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landorus-incarnate
LegendaryGeneration V · #0645 — Abundance Pokémon
Landorus, the Abundance Pokémon, stands as National Pokédex entry #645 and represents one of the most revered legendary creatures in the Pokémon world. Introduced in Generation V, this dual-type Ground/Flying legendary Pokémon embodies the forces of nature that bring prosperity to the land itself. Known officially as "The Guardian of the Fields," Landorus has earned its title through its remarkable ability to enrich soil and promote bountiful crops wherever it travels. As a male-only species with no female counterpart, Landorus exists exclusively in a masculine form, making it unique among many legendary Pokémon. With a base stat total of 600 distributed across a well-rounded offensive and defensive framework, Landorus occupies a powerful niche in both casual and competitive play. The creature's classification as a legendary Pokémon—though not mythical—establishes its significance within the lore and gameplay mechanics of the Pokémon franchise.
Base Stats
Height
1.5m
Weight
68.0kg
Category
Abundance Pokémon
Gender
100% Male
Color
brown
Shape
arms
Abilities
Strengthens rock, ground, and steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
Landorus-incarnate Biology & Physical Characteristics
In its Incarnate Forme, Landorus presents an imposing, humanoid physique standing 1.5 meters tall and weighing 68.0 kilograms, resembling a muscular genie with distinctly avian and terrestrial characteristics. Its body displays a striking orange coloration complemented by distinctive white hair swept atop its head, giving it an appearance reminiscent of traditional mythological deities. Three sharp pink horns protrude from its forehead in a gentle upward arch, while a jagged white mustache adorns its face alongside pointed orange ears positioned symmetrically on either side of its head. Its eyes glow with a piercing yellow hue, lending an expression of ancient wisdom and power. The creature's front is decorated with dark pink markings—diamonds, pebbles, and magatama shapes—that extend across its broad, muscular chest and shoulders, with prominent diamond-shaped pectorals dominating its torso and a teardrop-shaped marking above its navel. This Incarnate Forme emphasizes Landorus's connection to both the sky and earth, serving as the primary manifestation encountered in most games before the introduction of its Therian alternative form through the Reveal Glass.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Landorus-incarnate Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Landorus exists as a male-only species with absolutely no female representation, categorizing it within the "Undiscovered" egg group that prevents standard breeding mechanics. This unique characteristic marks Landorus as exclusively masculine, a trait shared with other legendary Pokémon that exist outside normal reproductive frameworks. The species cannot be obtained through breeding, egg hatching, or other standard breeding-related methods, reinforcing its status as a legendary Pokémon meant to be encountered in singular instances throughout gameplay. Its base happiness value of 90 indicates a naturally higher friendliness compared to many Pokémon, suggesting an inherent benevolence reflected in its agricultural nurturing behavior. The breeding impossibility ensures that trainers cannot mass-produce this legendary creature, preserving its rarity and special status within the game world. The male-only designation connects thematically to Landorus's role as an ancient force of nature—an embodiment of natural principles rather than a creature that propagates through conventional biological means. This design choice emphasizes Landorus's mythological significance and legendary nature, distinguishing it from ordinary Pokémon that participate in standard breeding cycles.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
yellow
tm03
red blue
tm03
blue japan
tm03
red green japan
tm04
emerald
tm04
firered leafgreen
tm04
ruby sapphire
tm04
diamond pearl
tm04
xd
tm04
heartgold soulsilver
tm04
black white
tm04
colosseum
tm04
platinum
tm04
sun moon
tm04
ultra sun ultra moon
tm04
x y
tm04
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm04
black 2 white 2
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
+781 more TMs/HMs
Landorus-incarnate Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Landorus does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon, maintaining its status as a standalone legendary species throughout all generations. However, the creature possesses a remarkable form-change mechanic introduced in later games through the use of the Reveal Glass, an item that transforms Landorus between its two distinct forms. The Incarnate Forme serves as the standard form encountered in most gameplay scenarios, characterized by its humanoid posture and balanced stat distribution. When exposed to the Reveal Glass, Landorus undergoes a dramatic transformation into its Therian Forme, shifting its fundamental physiology and stat allocations without truly "evolving" in the traditional sense. This form-change system differs from Mega Evolution and represents a unique mechanic reserved for the forces of nature Pokémon. The transformation mechanism reflects deeper mythological traditions where legendary entities possess multiple manifestations corresponding to different aspects of their divine nature. While both forms maintain identical base stat totals of 600, the redistribution of these stats between Incarnate and Therian Formes creates distinct strategic applications in competitive play and different gameplay experiences.
