Obvious fall into the category of Ghost and Fire-type Pokémon in which Pokémon Go. Pokémon’s maximum CP value is 1931, with the following stats Pokémon Go: 169 ATK, 115 DEF and 155 STA. The Pokémon was originally found in the Unova region in Generation V. Lampent is weak against Dark, Ghost, Earth, Rock, and Water-type moves. Here is our Pokémon Go counter guide for Lampent to know how to defeat him.

Flashing in Pokémon Go

Lampent will be included in the game Litwick Community Day which is October 15, 2022. The Ghost and Fire type will be introduced as a special level 4 raid boss, with a CP of 19902. Lampent can be caught with a 917-976 CP at level 20 with no time increase e 1146 – 1220 BC to level 25 with increased fog or sunny weather.

Moveset Lampenti

Pokémon Go Lampent counters
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Lampent’s best moves can be divided into two categories, fast moves and charge moves. Lampent’s quick moves include Stupor and Ember. The Pokemon’s charge moves include Flame Burst, Heat Wave, and Energy Ball.

The best counters for Lampent in Pokémon Go

Here is the list of the best counters to use against Lampent in Pokémon Go.

  • Gengar (Mega): Shadow Claw / Shadow Ball
  • Blastoise (Mega): Water Gun / Hydro Cannon
  • Houndoom (mega): Growl / foul play
  • Gyarados (Mega): Waterfall / Hydropump
  • Aerodactyl (Mega): Rock launch / rock slide
  • Absol (Mega): Growl / Return
  • Alakazam (Mega): Psycho Cut / Shadow Ball
  • Lazio (Mega): Dragon Breath / Psychic
  • Hydreigon: Brutal bite / swing
  • Chandelure: Curse / Shadow Ball
  • Later: Mud-Slap / Rock Wrecker
  • Kyogre: Waterfall / Surf
  • Rampardo: Smack Down / Rock Slide
  • Giratina (Origin): Shadow Claw / Shadow Ball
  • Darkrai: Growl / Shadow Ball
  • Kingler: Crab bubble / hammer
  • Gengar: Lick / Shadow Bal
  • Garchomp: Mud Shot / Earth Power
  • Landorus (Therian): Mud blow / earthquake
  • Yveltal: Growl / Dark Pulse
  • Terrakion: Smack Down / Rock Slide
  • Crawdaunt: Growl / crab hammer
  • Pidgeot (Mega): Gust / Brave Bird
  • Excadrill: Mud-Slap / Earthquake
  • Gigalite: Smack Down / Meteor Ray
  • Swampert: Mud Shot / Hydro Cannon
  • Hoopa (confined): Amazement / Shadow Ball
  • Weavile: Growl / foul play
  • Manectric (Mega): Growl / Wild charge
  • Hoopa (unbound): Amazement / Dark Pulse
  • Empoleone: Waterfall / Hydro Cannon Water
  • Slowbro (Mega): Water gun / Water impulse
  • Groudon: Mud blow / earthquake
  • Latia (Mega): Dragon Breath / Psychic
  • Feraligatr: Water gun / Water cannon
Pokémon Go Lampent counters

Lampent’s charged moves can deal a decent amount of hit but aren’t much of a nuisance. Get a Generation IV variant and make forays. Just remember to use all the counters depending on the situation.

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