Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Lampent
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Lampent is the Lamp Pokémon — Ghost and Fire middle stage between Litwick and Chandelure. In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Chandelure — not a finished raid attacker. Ghost/Fire hits Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Ghost, and Psychic well; Water, Rock, Ghost, Dark, and Ground punish it. Evolve Litwick up the line. Poltergeist from Litwick Community Day belongs on Chandelure.
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Lampent (#608) is a Ghost / Fire Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the middle evolution of Litwick. Trainers almost never power Lampent for raids; the value is candy and IVs for Chandelure. Against Lampent, lead with Water, Rock, Ghost, Dark, or Ground. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Lampent is a Ghost / Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0608. Ghost attackers punish Psychic and Ghost raids; watch Fighting weaknesses in PvP.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Do not sink Stardust into Lampent. Keep high-IV copies for Chandelure. Shadow Lampent is the same — evolve toward Shadow Chandelure.
Type matchups
- Ghost moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
- Fire moves hit Grass, Ice, Bug, and Steel hard.
When Lampent is your opponent, Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 169
- Defense
- 115
- Stamina
- 155
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse — Primal lobby boost
- 2. Shadow Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 3. Mega Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 4. Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 5. Shadow Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 6. Shadow Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 7. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 8. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 9. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 10. Samurott · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 12. Empoleon · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 2. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 3. Vaporeon · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Tail
- 4. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 5. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 6. Clawitzer · beats Water
Water Gun + Crabhammer
- 7. Floatzel · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
- 8. Seismitoad · beats Water
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
- 9. Carracosta · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
- 10. Blastoise · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Wailord · beats Water
Water Gun + Surf
- 12. Golisopod · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Jet
Recommended moves
Lampent’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Chandelure — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Astonish · Standard
Ghost energy
- Ember · Standard
Fire energy
Charged
- Flame Burst · Standard
Fire nuke
- Heat Wave · Standard
Fire alternate
- Energy Ball · Standard
Grass coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- astonish
- ember
Charged
- energy ball
- flame burst
- heat wave
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #315 of 954 · CP 1488
Ember + Heat Wave
- Ultra League · rank #548 of 747 · CP 1931
Ember + Heat Wave
- Master League · rank #545 of 1023 · CP 1931
Ember + Heat Wave
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.