Lanturn
Light Pokémon
The light it emits is so bright that it can illuminate the sea’s surface from a depth of over three miles.
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Strategy Overview
Lanturn's unique defensive typing lets it check most of the tier's prominent Electric-, Fire-, and Water-types, such as Charizard, Togedemaru, and Jellicent. Using Volt Switch to gain momentum and bring in wallbreakers is Lanturn's main appeal; however, its reliance on passive recovery means it risks easily being worn down. Other bulky Water-types in the tier such as Wishiwashi, Jellicent, and Quagsire don't suffer nearly as much from entry hazards or physical attacks, and Jellicent and Quagsire also don't need to rely on passive recovery. Even so, Lanturn sets itself apart from other bulky Water-types thanks to its rare combination of defensive utility—including an Electric immunity from Volt Absorb—and pivoting.
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