Lanturn

Lanturn
Light Pokémon
The light it emits is so bright that it can illuminate the sea’s surface from a depth of over three miles.
Lanturn is No. 0171 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Water and Electric-type Light Pokémon. The light it emits is so bright that it can illuminate the sea’s surface from a depth of over three miles. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.
Lanturn first belongs to Generation Ii. Lanturn does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Hp, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Volt Absorb, Illuminate and Water Absorb, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.
Lanturn at a glance
- Type
- WATERELECTRIC
- Weak to
- GRASS2×GROUND2×
- Best base stat
- Hp — 125
- Abilities
- Volt Absorb, Illuminate, Water Absorb (Hidden)
- Evolution
- Final stage or no evolution data
- Height
- 1.2 m
- Weight
- 22.5 kg
- Generation
- Generation Ii
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Capture rate
- 75
- Base happiness
- 70
Type effectiveness
Damage taken when Lanturn is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Strongly resists
Based on Water / Electric typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokédex entries
The light it emits is so bright that it can illuminate the sea's surface from a depth of over three miles.
It blinds prey with an intense burst of light, then swallows the immobilized prey in a single gulp.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bubble | WATER | 40 | 100 |
| 1 | Supersonic | NORMAL | — | 55 |
| 1 | Thunder Wave | ELECTRIC | — | 90 |
| 13 | Flail | NORMAL | — | 100 |
| 17 | Water Gun | WATER | 40 | 100 |
| 25 | Spark | ELECTRIC | 65 | 100 |
| 33 | Confuse Ray | GHOST | — | 100 |
| 45 | Take Down | NORMAL | 90 | 85 |
| 53 | Hydro Pump | WATER | 110 | 80 |
