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.
This Pokémon resembles a beautiful flower. A properly raised Lurantis will have gorgeous, brilliant colors.
The petals on this Pokémon’s arms are thin and super sharp, and they can fire laser beams if Lurantis gathers light first.
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. A decent partner pool 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 50 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Aromatherapy, Defog, Worry Seed.
Nothing fancy here. Lurantis builds around Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, Hardy nature for the right stat lean, and HP-heavy investment EVs. Contrary does its job quietly.
Best Build
Best Lurantis Moveset
- Superpower
- Leech Life
- Leaf Blade
- 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
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 FomantisEASYChallenge BeachShieldOverworldLv.10-1520%EarlyWaterIntense SunEASYChallenge BeachSwordOverworldLv.10-1520%EarlyWaterIntense SunEASYFields of HonorShieldOverworldLv.10-1520%EarlyIntense SunEASYFields of HonorSwordOverworldLv.10-1520%EarlyIntense SunEASYForest of FocusShieldOverworldLv.10-1520%EarlyForestIntense SunEASYForest of FocusSwordOverworldLv.10-1520%EarlyForestIntense SunEASYSoothing WetlandsShieldOverworldLv.10-1520%EarlySwampIntense SunEASYSoothing WetlandsSwordOverworldLv.10-1520%EarlySwampIntense SunEASYTraining LowlandsShieldOverworldLv.10-1520%EarlyIntense SunEASYTraining LowlandsSwordOverworldLv.13-1820%EarlyIntense SunEASYChallenge BeachShieldGrassLv.13-1815%EarlyWaterIntense SunEASYChallenge BeachSwordGrassLv.13-1815%EarlyWaterIntense SunEASYFields of HonorShieldGrassLv.13-1815%EarlyIntense SunEASYFields of HonorSwordGrassLv.13-1815%EarlyIntense SunEASYForest of FocusShieldGrassLv.13-1815%EarlyForestIntense SunEASYForest of FocusSwordGrassLv.13-1815%EarlyForestIntense SunEASYSoothing WetlandsShieldGrassLv.13-1815%EarlySwampIntense SunEASYSoothing WetlandsSwordGrassLv.13-1815%EarlySwampIntense SunEASYTraining LowlandsShieldGrassLv.16-2115%MidIntense SunEASYTraining LowlandsSwordGrassLv.16-2115%MidIntense Sun
Step 2Lurantis ✓
Contrary changes the entire equation for Lurantis. The 480 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-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