No. 0798
Kartana
Drawn Sword Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
Although it’s alien to this world and a danger here, it’s apparently a common organism in the world where it normally lives.
Base stats
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: 3 Atk.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
GrassSteelshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 6 types
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 109); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Kartana outspeeds 23 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · 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
This Pokémon's highest stat is raised by 1 if it attacks and KOes another Pokémon.
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2.6% of teams · rank #59 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Choice Scarf- Ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games3.1%
- 1500 weighting3.1%
- 1630 weighting2.6%
- 1760 weighting1.5%
Usage by month
Moves
- Leaf Blade99.3%
- Sacred Sword91.3%
- Knock Off89.7%
- Smart Strike48.6%
- Swords Dance30.4%
- Defog12.6%
- Giga Impact10.0%
- Vacuum Wave5.8%
- Synthesis3.0%
- Psycho Cut2.1%
Items
- Choice Scarf53.2%
Grassium Z13.0%
Normalium Z10.0%
Choice Band6.0%
Fightinium Z4.4%
Focus Sash3.3%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe33.1%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe29.4%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe12.0%
- Jolly 8 HP / 248 Atk / 252 Spe3.9%
- Jolly 248 Atk / 8 Def / 252 Spe2.9%
Common teammates
Landorus-Therian30.8%
Alomomola24.8%
Tapu Lele16.1%
Zapdos15.6%
Gholdengo13.5%
Great Tusk10.9%
Raging Bolt10.8%
Moltres10.7%
Checks & counters
Zamazenta68.4%
Ceruledge74.6%
Iron Valiant66.2%
Dragonite64.1%
Volcarona60.7%
Latios-Mega65.4%
Evolution
Kartana does not evolve.
Moves
Level up 16
| 1 | Fury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160. | Bug | Phys | 40 | 95% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vacuum WaveUsually goes first. | Fighting | Spec | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 5 | Razor LeafHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes. | Grass | Phys | 55 | 95% | 25 |
| 10 | False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| 15 | CutNo additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| 20 | Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes. | Spec | 60 | 95% | 25 | |
| 25 | Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy. | Phys | 60 | — | 20 | |
| 30 | DetectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 35 | Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio. | Dark | Phys | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 40 | SynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount. | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 45 | Laser FocusUntil the end of the next turn, user's moves crit. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 50 | Defog-1 evasion; ends user and target hazards/terrain. | Status | — | — | 15 | |
| 55 | Leaf BladeHigh critical hit ratio. | Grass | Phys | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 60 | Sacred SwordIgnores the target's stat stage changes. | Fighting | Phys | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 65 | Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 70 | GuillotineOHKOs the target. Fails if user is a lower level. | Normal | Phys | — | 30% | 5 |
TM / HM / TR 21
| TM09 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM12 | Solar BladeCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight. | Grass | Phys | 125 | 100% | 10 |
| TM16 | ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| TM21 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM24 | SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target. | Normal | Spec | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM25 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM28 | Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM43 | Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune. | Fighting | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM69 | Psycho CutHigh critical hit ratio. | Psychic | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM76 | RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn. | Normal | Spec | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM94 | False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| TM95 | Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch. | Spec | 75 | 95% | 15 | |
| TM96 | Smart StrikeThis move does not check accuracy. | Steel | Phys | 70 | — | 10 |
| TR00 | Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TR20 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR26 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR27 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR46 | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TR49 | Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TR50 | Leaf BladeHigh critical hit ratio. | Grass | Phys | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TR60 | X-ScissorNo additional effect. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Tutor 1
| Tutor | Steel BeamUser loses 50% max HP. | Steel | Spec | 140 | 95% | 5 |
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Biology
Known as UB-04 Blade, it is an Ultra Beast that appeared from an Ultra Wormhole. Kartana are origami-like Pokémon with impossibly sharp edges all over their bodies that can cut anything. Its light, paper-like body allows it to evade most attacks by simply floating out of the way, but it also makes it highly vulnerable to fire and moisture.
It does not seem to attack opponents on its own, but its body is as sharp as a sword, never getting dull. It was once observed to cut down a gigantic steel tower with a single stroke of its blade. Although it is alien to this world and a danger here, it is apparently a common organism in its home world, the Ultra Forest.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Pokédex entries
- Drawn Sword Pokémon
- Alola · Sun & Moon
- Color
- White
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Although it’s alien to this world and a danger here, it’s apparently a common organism in the world where it normally lives.
Ultra MoonThis Ultra Beast’s body, which is as thin as paper, is like a sharpened sword.
Ultra SunOne of the Ultra Beast life-forms, it was observed cutting down a gigantic steel tower with one stroke of its blade.
MoonThis Ultra Beast came from the Ultra Wormhole. It seems not to attack enemies on its own, but its sharp body is a dangerous weapon in itself.
Sun
Names around the world
- English
- Kartana
- Japanese
- カミツルギ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Kamiturugi
- Korean
- 종이신도
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 紙御劍
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 纸御剑
- French
- Katagami
- German
- Katagami
- Spanish
- Kartana
- Italian
- Kartana
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen VIII · Gen VII
Training
- 3 Atk
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 0
- 257
- Slow
Breeding
- Undiscovered
- Genderless
- 120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70
Ultra Sun 1 area
- Ultra SpaceStatic encounter · Lv 60
Sun 2 areas
- Malie GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60
- Route 17Static encounter, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60
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.