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No. 0456

Finneon

Wing Fish Pokémon

Finneon
Official art
Water
Height
0.4 m 1′04″
Weight
7 kg 15.4 lbs
Base stat total
330 top 74%
Introduced
Gen IV
Abilities
What a gorgeous sight this Pokémon is as it swims with its long, pink-painted caudal fins fluttering behind it. Finneon's beautiful appearance has led to its nickname: ”finery fish.”
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Base stats

HP49109–156208–302
Atk4948–11192–216
Def5654–118105–232
SpA4948–11192–216
SpD6159–124114–243
Spe6663–129123–254
Total330Higher than 26% of all Pokémon
HP49Atk49Def56Spe66SpD61SpA49

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 66). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+129Max118No SP86Min77Scarf193Tailwind258

At max Speed, Finneon outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 129Finneon · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  19. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  20. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  21. 118Finneon · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 86Finneon · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Grass2×

Resists

Fire½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

With Storm Drain: Water becomes 0×

Abilities

  • Swift Swim

    Doubles Speed during rain.

  • Storm Drain

    Redirects single-target Water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Water moves, raising Special Attack one stage.

  • Water VeilHidden ability

    Prevents burns.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

0.09% of teams · rank #114 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Eviolite
Ability
Storm Drain
Nature
Modest
EVs
44 HP / 204 SpA / 28 SpD / 228 Spe
Tera Type
Electric
  1. Hydro Pump
  2. Ice Beam
  3. Tera Blast
  4. Tailwind

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players0.48%
  • Rated 1500+0.45%
  • Rated 1630+0.09%
  • Rated 1760+0.01%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.09%

Moves

  • Hydro Pump100%
  • Ice Beam100%
  • Tera Blast71.8%
  • Tailwind68.4%
  • U-turn28.2%
  • Alluring Voice28.2%
  • Flip Turn3.4%
  • Soak0%
  • Whirlpool0%
  • Icy Wind0%

Items

  • Eviolite96.6%
  • Choice Scarf3.4%
  • Life Orb0%
  • Focus Sash0%

Abilities

  • 100%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Modest 44 HP / 204 SpA / 28 SpD / 228 Spe68.4%
  • Timid 124 HP / 148 Def / 228 Spe28.2%
  • Timid 44 HP / 204 SpA / 228 Spe3.4%
  • Timid 204 HP / 148 Def / 148 Spe0%
  • Modest 204 SpA / 28 SpD / 228 Spe0%

Tera types

  • Electric68.4%
  • Grass28.2%
  • Ground3.4%
  • Water0%

Common teammates

Evolution

Moves

Level up 13

1PoundInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
6Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
13Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
17GustInflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air.FlyingSpec40100%35
22Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
26AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15
29SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25
33Aqua RingRestores 1/16 of the user’s max HP each turn.WaterStatus——20
38WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
42U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20
45BounceUser bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys8585%5
49TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15
54SoakChanges the target’s type to Water.WaterStatus—100%20

TM / HM / TR 32

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15
TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM196Flip TurnUser must switch out after attacking.WaterPhys60100%20
TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10
TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
TM227Alluring VoiceThe user attacks the target using its angelic voice. This also confuses the target if its stats have been boosted during the turn.FairySpec80100%10

Egg moves 9

EggAgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
EggAqua TailInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10
EggAurora BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.IceSpec65100%20
EggCharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20
EggConfuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
EggFlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15
EggPsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
EggSweet KissConfuses the target.FairyStatus—75%10
EggTickleLowers the target’s Attack and Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

Pokédex entries

Category
Wing Fish Pokémon
Debut
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
Blue
Shape
Habitat
—
Pal Park area
Mountain
Original Sinnoh#134Extended Sinnoh#134Original Alola#108Original Melemele#108Original Akala#040Original Ula’ula#055Original Poni#057Updated Alola#131Updated Melemele#131Updated Akala#040Updated Ula’ula#058Updated Poni#069Hisui#172Paldea#333Blueberry#083
  1. What a gorgeous sight this Pokémon is as it swims with its long, pink-painted caudal fins fluttering behind it. Finneon's beautiful appearance has led to its nickname: ”finery fish.”

    Legends: Arceus
  2. It lures in prey with its shining tail fins. It stays near the surface during the day and moves to the depths when night falls.

    Ultra Moon
  3. When night falls, their pink patterns begin to shine. They’re popular with divers, so there are resorts that feed them to keep them close.

