Attack and Defense carry most of Lurantis's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
By masquerading as a bug Pokémon, it lowers the guard of actual bug Pokémon lured in by a scent of sweet flowers. Its sickles bring them down.
A lot of time and effort is required to maintain the vivid colors of its petals. This Pokémon puts its Trainer’s attentiveness to the test.
Type-wise, Lurantis takes extra damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. That's a lot of weak spots to cover so team support is important.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Lurantis View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn8-10% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Lurantis View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast19-22% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPurifyingsalt ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Garganacl builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityQuarkdrive ItemBooster Energy NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lurantis View Iron Treads builds →Rapid Spin16-19% Earthquake23-27% Knock Off20-24% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Lurantis View Gliscor builds →Earthquake16-19% Knock Off14-17% | ||
Evolved from Fomantis. Lurantis is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Defense grew the most through evolution (+55 over Fomantis), and Lurantis peaks at 480 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Lurantis to get Fomantis eggs easily using 89 partners from the Plant egg group.
Nothing fancy here. Lurantis builds around Heavy-Duty Boots for hazard immunity on every switch-in, Sassy nature for the right stat lean, and max HP and Sp. Def EVs. Contrary does its job quietly.
Best Build
Lurantis best EVs are Sp. Def and HP
Bulky Support Moveset
- Superpower
- Leaf Storm
- Defog
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Storm
- Tera Blast
- Defog
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Superpower
- Leech Life
- Leaf Blade
- Tera Blast
Recommended Teammates
Mixed Attacker Moveset
- Superpower
- Leaf Storm
- Knock Off
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Leaf Storm
- Superpower
- Synthesis
- Tera Blast
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Superpower
- Leech Life
- Leaf Blade
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Superpower
- Leaf Blade
- Psycho Cut
- Solar Blade
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Superpower
- Leaf Blade
- Knock Off
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Superpower
- Leaf Blade
- Knock Off
- Leaf Storm
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Superpower
- Leaf Blade
- Knock Off
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Superpower
- Leaf Blade
- Knock Off
- Leaf Storm
Moves
TMs carry this one. Lurantis learns Leaf Storm and Solar Blade naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Bug and Dark and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Aromatherapy and Defog aren't available any other way for Lurantis, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Leaf Storm and Solar Blade for solid options.
The egg pool carries weight here. Aromatherapy and Defog aren't available any other way for Lurantis, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Leaf Storm and Solar Blade for solid options.
The egg pool carries weight here. Aromatherapy and Defog aren't available any other way for Lurantis, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Leaf Storm and Solar Blade for solid options.
moderate rates across 12 locations for Lurantis 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 Lurantis in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Lurantis starts with Fomantis at Lv. 16-56 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch FomantisNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.16-38 Route36%MidNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.16-38 Route36%MidNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.16-38 Route36%MidNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.16-38 Route36%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.16-38 Route36%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.16-38 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.16-38 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.16-38 Route36%MidTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.16-38 Forest36%MidTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.16-38 Forest36%MidCasseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.34-56 Water12%LateCasseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.34-56 Water12%Late
Step 2Lurantis ✓Casseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.34-56 Water12%LateCasseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.34-56 Water12%LateNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route12%LateNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route12%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route12%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route12%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route12%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route12%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route12%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route12%LateTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.34-56 Forest12%LateTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.34-56 Forest12%Lateor evolve from Fomantis (Step 1)
You're catching Fomantis first, not Lurantis. Fomantis appears at decent rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Lurantis in Sword & Shield
Fomantis is your first catch on the way to Lurantis. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-21 across 20 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch FomantisChallenge BeachShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Water20%EarlyIntense SunChallenge BeachSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Water20%EarlyIntense SunFields of HonorShieldOverworld Lv.10-1520%EarlyIntense SunFields of HonorSwordOverworld Lv.10-1520%EarlyIntense SunForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest20%EarlyIntense SunForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest20%EarlyIntense SunSoothing WetlandsShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp20%EarlyIntense SunSoothing WetlandsSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp20%EarlyIntense SunTraining LowlandsShieldOverworld Lv.10-1520%EarlyIntense SunTraining LowlandsSwordOverworld Lv.13-1820%EarlyIntense SunChallenge BeachShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Water15%EarlyIntense SunChallenge BeachSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Water15%EarlyIntense SunFields of HonorShieldGrass Lv.13-1815%EarlyIntense SunFields of HonorSwordGrass Lv.13-1815%EarlyIntense SunForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest15%EarlyIntense SunForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest15%EarlyIntense SunSoothing WetlandsShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Swamp15%EarlyIntense SunSoothing WetlandsSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Swamp15%EarlyIntense SunTraining LowlandsShieldGrass Lv.16-2115%MidIntense SunTraining LowlandsSwordGrass Lv.16-2115%MidIntense Sun
Step 2Lurantis ✓
No searching required for Lurantis. You receive it at Heahea Beach from an NPC. No wild encounters exist in this game, so just head to the right spot when you're ready and it's yours.
How to Obtain Lurantis in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Fomantis is your first catch on the way to Lurantis. You'll find walking and gift encounters from Lv. 13-30 across 9 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch FomantisRoute 5Ultra SunGrass Lv.13-16 Route20%EarlyRoute 5Ultra MoonGrass Lv.13-16 Route20%EarlyLush Jungle - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 Forest20%MidLush Jungle - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 Forest20%MidLush Jungle - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 Forest20%MidLush Jungle - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 Forest20%MidLush Jungle - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 Forest20%MidLush Jungle - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 Forest20%Mid
Step 2Lurantis ✓Heahea BeachGift from NPC Lv.30 WaterMidTotem gift (50 stickers)or evolve from Fomantis (Step 1)
You're catching Fomantis first, not Lurantis. Fomantis appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Lurantis in Sun & Moon
The path to Lurantis starts with Fomantis at Lv. 13-21 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Catch FomantisRoute 5SunGrass Lv.13-16 Route20%EarlyRoute 5MoonGrass Lv.13-16 Route20%EarlyLush Jungle - WestSunGrass Lv.18-21 Forest100%MidShaking spotLush Jungle - WestMoonGrass Lv.18-21 Forest100%MidShaking spotLush Jungle - NorthMoonGrass Lv.18-21 Forest30%MidLush Jungle - NorthSunGrass Lv.18-21 Forest30%MidLush Jungle - SouthMoonGrass Lv.18-21 Forest20%MidLush Jungle - SouthSunGrass Lv.18-21 Forest20%MidLush Jungle - WestSunGrass Lv.18-21 Forest20%MidLush Jungle - WestMoonGrass Lv.18-21 Forest20%Mid
- Step 2Lurantis ✓
Contrary changes the entire equation for Lurantis. The 480 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as an attacker.
Contrary is what you want on Lurantis. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Leaf Guard) work on paper but Contrary is what makes Lurantis worth using.
Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Lurantis is a physical attacker with base 105 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as an attacker.
The core moveset is Superpower, Leaf Storm, Defog, and Knock Off. Superpower leads at 24% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Lurantis 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
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