Fomantis Best Moveset
Grass at 55 Attack and 35 Speed with AbilityContrary reversing stat changes. MoveLeaf Storm drops become boosts. Pre-evolution stats behind the right ability. The moveset can't use Contrary effectively at this Attack level. Evolve to Lurantis for 105 Attack and the Contrary physical set.
Fomantis was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. This was Fomantis's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Contrary with Eviolite, favoring a Timid nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Fomantis best EVs are Speed and Sp. Atk
Utility Moveset
- Leaf Storm
- Giga Drain
- Defog
- Signal Beam
Fomantis was a niche pick at best in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP), rarely seen in standard play. Fomantis maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Contrary with Leftovers, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Storm
- Weather Ball
- Sunny Day
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Fomantis was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. Fomantis maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Contrary with Eviolite, favoring a Hasty nature.
Utility Moveset
- Leaf Storm
- Superpower
- Giga Drain
- Tera Blast
Recommended Teammates
Fomantis Weakness
Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug moves hit Fomantis for super-effective damage. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
What is Fomantis Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Fomantis
Scizor can KO Fomantis with U-turn (284-334%). Weavile's Ice Shard also KOs at 95-111%.
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch81-95% Knock Off88-104%KO U Turn 2x284-334%KO Close Combat162-190%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Weavile builds →Knock Off76-90% Ice Shard 2x95-111%KO | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball88-104%KO Sludge Bomb 2x198-233%KO | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Salamence builds →Earthquake46-54% | ||
Evolution
Fomantis evolves into Lurantis. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs take an average time to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 230 total stats over Fomantis. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Fomantis easily with 89 breeding partners from the Grass egg group.
Shiny Fomantis
Warmer-toned Fomantis adjusts the pink-and-green body just slightly. Minor shift on an already small Pokemon, though Lurantis delivers on the golden payoff at stage two. Consider this one a warm-up act.
Shiny Fomantis Odds & Hunting Methods
4 of 4 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Fomantis
High spawn rates in early-game routes across 16 locations. Fomantis is one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Fomantis in SV
The line opens with Fomantis at Lv. 7-60 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Fomantis ✓Apple HillsLv.7-60OverworldKitakami HallLv.7-60OverworldKitakami RoadLv.7-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldReveler's RoadLv.7-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.7-60OverworldSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchLv.16-38OverworldRate 36%Tagtree Thicket - Flower PatchLv.16-38OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchLv.43-50OverworldRate 36%Casseroya Lake - ForestLv.34-56OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.46-53OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.49-51OverworldRate 36%Socarrat TrailLv.52-56Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve into LurantisCasseroya Lake - ForestLv.34-56OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.34-56OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchLv.34-56OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.34-56OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchLv.34-56OverworldRate 12%Tagtree Thicket - Flower PatchLv.34-56OverworldRate 12%Kitakami WildsLv.35-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.35-60OverworldSocarrat TrailLv.52-56Overworldor evolve from Fomantis (Step 1)
Bring the right balls: check Fomantis catch odds in the Scarlet & Violet Catch Rate Calculator before you throw.
A solid number of locations for Fomantis with decent spawn rates across early-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Fomantis in SwSh
Fomantis is where the line starts, caught through walking encounters at Lv. 10-21. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Fomantis ✓Challenge BeachLv.10-15OverworldRate 20%Intense SunFields of HonorLv.10-15OverworldRate 20%Intense SunForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 20%Intense SunSoothing WetlandsLv.10-15OverworldRate 20%Intense SunTraining LowlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 20%Intense SunTraining LowlandsLv.13-18OverworldSwordRate 20%Intense SunChallenge BeachLv.13-18GrassRate 15%Intense SunFields of HonorLv.13-18GrassRate 15%Intense SunForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 15%Intense SunSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 15%Intense SunTraining LowlandsLv.16-21GrassRate 15%Intense Sun
- Step 2Evolve into LurantisBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Fomantis egg.
Bring the right balls: check Fomantis catch odds in the Sword & Shield Catch Rate Calculator before you throw.
Fomantis suns itself in the tall grass across a pair of spots, the sickle-armed grass mantis stepping out anywhere from level 13 to 22.
Where To Catch Fomantis in USUM
The line opens with Fomantis at Lv. 13-22 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 2Catch or Evolve into Lurantisor evolve from Fomantis (Step 1)
Bring the right balls: check Fomantis catch odds in the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Catch Rate Calculator before you throw.
The grass-cloaked Fomantis lurks among the leaves in a couple of green pockets of Alola, blending into the undergrowth as it creeps about between levels 13 and 21.
Where To Catch Fomantis in SM
Fomantis is where the line starts, caught through walking encounters at Lv. 13-21. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
- Step 2Evolve into LurantisBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Fomantis egg.
Bring the right balls: check Fomantis catch odds in the Sun & Moon Catch Rate Calculator before you throw.
Base Stats
Fomantis's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Attack EV, medium-fast 1M XP curve to max.
Many Trainers give their Fomantis their own flowerpots so they can sunbathe in peace and quiet.
Fomantis Guide
Fomantis does the job early-game if you need a Grass type on your team. Evolve it into Lurantis before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Fomantis has appeared in 4 games across 3 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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