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No. 0171 · Generation II · Johto

Lanturn

The Light Pokémon

TL;DR. Lanturn is a water/electric-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 460. The light it emits is so bright that it can illuminate the sea's surface from a depth of over three miles.

Water Electric

The light it emits is so bright that it can illuminate the sea's surface from a depth of over three miles.

Height1.2 m

Weight22.5 kg

AbilitiesVolt Absorb, Illuminate

HiddenWater Absorb

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 460. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 125

Attack 58

Defense 58

Sp. Attack 76

Sp. Defense 76

Speed 67

Total460

460 base stat total, the 477th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 105th among Water-types.

125 base HP, Lanturn's strongest stat, ranking 8th of 221 Water-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Lanturn in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Lanturn reaches 2,085 CP at level 40 and 2,385 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack146

GO Defense137

GO Stamina268

Max CP (L40)2,085

Max CP (L50)2,357

Best buddy (L51)2,385

Raid catch CP 1,125–1,191 (L20). Weather boosted 1,406–1,489 (L25).

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Competitive

Lanturn in competitive play.

Lanturn is a Generation 9 PU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #83 in the Great League.

RestTalk

Scald / Volt Switch / Rest / Sleep Talk

ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
AbilityWater Absorb
NatureCalm
EVs216 HP / 252 SpD / 40 Spe
TeraFairy, Dragon, Steel

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #83 88.6 score

Ultra League #362 78.2 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Lanturn.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Lanturn, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Lanturn?

Lanturn is a Water/Electric-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Lanturn weak to?

Lanturn takes 2× damage from Grass, Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Lanturn resistant to?

Lanturn resists Fire, Water, Ice, Flying, Steel. It has no full immunities.

How does Lanturn evolve?

Lanturn evolves from Chinchou (Level 27). Lanturn is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Lanturn from?

Lanturn was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0171.

What are Lanturn's base stats?

Lanturn has HP 125, Attack 58, Defense 58, Special Attack 76, Special Defense 76, and Speed 67. Total base stat total: 460.

What are Lanturn's abilities?

Lanturn can have the abilities Volt Absorb, Illuminate, plus the Hidden Ability Water Absorb.

Is Lanturn legendary or mythical?

No. Lanturn is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Lanturn's best stat?

Lanturn's highest base stat is HP at 125, which ranks 8th of 221 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Lanturn good?

Lanturn has a base stat total of 460, the 477th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 105th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Lanturn as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Lanturn in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Lanturn in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Lanturn in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Lanturn 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Lanturn is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Grass Ground

½× Resists

Fire Water Ice Flying

¼× Strongly resists

Steel

Comparison

Lanturn vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 221 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat	Lanturn	Water avg	Difference
HP	125	69	+56
Attack	58	73	-15
Defense	58	70	-12
Special Attack	76	75	+1
Special Defense	76	68	+8
Speed	67	71	-4
Total	460	426	+34

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Game appearances

Lanturn appears in 30 games.

Every mainline release where Lanturn is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Isle of Armor DLC

Gen IX

2023 Indigo Disk DLC

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Lanturn in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 15 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl

Sinnoh Sea Route 220

Gold, Silver, Crystal

Cinnabar IslandJohto Sea Route 41Kanto Route 26Kanto Route 27Kanto Sea Route 20Kanto Sea Route 21New Bark TownPallet TownVermilion CityVermilion City SS Anne Dock

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Cinnabar IslandJohto Route 47Johto Sea Route 41Kanto Route 26Kanto Route 27Kanto Sea Route 20Kanto Sea Route 21New Bark TownPallet TownVermilion CityVermilion City SS Anne Dock

Black, White

Driftveil City

Black 2, White 2

Undella Bay

X, Y

Azure BayShalour City

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Akala OutskirtsAlola Route 8 Main

Pokémon anime