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No. 0456 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Finneon

The Wing Fish Pokémon

TL;DR. Finneon is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 330. After long exposure to sunlight, the patterns on its tail fins shine vividly when darkness arrives.

Water

After long exposure to sunlight, the patterns on its tail fins shine vividly when darkness arrives.

Height0.4 m
Weight7.0 kg
AbilitiesSwift Swim, Storm Drain
HiddenWater Veil
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 330. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 49
Attack 49
Defense 56
Sp. Attack 49
Sp. Defense 61
Speed 66
Total330
330 base stat total, the 741st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 107th among Water-types.
66 base Speed, Finneon's strongest stat, ranking 72nd of 154 Water-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Finneon 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, Finneon reaches 971 CP at level 40 and 1,111 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack96
GO Defense116
GO Stamina135
Max CP (L40)971
Max CP (L50)1,098
Best buddy (L51)1,111
Raid catch CP 511–555 (L20). Weather boosted 639–694 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Finneon.

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

What type is Finneon?

Finneon is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Finneon weak to?

Finneon takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Finneon resistant to?

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

How does Finneon evolve?

Finneon evolves into Lumineon (Level 31).

What generation is Finneon from?

Finneon was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0456.

What are Finneon's base stats?

Finneon has HP 49, Attack 49, Defense 56, Special Attack 49, Special Defense 61, and Speed 66. Total base stat total: 330.

What are Finneon's abilities?

Finneon can have the abilities Swift Swim, Storm Drain, plus the Hidden Ability Water Veil.

Is Finneon legendary or mythical?

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

What is Finneon's best stat?

Finneon's highest base stat is Speed at 66, which ranks 72nd of 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Finneon good?

Finneon has a base stat total of 330, the 741st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 107th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

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

Finneon in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Finneon in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Finneon in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Finneon in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Finneon 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

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

2× Weak to
Grass Electric
½× Resists
Fire Water Ice Steel
Comparison

Finneon vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat Finneon Water avg Difference
HP 49 70 -21
Attack 49 72 -23
Defense 56 72 -16
Special Attack 49 71 -22
Special Defense 61 69 -8
Speed 66 66 +0
Total 330 420 -90
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Game appearances

Finneon appears in 22 games.

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

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
  • 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 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 Finneon in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 11 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Canalave CityFuego IronworksIron IslandSinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma TownSinnoh Route 218Sinnoh Route 219Sinnoh Route 221Sinnoh Sea Route 220Valley Windworks
Black, White
P2 LaboratoryUnova Route 17Unova Route 18
Black 2, White 2
P2 LaboratoryUnova Route 17Unova Route 18Unova Route 4Virbank CityVirbank Complex Outer
Sun, Moon
Alola Route 1 Hauoli OutskirtsAlola Route 14Alola Route 15 MainAlola Route 7Brooklet Hill Totems DenHano BeachKalae BayMelemele SeaSecluded Shore
Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Alola Route 14Alola Route 15 MainAlola Route 7Brooklet Hill Totems DenHano BeachHauoli City BeachfrontKalae BayMelemele Sea
Pokémon anime

Finneon appears in 4 episodes.

From DP077 (2008-05-08) through SM002 (2016-11-17).

TCG Pocket appearances

2 Finneon cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.