* For unknown reason, Lumineon is unable to learn {{m|Nature Power}} via [[TM]] in {{g|X and Y}}, while its pre-evolution {{p|Finneon}} does.
* For unknown reasons, Lumineon is unable to learn {{m|Nature Power}} via [[TM]] in {{g|X and Y}}, while its pre-evolution {{p|Finneon}} does.
===Origin===
===Origin===
Lumineon seems to be based on a {{wp|butterflyfish}}, but it also possesses wings based on actual {{wp|butterfly|butterflies}}, something the butterflyfish does not. In its Platinum Pokédex entry, it is stated to walk on the seafloor using its fins, similar to a {{wp|tripod fish}}. It exhibits {{wp|bioluminescence}} according to its Diamond, HeartGold, and SoulSilver Pokédex entries, suggesting a possible inspiration in fish with this ability such as the {{wp|marine hatchetfish}}. Its {{wp|iridescent}} appearance and long fins also share some resemblance to a {{wp|Siamese fighting fish}}. Its name suggests it may be based off the {{wp|neon tetra}}.
Lumineon seems to be based on a {{wp|butterflyfish}}, but it also possesses wings based on actual {{wp|butterfly|butterflies}}, something the butterflyfish does not. In its Platinum Pokédex entry, it is stated to walk on the seafloor using its fins, similar to a {{wp|tripod fish}}. It exhibits {{wp|bioluminescence}} according to its Diamond, HeartGold, and SoulSilver Pokédex entries, suggesting a possible inspiration in fish with this ability such as the {{wp|marine hatchetfish}}. Its {{wp|iridescent}} appearance and long fins also share some resemblance to a {{wp|Siamese fighting fish}}. Its name suggests it may be based off the {{wp|neon tetra}}.
Lumineon is a fish-like Pokémon with dark blue scales. Its eyes are deep pink, and its face and eyelids are light blue. It has two pairs of large pectoral fins that resemble butterfly wings. These fins have wavy, light blue markings around the edges, and the lower pair is longer on the female. There is a band of light blue running vertically around its body. Its tail is long with a deep pink spot at the tip, and it has a pair of light blue pelvic fins.
Lumineon usually makes its home deep in the ocean, where it walks along the seafloor using the fins on its chest. This behavior helps it to avoid predators. Lumineon attracts its own prey by using the patterning on its wing-like fins, and typically competes with Lanturn for food.
In the anime
Lumineon in the anime
Major appearances
Lumineon's debut anime appearance was in Up Close and Personable! where it lured Pokémon to it with its glowing fins.
Lumineon seems to be based on a butterflyfish, but it also possesses wings based on actual butterflies, something the butterflyfish does not. In its Platinum Pokédex entry, it is stated to walk on the seafloor using its fins, similar to a tripod fish. It exhibits bioluminescence according to its Diamond, HeartGold, and SoulSilver Pokédex entries, suggesting a possible inspiration in fish with this ability such as the marine hatchetfish. Its iridescent appearance and long fins also share some resemblance to a Siamese fighting fish. Its name suggests it may be based off the neon tetra.
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
Rindo Berry (5%)
For other sprites and images, please see Lumineon images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
