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landorus-therian
LegendaryGeneration V · #10021 — Abundance Pokémon
Landorus, the Abundance Pokémon and legendary member of the forces of nature, presents a fascinating dual-form existence that fundamentally alters its combat capabilities and role in battle. The Therian Forme, revealed in May 2012, represents a transformation from Landorus's Incarnate Forme, accessible through the use of the Reveal Glass item. This legendary Ground/Flying-type Pokémon, designated #645 in the National Pokédex, maintains identical base stat totals of 600 across both forms but redistributes these points in dramatically different ways. While the Incarnate Forme emphasizes special attack and speed, the Therian Forme prioritizes physical attack, boasting a commanding Attack stat of 145 compared to its alternative's 125. With a capture rate of merely 3, Landorus stands among the most difficult Pokémon to obtain, underscoring its legendary status and the reverence bestowed upon it in Pokémon lore.
Base Stats
Height
1.3m
Weight
68.0kg
Category
Abundance Pokémon
Gender
100% Male
Color
brown
Shape
arms
Abilities
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Landorus-therian Biology & Physical Characteristics
In Therian Forme, Landorus undergoes a significant morphological transformation that shifts its appearance from a humanoid genie-like creature to a more quadrupedal, leonine form. This form presents a more grounded and bestial design, with a lower profile standing at 1.3 meters tall—20 centimeters shorter than its Incarnate counterpart—while maintaining the same weight of 68 kilograms. The Therian Forme retains the orange and dark pink coloration characteristic of the species but reorganizes its physical structure to emphasize strength and terrestrial power rather than mystical presence. Its musculature appears more compact and functional, suited for the Ground/Flying typing that enables it to channel the forces of lightning and wind into agricultural abundance. The transformation doesn't alter its pure masculine genetics—Landorus remains a male-only species with no female members discovered to date—suggesting that the Therian Forme represents a natural physiological state rather than a gender-dependent variation, maintained across all known specimens.
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Training
Breeding
Landorus-therian Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Landorus maintains an absolute male-only gender ratio across both its Incarnate and Therian forms, presenting an entirely masculine species with zero females documented or obtainable in any official Pokémon game or generation. This singular gender designation classifies Landorus within the 'Undiscovered' egg group, rendering it unobtainable through traditional breeding mechanics—trainers cannot breed Landorus to produce offspring, nor can they breed other Pokémon to create Landorus. The species instead enters the world exclusively through legendary encounter encounters, distributed events, or specific in-game scripts within mainline titles. This reproductive isolation represents a common characteristic of legendary Pokémon, reflecting their unique status as singular or exceptionally rare entities rather than naturally reproducing populations. The base happiness value of 90 indicates that Landorus begins with relatively high friendship despite its legendary rarity, suggesting a naturally amiable temperament once captured or distributed to trainers. The growth rate classification as 'slow' further emphasizes its legendary status, requiring substantially more experience points than standard Pokémon to advance through levels, making level training a considerable undertaking for any trainer fortunate enough to possess this magnificent creature.
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TMs & HMs
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yellow
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red blue
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blue japan
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red green japan
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emerald
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firered leafgreen
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ruby sapphire
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diamond pearl
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xd
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heartgold soulsilver
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black white
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colosseum
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platinum
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sun moon
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ultra sun ultra moon
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omega ruby alpha sapphire
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Landorus-therian Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Landorus does not evolve into or from any Pokémon, maintaining its status as a singular legendary entity that exists in its Incarnate and Therian forms rather than through traditional evolution mechanics. The transformation between forms is not an evolution but rather a form change activated by the Reveal Glass, an item that serves as the catalyst for this metamorphosis. When a trainer uses the Reveal Glass on Landorus in its Incarnate Forme, the legendary Pokémon undergoes a complete physical and statistical restructuring that fundamentally alters its battle potential and movepool capabilities. This mechanism mirrors the form-change systems associated with other forces of nature within the same legendary group, including Tornadus, Thundurus, and the later-introduced Enamorus. The transformation is permanent until another Reveal Glass is used, allowing trainers to strategically shift between forms based on their current competitive needs or narrative preferences. Notably, Landorus lacks the Mega Evolution capability that enhanced many other legendary Pokémon in subsequent generations, maintaining its dual-form system as its sole means of transformation throughout all released games and generations.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Landorus-therian Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Landorus in its Therian Forme exhibits behavioral patterns distinctly oriented toward terrestrial agriculture and environmental stewardship, as evidenced by multiple Pokédex entries describing how lands visited by this form grant such bountiful crops that it has earned the honorific title 'The Guardian of the Fields.' The energy coursing through its form, particularly channeled through its tail, fundamentally enriches soil nutrition, enabling crops to grow to extraordinary proportions. This Pokémon generates its fertility-bestowing power from the combined forces of lightning and wind, converting atmospheric phenomena into fertile earth-enriching energy. Unlike many legendary Pokémon associated with destruction or chaos, Landorus represents harmony between elemental forces and agricultural prosperity, making it a Pokémon of profound cultural significance in societies dependent upon reliable harvests. Its habitat extends across varied terrain where human civilization intersects with natural landscapes, positioning it as a wanderer that appears wherever agricultural communities require its blessing. The Therian Forme's reduced speed of 91 compared to Incarnate's 101 reflects its grounded nature and terrestrial focus, suggesting this form dedicates its energies to sustained, methodical cultivation rather than swift intervention.
