Kartana Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Kartana official artwork
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Kartana

Drawn Sword Pokémon

GRASSSTEEL

This Ultra Beast’s body, which is as thin as paper, is like a sharpened sword.

Kartana Pokédex brings together the essential information for Kartana, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Kartana is National Pokédex #798 and was introduced in Generation VII. It is a Grass and Steel-type Pokémon.

This Kartana Pokédex covers Kartana across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. This Ultra Beast’s body, which is as thin as paper, is like a sharpened sword.

Kartana at a glance

Type
GRASSSTEEL
Weak to
FIRE4×FIGHTING2×
Best base stat
Attack — 181
Abilities
Beast Boost
Evolution
Final stage or no evolution data

Kartana Pokédex overview

Kartana has the Grass and Steel typing, it belongs to Generation VII, its Pokédex classification is the Drawn Sword Pokémon. This Ultra Beast’s body, which is as thin as paper, is like a sharpened sword. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Kartana Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Kartana quick facts

Height
0.3 m
Weight
0.1 kg
Generation
Generation VII
Growth rate
Slow
Capture rate
45
Base happiness
0

Kartana Pokédex type and weaknesses

Kartana is weak to Fire (4×) and Fighting. It resists Grass, Normal, Water, Electric, Psychic, Rock, Dragon, Steel and Fairy. It is immune to Poison. These matchups come from Kartana's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Kartana and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Kartana type effectiveness

Damage taken when Kartana is hit by each type:

Very weak to

FIRE4×

Weak to

FIGHTING2×

Resists

NORMAL½×WATER½×ELECTRIC½×PSYCHIC½×ROCK½×DRAGON½×STEEL½×FAIRY½×

Strongly resists

GRASS¼×

Immune to

POISON0×

Based on Grass / Steel typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Kartana Pokédex stats

Kartana has a base stat total of 570, with Attack as its highest listed base stat at 181. In the Kartana Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Kartana is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Kartana base stats

Hp59
Attack181
Defense131
Special Attack59
Special Defense31
Speed109
Total570

Kartana Pokédex abilities

Kartana can have Beast Boost. Abilities can significantly change how Kartana functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Kartana abilities

Beast Boost

Raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon.

Kartana Pokédex evolution

No additional evolution information is shown for Kartana. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Kartana evolution family

Kartana evolution requirements

Kartana does not have a direct evolution requirement in the imported chain.

Kartana Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Kartana has 1 form shown on this Kartana Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Kartana normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Kartana.

Kartana Pokédex game appearances

Kartana appears in 2 Pokémon titles, including Sun and Ultra Sun. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Kartana appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Kartana game availability

SunWild encounter
Ultra SunWild encounter

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Kartana?

The locations below show where Kartana can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Kartana encounter locations

5 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
SunAlola Route 17 All AreasWalk60100%—
SunAlola Route 17 All AreasOnly One60100%—
SunMalie Garden AreaOnly One60100%—
SunMalie Garden AreaWalk60100%—
Ultra SunUltra Space Ultra ♀orestOnly One60100%—

Kartana Pokédex moves

The Kartana Pokédex lists 58 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Kartana move explorer

58 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
1Air CutterFLYINGSpecial609525Level Up
1CutNORMALPhysical509530Level Up
1DefogFLYINGStatus——15Level Up
1Fury CutterBUGPhysical409520Level Up
1Sacred SwordFIGHTINGPhysical9010015Level Up
1Vacuum WaveFIGHTINGSpecial4010030Level Up
5Razor LeafGRASSPhysical559525Level Up
7False SwipeNORMALPhysical4010040Level Up
19SynthesisGRASSStatus——5Level Up
23Aerial AceFLYINGPhysical60—20Level Up
29Laser ♀ocusNORMALStatus——30Level Up
30DetectFIGHTINGStatus——5Level Up
31Night SlashDARKPhysical7010015Level Up
37Swords DanceNORMALStatus——20Level Up
43Leaf BladeGRASSPhysical9010015Level Up
47X ScissorBUGPhysical8010015Level Up
59Air SlashFLYINGSpecial759515Level Up
67Psycho CutPSYCHICPhysical7010020Level Up
70GuillotineNORMALPhysical—305Level Up
—Aerial AceFLYINGPhysical60—20Machine
—Air SlashFLYINGSpecial759515Machine
—Brick BreakFIGHTINGPhysical7510015Machine
—Calm ♂indPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—False SwipeNORMALPhysical4010040Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Giga DrainGRASSSpecial7510010Machine
—Giga ImpactNORMALPhysical150905Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Iron DefenseSTEELStatus——15Machine
—Leaf BladeGRASSPhysical9010015Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Psycho CutPSYCHICPhysical7010020Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—ScreechNORMALStatus—8540Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Smart StrikeSTEELPhysical70—10Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—Solar BladeGRASSPhysical12510010Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—Swords DanceNORMALStatus——20Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—X ScissorBUGPhysical8010015Machine
—DefogFLYINGStatus——15Tutor
—Giga DrainGRASSSpecial7510010Tutor
—Iron DefenseSTEELStatus——15Tutor
—Knock OffDARKPhysical6510020Tutor
—Laser ♀ocusNORMALStatus——30Tutor
—Last ResortNORMALPhysical1401005Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—Steel BeamSTEELSpecial140955Tutor
—SynthesisGRASSStatus——5Tutor
—TailwindFLYINGStatus——15Tutor

Kartana Pokédex entries

The Kartana Pokédex entries below let you compare how Kartana has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Kartana Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Sun

This 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.

Moon

One of the Ultra Beast life-forms, it was observed cutting down a gigantic steel tower with one stroke of its blade.

Ultra Sun

This Ultra Beast’s body, which is as thin as paper, is like a sharpened sword.

Ultra ♂oon

Although it’s alien to this world and a danger here, it’s apparently a common organism in the world where it normally lives.

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