Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Lanturn

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Lanturn.

WaterElectric
Lanturn Pokémon sprite

Lanturn

#0171

Quick answer

Lanturn is best pressured by Grass and Ground-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Grass×2Ground×2

Top weaknesses (2)

Grass×2Ground×2

Type matchup table

Grass type iconGrass2x
Ground type iconGround2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Fighting type iconFighting1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Bug type iconBug1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Steel type iconSteel0.25x
Fire type iconFire0.5x
Water type iconWater0.5x
Ice type iconIce0.5x
Flying type iconFlying0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Leafeon Pokémon sprite

Leafeon

#0470

Resists both STABsBudget option
Grass
  • Deals 2x damage with Grass-type attacks
  • Has STAB Grass-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Water 0.5x, Electric 0.5x STAB attacks
Best typeGrass×2

Safe into Water 0.5x, Electric 0.5x

110 offense · 95 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Grass×2Ground×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Grass type pageGround type page

Counter notes for Lanturn

  • Lanturn is a Water / Electric Pokémon with 67 base Speed and stronger special attack (76 Sp. Atk). Grass and Ground attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Lanturn has several 2x weaknesses rather than a single 4x weakness, so the best counters are the ones that can hit it super-effectively while also reducing the risk from Water / Electric STAB.
  • Known abilities include Volt Absorb, Illuminate, and Water Absorb. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
  • Avoid counters that are weak to Water / Electric unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Lanturn does not need a separate alternate-form note for the standard National Dex matchup shown here.

What not to use

Steel×0.25Fire×0.5Water×0.5Ice×0.5Flying×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Lanturn weakness chartLanturn PokédexWater / Electric countersGrass type pageGround type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Lanturn?

Lanturn is best countered by Pokémon that can use Grass and Ground (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Water / Electric STAB attacks. Because there is no 4x weakness, Speed, bulk, and offensive stats matter more when choosing the actual Pokémon.

What type is best against Lanturn?

Grass and Ground are the strongest attacking types against Lanturn, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Lanturn super-effectively?

Lanturn has 2 super-effective attacking options: Grass and Ground. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Water / Electric STAB attacks.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Lanturn counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Lanturn?

Avoid relying on Steel, Fire, Water, Ice, and Flying attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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