Kartana Team Builder

Kartana at a glance

Kartana brings a Grass/Steel typing and a 570 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Fire and Fighting hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?

Where you can use Kartana

• Availability is estimated from generation data and should be checked against the exact game before final planning.
• Planning contexts include Ultra Sun & Moon, Sword & Shield, Scarlet & Violet.

Best teammates for Kartana

These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Kartana's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.

Fuecocoresists fire - adds fire pressure - fits at least one shared game contextCrocalorresists fire - adds fire pressure - fits at least one shared game contextSkeledirgeresists fire - immune to fighting - adds fire pressureQuaxlyresists fire - adds water pressure - fits at least one shared game contextQuaxwellresists fire - adds water pressure - fits at least one shared game contextQuaquavalresists fire - adds water pressure - adds fighting pressure

Team pitfalls when building around Kartana

• Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to fire and fighting.
• Sweepers usually need defensive pivots or status support so they can enter safely.
• Defensive Pokemon still need offensive partners; avoid building a team that cannot pressure key types.