Lurantis's stats are solid on their own, but Contrary is what pushes it over the line. It reverses stat changes — what should be a debuff becomes a boost. 5 type weaknesses to keep in mind. Known as the Bloom Sickle Pokemon.
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.
Lurantis Weakness
FragileType-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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Lurantis to get Fomantis eggs easily using 73 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Defog, Worry Seed.
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
Best Lurantis Moveset
- Superpower
- Leaf Storm
- Defog
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
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
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 FomantisEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.16-3836%MidRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.16-3836%MidRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.16-3836%MidRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.16-3836%MidRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.16-3836%MidRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.16-3836%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.16-3836%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.16-3836%MidRouteEFFORTLESSTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.16-3836%MidForestEFFORTLESSTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.16-3836%MidForestMODERATECasseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworldLv.34-5612%LateWaterMODERATECasseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworldLv.34-5612%LateWater
Step 2Lurantis ✓MODERATECasseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworldLv.34-5612%LateWaterMODERATECasseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworldLv.34-5612%LateWaterMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.34-5612%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.34-5612%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.34-5612%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.34-5612%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.34-5612%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.34-5612%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.34-5612%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.34-5612%LateRouteMODERATETagtree Thicket - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.34-5612%LateForestMODERATETagtree Thicket - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.34-5612%LateForestor evolve from Fomantis (Step 1)
Contrary changes the entire equation for Lurantis. The 480 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as an attacker.
Fomantis evolves into Lurantis at level 34. Lurantis is the fully evolved form. At 480 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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.
Lurantis can be found in Scarlet & Violet, Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Lurantis joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 4 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- 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 VBW
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 VIISMDebut
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