Lanturnin Pokémon SoulGold
waterelectric
Pokédex Entry
Light Pokémon
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.
Lanturn in Pokémon SoulGold
Lanturn is #171 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its water/electric typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 25 encounter locations.
Front
Normal
ShinyAnimated
Shiny Animated
Back
Normal
Shiny
Type
WaterElectric
Dex
#171
Abilities
Volt Absorb(Primary)
Turns electricity into HP.
Illuminate(Secondary)
Encounter rate increases.
Water Absorb(Hidden)
Changes water into HP.
Growth Rate
slow
Gender Ratio
50% Male, 50% Female
Egg Groups
water2
Hatch Rate
Medium Fast (20 cycles)
Catch Rate
75
Base Exp
161
EV Yield
2 Hp
Wild Held Items
Weak To
grass ×2ground ×2
Resists
fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5flying ×0.5steel ×0.25
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Lanturn appears common in Union Cave B1F while fishing with Super Rod, in Route 49 while fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod (uncommon), and in Battle Factory Grounds while fishing with Super Rod (uncommon), among 15 other areas. Wild ones range from level 15 to 55.
Wild Encounters (19)
Level Up Moves (18)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SwallowLevel: 0Swallow | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| Absorbs stockpiled power and restores HP. | ||||||
| Spit UpLevel: 0Spit Up | normal | 1 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Releases stockpiled power (the more the better). | ||||||
| StockpileLevel: 0Stockpile | normal | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Charges up power for up to 3 turns. | ||||||
| Eerie ImpulseLevel: 1Eerie Impulse | electric | 0 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Exposes the foe to a pulse that sharply cuts Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| SupersonicLevel: 1Supersonic | normal | 0 | 55 | 20 | ||
| Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe. | ||||||
| Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun | water | 40 | 100 | 25 | ||
| Squirts water to attack the foe. | ||||||
| Thunder WaveLevel: 1Thunder Wave | electric | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. | ||||||
| Electro BallLevel: 1Electro Ball | electric | 1 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Hurls an orb that does more damage to slower foes. | ||||||
| Bubble BeamLevel: 12Bubble Beam | water | 65 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed. | ||||||
| Confuse RayLevel: 16Confuse Ray | ghost | 0 | 100 | 10 | ||
| A sinister ray that confuses the foe. | ||||||
| SparkLevel: 20Spark | electric | 65 | 100 | 20 | ||
| An electrified tackle that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| ChargeLevel: 24Charge | electric | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Charges power to boost the Electric move used next. | ||||||
| DischargeLevel: 30Discharge | electric | 80 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Zaps all other {PKMN} with electricity. May paralyze. | ||||||
| Aqua RingLevel: 36Aqua Ring | water | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Forms a veil of water that restores HP. | ||||||
| FlailLevel: 42Flail | normal | 1 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down. | ||||||
| Take DownLevel: 48Take Down | normal | 90 | 85 | 20 | ||
| A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| Hydro PumpLevel: 54Hydro Pump | water | 0 | 80 | 5 | ||
| Blasts water at high power to strike the foe. | ||||||
| OverdriveLevel: 60Overdrive | electric | 80 | 100 | 10 | ||
| The user twangs its guitar, causing strong vibrations. |
Egg Moves (11)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlailFlail | normal | 1 | 100 | 15 | |
| Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down. | |||||
| ScreechScreech | normal | 0 | 85 | 40 | |
| Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense. | |||||
| AmnesiaAmnesia | psychic | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def. | |||||
| PsybeamPsybeam | psychic | 65 | 100 | 20 | |
| Fires a peculiar ray that may confuse the foe. | |||||
| WhirlpoolWhirlpool | water | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
| Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns. | |||||
| AgilityAgility | psychic | 0 | 0 | 30 | |
| Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed. | |||||
| MistMist | ice | 0 | 0 | 30 | |
| Creates a mist that stops reduction of stats. | |||||
| Shock WaveShock Wave | electric | 60 | 0 | 20 | |
| A fast and unavoidable electric attack. | |||||
| BrineBrine | water | 65 | 100 | 10 | |
| Does double damage to foes with half HP or less. | |||||
| Water PulseWater Pulse | water | 60 | 100 | 20 | |
| Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. | |||||
| SoakSoak | water | 0 | 100 | 20 | |
| Sprays water at the foe, changing it to Water type. |
TM/HM Moves (31)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AttractAttract | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| BlizzardBlizzard | ice | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM14TM14 | |
| Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it. | ||||||
| Charge BeamCharge Beam | electric | 50 | 90 | 10 | TM57TM57 | |
| Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| Dazzling GleamDazzling Gleam | fairy | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM99TM99 | |
| Damages foes by emitting a bright flash. | ||||||
| DiveDive | water | 0 | 100 | 10 | HM08HM08 | |
| Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 0 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | 0 | 0 | 20 | HM05HM05 | |
| Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM68TM68 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| HailHail | ice | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM07TM07 | |
| Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM15TM15 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Ice BeamIce Beam | ice | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM13TM13 | |
| Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| RoundRound | normal | 60 | 100 | 15 | TM48TM48 | |
| A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too. | ||||||
| ScaldScald | water | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM55TM55 | |
| Shoots boiling water at the foe. May inflict a burn. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| SurfSurf | water | 0 | 100 | 15 | HM03HM03 | |
| Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes. | ||||||
| ThunderThunder | electric | 0 | 70 | 10 | TM25TM25 | |
| A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ThunderboltThunderbolt | electric | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM24TM24 | |
| A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Thunder WaveThunder Wave | electric | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM73TM73 | |
| A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| Volt SwitchVolt Switch | electric | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM72TM72 | |
| Does damage then switches out the user. | ||||||
| WaterfallWaterfall | water | 80 | 100 | 15 | HM07HM07 | |
| Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch. | ||||||
| Water PulseWater Pulse | water | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM88TM88 | |
| Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. | ||||||
| WhirlpoolWhirlpool | water | 0 | 0 | 15 | HM10HM10 | |
| Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns. | ||||||
| Wild ChargeWild Charge | electric | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM93TM93 | |
| An electrical tackle that also hurts the user. |
Type Summary
2
Weaknesses
5
Resistances
0
Immunities
11
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Lanturn. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Lanturn resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Lanturn, either offensively or defensively.
Applin
grassdragon
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Flapple
grassdragon
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Appletun
grassdragon
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Dipplin
grassdragon
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Hydrapple
grassdragon
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Wooper
waterground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Quagsire
waterground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Marshtomp
waterground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Swampert
waterground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Vibrava
grounddragon
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Flygon
grounddragon
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Barboach
waterground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Whiscash
waterground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Torterra
grassground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Gastrodon
waterground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Gible
dragonground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Gabite
dragonground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Garchomp
dragonground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Zygarde
dragonground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Bulbasaur
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
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