Stats & Training
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.
It clatters its tail scales to unnerve opponents. This Pokémon will battle only those who stand steadfast in the face of this display.
Certain ruins have paintings of ancient warriors wearing armor made of Kommo-o scales.
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 |
In Sword & Shield, Tyranitar deals 52-62% with Earthquake.
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Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Salamence Dragon | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Kommo O View Salamence builds →Earthquake32-38% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Kommo O View Tyranitar builds →Crunch31-37% Stone Edge39-46% Earthquake52-62% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Kommo O View Ferrothorn builds →Knock Off6-8% | ||
 Lunatone RockPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemPower Herb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Kommo O View Lunatone builds →Ice Beam 2x64-76% Moonblast 4x135-159%KO Psychic 2x96-113%KO | ||
Sword & Shield 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 63 partners from the Dragon egg group. Notable egg moves include Counter, Dragon Breath, Focus Punch.
Sword & Shield Kommo-o Best Moveset
Kommo O runs a standard attacker set. Naive nature with max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs shapes the build, while Kommoniumz brings extra utility. Bulletproof supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Kommo-o best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Body Press
- Stealth Rock
- Drain Punch
- Iron Defense
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Clangorous Soul
- Aura Sphere
- Flamethrower
- Dragon Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Kommo O cleanly, with Focus Punch and Outrage anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Kommo-o in Sword & Shield
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 Sword & Shield
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 RoadOverworld Lv.16-21 Route10%MidOvercastPotbottom DesertOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert10%MidOvercastLake of OutrageGrass Lv.50-52 Water5%PostOvercastLake of OutrageGrass Lv.50-52 Water5%PostIntense Sun
Step 2Catch or Evolve Hakamo-oLake of OutrageGrass Lv.50-52 Water2%PostThunderstormor evolve from Jangmo-o (Step 1)
Step 3Kommo-o ✓
Kommo-o Guide
For Sword & Shield, we rate Kommo-o B-Tier: a solid option in Sword & Shield for the right team. At 600 BST, it fits the tank role. Clangingscales with Kommoniumz is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, 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 special attacker with base 100 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a tank.
In Sword & Shield, the best way to handle Kommo-o: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
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.
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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