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.
This Ultra Beast’s body, which is as thin as paper, is like a sharpened sword.
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 Weakness
ExcellentType-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.
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
Leafblade is the safe click most turns. Choice Scarf locks Kartana into it but rewards with speed patching through item lock. Jolly nature and max Attack and Speed EVs maximize that first hit. Beastboost helps on the margins.
Best Build
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Sacred Sword
- Knock Off
- Smart Strike
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Sacred Sword
- Knock Off
- Smart Strike
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Sacred Sword
- Tailwind
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Sacred Sword
- Knock Off
- Smart Strike
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Sacred Sword
- Tailwind
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Kartana develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Leaf Blade and Sacred Sword show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Kartana develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Sacred Sword and Leaf Blade show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Kartana develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Sacred Sword and Leaf Blade show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Kartana doesn't appear in Sword & Shield. Transfer it from Sun or Ultra Sun to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Kartana is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Ultra Space when your team is ready for the fight.
Best Locations to Catch Kartana in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
A few locations for Kartana with moderate rates across endgame 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.
Best Locations to Catch Kartana in Sun & Moon
Kartana has a 570 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. It works best as a sweeper. Base 181 Attack is where it shines.
Beast Boost is the go-to ability for Kartana. It raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon. It's Kartana's only ability.
Kartana fills the sweeper role. It's a physical attacker with base 181 Attack. Base 109 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
The core moveset is Leafblade, Sacredsword, Knock Off, and Smartstrike. Leafblade leads at 24% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Kartana has appeared in 3 games across 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves