Competitive Information for Lanturn [Ruby/Sapphire]
Water / Electric
Abilities:
No competitive use.
This Pokemon heals 1/4 its max HP when hit by a damaging Electric move; immunity.
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Note: Pokemon with the Volt Absorb ability are immune to Electric attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Lanturn? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get ready to meet Lanturn, the magnificent Water and Electric-typed Pokémon! It's a sight to see Lanturn out in the 3rd generation battlefield. Its only type-related weaknesses are Grass and Ground. Explore the movesets of Lanturn below to understand its battle capabilities.
Item: Leftovers / Lum Berry
Ability: Volt Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 40 Hp / 252 SpA / 216 SpD
Moveset:
- Surf
- Thunderbolt
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
In single battles, Lanturn's Special Tank role is a notable. It's purpose is to take a decent amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. Back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Lanturn last longer regaining it's life every turn. With Volt Absorb, Lanturn heals 1/4 its max hp when hit by a damaging electric move; immunity. With a Lum Berry equipped to it, Lanturn cures itself if it has a non-volatile status or is confused then the Lum Berry gets consumed.
◆ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Rest is a status move (Lanturn sleeps 2 turns and restores hp and status).
◆ Sleep Talk is a status move (Lanturn must be asleep. Uses another known move).
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Item: Shell Bell / Silk Scarf
Ability: Volt Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Thunder Wave
- Protect
- Toxic
Lanturn proves to be an incredible Physical Sweeper for single battles. This configuration strives to crush rivals using devastating physical moves. In the old days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. The Shell Bell item option is to help Lanturn recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Volt Absorb, Lanturn heals 1/4 its max hp when hit by a damaging electric move; immunity. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Lanturn's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Lanturn this turn).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
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Item: Mystic Water
Ability: Volt Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Waterfall
- Thunderbolt / Spark
- Ice Beam
- Thunder Wave
Lanturn proves to be a terrific Special Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with destructive special moves. In the dark days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Volt Absorb, Lanturn heals 1/4 its max hp when hit by a damaging electric move; immunity. With a Mystic Water equipped to it, Lanturn's water-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Waterfall is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Spark is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Lanturn? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Silk Scarf
Ability: Volt Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Thunder Wave
- Protect
- Toxic
For double battles, Lanturn is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper. The main aim of this moveset is to crush rivals using brute physical power. Don't forget before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. The Shell Bell item option is to help Lanturn recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Volt Absorb, Lanturn heals 1/4 its max hp when hit by a damaging electric move; immunity. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Lanturn's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Lanturn this turn).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
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Item: Mystic Water
Ability: Volt Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Waterfall
- Thunderbolt / Spark
- Ice Beam
- Thunder Wave
Taking on double battles? Lanturn is a prestigious Special Sweeper. It tries to take down the opponent's team with forceful special moves. Keep in mind back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Volt Absorb, Lanturn heals 1/4 its max hp when hit by a damaging electric move; immunity. With a Mystic Water equipped to it, Lanturn's water-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Waterfall is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Spark is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Lanturn can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Lanturn.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Lanturn can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Lanturn
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Lanturn's stats
- Amnesia
- Charge
Most notable and possible best moves for Lanturn
- Hydro Pump
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Surf
- Thunderbolt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Lanturn in Ruby and Sapphire
- Modest Nature ( 40/0/0/252/216/0/ )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/4/252/252/0/ )
- Optimize Lanturn's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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