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-therian Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name 'Landorus' derives from the combination of 'land' and 'Horus,' the Egyptian sky god, creating a paradoxical moniker for a creature that bridges terrestrial and celestial domains through its Ground/Flying typing. The Japanese name 'Landlos' (ランドロス) employs a similar construction, emphasizing the synthesis of earthbound and aerial forces central to its identity as a deity of agricultural blessing. In its Therian Forme, the design language shifts toward a more leonine, quadrupedal beast, moving away from the humanoid genie aesthetic of Incarnate to embrace a feline predator form that paradoxically maintains its role as a benevolent force. The visual distinction between forms reflects a deeper mythological duality: the Incarnate Forme channels a more anthropomorphic, magical presence suggestive of genie-like intervention, while Therian Forme embodies raw natural power channeled through a more primal, feline form. The orange coloration connects it to earth tones and fertility, while the dark pink markings echo pebbles, diamonds, and magatama shapes that ground its design in natural geological elements. This design philosophy positions Landorus as simultaneously mystical and primal, divine and elemental—a Pokémon that transcends simple categorization through its visual and etymological complexity.
Learnable Moves
Landorus-therian can learn 79 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| 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 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
Landorus-therian Competitive Battle Guide
Landorus Therian Forme occupies a distinctive niche within competitive Pokémon battling, distinguished primarily by its exceptional Attack stat of 145 paired with the Intimidate ability that immediately reduces an opponent's Attack by one stage upon entry into battle. This offensive capability, coupled with STAB Ground and Flying-type moves, grants Therian Forme significant physical sweeping potential that its Incarnate counterpart cannot match. The base stat redistribution grants Therian Forme 20 additional Attack points compared to Incarnate, sacrificed from Special Attack and Speed, creating a physically-oriented attacker rather than a mixed or specially-focused threat. The Intimidate ability transforms Landorus into a strategic defensive asset, crippling physical attackers before they can strike and enabling switches or defensive positioning that capitalize on this initial advantage. However, the reduced Speed of 91—compared to Incarnate's 101—necessitates careful team building around priority moves or speed-control mechanics, as Landorus Therian Forme may struggle against faster threats in the current metagame. Its movepool includes powerful options like Earthquake, Close Combat, Stone Edge, and Flying-type moves such as Brave Bird or Acrobatics, providing excellent coverage across common defensive types. In competitive formats, Landorus Therian Forme functions most effectively as a physical sweeper or tank, leveraging its excellent typing to resist common attacking moves while punishing opponents through sheer destructive capability, making it a consistent choice across multiple competitive tiers and formats.
Commonly Asked Questions About Landorus-therian
What type is Landorus-therian?
Landorus-therian is a ground and flying type Pokemon.
What does Landorus-therian evolve into?
Landorus-therian does not evolve.
What are Landorus-therian's weaknesses?
Landorus-therian is weak to water, electric and ice type moves.
Landorus-therian Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Landorus holds profound cultural significance within the Pokémon universe as one of the four forces of nature, alongside Tornadus, Thundurus, and Enamorus, representing fundamental elemental powers that shape the world's environment and resources. In the anime series Black & White, Landorus is explicitly associated with Meloetta, a mythical Pokémon intimately connected to music and cultural harmony, suggesting that the legendary Pokémon embodies aspects of natural rhythm and balance. The designation as 'Guardian of the Fields' transforms Landorus into a symbol of agricultural prosperity and human dependence upon natural forces for survival, positioning it as a deity worthy of reverence in cultures reliant upon harvest seasons. The consistent Pokédex portrayal across multiple game generations emphasizes this role, describing how Landorus brings abundance through the synthesis of lightning and wind—natural forces that provide both moisture and nutrients essential to terrestrial ecosystems. This thematic consistency across Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire underscores the developers' commitment to establishing Landorus as a central pillar of the natural world's theological framework within Pokémon lore. Its appearance in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate further extends its cultural presence beyond mainline games, introducing the character to fighting game audiences and cementing its status as an iconic legendary Pokémon worthy of representation across Nintendo's diverse gaming portfolio.
Where to Find Landorus-therian in Every Pokémon Game
Landorus Therian Forme can be obtained exclusively through encountering and capturing the legendary Pokémon in its original Incarnate form, followed by the application of the Reveal Glass item to trigger the form transformation. In Generation V games (Black, White, Black 2, White 2), Landorus appears in the Abundant Shrine, a location accessible late in the post-game narrative, positioned as National Pokédex entry #645 locally numbered #151 in Black/White and #200 in Black 2/White 2. Subsequent generations provide alternative availability through event distributions and story encounters, with Pokémon Legends: Arceus featuring Landorus at local Pokédex #233. The exceptionally low capture rate of 3 demands strategic preparation using Ultra Balls, status moves like sleep induction via Spore or Thunder Wave, and health reduction techniques to successfully capture this legendary specimen. The base friendship value of 90 accelerates happiness-based evolution mechanics should trainers desire affection-dependent Pokémon, though Landorus itself does not evolve. Only one Landorus can typically be obtained per game file without event distributions, reinforcing its legendary rarity and making each encounter a significant narrative moment. The Reveal Glass requirement for form transformation presents an additional gating mechanism requiring players to possess or obtain this specific item, typically distributed through event channels or located within postgame content, ensuring that access to Therian Forme remains meaningfully restricted even after Landorus's initial capture.