Landorus's built around mixed offense. Attack leads the charge, Sp. Def pays for it. Near-impossible to catch, worth 3 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Landorus soars through the sky in this form, bestowing plentiful harvests upon the land and earning the people’s reverence. It can traverse the whole of Hisui in a mere couple of hours.
Ice and Water moves hit Landorus for super-effective damage. Ice hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Electric and Ground-type moves can't touch it at all. With 89 HP and balanced defenses, Landorus can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Water |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric, Ground |
Incineroar's Flare Blitz hits Landorus for 45-53%. Glimmora's Power Gem hits Landorus for 38-45%.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSafetygoggles NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Landorus View Incineroar builds →Knock Off25-29% Flare Blitz45-53% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Landorus View Glimmora builds →Power Gem38-45% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Clodsire builds →
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 Grimmsnarl DarkFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLightclay NatureImpish Moves View Grimmsnarl builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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A Ground/Flying-type legendary, Landorus doesn't evolve or breed. At 600 total stats, it's meant to stand on its own. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Start with flexible EVs. Timid nature gives Landorus the right fast special lean, Life Orb adds extra damage on every hit for a health trade, and Sheerforce works in the background. Sludge Bomb is the main damage option.
Best Build
Landorus best EVs are Speed and Sp. Atk
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Protect
- Earth Power
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Earth Power
- Sandsear Storm
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Earth Power
- Sludge Wave
- Psychic
- Focus Blast
Recommended Teammates
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Earth Power
- Sludge Bomb
- Protect
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Earth Power
- Sludge Bomb
- Protect
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without TMs, Landorus's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 9 types on top of Earthquake and Sandsear Storm for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Landorus's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Sandsear Storm and Earth Power, and coverage across 8 types keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
Need something that threatens multiple types? Landorus's movepool delivers. Coverage across 10 types plus STAB from Earthquake and Earth Power gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Need something that threatens multiple types? Landorus's movepool delivers. Coverage across 10 types plus STAB from Earthquake and Earth Power gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Landorus doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Black, Ultra Sun, or Legends: Arceus to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Landorus is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
Landorus waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Ramanas Island for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
Best Locations to Catch Landorus in Legends: Arceus
No wild encounters for Landorus in Sword & Shield. It's available in Black, Ultra Sun, or Legends: Arceus and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Landorus is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Special encounter in:
Then trade to Sword & Shield.
Also found in:
Landorus waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Ultra Space Wilds for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
Best Locations to Catch Landorus in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
At 600 BST, Landorus is built different. We rank it S-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a sweeper.
Run Sheer Force on Landorus. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Landorus also gets Sand Force, but they don't compare. With base 101 Speed, Sheer Force gives Landorus an edge before opponents can react.
Landorus fills the sweeper role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 125 Attack). Base 101 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Landorus's hidden ability is Sheer Force. Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Landorus has appeared in 9 games since Black & White, spanning 6 generations. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.
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 5BWDebut
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 7SM
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