Where to Find
abundant shrine
unova
soaring in the sky
hoenn
ultra space wilds
alola
ultra space
alola
Landorus-incarnate Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Landorus roams across vast agricultural regions and open plains, drawn to farmlands where it can fulfill its legendary purpose of enriching the soil and nurturing crop growth. According to multiple Pokédex entries, the energy radiating from Landorus's tail channels the combined forces of lightning and wind, transforming these raw elements into nutrients that dramatically increase soil fertility. Lands visited by this legendary Pokémon become extraordinarily productive, with crops growing to exceptional sizes and abundance following its passage. The creature's behavior reflects its nature as a benevolent force, actively seeking out regions suffering from poor harvests or agricultural decline. Its connection to weather phenomena—particularly the interplay between wind and electrical energy—suggests that Landorus travels during tumultuous atmospheric conditions, using storms as a medium through which to distribute its fertilizing influence. The creature operates as part of the larger forces of nature alongside Tornadus, Thundurus, and Enamorus, maintaining ecological balance through its cultivation of the land rather than through destruction or chaos.
Pokedex Entries
Generation V
Lands visited by Landorus grant such bountiful crops that it has been hailed as “The Guardian of the Fields.”
From the forces of lightning and wind, it creates energy to give nutrients to the soil and make the land abundant.
The energy that comes pouring from its tail increases the nutrition in the soil, making crops grow to great size.
Generation VI
Lands visited by Landorus grant such bountiful crops that it has been hailed as “The Guardian of the Fields.”
From the forces of lightning and wind, it creates energy to give nutrients to the soil and make the land abundant.
Lands visited by Landorus grant such bountiful crops that it has been hailed as “The Guardian of the Fields.”
From the forces of lightning and wind, it creates energy to give nutrients to the soil and make the land abundant.
Generation VIII
When the incarnations of wind and of lightning clash, Landorus arrives to quell the conflict. After the tempests and thunderbolts abate, the land is sure to be blessed with bountiful harvests.
Landorus-incarnate Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name "Landorus" derives from a combination of "land" and the suffix "-orus," mirroring the naming convention of other forces of nature Pokémon while emphasizing the creature's domain over terrestrial prosperity. Its Japanese name, "Landlos," maintains similar etymological roots while conforming to regional naming preferences. The Incarnate Forme's design draws inspiration from classical depictions of genies, earth spirits, and agricultural deities found across numerous mythologies, particularly those emphasizing fertility and abundance. Its humanoid musculature reflects divine power, while the distinctive horns and facial hair evoke traditional representations of nature spirits and gods. The pink geometric markings covering its body—diamonds, magatamas, and pebbles—reference natural earth elements and Japanese aesthetic traditions, connecting the Pokémon to both geological features and cultural symbolism. The creature's color palette of orange, pink, white, and brown creates a warm, earthen appearance befitting a deity of agricultural prosperity. The design seamlessly integrates avian elements through its Ground/Flying typing, visible in its ear shapes and connection to wind-based mythology, establishing Landorus as a creature equally at home in the sky and soil.
