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Fomantis

Sickle Grass Pokémon

Fomantis official artwork
Official art

Fomantis is a Grass-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice, with a base stat total of 250. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Grass
Height
0.3 m 1′00″
Weight
1.5 kg 3.3 lbs
Base stat total
250 Higher than 5% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VII Sun & Moon
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
During the day, Fomantis basks in sunlight and sleeps peacefully. It wakes and moves around at night.
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Base stats

HP40115–147190–284
Atk5567–117103–229
Def3549–9567–185
SpA5063–11294–218
SpD3549–9567–185
Spe3549–9567–185
Total250Higher than 5% of Pokémon
HP40Atk55Def35Spe35SpD35SpA50

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
BugFireFlyingIcePoison

Resists

½×
ElectricGrassGroundWater
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 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 on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Fomantis against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95Fomantis · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
87Fomantis · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
55Fomantis · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

0.1% of teams · rank #122 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Nature
Modest
EVs
36 HP / 196 SpA / 236 SpD
Tera Type
Rock
  1. Leaf Storm
  2. Superpower
  3. Tera Blast
  4. Giga Drain

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

Usage by rating

  • All games0.9%
  • 1500 weighting0.4%
  • 1630 weighting0.1%
  • 1760 weighting<0.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.1%

Moves

Items

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%
  • Fairy9.0%

Common teammates

Evolution

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

Moves

Level up 12

1Fury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160.BugPhys4095%20
1LeafageNo additional effect.GrassPhys40100%40
5GrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun.NormalStatus——20
10IngrainTraps/grounds user; heals 1/16 max HP per turn.GrassStatus——20
15Razor LeafHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.GrassPhys5595%25
20Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2.NormalStatus—100%20
25SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20
30X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
35SynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.GrassStatus——5
40Leaf BladeHigh critical hit ratio.GrassPhys90100%15
45Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
50Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10

TM / HM / TR 29

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM33Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpec60—20
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
TM57False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM95Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.BugPhys80100%10
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM105X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
TM137Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10
TM159Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpec13090%5
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM182Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10
TM194Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.GrassPhys55100%20
TM206Petal BlizzardNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.GrassPhys90100%15
TM219Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10

Egg moves 2

EggDefog-1 evasion; ends user and target hazards/terrain.FlyingStatus——15
EggWorry SeedThe target's Ability becomes Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10

Biology

During the day, Fomantis basks in sunlight and sleeps peacefully. It wakes and moves around at night. When bathed in sunlight, this Pokémon emits a sweet scent, which often attracts Cutiefly.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Sickle Grass Pokémon
Alola · Sun & Moon
Color
Pink
—
Original Alola#143Original Akala#070Updated Alola#176Updated Akala#077Isle of Armor#017Paldea#247Kitakami#031

  1. During the day, Fomantis basks in sunlight and sleeps peacefully. It wakes and moves around at night.

    Shield

  2. When bathed in sunlight, this Pokémon emits a pleasantly sweet scent, which causes bug Pokémon to gather around it.

    Sword

  3. It loves the sunshine. When it basks in the sunlight regularly, it grows up with vivid coloration.

    Ultra Moon

  4. 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

  5. They give off a sweet and refreshing scent. Cutiefly often gather near the tall grass where Fomantis are hiding.

    Moon

  6. 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

English
Fomantis
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

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Training

1 Atk
190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
50
Medium

Breeding

Grass
♂ 50%♀ 50%
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

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.