Ghost moves don't affect Komala at all — that's the advantage of Normal typing. It relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up. The stat spread favors raw physical power. Introduced in Gen 7.
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.
Komala spends its entire life sleeping. It feeds on leaves that contain a potent poison only Komala can break down.
A potent anesthetic can be made by diluting Komala’s drool. This anesthetic was used for surgeries in the past.
Komala Weakness
GoodKomala's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting moves. 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.
Komala doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find a massive partner pool across one egg group, and eggs are average hatch time.
How to Evolve
Breed Komala easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
U-turn keeps your team's momentum going. Komala doesn't need to stay in long, Assault Vest provides a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed and max HP and Attack EVs make every visit count. Rapid Spin threatens on the way out. Comatose adds passive value.
Best Build
Best Komala Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Knock Off
- U Turn
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Komala won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 13 types means it always has an effective option. Giga Impact and Hyper Beam anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Komala won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Last Resort and Thrash anchor the STAB core.
The natural movepool does the job, but Charm and Play Rough from the egg pool give Komala something extra. Pair those with Thrash and Slam for STAB and coverage across 9 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Finding Komala at low spawn rates takes patience. 20 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
Komala's encounter pool splits between Violet and Scarlet. You've got 20 walking spots at Lv. 20-50 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Komala appears at high spawn rates across 2 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations
Komala starts showing up in mid-game routes at moderate rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations
We rate Komala C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. At 480 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Base 115 Attack stands out.
Watch for Machamp (Fighting) when using Komala. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Komala doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Normal-type Pokemon with a 480 base stat total.
Comatose this Pokémon always acts as though it were Asleep — that's the one you want on Komala. It's the only ability Komala has.
At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Komala is a physical attacker with base 115 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Komala can be found in Scarlet & Violet, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A