Lurantis Best Moveset
105 Attack at 45 Speed on Grass with AbilityContrary turning stat drops into boosts. MoveSuperpower under Contrary raises Attack and Defense each use. The moveset stacks boosts by attacking. 90/90 balanced defenses absorb hits between slow boosts. Tera Fighting amplifies Superpower. The concept works, but 45 Speed limits how often the boosts matter before getting KO'd.
Contrary reversed Leaf Storm in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Sp. Atk rose instead of dropping. 105 Attack was the physical side. 45 Speed was the anchor.
Best Moves
Best Build
Lurantis best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Superpower
- Leaf Blade
- Knock Off
- Leaf Storm
Recommended Teammates
Fell in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Contrary Leaf Storm was the one trick. Opponents prepared for it. 45 Speed took a hit before every boost.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Superpower
- Leech Life
- Leaf Blade
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
Three gens of Contrary in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Leaf Storm boosted instead of dropping. The gimmick was known, the stats behind it weren't enough.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Superpower
- Leaf Storm
- Knock Off
- Leech Life
Recommended Teammates
Lurantis Weakness
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 |
What is Lurantis Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Lurantis
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityVesselofruin ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Lurantis View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake12-15% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Lurantis View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn6-6% Scald5-6% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityQuarkdrive ItemBooster Energy NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lurantis View Iron Treads builds →Rapid Spin16-19% Earthquake15-18% Knock Off20-24% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPurifyingsalt ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Garganacl builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Lurantis
moderate rates across 16 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 SV
The path to Lurantis starts with Fomantis at Lv. 7-60 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch FomantisApple HillsLv.7-60OverworldKitakami HallLv.7-60OverworldKitakami RoadLv.7-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldRevelers RoadLv.7-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.7-60OverworldNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.16-38OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchLv.16-38OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.16-38OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchLv.16-38OverworldRate 36%Tagtree Thicket - Flower PatchLv.16-38OverworldRate 36%Casseroya Lake - ForestLv.34-56OverworldRate 12%
Step 2Lurantis ✓Casseroya Lake - ForestLv.34-56OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.34-56OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchLv.34-56OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.34-56OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchLv.34-56OverworldRate 12%Tagtree Thicket - Flower PatchLv.34-56OverworldRate 12%Kitakami WildsLv.35-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.35-60Overworldor 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 SwSh
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 BeachLv.10-15OverworldRate 20%Intense SunFields of HonorLv.10-15OverworldRate 20%Intense SunForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 20%Intense SunSoothing WetlandsLv.10-15OverworldRate 20%Intense SunTraining LowlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 20%Intense SunTraining LowlandsLv.13-18OverworldSwordRate 20%Intense SunChallenge BeachLv.13-18GrassRate 15%Intense SunFields of HonorLv.13-18GrassRate 15%Intense SunForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 15%Intense SunSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 15%Intense SunTraining LowlandsLv.16-21GrassRate 15%Intense Sun
Step 2Lurantis ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Lurantis egg.
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 USUM
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 5Lv.13-16GrassRate 20%Lush Jungle - NorthLv.19-22GrassRate 20%Lush Jungle - SouthLv.19-22GrassRate 20%Lush Jungle - WestLv.19-22GrassRate 20%
Step 2Lurantis ✓Heahea BeachLv.30Gift from NPCUltra SunTotem 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 SM
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 5Lv.13-16GrassRate 20%Lush Jungle - NorthLv.18-21GrassRate 30%Lush Jungle - SouthLv.18-21GrassRate 20%Lush Jungle - WestLv.18-21GrassRate 20%Shaking spot
- Step 2Lurantis ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Lurantis egg.
Base Stats
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.
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.
Lurantis Guide
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 mixed attacker with base 105 Attack and 80 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as an attacker.
The core moveset is Superpower, Leaf Storm, Knock Off, and Leechlife. Superpower leads at 0% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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 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