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Finneon (Pokémon)

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Carnivine #455: Carnivine
Pokémon
#457: Lumineon Lumineon
Finneon
ケイコウオ Keikouo
#456
456Finneon.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from Diamond and Pearl
Type
 Water 
Species
Wing Fish Pokémon
Abilities
Swift Swim or Storm Drain Water Veil
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
600,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Sinnoh
#134
Regional Browser numbers
Almia
R-086
Oblivia
R-246
Height
1'04"
Imperial
0.4m
Metric
Weight
15.4lbs
Imperial
7.0kg
Metric
Dex color
Blue
Footprint
 F456.png 
Body style
Body03.png
Catch rate
190
24.8%
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Breeding
Water 2 group 21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
1
Base Exp.: 90 Battle Exp.: 901*

Finneon (Japanese: ケイコウオ Keikouo) is a Water-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Lumineon starting at level 31.

Contents

Biology

Physiology

Finneon is a small fish Pokémon with a football-shaped body. The bottom half of its body is light-blue while the top half is black. A purple stripe runs across Finneon's horizontal length. Finneon has small blue pectoral fins, two black oval-shaped dorsal fins and purple eyes. Finneon's most notable feature is the pair of caudal fins that resemble a pair of blue butterfly wings with purple spots. Because of its wing-like fins, it is known as "The Beautifly of the Sea".

Gender differences

The bottom lobes of a female's tail fin are bigger than a male's.

Special abilities

Finneon can use various Water-type attacks such as Water Gun and Surf as well as Ice Beam and Blizzard. To coincide with the fact that Finneon looks as if it has a pair of butterfly wings, it can learn Silver Wind, Gust and U-turn.

Behavior

Finneon travel in schools, sometimes grouping with Lumineon.

Habitat

Finneon live in bodies of water such as creeks, rivers, lakes, seas, and oceans.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

While not much has been noted on what it eats, they have been found with the Rindo Berry on occasion.

In the anime

Finneon in the anime

Finneon makes a very small appearance in The Rise of Darkrai with a school of Finneon and a few Lumineon.

Zoey's Finneon made its debut appearance in Staging a Heroes' Welcome!.

Multiple Finneon also appeared in Hold the Phione!.

A Finneon also appeared in Strategy Begins at Home!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP077 Finneon Ash's Pokédex Finneon, the Wingfish Pokémon. Because of its twin-tail fins that flutter like wings when swimming, Finneon has been called the 'Beautifly of the Sea'.
This concludes the entries from the Diamond & Pearl series.


In the TCG

Main article: Finneon (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I
Red
Blue
{{{redbluedex}}}
Yellow
{{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium
{{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold
{{{golddex}}}
Silver
{{{silverdex}}}
Crystal
{{{crystaldex}}}
Generation III
Ruby
Sapphire
Emerald
{{{rsedex}}}
Ruby
Sapphire
{{{rsdex}}}
Ruby
{{{rubydex}}}
Sapphire
{{{sapphiredex}}}
Emerald
{{{emeralddex}}}
FireRed
LeafGreen
{{{frlgdex}}}
FireRed
{{{firereddex}}}
LeafGreen
{{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV
Diamond
Pearl
{{{dpdex}}}
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
{{{dpptdex}}}
Diamond
After long exposure to sunlight, the patterns on its tail fins shine vividly when darkness arrives.
Pearl
The way its two tail fins flutter while it swims has earned it the nickname "Beautifly of the Sea."
Platinum
The line running down its side can store sunlight. It shines vividly at night.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Swimming and fluttering its two tail fins, it looks like a Beautifly. At night, the patterns on its tail fins softly shine.
HeartGold
{{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver
{{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V
Black
White
The line running down its side can store sunlight. It shines vividly at night.
Black
{{{blackdex}}}
White
{{{whitedex}}}
 ???
No Pokédex data is available.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Trade
Crystal
None Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Uncommon Routes 205, 218, 219, and 220, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Canalave City, Valley Windworks (fish with Good Rod)
Platinum
Uncommon Routes 205, 218, 219, and 220, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Canalave City, Valley Windworks (fish with Good Rod)
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Transfer from Pokéwalker
Pokéwalker
Stormy Beach
Generation V
Black White
Common Routes 17, 18, P2 Laboratory (Super Rod)
Dream World
Sparkling Sea

In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Surrounded Sea (B1-B20)
Miracle Sea (B1-B18)
Deep Miracle Sea (B1-B4)
Bottomless Sea (B1-B49)
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Puel Sea
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Canal Ruins
My Pokémon Ranch Random trade with Hayley *
Pokémon Rumble Bright Beach
Pokémon Rumble Blast Beach: Challenger's Ground, Echo Valley

Held Items

Game Held Item(s)
Diamond Pearl Rindo Berry Rindo Berry (5%)
Platinum
Ranch Wacan Berry Wacan Berry (100%)
Black White Rindo Berry Rindo Berry (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP: 49
109 - 156 208 - 302
Attack: 49
48 - 111 92 - 216
Defense: 56
54 - 118 105 - 232
Sp.Atk: 49
48 - 111 92 - 216
Sp.Def: 61
59 - 124 114 - 243
Speed: 66
63 - 129 123 - 254
Total: 330   Other Pokémon with this total  
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.


