Fomantis (#0753) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP40100–147190–284

Atk5554–117103–229

Def3536–9567–185

SpA5049–11294–218

SpD3536–9567–185

Spe3536–9567–185

Total250Higher than 5% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 35). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+95Max87No SP55Min49Scarf142Tailwind190

At max Speed, Fomantis outspeeds 8 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Poison2×

Resists

Electric½×Grass½×Ground½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Leaf Guard
Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
ContraryHidden ability
Inverts stat changes.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

0.07% of teams · rank #122 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Contrary
Nature: Modest
EVs: 36 HP / 196 SpA / 236 SpD
Tera Type: Rock

Leaf Storm
Superpower
Tera Blast
Giga Drain

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.92%
Rated 1500+0.44%
Rated 1630+0.07%
Rated 1760+0.02%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.07%

Moves

Leaf Storm97.3%
Superpower56.3%
Tera Blast52.6%
Giga Drain51.5%
Leech Life47.1%
Energy Ball42.8%
Leaf Blade26.1%
Protect15.1%
Synthesis6.3%
Bullet Seed1.8%

Items

Eviolite56.2%
Choice Scarf26.6%
Leftovers16.4%
Rocky Helmet0.5%
Life Orb0.3%
Mental Herb0%

Abilities

99.7%
0.3%

EV spreads

Modest 36 HP / 196 SpA / 236 SpD42.4%
Hasty 116 HP / 196 SpA / 156 Spe25.5%
Calm 236 SpD14.5%
Modest 196 HP / 156 Def / 156 SpD5.4%
Timid 196 HP / 236 Spe3.6%

Tera types

Rock42.4%
Poison25.5%
Grass17.8%
Fairy9%

Common teammates

Foongus62.3%
Aipom61.5%
Zorua-Hisui42.4%
Froakie42.4%
Inkay42.4%
Mienfoo41.7%
Pawniard28.5%
Vullaby26.6%

Evolution

#0753FomantisGrass
1. Level 34 (day)#0754LurantisGrass

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

1Fury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20

1LeafageInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys40100%40

5GrowthRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

10IngrainPrevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.GrassStatus——20

15Razor LeafHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys5595%25

20Sweet ScentLowers the target’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

25SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

30X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

35SynthesisHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.GrassStatus——5

40Leaf BladeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys90100%15

45Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

50Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM / HM / TR 29

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM95Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10

TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM194Grassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20

TM206Petal BlizzardInflicts regular damage.GrassPhys90100%15

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

Egg moves 2

EggDefogLowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.FlyingStatus——15

EggWorry SeedChanges the target’s ability to Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Sickle Grass Pokémon
Debut: Alola · Sun & Moon
Color: Pink
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Alola#143Original Akala#070Updated Alola#176Updated Akala#077Isle of Armor#017Paldea#247Kitakami#031

During the day, Fomantis basks in sunlight and sleeps peacefully. It wakes and moves around at night.
Shield
When bathed in sunlight, this Pokémon emits a pleasantly sweet scent, which causes bug Pokémon to gather around it.
Sword
It loves the sunshine. When it basks in the sunlight regularly, it grows up with vivid coloration.
Ultra Moon
When the sun rises, Fomantis spreads its four leaves and bathes in the sunlight. The tip of its head has a pleasant aroma.
Ultra Sun
They give off a sweet and refreshing scent. Cutiefly often gather near the tall grass where Fomantis are hiding.
Moon
During the day, it sleeps and soaks up light. When night falls, it walks around looking for a safer place to sleep.
Sun

Names around the world

Japanese: カリキリ
Japanese (romaji): Karikiri
Korean: 짜랑랑
Chinese (Traditional): 偽螳草
Chinese (Simplified): 伪螳草
French: Mimantis
German: Imantis
Spanish: Fomantis
Italian: Fomantis

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 50
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Grass
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 11 areas

Challenge BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Fields of HonorWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Forest of FocusWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Insular Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Soothing WetlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Training LowlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Training Lowlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword: The Isle of Armor 11 areas

Challenge BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Fields of HonorWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Forest of FocusWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Insular Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Soothing WetlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Training LowlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 13–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Training Lowlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Ultra Moon 2 areas

Lush JungleWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–22
Route 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16

Ultra Sun 2 areas

Lush JungleWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–22
Route 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16

Moon 2 areas

Lush JungleFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–21
Route 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16

Sun 2 areas

Lush JungleFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–21
Route 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16