TL;DR. Landorus is a ground/flying-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 600. Lands visited by Landorus grant such bountiful crops that it has been hailed as “The Guardian of the Fields.”
Lands visited by Landorus grant such bountiful crops that it has been hailed as “The Guardian of the Fields.”
Stat spread.
Total of 600. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Landorus in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Landorus reaches 3,922 CP at level 40 and 4,487 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Landorus first appeared on March 1, 2021, in its second raid release.
- Incarnate Forme
- Therian Forme
- Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Oct 7 to Nov 3, 2026, Shadow 5-star (Incarnate Forme).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7 to Nov 3, 2026 | Shadow 5-starIncarnate Forme | Regular rotation |
| Jul 26, 2026 | 5-starIncarnate Forme | Special GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Event |
| Jul 26, 2026 | 5-starTherian Forme | Special GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Event |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 5-starIncarnate Forme | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global · Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Battles update |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 5-starTherian Forme | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global · Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Battles update |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 5-starIncarnate Forme | The Road of Legends |
Landorus in competitive play.
Landorus is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #603 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Landorus.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Landorus, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Landorus?
Landorus is a Ground/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Landorus weak to?
Landorus takes 4× damage from Ice. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Water.
What is Landorus resistant to?
Landorus is immune to Electric, Ground. It also resists Fighting, Poison, Bug.
Does Landorus evolve?
Landorus does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Landorus from?
Landorus was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0645.
What are Landorus's base stats?
Landorus has HP 89, Attack 125, Defense 90, Special Attack 115, Special Defense 80, and Speed 101. Total base stat total: 600.
What are Landorus's abilities?
Landorus can have the ability Sand Force, plus the Hidden Ability Sheer Force.
Is Landorus legendary or mythical?
Yes. Landorus is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.
What is Landorus's best stat?
Landorus's highest base stat is Attack at 125, which ranks 15th of 181 Ground-type Pokémon.
Is Landorus good?
Landorus has a base stat total of 600, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 6th among Ground-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Landorus as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Landorus is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Landorus vs. the average Ground-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 181 Ground-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Landorus | Ground avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 89 | 73 | +16 |
| Attack | 125 | 81 | +44 |
| Defense | 90 | 73 | +17 |
| Special Attack | 115 | 66 | +49 |
| Special Defense | 80 | 67 | +13 |
| Speed | 101 | 72 | +29 |
| Total | 600 | 432 | +168 |
Landorus appears in 10 games.
Every mainline release where Landorus is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Landorus.
Every main-series game Landorus is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXTransfer onlyNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletTransfer only
- TransferPokémon HOME
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) (Incarnate Forme) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlNot in the game
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- One-time encounterObsidian Fieldlands: Ramanas Island (Only one) (Incarnate Forme)
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- One-time encounterUltra Space Wilds (Cliff World) (requires Tornadus and Thundurus in party) (Only one) (Incarnate Forme)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- One-time encounterSoaring in the sky (requires Tornadus and Thundurus in party) (Only one) (Incarnate Forme)
Generation VObtainableTransfer only
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- One-time encounterAbundant Shrine (requires Tornadus and Thundurus in party) (Only one) (Incarnate Forme)
- Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- Transferfrom Dream Radar (Therian Forme)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield and Legends: Arceus. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Landorus appears in 3 episodes.
From BW059 (2011-12-15) through BW097 (2012-10-04).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Landorus partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Landorus partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Landorus in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Landorus
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.