Pokéathlon stats

Speed
4/5 ★★★★
Power
1/2
Skill
2/4 ★★☆☆
Stamina
2/4 ★★☆☆
Jump
3/4 ★★★
Total
12/19 ★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Weak to
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant against
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Unaffected by
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Damaged normally by
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
IV
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Start Pound Normal Physical 40 100% 35
6 Water Gun Water Special 40 100% 25
10 Attract Normal Status 100% 15
13 Rain Dance Water Status —% 5
17 Gust Flying Special 40 100% 35
22 Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20
26 Captivate Normal Status 100% 20
29 Safeguard Normal Status —% 25
33 Aqua Ring Water Status —% 20
38 Whirlpool Water Special 35 85% 15
42 U-turn Bug Physical 70 100% 20
45 Bounce Flying Physical 85 85% 5
49 Silver Wind Bug Special 60 100% 5
54 Soak Water Status 100% 20
  • A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Finneon obtained at level 1 in Generation V
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Finneon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Finneon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
IV
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 90% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM07 Hail Ice Status —% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 100% 15
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 95 100% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 120 70% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status —% 10
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status —% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM20 Safeguard Normal Status —% 25
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status —% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status —% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 60 100% 15
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM55 Scald Water Special 80 100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM66 Payback Dark Physical 50 100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM70 Flash Normal Status 100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status —% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 90% 15
Bag TM Bug Sprite.png TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 70 100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status —% 10
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM03 Surf Water Special 95 100% 15
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM05 Waterfall Water Physical 80 100% 15
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM06 Dive Water Physical 80 100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Finneon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Finneon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
IV
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
GoldeenSeakingCarvanhaSharpedoLuvdisc Agility Psychic Status —% 30
GyaradosQwilfishBarboachWhiscashBasculinBasculin Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10
RemoraidOctillery Aurora Beam Ice Special 65 100% 20
QwilfishWailmerWailordAlomomola Brine Water Special 65 100% 10
Luvdisc Charm Normal Status 100% 20
GoldeenSeakingMagikarpGyaradosChinchouLanturn
LuvdiscBasculinBasculin
Flail Normal Physical 100% 15
RemoraidOctillery Psybeam Psychic Special 65 100% 20
ChinchouLanturnRemoraidOctillery Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15
MagikarpGyaradosWailmerWailord Splash Normal Status —% 40
Luvdisc Sweet Kiss Normal Status 75% 10
Whiscash Tickle Normal Status 100% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Finneon in Generation V
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Finneon in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Finneon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Finneon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
IV
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Finneon can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Finneon cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Finneon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Finneon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see move tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Dream World-only moves

Generation V
Other generations:
IV
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Dream World Sweet Kiss Normal Status 75% 10
Dream WorldLv.10 Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20
  • A superscript level indicates that Finneon can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Finneon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Finneon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0%
Friend Area: Beau Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I leveled up.
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP456.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: A
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Water  Poké Assist: Water PA.png
( Water )
Field move: Crush 1 field move.png
(Crush ×1)
Browser entry  
It spits bubbles and orbs of water to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Water  Water Assist.png
( Water )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Cut 1 field move.png
(Cut ×1)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It spits bubbles around itself that make Pokémon Slowed.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.

Evolution

Finneon
Unevolved
Finneon
 Water 
Rare Candy
Level 31


Lumineon
First evolution
Lumineon
 Water 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 456 m.png Spr 4p 456 m.png Spr 4p 456 m.png Spr b 4d 456 m.png
Spr 4d 456 f.png Spr 4p 456 f.png Spr 4p 456 f.png Spr b 4d 456 f.png
Spr 4d 456 m s.png Spr 4p 456 m s.png Spr 4p 456 m s.png Spr b 4d 456 m s.png
Spr 4d 456 f s.png Spr 4p 456 f s.png Spr 4p 456 f s.png Spr b 4d 456 f s.png
V Black White Back
Spr 5b 456 m.png Spr b 5b 456 m.png
Spr 5b 456 f.png Spr b 5b 456 f.png
Spr 5b 456 m s.png Spr b 5b 456 m s.png
Spr 5b 456 f s.png Spr b 5b 456 f s.png
Finneon For other sprites and images, please see Finneon images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

Finneon's large tail fins are similar to the Freshwater butterflyfish, and they also resemble wings of actual butterflies. It also resembles a Neon tetra or a Cardinal tetra.

Name Origin

Finneon's name is a combination of "fin", and "neon". The name Keikouo is a portmanteau of the words 蛍光 keikō, fluorescence, and 魚 uo, fish.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin
German Finneon
French Ecayon From écaille and rayon.
Korean 형광어 Hyeonggwang-eo
Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong) 螢光魚 Yíng Guāng Yú 螢光 may be derived from 熒光 Yíng​guāng. The last character means fish.


External links

Carnivine #455: Carnivine
Pokémon
#457: Lumineon Lumineon


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