Landorus has the stats to dominate any format it's allowed in. 125 base Attack stands out, and the rest of the spread doesn't have obvious weak points either. Sheer Force adds even more value. Been around since Gen 5.
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.
Lands visited by Landorus grant such bountiful crops that it has been hailed as “The Guardian of the Fields.”
The energy that comes pouring from its tail increases the nutrition in the soil, making crops grow to great size.
Landorus Weakness
ExcellentIce and Water-type 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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
A Ground/Flying-type legendary, Landorus doesn't evolve or breed. At 600 total stats, it's meant to stand on its own.
How to Evolve
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Without TMs, Landorus's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 9 types on top of Earthquake and Earth Power for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You'll find Landorus at Abundant Shrine as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
Best Locations
At 600 BST, Landorus is built different. We rank it A-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a sweeper.
Landorus doesn't evolve. As a Legendary Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Ground/Flying type with 600 BST.
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 a mixed attacker — base 125 Attack and 115 Sp. Atk. Base 101 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Landorus appears in 9 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Landorus has appeared in 9 games since Black & White, spanning 5 generations. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.
- 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 VBWDebut
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 VIISM
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