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'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 |
Dragapult's Draco Meteor hits Komala for 55-65%. Annihilape deals 83-98% with Drain Punch.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Komala View Glimmora builds →Power Gem23-27% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Komala View Dragapult builds →U Turn22-27% Draco Meteor55-65% | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Komala View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x83-98% | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Komala View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x184-216%KO Sucker Punch54-63% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Komala best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Knock Off
- U Turn
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Sucker Punch
- Earthquake
- Ice Spinner
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Knock Off
- Rapid Spin
- Unknown
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Unknown
- Last Resort
- Sleep Talk
- Psych Up
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Knock Off
- Rapid Spin
- Unknown
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Unknown
- Last Resort
- Sleep Talk
- Psych Up
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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 to Catch Komala in Scarlet & Violet
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 to Catch Komala in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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 to Catch Komala in Sun & Moon
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.
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 has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Komala joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 3 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- 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