Learnable Moves
Landorus-incarnate can learn 82 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| block | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| brutal swing | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bulk up | fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| defog | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| explosion | normal | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 |
| extrasensory | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fissure | ground | Physical | — | 30 | 5 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| fly | flying | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| gravity | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| hammer arm | fighting | Physical | 100 | 90 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| imprison | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| nasty plot | dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| punishment | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock polish | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock throw | rock | Physical | 50 | 90 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| role play | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| sand tomb | ground | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| sandsear storm | ground | Special | 100 | 80 | 10 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| scorching sands | ground | Special | 70 | 100 | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| self destruct | normal | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sludge bomb | poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| sludge wave | poison | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 |
| smack down | rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| twister | dragon | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
Landorus-incarnate Competitive Battle Guide
Landorus in its Incarnate Forme presents a formidable competitive threat with an excellent mixed offensive profile, boasting 125 Attack and 115 Special Attack as its standout stats supported by a respectable 101 Speed. This exceptional speed tier allows Landorus to outpace many threats without requiring specific speed investment, enabling more flexible EV allocation toward offensive or defensive needs. Its Sand Force ability proves tremendously valuable in sandstorm-based team architectures, amplifying the power of Ground, Rock, and Steel moves to 1.3 times their normal damage output while simultaneously preventing sandstorm damage to the wielder. Alternatively, its hidden ability Sheer Force strengthens moves with additional effects to 1.3 times their power while eliminating those secondary effects, enabling clean damage calculations and trading utility for raw offensive firepower. With a solid 90 Defense and acceptable 89 HP, Landorus maintains surprising bulk for an offensive powerhouse, allowing it to survive priority moves and multi-hit attacks. Its Ground/Flying typing grants excellent offensive coverage against Electric, Rock, Poison, and Steel types while providing immunity to Ground-type moves, though it incurs significant weaknesses to Water and Ice-type attacks that require careful team building to mitigate. The creature learns an exceptional movepool including Earthquake, Stone Edge, Focus Blast, and U-turn, enabling it to function as both a physical and special threat depending on EV allocation.
Commonly Asked Questions About Landorus-incarnate
What type is Landorus-incarnate?
Landorus-incarnate is a ground and flying type Pokemon.
What does Landorus-incarnate evolve from?
Landorus-incarnate does not evolve.
What are Landorus-incarnate's weaknesses?
Landorus-incarnate is weak to water, electric and ice type moves.
Where can I find Landorus-incarnate?
Landorus-incarnate can be found in abundant shrine (unova), soaring in the sky (hoenn) and ultra space wilds (alola) and 1 other locations.
Landorus-incarnate Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Landorus has established itself as a recognizable figure within Pokémon culture, appearing prominently in the animated series where it demonstrates its legendary status through dramatic encounters and awe-inspiring displays of power. Its association with agricultural prosperity and natural abundance resonates with audiences worldwide, embodying universal themes of fertility, blessing, and environmental stewardship that transcend cultural boundaries. The creature's design has influenced fan artwork and creative interpretations, inspiring communities to explore its mythological parallels and develop sophisticated lore expansions around its role as a guardian deity. In competitive Pokémon communities, Landorus maintains consistent relevance across multiple generations, appearing regularly in tournament formats and influencing team-building strategies through its synergistic abilities and exceptional movepool. The introduction of its Therian Forme revitalized competitive interest in the species, demonstrating Game Freak's commitment to balancing legendary Pokémon across multiple tiers of play. Gaming culture has embraced Landorus as a symbol of legendary prestige, with trainers viewing its capture and training as significant personal achievements. Trading communities value Landorus as a prized addition to legendary collections, while speedrunners and challenge-run enthusiasts incorporate it strategically into difficulty-enhanced gameplay scenarios.
Where to Find Landorus-incarnate in Every Pokémon Game
Landorus in its Incarnate Forme becomes available to trainers during the main storyline of Pokémon Black and White, appearing as a legendary encounter in the Unova region where it can be found after progressing through the primary narrative. In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, it remains capturable with similar mechanics and requirements. The creature's extraordinarily low catch rate of 3 creates one of the most challenging capture experiences in Pokémon games, requiring either substantial preparation with status conditions and damage minimization or mastery of advanced catching techniques to successfully add it to one's team. Its listing in local Pokédex entries positions it at #151 in Black and White and #200 in Black 2 and White 2, reflecting its significance within the Unova regional ecosystem. Landorus appears sporadically across subsequent generations in various games, typically restricted to post-game legendary encounters or special distributions through events rather than availability within primary storylines. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, it features as local Pokédex entry #233, indicating its inclusion in that game's mechanics. The species has been distributed through official Nintendo events multiple times, providing trainers without access to primary capture methods alternative means of obtaining it. Its Therian Forme can be accessed only after obtaining the Reveal Glass item, limiting availability of that specific form to certain games and post-game progression, making form-specific availability a consideration for collectors pursuing both manifestations.