    Ultra Sun
  4. Its double tail fins propel its energetic jumps. When it breaks the surface of the sea, Wingull swoop down to grab it on the fly.

    Moon
  5. It absorbs sunlight with the pink areas of its skin, which then shine. This appears to be a form of camouflage.

    Sun
  6. Swimming and fluttering its two tail fins, it looks like a BEAUTIFLY. At night, the patterns on its tail fins softly shine.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver
  7. The line running down its side can store sunlight. It shines vividly at night.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
  8. The way its two tail fins flutter while it swims has earned it the nickname “BEAUTIFLY of the Sea.”

    Pearl
  9. After long exposure to sunlight, the patterns on its tail fins shine vividly when darkness arrives.

    Diamond · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

Japanese
ケイコウオ
Japanese (romaji)
Keikouo
Korean
형광어
Chinese (Traditional)
螢光魚
Chinese (Simplified)
荧光鱼
French
Écayon
German
Finneon
Spanish
Finneon
Italian
Finneon

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 Spe
Catch rate
190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
66
Growth rate
Erratic

Breeding

Egg groups
Water 2
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

Male Finneon
♂ Male
Female Finneon
♀ Female
HOME 3D model

Where to find

Ultra Moon 8 areas
  • Brooklet HillSurfing · Lv 14–17
  • Hano BeachSOS Battle, Surfing · Lv 22–25
  • Hau'oli CitySurfing · Lv 15–18
  • Kala’e BaySurfing · Lv 15–18
  • Melemele SeaSurfing · Lv 15–18
  • Route 14Surfing · Lv 30–33
  • Route 15Surfing · Lv 32–35
  • Route 7Surfing · Lv 16–19
Ultra Sun 8 areas
  • Brooklet HillSurfing · Lv 14–17
  • Hano BeachSOS Battle, Surfing · Lv 22–25
  • Hau'oli CitySurfing · Lv 15–18
  • Kala’e BaySurfing · Lv 15–18
  • Melemele SeaSurfing · Lv 15–18
  • Route 14Surfing · Lv 30–33
  • Route 15Surfing · Lv 32–35
  • Route 7Surfing · Lv 16–19
Moon 9 areas
  • Brooklet HillSurfing · Lv 14–17
  • Hano BeachSurfing · Lv 21–24
  • Kala’e BaySurfing · Lv 15–18
  • Melemele SeaSurfing · Lv 15–18
  • Route 1Surfing · Lv 15–18
  • Route 14Surfing · Lv 28–31
  • Route 15Surfing · Lv 30–33
  • Route 7Surfing · Lv 16–19
  • Secluded ShoreSurfing · Lv 27–30
Sun 9 areas
  • Brooklet HillSurfing · Lv 14–17
  • Hano BeachSurfing · Lv 21–24
  • Kala’e BaySurfing · Lv 15–18
  • Melemele SeaSurfing · Lv 15–18
  • Route 1Surfing · Lv 15–18
  • Route 14Surfing · Lv 28–31
  • Route 15Surfing · Lv 30–33
  • Route 7Surfing · Lv 16–19
  • Secluded ShoreSurfing · Lv 27–30
White 2 6 areas
  • P2 LaboratoryFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–55
  • Road 17Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 50–70
  • Road 18Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 50–70
  • Road 4Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Virbank CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Virbank Complex (outer)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
Black 2 6 areas
  • P2 LaboratoryFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–55
  • Road 17Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 50–70
  • Road 18Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 50–70
  • Road 4Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Virbank CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Virbank Complex (outer)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
White 3 areas
  • P2 LaboratoryFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–55
  • Road 17Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–55
  • Road 18Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–55
Black 3 areas
  • P2 LaboratoryFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–55
  • Road 17Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–55
  • Road 18Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–55
Platinum 9 areas
  • Canalave CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
  • Fuego IronworksFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
  • Iron Island areaFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
  • Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
  • Road 218Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
  • Road 219Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 15–20
  • Road 220Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 15–20
  • Road 221Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 15–20
  • Valley WindworksFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
Pearl 9 areas
  • Canalave CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
  • Fuego IronworksFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
  • Iron Island areaFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
  • Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
  • Road 218Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
  • Road 219Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
  • Road 220Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
  • Road 221Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
  • Valley WindworksFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
Diamond 9 areas
  • Canalave CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
  • Fuego IronworksFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
  • Iron Island areaFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
  • Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
  • Road 218Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
  • Road 219Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
  • Road 220Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
  • Road 221Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25
  • Valley WindworksFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 10–25