Is Fomantis Good in Sword & Shield Playthrough?
Fomantis appears in the Isle of Armor DLC. Grass type evolving into Lurantis at level 34. AbilityContrary hidden ability reverses stat changes. The DLC timing limits story access. Lurantis is a niche Grass option.
Milo's typing presses Fomantis's defenses.
Fomantis has the type edge here and should clean up Nessa's team.
Kabu's Pokemon outpace and outclass Fomantis here.
Bea's typing presses Fomantis's defenses.
Opal's Pokemon outpace and outclass Fomantis here.
Fomantis trades roughly evenly with Gordie's team.
Piers's typing presses Fomantis's defenses.
Raihan's team hits Fomantis's weaknesses hard.
Bede's team hits Fomantis's weaknesses hard.
Leon's team hits Lurantis's weaknesses hard.
Catch Fomantis on Fields of Honor (walking, Lv 13-18). Intense Sun.
Your Fomantis should hit Level 34 before you reach Leon, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Fomantis in Sword & Shield
A solid number of locations for Fomantis with decent spawn rates across early-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Fomantis in SwSh
To get Fomantis, start by catching Fomantis through walking encounters at Lv. 10-21. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Fomantis ✓Challenge BeachLv.10-15OverworldRate 20%Intense SunFields of HonorLv.10-15OverworldRate 20%Intense SunForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 20%Intense SunSoothing WetlandsLv.10-15OverworldRate 20%Intense SunTraining LowlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 20%Intense SunTraining LowlandsLv.13-18OverworldSwordRate 20%Intense SunChallenge BeachLv.13-18GrassRate 15%Intense SunFields of HonorLv.13-18GrassRate 15%Intense SunForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 15%Intense SunSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 15%Intense SunTraining LowlandsLv.16-21GrassRate 15%Intense Sun
Step 2Evolve into LurantisBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Lurantis egg.
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
 Glaceon Ice | B | |
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Butterfree builds →Gust 2x83-98% Bug Bite 2x73-87% | ||
 Sizzlipede FireBug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 2x92-110%KO Bug Bite 2x92-110%KO | ||
 Growlithe Fire | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 2x98-115%KO | ||
 Oddish GrassPoison | C | |
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Butterfree builds →Air Slash 2x140-165%KO Bug Bite 2x72-85% | ||
 Vespiquen Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Vespiquen builds →Bug Bite 2x102-120%KO Gust 2x72-85% Poison Sting 2x18-23% | ||
Glaceon Ice | B | |
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
 Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
 Ribombee BugFairy | B | |
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Butterfree builds →Air Slash 2x138-164%KO Bug Bite 2x68-82% | ||
Vespiquen Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Vespiquen builds →Bug Bite 2x103-123%KO Gust 2x68-82% Poison Sting 2x20-24% | ||
 Xatu Psychic | C | |
Glaceon Ice | B | |
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Vikavolt builds →Bug Buzz 2x258-304%KO Fly 2x95-113%KO | ||
 Centiskorch FireBug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Centiskorch builds →Flame Wheel 2x140-166%KO Bug Bite 2x140-166%KO Venoshock 2x84-99% | ||
 Toxtricity ElectricPoison | C | |
 Durant BugSteel | B | |
 Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Corviknight builds →Fly 2x170-200%KO U-turn 2x88-104%KO | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Vikavolt builds →Bug Buzz 2x258-303%KO Fly 2x96-113%KO | ||
Centiskorch FireBug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Centiskorch builds →Flame Wheel 2x144-170%KO Bug Bite 2x144-170%KO Venoshock 2x84-100%KO | ||
Toxtricity ElectricPoison | C | |
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Corviknight builds →Fly 2x166-196%KO U-turn 2x87-102%KO | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Darmanitan builds →Fire Punch 2x205-242%KO U-turn 2x128-151%KO | ||
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Golisopod builds →First Impression 2x223-263%KO Venoshock 2x60-71% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Centiskorch FireBug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Centiskorch builds →Flame Wheel 2x140-165%KO Bug Bite 2x140-165%KO Venoshock 2x83-98% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x332-391%KO U-turn 2x129-153%KO | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Corviknight builds →Fly 2x170-200%KO U-turn 2x88-104%KO | ||
Centiskorch FireBug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Centiskorch builds →Flame Wheel 2x142-168%KO Bug Bite 2x142-168%KO Venoshock 2x83-98% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Golisopod builds →First Impression 2x227-268%KO Venoshock 2x61-73% Icy Wind 2x53-63% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x340-400%KO U-turn 2x132-157%KO | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Corviknight builds →Fly 2x172-203%KO U-turn 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x378-446%KO Smog 2x59-70% | ||
Centiskorch FireBug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Centiskorch builds →Flame Wheel 2x144-170%KO Bug Bite 2x144-170%KO Venoshock 2x86-101%KO | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x390-459%KO Smog 2x61-71% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x349-411%KO U-turn 2x136-161%KO | ||
 Eternatus PoisonDragon | S | |
Obtain MethodEnergy Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Eternatus builds →Venoshock 2x196-231%KO Flamethrower 2x180-211%KO Fly 2x115-135%KO | ||
 Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Turtonator builds →Shell Trap 2x302-355%KO Venoshock 2x89-104%KO | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Braviary builds →Sky Attack 2x362-426%KO U-turn 2x121-143%KO | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x390-459%KO Smog 2x61-71% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x349-411%KO U-turn 2x136-161%KO | ||
Eternatus PoisonDragon | S | |
Obtain MethodEnergy Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Eternatus builds →Venoshock 2x196-231%KO Flamethrower 2x180-211%KO Fly 2x115-135%KO | ||
Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Turtonator builds →Shell Trap 2x302-355%KO Venoshock 2x89-104%KO | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Braviary builds →Sky Attack 2x362-426%KO U-turn 2x121-143%KO | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x390-459%KO Smog 2x61-71% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x349-411%KO U-turn 2x136-161%KO | ||
Eternatus PoisonDragon | S | |
Obtain MethodEnergy Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Eternatus builds →Venoshock 2x196-231%KO Flamethrower 2x180-211%KO Fly 2x115-135%KO | ||
Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Turtonator builds →Shell Trap 2x302-355%KO Venoshock 2x89-104%KO | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Braviary builds →Sky Attack 2x362-426%KO U-turn 2x121-143%KO | ||
In Sword & Shield, Volcarona can KO Fomantis with Psychic (111-131%). Weavile threatens a KO with Ice Shard (125-147%). Gengar's Sludge Bomb also KOs at 296-349%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Volcarona builds →Psychic111-131%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Weavile builds →Knock Off101-119%KO Ice Shard 2x125-147%KO | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball131-155%KO Sludge Bomb 2x296-349%KO Giga Drain41-48% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Salamence builds →Earthquake80-94% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Fomantis View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch72-85% Knock Off78-92% | ||
Fomantis Evolutions
Fomantis evolves into Lurantis. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A decent partner pool 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
SwSh Fomantis Best Moveset
Pre-evo with AbilityContrary from the hidden slot reversing stat changes into boosts. 55 Attack at 35 Speed across fragile defenses makes the moveset entirely non-functional despite the powerful ability concept. Evolve into Lurantis for 105 Attack and usable bulk.
Best Build
Fomantis best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Storm
- Weather Ball
- Sunny Day
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
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 bathed in sunlight, this Pokémon emits a pleasantly sweet scent, which causes bug Pokémon to gather around it.
During the day, Fomantis basks in sunlight and sleeps peacefully. It wakes and moves around at night.
Fomantis Sword & Shield Guide
In Sword & Shield, 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