grass type

Kartana

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#0798 · Gen 7 · BST 570

GrassSteel
Legal M-A
Usage rate
8.8%
Estimated win rate51.4%

Base stats

HP59
Atk181
Def131
SpA59
SpD31
Spe109

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP134
Atk201
Def151
SpA79
SpD51
Spe129

EV Spread Calculator

0 / 510 EVs
HP134
Atk201
Def151
SpA79
SpD51
Spe129

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 134 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

NatureAtkDefSpASpDSpe
Hardy(neutral)2011517951129
Lonely221 ▲135 ▼7951129
Brave221 ▲1517951116 ▼
Adamant221 ▲15171 ▼51129
Naughty221 ▲1517945 ▼129
Bold180 ▼166 ▲7951129
Docile(neutral)2011517951129
Relaxed201166 ▲7951116 ▼
Impish201166 ▲71 ▼51129
Lax201166 ▲7945 ▼129
Timid180 ▼1517951141 ▲
Hasty201135 ▼7951141 ▲
Serious(neutral)2011517951129
Jolly20115171 ▼51141 ▲
Naive2011517945 ▼141 ▲
Modest180 ▼15186 ▲51129
Mild201135 ▼86 ▲51129
Quiet20115186 ▲51116 ▼
Bashful(neutral)2011517951129
Rash20115186 ▲45 ▼129
Calm180 ▼1517956 ▲129
Gentle201135 ▼7956 ▲129
Sassy2011517956 ▲116 ▼
Careful20115171 ▼56 ▲129
Quirky(neutral)2011517951129

Role · Legality

Physical AttackerSpeed Control

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Kartana is a Grass/Steel-type Pokémon that tends to fit a physical attacker role in VGC, commonly paired with Eternatus Eternamax and checked by Heatran Mega. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.

Strengths

  • + Grass-type STAB options
  • + Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs
  • + Pairs well with Eternatus Eternamax

Weaknesses

  • − Depends on team support
  • − Matchup dependent
  • − Watch out for Heatran Mega

How to use this data

Use this page to understand Kartana's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Kartana, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.

Team building guide →Damage calculator →Matchup analysis →

Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.

Common builds & options

Moves

  • grass type
    Special

    Standard special Grass STAB.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • grass type
    Special

    Huge Grass damage; lowers user's Sp. Atk.

    Pow
    130
    Acc
    90%
    PP
    5
  • steel type
    Special

    Special Steel STAB; may lower Sp. Def.

    Pow
    80
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • steel type
    Physical

    Physical Steel STAB with a flinch chance.

    Pow
    80
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    15
  • rock type
    Physical

    Spread Rock move with a flinch chance.

    Pow
    75
    Acc
    90%
    PP
    10
  • ground type
    Physical

    Spread Ground move hitting all adjacent (incl. ally).

    Pow
    100
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10

Abilities

Beast Boost

Items

Choice ScarfLife OrbChoice Band

Tera Types

Grass

Suggested usage notes

Kartana performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Physical Attacker and Speed Control Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges.

When teambuilding, pair Kartanawith Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.

How to read matchups →Team builder →

Partners · Counters · Checks

Partners

Counters

Checks

Frequently asked questions

＋Is Kartana good in ChampionsVGC?

Kartana can fit a physical attacker role, commonly alongside Eternatus Eternamax and kept in check by Heatran Mega. This is an estimate based on available data and does not guarantee results.

＋What types is Kartana?

Kartana is Grass/Steel-type.

ⓘAll figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.