Fomantis Evolution
Fomantis Abilities
Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
Inverts stat changes.
Fomantis Moves
| Move▲ | Type▲ | Cat.▲ | Pow▲ | Acc▲ | Method▲ | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | bug | physical | 40 | 95 | Level 1 | The user attacks by slashing the target with scythes, claws, or the like. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession. |
| Leafage | grass | physical | 40 | 100 | Level 1 | The user attacks by pelting the target with leaves. |
| Growth | normal | status | – | – | Level 5 | The user's body grows all at once, boosting the Attack and Sp. Atk stats. |
| Ingrain | grass | status | – | – | Level 10 | The user lays roots that restore its own HP every turn. Because the user is now rooted, it can't switch out. |
| Razor Leaf | grass | physical | 55 | 95 | Level 15 | Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at opposing Pokémon. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| Sweet Scent | normal | status | – | 100 | Level 20 | The user releases a scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon's evasiveness. |
| Slash | normal | physical | 70 | 100 | Level 25 | The target is attacked with a slash of claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| X Scissor | bug | physical | 80 | 100 | Level 30 | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors. |
| Synthesis | grass | status | – | – | Level 35 | The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. |
| Leaf Blade | grass | physical | 90 | 100 | Level 40 | The user handles a sharp leaf like a sword and cuts the target to inflict damage. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| Sunny Day | fire | status | – | – | Level 45 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. |
| Solar Beam | grass | special | 120 | 100 | Level 50 | The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. |
| Bug Bite | bug | physical | 60 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| Bullet Seed | grass | physical | 25 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by forcefully shooting seeds at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row. |
| Endure | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| Energy Ball | grass | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| Facade | normal | physical | 70 | 100 | TM | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| False Swipe | normal | physical | 40 | 100 | TM | A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. |
| Fling | dark | physical | – | 100 | TM | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item. |
| Giga Drain | grass | special | 75 | 100 | TM | A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| Grass Knot | grass | special | – | 100 | TM | The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power. |
| Grassy Glide | grass | physical | 55 | 100 | TM | Gliding on the ground, the user attacks the target. This move always goes first on Grassy Terrain. |
| Grassy Terrain | grass | status | – | – | TM | The user turns the ground into Grassy Terrain for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn and powers up Grass-type moves. |
| Leaf Storm | grass | special | 130 | 90 | TM | The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Leech Life | bug | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| Magical Leaf | grass | special | 60 | – | TM | The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses. |
| Petal Blizzard | grass | physical | 90 | 100 | TM | The user stirs up a violent petal blizzard and damages everything around it. |
| Protect | normal | status | – | – | TM | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Rest | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| Seed Bomb | grass | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by slamming a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above. |
| Skitter Smack | bug | physical | 70 | 90 | TM | The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Sleep Talk | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| Substitute | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| Swords Dance | normal | status | – | – | TM | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat. |
| Take Down | normal | physical | 90 | 85 | TM | A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Tera Blast | normal | special | 80 | 100 | TM | If 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. |
| Trailblaze | grass | physical | 50 | 100 | TM | The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat. |
| Weather Ball | normal | special | 50 | 100 | TM | This move's type and power change depending on the weather at the time the move is used. |
| Defog | flying | status | – | – | Egg | A strong wind blows away the target's barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target's evasiveness. |
| Worry Seed | grass | status | – | 100 | Egg | A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target's Ability Insomnia. |
Fomantis Sprites
During the day, it sleeps and soaks up light. When night falls, it walks around looking for a safer place to sleep.
They give off a sweet and refreshing scent. Cutiefly often gather near the tall grass where Fomantis are hiding.
When the sun rises, Fomantis spreads its four leaves and bathes in the sunlight. The tip of its head has a pleasant aroma.
It loves the sunshine. When it basks in the sunlight regularly, it grows up with vivid coloration.
When bathed in sunlight, this Pokémon emits a pleasantly sweet scent, which causes bug Pokémon to gather around it.
Fomantis's Japanese name is Karikiri (カリキリ). Here are all the official names for Fomantis across different languages:
Fomantis Breeding
How to Get Fomantis
Fomantis can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Fomantis in every game where it is available:
About Fomantis
Fomantis is a Grass-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 7. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 250, Fomantis is classified as a Sickle Grass Pokémon and is part of the Fomantis → Lurantis evolution line.
In competitive play, Fomantis is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Leaf Guard and Contrary, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Fomantis is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.
Fomantis can learn 57 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 0.3m tall and weighing 1.5kg, Fomantis has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Alola region games.