Stats & Training
Landorus's built around mixed offense. Attack leads the charge, Sp. Def pays for it. Near-impossible to catch, worth 3 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Lands visited by Landorus grant such bountiful crops that it has been hailed as “The Guardian of the Fields.”
The energy that comes pouring from its tail increases the nutrition in the soil, making crops grow to great size.
Landorus Weakness
Ice and Water moves hit Landorus for super-effective damage. Ice hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Electric and Ground-type moves can't touch it at all. With 89 HP and balanced defenses, Landorus can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Water |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric, Ground |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
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Damage vs Landorus View Tirtouga builds →Water Gun 2x24-30% Aqua Jet 2x31-38% | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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 Panpour Water | D | |
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 Oshawott Water | D | |
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Damage vs Landorus View Oshawott builds →Razor Shell 2x42-51% Water Gun 2x28-34% | ||
 Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
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Damage vs Landorus View Tirtouga builds →Water Gun 2x25-30% Aqua Jet 2x27-33% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Panpour Water | D | |
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Damage vs Landorus View Panpour builds →Scald 2x47-56% Water Gun 2x25-30% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
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Damage vs Landorus View Oshawott builds →Razor Shell 2x41-48% Water Pulse 2x41-48% Water Gun 2x27-33% | ||
 Tympole Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Landorus View Tympole builds →Bubble Beam 2x37-44% Bubble 2x25-30% | ||
Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
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Damage vs Landorus View Tirtouga builds →Water Gun 2x24-29% Aqua Jet 2x27-32% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Panpour Water | D | |
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Damage vs Landorus View Panpour builds →Scald 2x43-52% Water Gun 2x24-29% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
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Damage vs Landorus View Oshawott builds →Razor Shell 2x38-45% Water Pulse 2x38-45% Water Gun 2x27-32% | ||
Tympole Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Landorus View Tympole builds →Muddy Water 2x46-55% Bubble Beam 2x35-42% Bubble 2x22-26% | ||
Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
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Damage vs Landorus View Tirtouga builds →Scald 2x43-51% Brine 2x36-43% Water Gun 2x24-29% Aqua Jet 2x27-31% | ||
 Vanillite Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Landorus View Vanillite builds →Avalanche 4x58-69% Icy Wind 4x68-80% Icicle Spear 4x29-34% | ||
 Ducklett Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Landorus View Ducklett builds →Scald 2x38-46% Bubble Beam 2x31-37% Water Pulse 2x29-34% Water Gun 2x21-26% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Landorus View Omanyte builds →Scald 2x63-74% Brine 2x50-60% Water Gun 2x33-40% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Landorus View Kabuto builds →Scald 2x43-51% Aqua Jet 2x29-34% | ||
Vanillite Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Landorus View Vanillite builds →Ice Beam 4x112-132%KO Avalanche 4x60-71% Icy Wind 4x73-86% Icicle Spear 4x30-36% | ||
Ducklett Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Landorus View Ducklett builds →Scald 2x38-46% Bubble Beam 2x32-38% Water Pulse 2x30-36% Water Gun 2x21-25% | ||
 Cubchoo Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Landorus View Cubchoo builds →Brine 2x25-31% Icy Wind 4x69-81% Powder Snow 4x52-61% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Landorus View Omanyte builds →Scald 2x64-76% Brine 2x52-61% Water Gun 2x34-41% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Landorus View Kabuto builds →Scald 2x45-53% Aqua Jet 2x28-33% | ||
 Cryogonal Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Landorus View Cryogonal builds →Blizzard 4x176-208%KO Ice Beam 4x145-171%KO Aurora Beam 4x105-125%KO Frost Breath 4x98-115%KO | ||
 Beartic Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Landorus View Beartic builds →Blizzard 4x137-162%KO Surf 2x38-45% Icicle Crash 4x161-189%KO Brine 2x27-32% | ||
 Vanillish Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Landorus View Vanillish builds →Blizzard 4x152-180%KO Ice Beam 4x125-148%KO Avalanche 4x66-78% Frost Breath 4x86-102%KO | ||
Ducklett Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Landorus View Ducklett builds →Surf 2x41-48% Scald 2x37-44% Bubble Beam 2x31-37% Water Pulse 2x29-35% | ||
 Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Landorus View Palpitoad builds →Muddy Water 2x52-62% Surf 2x52-62% Scald 2x48-58% Bubble Beam 2x39-46% | ||
Cryogonal Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Landorus View Cryogonal builds →Blizzard 4x180-211%KO Ice Beam 4x147-173%KO Aurora Beam 4x108-127%KO Frost Breath 4x100-118%KO | ||
Beartic Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Landorus View Beartic builds →Blizzard 4x139-165%KO Surf 2x38-45% Icicle Crash 4x165-194%KO Brine 2x28-34% | ||
Vanillish Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Landorus View Vanillish builds →Blizzard 4x154-182%KO Ice Beam 4x129-152%KO Avalanche 4x68-80% Frost Breath 4x86-101%KO | ||
Ducklett Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Landorus View Ducklett builds →Surf 2x43-51% Scald 2x37-44% Bubble Beam 2x30-36% Water Pulse 2x28-34% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Landorus View Palpitoad builds →Muddy Water 2x56-65% Surf 2x56-65% Scald 2x48-57% Bubble Beam 2x41-49% | ||
In Black & White, Politoed's Scald hits Landorus for 61-71%. Mamoswine threatens a KO with Ice Shard (149-175%). Weavile's Ice Shard also KOs at 112-132%.
 Politoed Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Landorus View Politoed builds →Scald 2x61-71% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Landorus View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 4x149-175%KO Superpower37-43% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Landorus View Weavile builds →Ice Shard 4x112-132%KO | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Landorus View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x97-114%KO Ice Fang 4x104-123%KO | ||
Black & White Evolution
A Ground/Flying-type legendary, Landorus doesn't evolve or breed. At 600 total stats, it's meant to stand on its own. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Black & White Landorus Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Without TMs, Landorus's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 9 types on top of Earthquake and Earth Power for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Landorus in Black & White
You'll find Landorus at Abundant Shrine as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
Best Locations to Catch Landorus in Black & White
Landorus Guide
For the Black & White meta, At 600 BST, Landorus is built different. We rank it A-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a sweeper.
In Black & White, Run Sheer Force on Landorus. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Landorus also gets Sand Force, but they don't compare. With base 101 Speed, Sheer Force gives Landorus an edge before opponents can react.
In Black & White, Landorus fills the sweeper role. It's a mixed attacker with base 125 Attack and 115 Sp. Atk. Base 101 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Black & White, Landorus's hidden ability is Sheer Force. Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Game Availability
Landorus has appeared in 9 games since Black & White, spanning 6 generations. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves