Is Fomantis Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Wild Grass-type. Lurantis at level 34 is a solid physical Grass attacker. Handles Olivia and Hapu. The Totem Lurantis fight in the story shows what the fully evolved form can do.
Fomantis trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Hala's team hits Fomantis's weaknesses hard.
Fomantis trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
Kiawe's Pokemon outpace and outclass Fomantis here.
Mallow's team hits Fomantis's weaknesses hard.
Fomantis trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Sophocles's Pokemon outpace and outclass Fomantis here.
Acerola's team hits Fomantis's weaknesses hard.
Lurantis has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Mina's team hits Lurantis's weaknesses hard.
Lurantis has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Molayne's team hits Lurantis's weaknesses hard.
Lurantis has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Lurantis trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Kahili's Pokemon outpace and outclass Lurantis here.
Kukui's team hits Lurantis's weaknesses hard.
Catch Fomantis on Route 5 (walking, Lv 13-16).
Your Fomantis should hit Level 34 before you reach Nanu, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Fomantis in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
decent spawn rates for Fomantis across 8 locations in early-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Fomantis in USUM
The path to Fomantis starts with Fomantis at Lv. 13-30 via walking and gift encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Fomantis ✓Route 5Lv.13-16GrassRate 20%Lush Jungle - NorthLv.19-22GrassRate 20%Lush Jungle - SouthLv.19-22GrassRate 20%Lush Jungle - WestLv.19-22GrassRate 20%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into LurantisHeahea BeachLv.30Gift from NPCUltra SunTotem gift (50 stickers)or evolve from Fomantis (Step 1)
Fomantis Weakness
Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug moves hit Fomantis for super-effective damage. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
What is Fomantis Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Fomantis
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Salamence builds →Fly 2x223-265%KO Fire Fang 2x109-130%KO | ||
 Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Trumbeak Normal | C | |
 Vivillon Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Vivillon builds →Struggle Bug 2x93-112%KO Gust 2x77-91% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Salamence builds →Fly 2x228-270%KO Fire Fang 2x110-130%KO | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Masquerain builds →Air Cutter 2x122-145%KO Infestation 2x47-55% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Salamence builds →Fly 2x239-283%KO Fire Fang 2x114-136%KO | ||
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x239-283%KO Flame Charge 2x81-96% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
 Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Ariados builds →Leech Life 2x155-183%KO Venoshock 2x96-113%KO | ||
 Pinsir Bug | C | |
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x300-354%KO Venoshock 2x153-181%KO Leech Life 2x82-96% | ||
 Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Turtonator builds →Overheat 2x258-304%KO Venoshock 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x298-351%KO Smog 2x48-58% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 2x218-257%KO Fly 2x163-192%KO U-turn 2x86-101%KO | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x248-293%KO Overheat 2x147-173%KO U-turn 2x116-137%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x350-412%KO Bug Buzz 2x242-285%KO Hurricane 2x196-231%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x289-341%KO Air Slash 2x170-200%KO | ||
Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Turtonator builds →Overheat 2x250-294%KO Venoshock 2x84-100%KO | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x294-347%KO Sludge Bomb 2x205-241%KO Leech Life 2x77-92% Acrobatics 2x55-65% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Blaziken builds →Overheat 2x292-344%KO Aerial Ace 2x98-116%KO | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x354-417%KO Bug Buzz 2x246-290%KO Hurricane 2x200-236%KO | ||
Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Turtonator builds →Shell Trap 2x294-346%KO Venoshock 2x85-101%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x377-444%KO Smog 2x59-70% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x393-463%KO X-Scissor 2x106-125%KO | ||
Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x294-346%KO Air Slash 2x172-202%KO | ||
 Rayquaza Dragon | S | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Rayquaza builds →Fly 2x278-327%KO Overheat 2x266-313%KO Ice Beam 2x185-218%KO | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x364-429%KO Bug Buzz 2x253-298%KO Hurricane 2x205-242%KO Poison Jab 2x77-91% | ||
Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Turtonator builds →Shell Trap 2x300-353%KO Venoshock 2x88-103%KO | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x386-455%KO Smog 2x61-72% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x402-473%KO X-Scissor 2x108-128%KO Poison Jab 2x108-128%KO | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Weavile threatens a KO with Ice Shard (120-142%). Gengar's Shadow Ball also KOs at 85-100%.
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain27-32% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Weavile builds →Knock Off97-115%KO Ice Shard 2x120-142%KO Pursuit60-71% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball85-100%KO Focus Blast84-100%KO | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemFlyiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Salamence builds →Earthquake36-43% Outrage130-153%KO | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch70-82% U Turn 2x244-287%KO Knock Off75-89% | ||
Fomantis Evolutions
Fomantis evolves into Lurantis. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 230 total stats over Fomantis. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
USUM Fomantis Best Moveset
Grass at 55 Attack with AbilityContrary reversing stat changes as a hidden ability and AbilityLeaf Guard blocking status in sun. The moveset at pre-evolution power does nothing. Lurantis one evolution away adds 105 Attack.
Best Build
Fomantis best EVs are Speed and Sp. Atk
Utility Moveset
- Leaf Storm
- Giga Drain
- Defog
- Signal Beam
Moves List
Don't skip the egg moves. Fomantis picks up Aromatherapy and Defog only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Leaf Storm and Solar Beam while Bug and Normal coverage and more adds range.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
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.
Fomantis Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Fomantis does the job early-game if you need a Grass type on your team. Evolve it into Lurantis before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Fomantis has appeared in 4 games across 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves