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.
It requires a lot of effort to maintain Lurantis’s vivid coloring, but some collectors enjoy this work and treat it as their hobby.
It fires beams from its sickle-shaped petals. These beams are powerful enough to cleave through thick metal plates.
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. No compatible 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 from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Aromatherapy, Defog, Giga Drain and 2 more.
Nothing fancy here. Lurantis builds around Sitrus Berry for a one-time health recovery at low HP, Brave nature for the right stat lean, and max HP and Attack EVs. Contrary does its job quietly.
Best Build
Best Lurantis Moveset
- Superpower
- Leaf Blade
- Knock Off
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
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 FomantisEASYRoute 5SunGrassLv.13-1620%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 5MoonGrassLv.13-1620%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSLush Jungle - WestSunGrassLv.18-21100%MidForestShaking spotEFFORTLESSLush Jungle - WestMoonGrassLv.18-21100%MidForestShaking spotEFFORTLESSLush Jungle - NorthMoonGrassLv.18-2130%MidForestEFFORTLESSLush Jungle - NorthSunGrassLv.18-2130%MidForestEASYLush Jungle - SouthMoonGrassLv.18-2120%MidForestEASYLush Jungle - SouthSunGrassLv.18-2120%MidForestEASYLush Jungle - WestSunGrassLv.18-2120%MidForestEASYLush Jungle - WestMoonGrassLv.18-2120%MidForest
Step 2Lurantis ✓
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