Spec.
80%
110
5
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Water 2
Gender
♂ 50.0 / ♀ 50.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
HP
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Lanturn
Available in 19 games, 78 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Crystal
Gold
Silver
Diamond
HeartGold
Pearl
SoulSilver
Black
Black 2
White
White 2
X
Y
Ultra Moon
Ultra Sun
Shield
Sword
Scarlet
Violet
Generation II
Crystal 10 encounters
Available
▼
Super Rod
(10)
Sea Route 41
Lv. 40 10%
Cinnabar Island
Lv. 40 10%
Pallet Town
Lv. 40 10%
Route 27
Lv. 40 10%
Vermilion City
Lv. 40 10%
New Bark Town
Lv. 40 10%
Sea Route 20
Lv. 40 10%
Vermilion City
Lv. 40 10%
Route 26
Lv. 40 10%
Sea Route 21
Lv. 40 10%
Gold 10 encounters
Available
▼
Super Rod
(10)
Route 27
Lv. 40 10%
Vermilion City
Lv. 40 10%
Sea Route 41
Lv. 40 10%
Cinnabar Island
Lv. 40 10%
Pallet Town
Lv. 40 10%
Sea Route 21
Lv. 40 10%
New Bark Town
Lv. 40 10%
Sea Route 20
Lv. 40 10%
Vermilion City
Lv. 40 10%
Route 26
Lv. 40 10%
Silver 10 encounters
Available
▼
Super Rod
(10)
Sea Route 41
Lv. 40 10%
Cinnabar Island
Lv. 40 10%
Pallet Town
Lv. 40 10%
Route 27
Lv. 40 10%
Vermilion City
Lv. 40 10%
New Bark Town
Lv. 40 10%
Sea Route 20
Lv. 40 10%
Vermilion City
Lv. 40 10%
Route 26
Lv. 40 10%
Sea Route 21
Lv. 40 10%
Generation IV
Diamond 2 encounters
Available
▼
Super Rod
(2)
Sea Route 220
Lv. 20-45 1%
Sea Route 220
Lv. 20-45 4%
HeartGold 11 encounters
Available
▼
Super Rod
(11)
Sea Route 41
Lv. 40 10%
Sea Route 20
Lv. 40 10%
Vermilion City
Lv. 40 10%
Route 26
Lv. 40 10%
Sea Route 21
Lv. 40 10%
New Bark Town
Lv. 40 10%
Route 47
Lv. 40 10%
Cinnabar Island
Lv. 40 10%
Pallet Town
Lv. 40 10%
Route 27
Lv. 40 10%
Vermilion City
Lv. 40 10%
Pearl 2 encounters
Available
▼
Super Rod
(2)
Sea Route 220
Lv. 20-45 1%
Sea Route 220
Lv. 20-45 4%
SoulSilver 11 encounters
Available
▼
Super Rod
(11)
New Bark Town
Lv. 40 10%
Route 47
Lv. 40 10%
Cinnabar Island
Lv. 40 10%
Pallet Town
Lv. 40 10%
Route 27
Lv. 40 10%
Vermilion City
Lv. 40 10%
Sea Route 41
Lv. 40 10%
Sea Route 20
Lv. 40 10%
Vermilion City
Lv. 40 10%
Route 26
Lv. 40 10%
Sea Route 21
Lv. 40 10%
Generation V
Black 2 encounters
Available
▼
Super rod spots
(2)
Driftveil City
Lv. 45-70 1%
Driftveil City
Lv. 45-70 4%
Black 2 1 encounter
Available
▼
Super rod spots
(1)
Undella Bay
Lv. 50-70 15%
White 2 encounters
Available
▼
Super rod spots
(2)
Driftveil City
Lv. 45-70 1%
Driftveil City
Lv. 45-70 4%
White 2 1 encounter
Available
▼
Super rod spots
(1)
Undella Bay
Lv. 50-70 15%
Generation VI
X 2 encounters
Available
▼
Super Rod
(2)
Azure Bay
Lv. 35 5%
Shalour City
Lv. 35 5%
Y 2 encounters
Available
▼
Super Rod
(2)
Azure Bay
Lv. 35 5%
Shalour City
Lv. 35 5%
Generation VII
Ultra Moon 4 encounters
Available
▼
Call for help
(2)
Route 8
Lv. 10-20 15%
Akala Outskirts
Lv. 10-24 15%
Sos from bubbling spot
(2)
Akala Outskirts
Lv. 10-29 15%
Route 8
Lv. 10-25 15%
Ultra Sun 4 encounters
Available
▼
Call for help
(2)
Route 8
Lv. 10-20 15%
Akala Outskirts
Lv. 10-24 15%
Sos from bubbling spot
(2)
Akala Outskirts
Lv. 10-29 15%
Route 8
Lv. 10-25 15%
Generation VIII
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Generation IX
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Terarium / Area Zero
(1)
Blueberry Academy (Terarium)
Violet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Terarium / Area Zero
(1)
Blueberry Academy (Terarium)
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Gold
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Silver
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Crystal
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Diamond
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Pearl
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
HeartGold
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
SoulSilver
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Black
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Black 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
X
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Y
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Lanturn in Pokémon GO
- 2,085Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 1,191Perfect CP in Raids
- 3 kmper Candy as Buddy
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Gold
“The light it emits is so bright that it can illuminate the sea's surface from a depth of over three miles.”
