Competitive Information for Landorus [Sword/Shield]
Ground / Flying
Abilities:
This Pokemon's Ground/Rock/Steel attacks do 1.3x in Sandstorm; immunity to it.
This Pokemon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Landorus? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Meet Landorus, the prestigious Pokémon of Ground and Flying types! It's to see Landorus show up as a Sword/Shield opponent. Its only type-related weaknesses are Ice and Water. Discover how Landorus excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Life Orb / Yache Berry
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Focus Blast
- Earth Power
- Sludge Bomb
- Protect / Weather Ball
Taking on single battles? Landorus is a prodigious Special Sweeper. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with devastating special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Landorus's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Landorus. With Sheer Force, Landorus's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects. With a Yache Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ice-type attack then the Yache Berry gets consumed.
◆ Earth Power is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Landorus this turn).
◆ Weather Ball is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (power doubles and type varies in each weather).
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Item: Life Orb / Yache Berry
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake
- Fly
- Rock Slide
- Protect / Giga Impact
Dominating single battles, Landorus is a revered Physical Sweeper. This moveset is tailored to overwhelm foes with overwhelming physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Landorus's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Landorus. With Sheer Force, Landorus's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects. With a Yache Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ice-type attack then the Yache Berry gets consumed.
◆ Fly is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Flying-type move (flies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Landorus this turn).
◆ Giga Impact is a physical 150-base power Normal-type move (Landorus cannot move next turn).
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Item: Yache Berry / Eject Pack
Ability: Sand Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 Atk / 236 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Outrage
- Superpower / Hammer Arm
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
In single battles, Landorus is known as a fabled Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with destructive physical attacks. With Sand Force, Landorus's ground/rock/steel attacks do 1.3x in sandstorm; immunity to it. With a Yache Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ice-type attack then the Yache Berry gets consumed. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Landorus's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Bulldoze is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Landorus afterwards).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Landorus's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Landorus's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Yache Berry
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 Atk / 236 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Outrage
- Superpower / Hammer Arm
- Body Slam / Facade
Taking on single battles? Landorus is a fabled Physical Sweeper. This moveset is tailored to overwhelm foes with destructive physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Landorus's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Landorus. With Sheer Force, Landorus's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Yache Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ice-type attack then the Yache Berry gets consumed.
◆ Bulldoze is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Landorus afterwards).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Landorus's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Landorus's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Landorus is burn/poison/paralyzed).
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Item: Yache Berry / Life Orb
Ability: Sand Force
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Weather Ball
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Psychic / Extrasensory
Landorus stands out as a noteworthy Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using overwhelming special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Landorus's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Force, Landorus's ground/rock/steel attacks do 1.3x in sandstorm; immunity to it. With a Yache Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ice-type attack then the Yache Berry gets consumed.
◆ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Weather Ball is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (power doubles and type varies in each weather).
◆ Sludge Wave is a special 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Extrasensory is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
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Item: Life Orb / Yache Berry
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Grass Knot
Taking on single battles? Landorus is a glorious Special Sweeper. It was designed to crush rivals using intense special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Landorus's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Landorus. With Sheer Force, Landorus's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects. With a Yache Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ice-type attack then the Yache Berry gets consumed.
◆ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Sludge Wave is a special 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Extrasensory is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Landorus? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Earth Power
- Stone Edge
- Grass Knot
- Protect
Landorus makes an a iconic Special Sweeper in double battles. This particular build was popular during previous competitions. The objective of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting special moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Landorus's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Landorus. With Sheer Force, Landorus's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
◆ Stone Edge is a physical 100-base power Rock-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Landorus this turn).
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Item: Yache Berry / Eject Pack
Ability: Sand Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 Atk / 236 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Outrage
- Superpower / Hammer Arm
Dominating double battles, Landorus is a eminent Physical Sweeper. This build is crafted to take down the opponent's team with devastating physical attacks. With Sand Force, Landorus's ground/rock/steel attacks do 1.3x in sandstorm; immunity to it. With a Yache Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ice-type attack then the Yache Berry gets consumed. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Landorus's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Bulldoze is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Landorus afterwards).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Landorus's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Landorus's speed by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Yache Berry
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 Atk / 236 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Rock Slide
- Outrage
- Superpower / Hammer Arm
For double battles, Landorus is a iconic Physical Sweeper. This configuration strives to take down the opponent's team with intense physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Landorus's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Landorus. With Sheer Force, Landorus's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects. With a Yache Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ice-type attack then the Yache Berry gets consumed.
◆ Bulldoze is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Landorus afterwards).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Landorus's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Landorus's speed by 1 stage).
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Item: Yache Berry / Life Orb
Ability: Sand Force
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Weather Ball
- Psychic / Extrasensory
Landorus makes an a legendary Special Sweeper in double battles. The objective of this moveset is to crush rivals using devastating special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Landorus's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Force, Landorus's ground/rock/steel attacks do 1.3x in sandstorm; immunity to it. With a Yache Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ice-type attack then the Yache Berry gets consumed.
◆ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Sludge Wave is a special 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Weather Ball is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (power doubles and type varies in each weather).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Extrasensory is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
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Item: Life Orb / Yache Berry
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Grass Knot
Landorus excels as a mythical Special Sweeper during double battles. The main aim of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with intense special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Landorus's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Landorus. With Sheer Force, Landorus's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects. With a Yache Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ice-type attack then the Yache Berry gets consumed.
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Earth Power is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Extrasensory is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Landorus can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Landorus.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Landorus can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Landorus
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Ability: Sheer force + Item: Life orb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Mud Shot
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Body Slam
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Bulldoze
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Earth Power
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Extrasensory
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Fling
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Psychic
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Sludge Bomb
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Sludge Wave
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Snore
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Rock Tomb
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Focus Blast
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Iron Tail
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Rock Slide
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
Moves that boost Landorus's stats
- Bulk Up
- Calm Mind
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Landorus
- Earth Power
- Earthquake
- Fly
- Focus Blast
- Giga Impact
- Protect
- Psychic
- Rest
- Rock Slide
- Sludge Bomb
- Stealth Rock
- U-turn
- Weather Ball
Common Effort Values for Landorus in Sword and Shield
- Timid Nature ( 4/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 4/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Optimize Landorus's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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