Kartana
Grass/Steel-type, Generation 7. Ranked #4 among Grass-type raid attackers (Tier A).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Razor Leaf Leaf Blade 17.7 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Leaf Blade costs 33 energy for 70 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Kartana takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 644
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,101 CP
Kartana moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash | Flying | 12 | 8 | 1.0s | 12 | 8 |
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 4 | 8 | 0.5s | 8 | 16 |
| Razor Leaf Best STAB | Grass | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Leaf Blade Best STAB | Grass | 70 | 33 | 2.5s | 28 | 2.12 |
| Night Slash | Dark | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Sacred Sword | Fighting | 50 | 33 | 1.0s | 50 | 1.52 |
| X Scissor | Bug | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash | Flying | 9 | 9 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Razor Leaf | Grass | 9 | 4 | 1 | 9.00 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Leaf Blade | Grass | 70 | 35 | 2.00 | — |
| Night Slash | Dark | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
| Sacred Sword | Fighting | 60 | 35 | 1.71 | — |
| X Scissor | Bug | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Kartana runs Razor Leaf with Leaf Blade — 17.7 DPS and 258 TDO as a Grass-type attacker. It also covers the Fighting slot with Fury Cutter and Sacred Sword.
The highest-damage fast move is Razor Leaf (13 DPS); Fury Cutter builds energy fastest (16 EPS).
Rankings
Where Kartana places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass | #4 | A | 17.7 | 258 | Razor Leaf Leaf Blade |
| Fighting | #19 | C | 17.1 | 249 | Fury Cutter Sacred Sword |
| Bug | #26 | C | 14.0 | 203 | Fury Cutter X Scissor |
Raids
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Kartana raid guide
Best counters against Kartana
Use Kartana against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Kartana
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 5-Star raid boss
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 93 | 3,178 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 93 | 3,440 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,060 | 2,153 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,563 | 2,679 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,060 | 2,153 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,557 | 1,628 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,060 | 2,153 |
Is Kartana good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Kartana is a Tier A Grass-type attacker at rank #4, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Attack is its highest stat (323), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Snow weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 52 |
| Lv 2 | 163 |
| Lv 3 | 273 |
| Lv 4 | 384 |
| Lv 5 | 495 |
| Lv 6 | 606 |
| Lv 7 | 717 |
| Lv 8 | 828 |
| Lv 9 | 939 |
| Lv 10 | 1,050 |
| Lv 11 | 1,155 |
| Lv 12 | 1,260 |
| Lv 13 | 1,365 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,470 |
| Lv 15 | 1,575 |
| Lv 16 | 1,681 |
| Lv 17 | 1,786 |
| Lv 18 | 1,891 |
| Lv 19 | 1,996 |
| Lv 20 | 2,101 |
| Lv 21 | 2,206 |
| Lv 22 | 2,311 |
| Lv 23 | 2,416 |
| Lv 24 | 2,521 |
| Lv 25 | 2,626 |
| Lv 26 | 2,731 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,836 |
| Lv 28 | 2,941 |
| Lv 29 | 3,046 |
| Lv 30 | 3,151 |
| Lv 31 | 3,204 |
| Lv 32 | 3,256 |
| Lv 33 | 3,309 |
| Lv 34 | 3,361 |
| Lv 35 | 3,414 |
| Lv 36 | 3,466 |
| Lv 37 | 3,519 |
| Lv 38 | 3,571 |
| Lv 39 | 3,624 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,677 |
| Lv 41 | 3,723 |
| Lv 42 | 3,770 |
| Lv 43 | 3,817 |
| Lv 44 | 3,865 |
| Lv 45 | 3,913 |
| Lv 46 | 3,961 |
| Lv 47 | 4,009 |
| Lv 48 | 4,058 |
| Lv 49 | 4,107 |
| Lv 50 | 4,156 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0798
- Height
- 0.30 m
- Weight
- 0.10 kg
- Game ID
- V0798_POKEMON_KARTANA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Kartana in Pokemon GO?
Kartana's best moveset is Razor Leaf (fast) with Leaf Blade (charged), worth 17.7 DPS as a Grass-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Kartana's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Kartana takes super effective damage from Fire, Fighting-type moves. It is double weak to Fire (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Grass, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Kartana's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Kartana reaches 4,156 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,677 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Kartana?
A perfect 15/15/15 Kartana shows 2,101 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,626 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Kartana in Pokemon GO?
Kartana spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 5-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Kartana be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Kartana depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.