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Fomantis

Grass

During the day, it sleeps and soaks up light. When night falls, it walks around looking for a safer place to sleep.

Category
Sickle Grass Pokémon
Height
0.3 m
Weight
1.5 kg
Generation
VII
Abilities
Leaf Guard

Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.

Contrary Hidden ability

Inverts stat changes.

FomantisSickle Grass Pokémon
EVOLUTION

Evolution family

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AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.
40
AttackStrength of physical moves.
55
DefenseResistance to physical moves.
35
Special AttackStrength of special moves.
50
Special DefenseResistance to special moves.
35
SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.
35
Base stat total 250

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Fire
×2
Ice
×2
Poison
×2
Flying
×2
Bug
×2

Resists

Water
×0.5
Electric
×0.5
Grass
×0.5
Ground
×0.5

Immune to

None by typing.

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

Swords DanceStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
Take DownPhysical · NormalPower 90Accuracy 85%Details +

User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
GrowthStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 14
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 14
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 5
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 5
Razor LeafPhysical · GrassPower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 10
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 10
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 15
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 15
Solar BeamSpecial · GrassPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

Requires a turn to charge before attacking.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 41
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 41
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 50
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 50
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
ToxicStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Double TeamStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Leech LifePhysical · BugPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
RestStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
SlashPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 32
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 32
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 25
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 25
SubstituteStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
ProtectStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
Giga DrainSpecial · GrassPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
EndureStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
False SwipePhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
SwaggerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Fury CutterPhysical · BugPower 40Accuracy 95%Details +

Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
AttractStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
ReturnPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
SafeguardStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Protects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Sweet ScentStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 37
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 37
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 20
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 20
SynthesisStatus · GrassPower —Accuracy —Details +

Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 28
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 28
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 35
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 35
Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sunny DayStatus · FirePower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 46
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 46
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 45
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 45
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
Nature PowerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Uses a move which depends upon the terrain.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
IngrainStatus · GrassPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 19
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 19
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 10
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 10
Weather BallSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

If there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
AromatherapyStatus · GrassPower —Accuracy —Details +

Cures the entire party of major status effects.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
  • Sword Shield · Egg
Signal BeamSpecial · BugPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Bullet SeedPhysical · GrassPower 25Accuracy 100%Details +

Hits 2-5 times in one turn.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
Magical LeafSpecial · GrassPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
Leaf BladePhysical · GrassPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 23
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 23
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 40
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 40
PaybackPhysical · DarkPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
FlingPhysical · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
Worry SeedStatus · GrassPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Changes the target’s ability to Insomnia.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Egg
  • Scarlet Violet · Egg
Poison JabPhysical · PoisonPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to poison the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Seed BombPhysical · GrassPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
X-ScissorPhysical · BugPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 30
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 30
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
Energy BallSpecial · GrassPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
DefogStatus · FlyingPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Egg
  • Scarlet Violet · Egg
Leaf StormSpecial · GrassPower 130Accuracy 90%Details +

Lowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
Grass KnotSpecial · GrassPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
Bug BitePhysical · BugPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Dual ChopPhysical · DragonPower 40Accuracy 90%Details +

Hits twice in one turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Petal BlizzardPhysical · GrassPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
Grassy TerrainStatus · GrassPower —Accuracy —Details +

For five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
ConfideStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
LeafagePhysical · GrassPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 5
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 5
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
Grassy GlidePhysical · GrassPower 55Accuracy 100%Details +

If Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
Skitter SmackPhysical · BugPower 70Accuracy 90%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
Tera BlastSpecial · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
TrailblazePhysical · GrassPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Sun

During the day, it sleeps and soaks up light. When night falls, it walks around looking for a safer place to sleep.

Moon

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

Ultra Sun

When the sun rises, Fomantis spreads its four leaves and bathes in the sunlight. The tip of its head has a pleasant aroma.

Ultra Moon

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

Sword

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

Shield

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

POKÉMON TCG

Fomantis trading cards

7 cards

Browse cards featuring Fomantis. Select a card to view its details without leaving the Pokédex.

Card data and images: TCGdex.

Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12