Lampent
Ghost/Fire-type, Generation 5. Evolves into Chandelure for 100 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Ember Heat Wave
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Heat Wave costs 100 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Lampent takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 439
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 976 CP
Lampent moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 50 | 4.0s | 22.5 | 1.80 |
| Flame Burst STAB | Fire | 70 | 50 | 2.5s | 28 | 1.40 |
| Heat Wave Best STAB | Fire | 95 | 100 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 0.95 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Ball | Grass | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | Buff / debuff |
| Flame Burst | Fire | 70 | 55 | 1.27 | — |
| Heat Wave | Fire | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Ember (10 DPS); Astonish builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 3-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Lampent raid guide
Best counters against Lampent
How to get Lampent
- Evolve from
- Litwick · 25 Candy
- Raids
- 3-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Lampent knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 41 | 1,476 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 41 | 1,598 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 940 | 1,000 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,169 | 1,244 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 940 | 1,000 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 711 | 756 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 940 | 1,000 |
Is Lampent good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Lampent has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (169), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Lampent deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Fog weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 24 |
| Lv 2 | 75 |
| Lv 3 | 127 |
| Lv 4 | 178 |
| Lv 5 | 230 |
| Lv 6 | 282 |
| Lv 7 | 333 |
| Lv 8 | 385 |
| Lv 9 | 436 |
| Lv 10 | 488 |
| Lv 11 | 537 |
| Lv 12 | 585 |
| Lv 13 | 634 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 683 |
| Lv 15 | 732 |
| Lv 16 | 781 |
| Lv 17 | 829 |
| Lv 18 | 878 |
| Lv 19 | 927 |
| Lv 20 | 976 |
| Lv 21 | 1,025 |
| Lv 22 | 1,073 |
| Lv 23 | 1,122 |
| Lv 24 | 1,171 |
| Lv 25 | 1,220 |
| Lv 26 | 1,269 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,317 |
| Lv 28 | 1,366 |
| Lv 29 | 1,415 |
| Lv 30 | 1,464 |
| Lv 31 | 1,488 |
| Lv 32 | 1,513 |
| Lv 33 | 1,537 |
| Lv 34 | 1,562 |
| Lv 35 | 1,586 |
| Lv 36 | 1,610 |
| Lv 37 | 1,635 |
| Lv 38 | 1,659 |
| Lv 39 | 1,684 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,708 |
| Lv 41 | 1,730 |
| Lv 42 | 1,751 |
| Lv 43 | 1,773 |
| Lv 44 | 1,795 |
| Lv 45 | 1,818 |
| Lv 46 | 1,840 |
| Lv 47 | 1,863 |
| Lv 48 | 1,885 |
| Lv 49 | 1,908 |
| Lv 50 | 1,931 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0608
- Height
- 0.60 m
- Weight
- 13.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0608_POKEMON_LAMPENT
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Lampent in Pokemon GO?
Lampent's best moveset is Ember (fast) with Heat Wave (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Lampent's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Lampent takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Fighting, Normal, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Lampent's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Lampent reaches 1,931 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,708 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Lampent?
A perfect 15/15/15 Lampent shows 976 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,220 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Lampent better than regular Lampent?
Shadow Lampent deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Lampent in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Litwick (25 Candy). It is currently a 3-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Lampent be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Lampent depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.