Komala Best Moveset
115 Attack on Normal with AbilityComatose keeping it permanently asleep, which blocks all other status conditions. MoveSleep Talk always works since it's always sleeping. The moveset fires physical Normal TermStab through Sleep Talk at random from 3 moves. 65 Speed limits the offensive pace. Comatose is a double-edged gimmick: immune to burns and paralysis, but can only use Sleep Talk.
Comatose made Komala permanently asleep in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Immune to all other status. Sleep Talk was the only way to attack. 115 Attack behind the gimmick.
Best Moves
Best Build
Komala best EVs are Sp. Def and HP
Bulky Support Moveset
- Knock Off
- Rapid Spin
- Return
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Same Comatose in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Permanently asleep, permanently immune to burn and paralysis. Two gens of the most unusual ability in the game.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Knock Off
- Body Slam
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Komala Weakness
Komala's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Komala's special bulk (base 95 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Komala Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Komala
Dragapult's Draco Meteor hits Komala for 37-43%.
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Komala View Dragapult builds →U Turn22-27% Draco Meteor37-43% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Komala View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin24-28% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Komala View Glimmora builds →Power Gem18-22% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityWeakarmor ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves View Ceruledge builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Komala View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed42-49% Earthquake52-61% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Komala View Kingambit builds →Sucker Punch37-43% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityDauntlessshield ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Komala View Zamazenta builds →Crunch35-42% Close Combat 2x105-124%KO | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Komala View Gliscor builds →Earthquake29-35% Knock Off19-23% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityPurifyingsalt ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Garganacl builds →
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 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Komala View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x250-295%KO Close Combat 2x250-295%KO | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Evolution
Komala doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find a massive partner pool across one egg group, and eggs take an average time to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Komala easily with 278 breeding partners from the Field egg group.
Shiny Komala
Slightly browner Komala. The gray koala shifts warm by a degree, and the log it clings to stays about the same. For a Pokemon that's always asleep, the shiny's lack of energy feels on-brand. Inoffensive but invisible.
Shiny Komala Evolution
Does Not EvolveShiny Komala 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 methodologyKomala Locations
Finding Komala at low spawn rates takes patience. 10 spots are available in mid-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Best Locations to Catch Komala in Scarlet & Violet
Komala isn't a quick catch. 10 walking encounters from Lv. 20-50 with slim rates across the board. Commit to one spot instead of jumping between areas.
Route 11 is where Komala clings to its log, the perpetually dozing koala drifting through the tall grass and waking just long enough to battle around levels 26 to 29.
Best Locations to Catch Komala in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Komala dozes in the grass along Route 11, and even mid-nap you can catch this sleepy koala somewhere between levels 24 and 27.
Best Locations to Catch Komala in Sun & Moon
Base Stats
Attack and Sp. Def carry most of Komala's stat budget. HP's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
A potent anesthetic can be made by diluting Komala’s drool. This anesthetic was used for surgeries in the past.
Komala Guide
Use Komala as a wallbreaker. Physical side carries the damage. Not the fastest,
Build your team around Lokix, Skarmory, and Kilowattrel. These have the highest co-usage rates with Komala in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.
Run Adamant on Komala. +Attack is what matters, and the -Sp. Atk cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Game Availability
Komala joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 3 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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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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