Lanturn

Lanturn Pokédex brings together the essential information for Lanturn, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Lanturn is National Pokédex #171 and was introduced in Generation Ii. It is a Water and Electric-type Pokémon.

This Lanturn Pokédex covers Lanturn across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. The light it emits is so bright that it can illuminate the sea’s surface from a depth of over three miles.

Lanturn Pokédex overview

Lanturn has the Water and Electric typing, it belongs to Generation Ii, its Pokédex classification is the Light Pokémon. The light it emits is so bright that it can illuminate the sea’s surface from a depth of over three miles. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Lanturn Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Lanturn Pokédex type and weaknesses

Lanturn is weak to Grass and Ground. It resists Steel, Fire, Water, Ice and Flying. These matchups come from Lanturn's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Lanturn and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Lanturn Pokédex stats

Lanturn has a base stat total of 460, with Hp as its highest listed base stat at 125. In the Lanturn Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Lanturn is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Lanturn Pokédex abilities

Lanturn can have Volt Absorb, Illuminate and Water Absorb as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Lanturn functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Lanturn Pokédex evolution

Lanturn evolves from Chinchou. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Lanturn evolution family

Chinchou

Level 27

Lanturn

Lanturn Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Lanturn has 1 form shown on this Lanturn Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

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Lanturn Pokédex game appearances

Lanturn appears in 23 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Crystal, Diamond, Emerald and Firered. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Lanturn appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Where can you find Lanturn?

The locations below show where Lanturn can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Lanturn Pokédex moves

The Lanturn Pokédex lists 109 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Lanturn Pokédex entries

The Lanturn Pokédex entries below let you compare how Lanturn has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

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