Kartana Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

Publish Date: June 3, 2026

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Kartana Pokemon Guide

Kartana is a Grass / Steel-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 7. This guide covers Kartana’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Pokemon Champions build information.

Grass type Pokemon iconSteel type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Kartana

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Shiny Form

Shiny Kartana

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Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Kartana guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Kartana Description

Kartana is a Grass / Steel-type Pokemon known for its distinct role in the Alola era of Pokemon games. This page summarizes its battle profile, typing, evolution, locations and general guide information.

Competitive Overview

Is Kartana Good in Competitive?

Kartana can be useful in formats where its typing, ability and movepool fit a specific team role. Its best sets depend heavily on the game, available moves and battle format.

Players should check the current ruleset before building around Kartana, especially in formats where legendary Pokemon, Ultra Beasts or special Pokemon are restricted.

Kartana Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Kartana, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Kartana

National Dex

#0798

Type

Grass type Pokemon iconSteel type Pokemon icon

Grass / Steel

Species

Drawn Sword Pokemon

Height

1’00” / 0.3 m
30 cm

Weight

0.2 lbs / 0.1 kg
0.1 kg

Abilities

Beast Boost

Kartana Stats

Kartana’s stat spread supports its role across different Pokemon games and formats.

Hp
59
Attack
181
Defense
131
Special Attack
59
Special Defense
31
Speed
109

Kartana Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

These are some of Kartana’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Leaf Blade

Leaf Blade is one of Kartana’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and role.

Smart Strike

Smart Strike is one of Kartana’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and role.

Sacred Sword

Sacred Sword is one of Kartana’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and role.

Night Slash

Night Slash is one of Kartana’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and role.

Swords Dance

Swords Dance is one of Kartana’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and role.

Psycho Cut

Psycho Cut is one of Kartana’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and role.

Aerial Ace

Aerial Ace is one of Kartana’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and role.

Knock Off

Knock Off is one of Kartana’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and role.

Kartana All Moves

Use the section below to view Kartana’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
1Fury Cutter Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical4095
1Vacuum Wave Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Special40100
5Razor Leaf Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical5595
10False Swipe Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
15Cut Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical5095
20Air Cutter Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special6095
25Aerial Ace Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical60
30Detect Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Status
35Night Slash Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical70100
40Synthesis Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status
45Laser Focus Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
50Defog Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Status
55Leaf Blade Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical90100
60Sacred Sword Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical90100
65Swords Dance Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
70Guillotine Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical30
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMAir Slash Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special7595
TMBrick Break Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical75100
TMCalm Mind Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMFalse Swipe Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
TMGiga Drain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special75100
TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
TMIron Defense Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Status
TMLeaf Blade Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical90100
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMPsycho Cut Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Physical70100
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMRound Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60100
TMScreech Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status85
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSmart Strike Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical70
TMSnore Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special50100
TMSolar Blade Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical125100
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSwords Dance Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMX Scissor Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical80100
Tutor Moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Steel Beam Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Special14095

Kartana Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Kartana is a Grass / Steel-type Pokemon. Its typing determines which attacks are most dangerous and which matchups it can handle more comfortably.

Type

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Grass / Steel

Weaknesses

Fire, Fighting

Resistances

Normal, Water, Electric, Grass, Psychic, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy

Immunity

Poison

Kartana Abilities

Kartana’s abilities can affect how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.

Beast Boost

Beast Boost can affect how Kartana performs in battle depending on the game and format.

Kartana Evolution

Kartana does not evolve.

Stage 1

Kartana

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Does not evolve

Where to Find Kartana in Pokemon Games

Kartana’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Check each generation below for game-specific availability notes.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
Game Where to Find Kartana
Pokemon Red Not available because Kartana had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Blue Not available because Kartana had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Yellow Not available because Kartana had not been introduced yet.
Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
Game Where to Find Kartana
Pokemon Gold Not available because Kartana had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Silver Not available because Kartana had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Crystal Not available because Kartana had not been introduced yet.
Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
Game Where to Find Kartana
Pokemon Ruby Not available because Kartana had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Sapphire Not available because Kartana had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Emerald Not available because Kartana had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon FireRed Not available because Kartana had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon LeafGreen Not available because Kartana had not been introduced yet.
Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Game Where to Find Kartana
Pokemon Diamond Not available because Kartana had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Pearl Not available because Kartana had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Platinum Not available because Kartana had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon HeartGold Not available because Kartana had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon SoulSilver Not available because Kartana had not been introduced yet.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find Kartana
Pokemon Black Not available because Kartana had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon White Not available because Kartana had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Black 2 Not available because Kartana had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon White 2 Not available because Kartana had not been introduced yet.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find Kartana
Pokemon X Not available because Kartana had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Y Not available because Kartana had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Omega Ruby Not available because Kartana had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire Not available because Kartana had not been introduced yet.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
Game Where to Find Kartana
Pokemon Sun Available through Ultra Beast encounters or Ultra Wormhole-related gameplay depending on version.
Pokemon Moon Available through Ultra Beast encounters or Ultra Wormhole-related gameplay depending on version.
Pokemon Ultra Sun Available through Ultra Beast encounters or Ultra Wormhole-related gameplay depending on version.
Pokemon Ultra Moon Available through Ultra Beast encounters or Ultra Wormhole-related gameplay depending on version.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee Not available in this game.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find Kartana
Pokemon Sword Available through Dynamax Adventures in The Crown Tundra or transfer where supported.
Pokemon Shield Available through Dynamax Adventures in The Crown Tundra or transfer where supported.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Not available in this game.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Kartana
Pokemon Scarlet Not available in this game.
Pokemon Violet Not available in this game.
Pokemon Legends Z-A Not available in this game.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Kartana
Pokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Kartana FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Kartana. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Kartana?

Kartana is a Grass / Steel-type Pokemon.

What is Kartana weak against?

Kartana is weak to Fire, Fighting.

What are Kartana’s abilities?

Kartana’s abilities are Beast Boost.

How do you get Kartana?

Kartana’s availability depends on the game. Check the location tables above for each generation.

Final Output Note:
Removed the Pokemon Champions Featured Competitive Build section because no confirmed individual TGH build was found for Kartana.
Information not API-driven yet: manually written abilities, best moves, availability notes, Legends Z-A notes and related guide links.
Human review before publishing: verify final game-specific locations, Legends Z-A details, type icon image IDs and any future Pokemon Champions build coverage for Kartana.


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