Lurantis Best Moveset
105 Attack at 45 Speed on Grass with AbilityContrary turning stat drops into boosts. MoveSuperpower under Contrary raises Attack and Defense each use. The moveset stacks boosts by attacking. 90/90 balanced defenses absorb hits between slow boosts. Tera Fighting amplifies Superpower. The concept works, but 45 Speed limits how often the boosts matter before getting KO'd.
Contrary reversed Leaf Storm in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Sp. Atk rose instead of dropping. 105 Attack was the physical side. 45 Speed was the anchor.
Best Moves
Best Build
Lurantis best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Superpower
- Leaf Blade
- Knock Off
- Leaf Storm
Recommended Teammates
Fell in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Contrary Leaf Storm was the one trick. Opponents prepared for it. 45 Speed took a hit before every boost.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Superpower
- Leech Life
- Leaf Blade
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
Three gens of Contrary in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Leaf Storm boosted instead of dropping. The gimmick was known, the stats behind it weren't enough.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Superpower
- Leaf Storm
- Knock Off
- Leech Life
Recommended Teammates
Lurantis Weakness
Type-wise, Lurantis takes extra damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. That's a lot of weak spots to cover so team support is important.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
What is Lurantis Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Lurantis
Dragapult's Draco Meteor hits Lurantis for 56-66%.
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Lurantis View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin18-21% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Lurantis View Dragapult builds →U Turn 2x34-40% Draco Meteor56-66% Shadow Ball35-41% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Lurantis View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake12-15% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Lurantis View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn6-6% Scald5-6% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Lurantis View Iron Treads builds →Rapid Spin16-19% Earthquake15-18% Knock Off20-24% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lurantis View Cinderace builds →U Turn 2x45-54% Sucker Punch23-27% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySupremeoverlord ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lurantis View Kingambit builds →Sucker Punch28-33% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Lurantis View Gholdengo builds →Shadow Ball28-34% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityPurifyingsalt ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Garganacl builds →
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Lurantis View Gliscor builds →Earthquake11-13% Knock Off15-17% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Lurantis View Corviknight builds →U Turn 2x29-34% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Evolution
Evolved from Fomantis. Lurantis is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs take an average time to hatch. Defense grew the most through evolution (+55 over Fomantis), and Lurantis peaks at 480 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Lurantis to get Fomantis eggs easily using 89 partners from the Grass egg group.
Shiny Lurantis
Golden Lurantis takes the pink-and-green flower mantis straight from spring into autumn. The warm golden-orange body is visible from across the room and turns an already pretty Pokemon into something that stops your scroll. Clean recolor, obvious improvement.
Shiny Lurantis 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 Lurantis
Moderate rates across 9 locations for Lurantis in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Lurantis in SV
The path to Lurantis starts with Fomantis at Lv. 7-60 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch FomantisApple 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 2Lurantis ✓Casseroya 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)
To plan your throws, open the Scarlet & Violet catch rate calculator with Lurantis preloaded.
You're catching Fomantis first, not Lurantis. Fomantis appears at decent rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Lurantis in SwSh
Fomantis is your first catch on the way to Lurantis. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-21 across 20 total spots in the chain.
- Step 1Catch FomantisChallenge 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 2Lurantis ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Fomantis egg.
Exclusive to Ultra Sun, this Lurantis is a Totem-sized gift: gather enough Totem Stickers and Samson Oak hands over the oversized grass mantis at level 30 down on Heahea Beach.
How to Obtain Lurantis in USUM
Fomantis is your first catch on the way to Lurantis. You'll find walking and gift encounters from Lv. 13-30 across 9 total spots in the chain.
Step 2Lurantis ✓or evolve from Fomantis (Step 1)
You're catching Fomantis first, not Lurantis. Fomantis appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Lurantis in SM
The path to Lurantis starts with Fomantis at Lv. 13-21 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 2Lurantis ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Fomantis egg.
Base Stats
Attack and Defense carry most of Lurantis's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
A lot of time and effort is required to maintain the vivid colors of its petals. This Pokémon puts its Trainer’s attentiveness to the test.
Lurantis Guide
Contrary is the hidden ability. It inverts stat changes. Worth hunting for if you want Lurantis to compete at a higher level.
Lurantis plays as a attacker. Not the fastest, so pick your spots carefully.
Brave is the go-to nature for Lurantis. That's +Attack / -Speed. Pair it with 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpA EVs. Fits the attacker role.
Game Availability
Lurantis joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 4 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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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