Lampent (#0608) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP60120–167230–324

Atk4040–10176–196

Def6058–123112–240

SpA9590–161175–317

SpD6058–123112–240

Spe5554–117103–229

Total370Higher than 34% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 55). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+117Max107No SP75Min67Scarf175Tailwind234

At max Speed, Lampent outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

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

Dark2×Ghost2×Ground2×Rock2×Water2×

Resists

Bug¼×Fairy½×Fire½×Grass½×Ice½×Poison½×Steel½×

Immune to

Fighting0×Normal0×

Takes normal damage from 4 types

FlyingElectricPsychicDragon

With Flash Fire: Fire becomes 0×

Abilities

Flash Fire
Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
Flame Body
Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
InfiltratorHidden ability
Bypasses Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0607LitwickGhostFire
1. Level 41#0608LampentGhostFire
  1. Use Dusk Stone#0609ChandelureGhostFire

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

1EmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

1MinimizeRaises the user’s evasion by two stages.NormalStatus——10

1SmogHas a 40% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec3070%20

12Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

16HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

20Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

28Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

32CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

36Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

40InfernoHas a 100% chance to burn the target.FireSpec10050%5

46ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

52Pain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20

58OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

64MementoLowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by two stages. User faints.DarkStatus—100%10

TM / HM / TR 40

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM38Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

TM42Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

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

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TM165Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

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

TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM195Burning JealousyBurns the target if it had a state stage raise this turn.FireSpec70100%5

TM198PoltergeistFails if the target has no held item.GhostPhys11090%5

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM202Pain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM207Temper FlareSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.FirePhys75100%10

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 4

EggAcid ArmorRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.PoisonStatus——20

EggClear SmogRemoves all of the target’s stat modifiers.PoisonSpec50—15

EggHazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

EggPower SplitAverages Attack and Special Attack with the target.PsychicStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category: Lamp Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Black
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#114Updated Unova#191Mountain Kalos#066Galar#288Crown Tundra#049Kitakami#147Lumiose#190

It lurks in cities, pretending to be a lamp. Once it finds someone whose death is near, it will trail quietly after them.
Shield
This Pokémon appears just before someone passes away, so it’s feared as an emissary of death.
Sword
The spirits it absorbs fuel its baleful fire. It hangs around hospitals waiting for people to pass on.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
It arrives near the moment of death and steals spirit from the body.
White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
This ominous Pokémon is feared. Through cities it wanders, searching for the spirits of the fallen.
Black

Names around the world

Japanese: ランプラー
Japanese (romaji): Lampler
Korean: 램프라
Chinese (Traditional): 燈火幽靈
Chinese (Simplified): 灯火幽灵
French: Mélancolux
German: Laternecto
Spanish: Lampent
Italian: Lampent

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 SpA
Catch rate: 90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 130
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 8 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Ballimere Lake (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's BedWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den T)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Old CemeteryWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Snowslide Slope (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Sword: The Crown Tundra 8 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Ballimere Lake (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's BedWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den T)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Old CemeteryWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Snowslide Slope (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Shield 7 areas

Dusty Bowl (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Cap (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
Lake of Outrage (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Stony Wilderness (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Stony Wilderness (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Sword 7 areas

Dusty Bowl (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Cap (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
Lake of Outrage (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Stony Wilderness (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Stony Wilderness (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Ghost)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Ghost)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30