Silver
“It blinds prey with an intense burst of light, then swallows the immobilized prey in a single gulp.”
Crystal
“This POKéMON uses the bright part of its body, which changed from a dorsal fin, to lure prey.”
Ruby
“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.”
Sapphire
“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.”
Emerald
“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.”
FireRed
“It blinds prey with an intense burst of light, then swallows the immobilized prey in a single gulp.”
LeafGreen
“The light it emits is so bright that it can illuminate the sea’s surface from a depth of over three miles.”
Diamond
“LANTURN’s light can shine up from great depths. It is nicknamed “The Deep-Sea Star.””
Pearl
“LANTURN’s light can shine up from great depths. It is nicknamed “The Deep-Sea Star.””
Platinum
“LANTURN’s light can shine up from great depths. It is nicknamed “The Deep-Sea Star.””
HeartGold
“The light it emits is so bright that it can illuminate the sea’s surface from a depth of over three miles.”
SoulSilver
“It blinds prey with an intense burst of light. With the prey incapacitated, the Pokémon swallows it in a single gulp.”
Black
“Lanturn’s light can shine up from great depths. It is nicknamed “The Deep-Sea Star.””
White
“Lanturn’s light can shine up from great depths. It is nicknamed “The Deep-Sea Star.””
Black 2
“Lanturn’s light can shine up from great depths. It is nicknamed “The Deep-Sea Star.””
White 2
“Lanturn’s light can shine up from great depths. It is nicknamed “The Deep-Sea Star.””
X
“Lanturn’s light can shine up from great depths. It is nicknamed “The Deep-Sea Star.””
Y
“It blinds prey with an intense burst of light. With the prey incapacitated, the Pokémon swallows it in a single gulp.”
Omega Ruby
“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.”
Alpha Sapphire
“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.”
Sun
“Should you peer into the ocean at night and see a light shining like the stars, that is Lanturn.”
Moon
“This Pokémon flashes a bright light that blinds its prey. This creates an opening for it to deliver an electrical attack.”
Ultra Sun
“When the bacteria living inside its antennae absorb Lanturn’s bodily fluids, a strong luminescent effect is produced.”
Ultra Moon
“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.”
Sword
“The light it emits is so bright that it can illuminate the sea’s surface from a depth of over three miles.”
Shield
“This Pokémon flashes a bright light that blinds its prey. This creates an opening for it to deliver an electrical attack.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Lanturn
🇬🇧 English
Lanturn
🇯🇵 漢字
ランターン
🇯🇵 Kana
ランターン
🇯🇵 Romaji
Lantern
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Lanturn
🇪🇸 Español
Lanturn
🇮🇹 Italiano
Lanturn
🇰🇷 한국어
랜턴
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
电灯怪
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
電燈怪
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Lumière
🇬🇧 EN
Light Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
ライトポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Leuchten-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Lanturn
What type is Lanturn?
Lanturn is a Water and Electric-type Pokémon.
Can Lanturn still evolve?
Lanturn is the final stage of its evolutionary line: coming from Chinchou, it does not evolve further.
What are Lanturn's weaknesses?
Lanturn is weak to Grass and Ground-type moves (×2 damage).
What is Lanturn's Hidden Ability?
Lanturn's Hidden Ability is Water Absorb. Its regular Abilities are Volt Absorb and Illuminate.
Can you get a Shiny Lanturn in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Lanturn is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
