Lanturn
Lanturn is a Water/Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0171 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water Electric |
| Species | Light Pokémon |
| Height | 1.2 m (3′11″) |
| Weight | 22.5 kg (49.6 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Volt Absorb 2. Illuminate Water Absorb (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0175 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0182 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0177 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0148 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0191 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0202 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0258 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0221 (Sword/Shield) 0189 (The Isle of Armor) 0079 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 HP |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 161 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Water 2 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 125 | 360 | 454 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 58 | 108 | 236 | |
| Defense | 58 | 108 | 236 | |
| Sp. Atk | 76 | 141 | 276 | |
| Sp. Def | 76 | 141 | 276 | |
| Speed | 67 | 125 | 256 | |
| Total | 460 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Lanturn.
Evolution chart
Lanturn changes
- In Generations 2-4, Lanturn has a base experience yield of 156.
- In Generations 2-7, Lanturn has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Diamond Pearl 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 White Black 2 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. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Lanturn’s light can shine up from great depths. It is nicknamed the Deep-Sea Star. |
Moves learned by Lanturn
Moves learnt by level up
Lanturn does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Lanturn does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Lanturn cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Lanturn learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eerie Impulse | Electric |  | — | 100 |
| 1 | Electro Ball | Electric |  | — | 100 |
| 1 | Supersonic | Normal | | — | 55 |
| 1 | Thunder Wave | Electric | | — | 90 |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | | 40 | 100 |
| 12 | Bubble Beam | Water | | 65 | 100 |
| 16 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | | — | 100 |
| 20 | Spark | Electric |  | 65 | 100 |
| 24 | Charge | Electric | | — | — |
| 30 | Discharge | Electric | | 80 | 100 |
| 36 | Aqua Ring | Water | | — | — |
| 42 | Flail | Normal | | — | 100 |
| 48 | Take Down | Normal | | 90 | 85 |
| 54 | Hydro Pump | Water | | 110 | 80 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Lanturn learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Egg moves
Lanturn does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Lanturn is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Lanturn sprites
| Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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| Normal |
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| Shiny |
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Where to find Lanturn
| Gold Silver |
Route 26, 27, New Bark Town, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Union Cave, Vermilion City |
|---|---|
| Crystal | Route 26, 27, New Bark Town, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Vermilion City |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Evolve Chinchou |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Emerald | Evolve Chinchou |
| Diamond Pearl |
Route 220 |
| Platinum | Evolve Chinchou |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 20, 21, 26, 27, 41, 47, Cinnabar Island, New Bark Town, Pallet Town, Vermilion City |
| Black White |
Driftveil City |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Undella Bay |
| X Y |
Shalour City, Azure Bay |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Route 107, 124, 126, 128, 129, 130 |
| Sun Moon |
Evolve Chinchou |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 8, Akala Outskirts |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage, Honeycalm Island, Honeycalm Sea, Insular Sea, Stepping-Stone Sea, Workout Sea |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Route 220, Fountainspring Cave, Icy Cave, Glacial Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Lanturn |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ランターン (Lantern) |
| German | Lanturn |
| French | Lanturn |
| Italian | Lanturn |
| Spanish | Lanturn |
| Korean | 랜턴 (raenteon) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 电灯怪 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 電燈怪 |
| English |
Light Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ライトポケモン |
| German | Leuchten-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Lumière |
| Italian | Pokémon Luce |
| Spanish | Pokémon Luz |
| Korean | 라이트포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 灯宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 燈寶可夢 |
Name origin
- lantern
- a candle/light in a case
- urn
- vase, container (Lanturn swallows prey whole)