Lanturn
#171 (Johto)
Best moveset for Lanturn
The best moves for Lanturn are Water Gun and Hydro Pump when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Spark and Hydro Pump deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Chinchou family. Lanturn evolves from Chinchou for 50 Candy.
Game images
Lanturn, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Lanturn is a Water & Electric Pokémon which evolves from Chinchou. It is weak to Ground and Grass moves. Lanturn's best moveset is Water Gun & Hydro Pump and it has a Max CP of 2,357.
About
"Lanturn is nicknamed “the deep-sea star” for its illuminated antenna. This Pokémon produces light by causing a chemical reaction between bacteria and its bodily fluids inside the antenna."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Water Gun | 5 | 12 |
| Spark | 4 | 9.6 |
| Charge Beam | 7 | 8.4 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt | 80 | 2 | 1.92 |
| Hydro Pump | 135 | 1 | 1.62 |
| Surf | 60 | 2 | 1.44 |
| Thunder | 100 | 1 | 1.2 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Hydro Pump
46.3 DPS
|
8.1 | 100% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Thunderbolt
38.4 DPS
|
8.1 | 100% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Surf
48 DPS
|
8 | 99% |
|
Spark
9.6 DPS
|
Thunderbolt
38.4 DPS
|
7.9 | 98% |
|
Spark
9.6 DPS
|
Hydro Pump
46.3 DPS
|
7.9 | 97% |
|
Spark
9.6 DPS
|
Surf
48 DPS
|
7.8 | 96% |
|
Charge Beam
8.4 DPS
|
Thunderbolt
38.4 DPS
|
7.7 | 95% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Thunder
48 DPS
|
7.6 | 93% |
|
Charge Beam
8.4 DPS
|
Hydro Pump
46.3 DPS
|
7.6 | 93% |
|
Charge Beam
8.4 DPS
|
Surf
48 DPS
|
7.6 | 93% |
|
Spark
9.6 DPS
|
Thunder
48 DPS
|
7.3 | 90% |
|
Charge Beam
8.4 DPS
|
Thunder
48 DPS
|
6.8 | 84% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Lanturn?
Lanturn is weak to Ground and Grass moves.
The best counter to Lanturn is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, followed by Mega Sceptile, Mega Garchomp and Kartana.
The top Lanturn counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Groudon | 100% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 97% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 96% | |
| Primal Groudon | 92% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 89% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 89% | |
| Kartana | 88% | |
| Landorus (Therian Forme) | 87% | |
| Primal Groudon | 86% | |
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 85% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
146 |
| Defense |
|
137 |
| Stamina |
|
268 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 223 |
Size
| Height | 1.19 m |
| Weight | 22.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
893 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,191 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,787 |
|
Level 40 |
2,085 |
|
Level 50 |
2,357 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,489 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,936 |

