Lanturn

#171 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Light Pokémon

Lanturn

#171 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Light Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

125

360

454

Attack

108

236

Defense

108

236

Sp. Atk

141

276

Sp. Def

141

276

Speed

125

256

Total

460

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Chinchou

Togepi

Normal

Shiny

Lanturn

Light Pokémon

#171

Height

1.2 m (3'11")

Weight

22.5 kg (49.6 lbs)

Abilities

Volt Absorb Illuminate Water Absorb(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Lanturn takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

Resists

0.25×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	-
EV yield	2 HP
Catch rate	75
Base Exp.	161

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Water 2
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Black 2

Lanturn’s light can shine up from great depths. It is nicknamed “The Deep-Sea Star.”

Pokémon White 2

Lanturn’s light can shine up from great depths. It is nicknamed “The Deep-Sea Star.”

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Chinchou #170	Level 27	Lanturn #171

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Black 2

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Undella Bay	Fishing in dark spots	50-70	15%	-

White 2

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Undella Bay	Fishing in dark spots	50-70	15%	-

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Deep Sea Scale

Black 2

White 2

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Supersonic	Status	-	55	20	The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target.
Start	Thunder Wave	Status	-	100	20	A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.
Start	Bubble	Special	20	100	30	A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets’ Speed stats.
6	Thunder Wave	Status	-	100	20	A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.
9	Flail	Physical	-	100	15	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
12	Water Gun	Special	40	100	25	The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
17	Confuse Ray	Status	-	100	10	The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.
20	Spark	Physical	65	100	20	The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
23	Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. It also damages the user a little.
27	Stockpile	Status	-	-	20	The user charges up power and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def. The move can be used three times.
27	Spit Up	Special	-	100	10	The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the damage.
27	Swallow	Status	-	-	10	The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP. Storing more power heals more HP.
30	Electro Ball	Special	-	100	10	The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the damage.
35	Bubble Beam	Special	65	100	20	A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the opposing team. It may also lower their Speed stats.
40	Signal Beam	Special	75	100	15	The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.
47	Discharge	Special	80	100	15	A flare of electricity is loosed to strike the area around the user. It may also cause paralysis.
52	Aqua Ring	Status	-	-	20	The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP on every turn.
57	Hydro Pump	Special	120	80	5	The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
64	Charge	Status	-	-	20	The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. It also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

		Class				Description
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM07	Hail	Status	-	-	10	The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	1	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	95	100	10	The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	120	70	5	A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Special	95	100	15	A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM25	Thunder	Special	120	70	10	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM55	Scald	Special	80	100	15	The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.
TM57	Charge Beam	Special	50	90	10	The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM70	Flash	Status	-	100	20	The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
TM72	Volt Switch	Special	70	100	20	After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
TM73	Thunder Wave	Status	-	100	20	A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM93	Wild Charge	Physical	90	100	15	The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. It also damages the user a little.
HM03	Surf	Special	95	100	15	It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
HM05	Waterfall	Physical	80	100	15	The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.
HM06	Dive	Physical	80	100	10	Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the second turn. It can be used to dive deep in the ocean.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Aqua Tail	Physical	90	90	10	The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
Bounce	Physical	85	85	5	The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
Heal Bell	Status	-	-	5	The user makes a soothing bell chime to heal the status problems of all the party Pokémon.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat.
Signal Beam	Special	75	100	15	The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.
Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Volt Absorb

Ability Slot 1

Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move.

Absorbs Electric moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Illuminate

Ability Slot 2

Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon.

Doubles the wild encounter rate.

Water Absorb(Hidden Ability)

Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move.

Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

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