TL;DR. Kartana is a grass/steel-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 570. 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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 570. 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.
Kartana 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, Kartana reaches 3,677 CP at level 40 and 4,206 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Kartana first appeared on April 4, 2024, during Sizeable Surprises.
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 26, 2026, 5-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2026 | 5-star | Special GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Event · Northern Hemisphere |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 5-star | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global · Northern Hemisphere |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 5-star | The Road of Legends · Northern Hemisphere |
| Jun 24 to Jul 1, 2026 | 5-star | Regular rotation |
| Mar 7 to Mar 9, 2026 | 5-star | Pokémon 30th Anniversary: All Out · Northern Hemisphere |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 5-star | Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Global |
Kartana in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Kartana across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #504 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Kartana.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Kartana, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Kartana?
Kartana is a Grass/Steel-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Kartana weak to?
Kartana takes 4× damage from Fire. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fighting.
What is Kartana resistant to?
Kartana is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Water, Electric, Psychic, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy, Grass.
Does Kartana evolve?
Kartana does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Kartana from?
Kartana was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #0798.
What are Kartana's base stats?
Kartana has HP 59, Attack 181, Defense 131, Special Attack 59, Special Defense 31, and Speed 109. Total base stat total: 570.
What are Kartana's abilities?
Kartana can have the ability Beast Boost.
Is Kartana legendary or mythical?
No. Kartana is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Kartana's best stat?
Kartana's highest base stat is Attack at 181, which ranks 1st of 189 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Kartana good?
Kartana has a base stat total of 570, the 93rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 18th among Grass-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Through the generations.
Kartana 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 Kartana is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Kartana vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 189 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Kartana | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 59 | 68 | -9 |
| Attack | 181 | 80 | +101 |
| Defense | 131 | 83 | +48 |
| Special Attack | 59 | 72 | -13 |
| Special Defense | 31 | 74 | -43 |
| Speed | 109 | 60 | +49 |
| Total | 570 | 437 | +133 |
Kartana appears in 5 games.
Every mainline release where Kartana is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Kartana.
Every main-series game Kartana is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one, requires unlocking the They Came From The Ultra Beyond! adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- SunObtainable
- One-time encounterRoute 17 or Malie Garden (Only four for either location)
- MoonTrade
- Ultra SunObtainable
- WildUltra Forest
- Ultra MoonTrade
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword and Shield. From HOME it can move into Sword and Shield.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Kartana appears in 1 episode.
In SM124 (2019-06-02).
TCG Pocket appearances
Kartana in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Kartana
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.