Kommo-o Best Moveset
Dragon/Fighting at 110 Attack and 100 Sp. Atk with 125 Defense and AbilityBulletproof blocking Shadow Ball, Focus Blast, Sludge Bomb, and other ball/bomb moves. Held ItemThroat Spray with NatureTimid at 85 Speed boosts Sp. Atk after using a sound move. MoveClanging Scales triggers the boost. The moveset runs special Dragon TermStab behind elite physical bulk. A-Tier.
Clangorous Soulblaze boosted every stat by +1 in Gen VII (Sun & Moon) via its exclusive Z-Move. Dragon/Fighting with Bulletproof blocking Shadow Ball and Focus Blast. Top tier on debut.
Best Moves
Best Build
Kommo-o best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Clanging Scales
- Close Combat
- Drain Punch
- Dragon Dance
Recommended Teammates
No Z-Moves in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield) meant no Soulblaze. Clangorous Soul spent 33% HP for +1 to all stats instead. Between tiers without the free boost.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Body Press
- Stealth Rock
- Drain Punch
- Iron Defense
Recommended Teammates
Between tiers again in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Dragon/Fighting's Fairy 4x weakness was the constant anchor. Three gens of fluctuating around the same level.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Clangorous Soul
- Clanging Scales
- Boomburst
- Drain Punch
Recommended Teammates
Kommo-o Weakness
Kommo O is weak to Fairy, Ice, Flying, Psychic, and Dragon. Watch out for Fairy attacks, those deal 4x damage. With 7 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Kommo O's overall bulk (75/125/105) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fairy |
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Flying, Psychic, Dragon |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass, Bug, Rock, Dark |
What is Kommo O Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Kommo-o
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Kommo O View Torkoal builds →Rapid Spin8-10% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemFocus Sash NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Kommo O View Vikavolt builds →Energy Ball19-23% Thunderbolt19-23% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Kommo O View Incineroar builds →Knock Off10-12% Flare Blitz19-22% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityCompoundeyes ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kommo O View Galvantula builds →Thunder16-19% | ||
Evolution
End of the line. Kommo O caps a three-stage chain that started at Jangmo O. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are takes forever to hatch. Defense grew the most through evolution (+60 over Jangmo O), and Kommo O peaks at 600 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Kommo-o to get Jangmo O eggs using 72 partners from the Dragon egg group.
How to Get Kommo-o
No wild encounters for Kommo-o. The 3-stage chain runs through Jangmo-o, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 45 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Kommo-o in SV
Jangmo-o is your first catch on the way to Kommo-o. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-60 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch Jangmo-oKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve Hakamo-oKitakami WildsLv.35-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.35-60OverworldOni MountainLv.35-60Overworldor evolve from Jangmo-o (Step 1)
Step 3Kommo-o ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Kommo-o egg.
Can't catch Kommo-o directly. Start with Jangmo-o at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 45. The 3-stage chain from Jangmo-o to Kommo-o is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Kommo-o in SwSh
The path to Kommo-o starts with Jangmo-o at Lv. 16-52 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch Jangmo-oChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 10%OvercastPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 10%OvercastLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassSwordRate 5%Intense SunLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassSwordRate 5%Overcast
Step 2Catch or Evolve Hakamo-oLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassSwordRate 2%Thunderstormor evolve from Jangmo-o (Step 1)
Step 3Kommo-o ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Kommo-o egg.
moderate rates for Kommo-o across 3 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Kommo-o in USUM
The path to Kommo-o starts with Jangmo-o at Lv. 43-50 via walking and gift encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch Jangmo-oVast Poni Canyon - OutsideLv.43-46GrassRate 5%
Step 2Catch or Evolve Hakamo-oVast Poni Canyon - OutsideLv.43-46GrassSOS from Jangmo-oor evolve from Jangmo-o (Step 1)
Step 3Kommo-o ✓Vast Poni Canyon - OutsideLv.43-46GrassSOS from Jangmo-oHeahea BeachLv.50Gift from NPCUltra MoonTotem gift (100 stickers)or evolve from Hakamo-o (Step 2)
moderate rates across 2 locations for Kommo-o 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 Kommo-o in SM
The path to Kommo-o starts with Jangmo-o at Lv. 41-44 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Base Stats
Defense and Attack carry most of Kommo-o's stat budget. HP's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 3 Defense EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Certain ruins have paintings of ancient warriors wearing armor made of Kommo-o scales.
Kommo-o Guide
We rate Kommo-o B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. At 600 BST, it fits the tank role. Base 125 Defense stands out.
Kommo-o's biggest threats include Mimikyu (Fairy), Kyurem (Ice), and Talonflame (Flying), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Mimikyu is the most dangerous since Fairy moves deal 4x damage. Psychic and Dragon-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Kommo-o has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Bulletproof is the go-to ability for Kommo-o. It protects against bullet, ball, and bomb-based moves. Its hidden ability Overcoat can work in specific setups. Soundproof is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Kommo-o is a mixed attacker with base 110 Attack and 100 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a tank.
The core moveset is Clangoroussoul, Clangingscales, Boomburst, and Drain Punch. Clangoroussoul leads at 0% usage. This set covers the tank role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Kommo O joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 4 titles so far. With 4 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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves