Kartana Best Moveset
181 Attack is the highest in the entire game. Grass/Steel TermStab with AbilityBeast Boost raising Attack after each KO creates a snowballing physical moveset that becomes more dangerous with every knockout. 109 Speed outruns most threats. S-tier because no other Pokemon matches this combination of offensive power and Speed.
Beast Boost raised Attack after each KO in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). 181 Attack with Leaf Blade and Sacred Sword. The highest Attack stat of any non-Mega Pokemon. Top tier on debut.
Best Moves
Best Build
Kartana best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Sacred Sword
- Knock Off
- Smart Strike
Recommended Teammates
Two gens at the top in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 181 Attack snowballed through teams after one KO. Grass/Steel typing resisted 9 types. Swords Dance was rarely even needed.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Sacred Sword
- Knock Off
- Smart Strike
Recommended Teammates
Kartana Weakness
Type-wise, Kartana takes extra damage from Fire and Fighting. Watch out for Fire attacks, those deal 4x damage. Poison moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 9 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Kartana's physical bulk (base 131 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fire |
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Water, Electric, Psychic, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
What is Kartana Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Kartana
Glimmora's Power Gem hits Kartana for 40-47%.
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Kartana View Glimmora builds →Power Gem40-47% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Kartana View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn5-6% Scald13-15% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Kartana View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast47-56% Psychic45-53% Psyshock40-47% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Kartana View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off37-43% Stone Edge28-33% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Kartana View Baxcalibur builds →Icicle Spear10-12% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityOwntempo ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves View Smeargle builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityZerotohero ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Kartana View Palafin builds →Flip Turn10-12% Flip Turn10-12% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Kartana View Pelipper builds →Hurricane69-82% U Turn9-11% | ||
Evolution
No chain, no eggs. Kartana is a standalone Grass/Steel type with 570 stats that falls outside normal breeding mechanics. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Shiny Kartana
Blue-and-gold Kartana feels like it was folded from fancy stationery instead of construction paper. The cooler palette trades the warm red-orange origami for something more refined, almost decorative. Small Pokemon, big color upgrade.
Shiny Kartana Evolution
Does Not EvolveShiny Kartana Odds & Hunting Methods
3 of 3 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 methodologyKartana Locations
A few locations for Kartana across endgame routes. The list below shows no spawn rates for these spots, so pick the one that fits where you are in the game.
Best Locations to Catch Kartana in Sword & Shield
Kartana, the origami blade, is an Ultra Beast exclusive to Ultra Sun, hunted down within Ultra Space as part of the Ultra Beast quest line and battled at level 60.
How to Get Kartana in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Sun alone hides the blade-thin Kartana, a post-game Ultra Beast you chase around Malie Garden once the Mission begins, its origami edge waiting at level 60.
Best Locations to Catch Kartana in Sun & Moon
Base Stats
Kartana's all-in on Attack at the expense of Sp. Def. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 3 Attack EVs and follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Although it’s alien to this world and a danger here, it’s apparently a common organism in the world where it normally lives.
Kartana Guide
Kartana plays as a sweeper. It outspeeds most threats, so it can pressure opponents before they move.
Jolly is the go-to nature for Kartana. That's +Speed / -Sp. Atk. Pair it with 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe EVs. Fits the sweeper role.
Game Availability
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Kartana has appeared in 3 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
Winds & Waves
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