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If you've caught the grass-type Fomantis in Pokémon Sun and/or Moon, you may be thinking that you've caught a not so strong looking Pokémon. However, it evolves into the also grass-type Lurantis, which is definitely more powerful. If you'd like to know how you can evolve your Fomantis, then read this article.
Steps
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1Catch a Fomantis if you haven't already. The Fomantis is relatively common, and can be found on Route Five and the Lush Jungle, which is the sight of Captain Mallow's trial. You shouldn't need to do more than weaken it slightly and throw a normal Pokéball at it.
- If you have a Pokémon that knows false swipe, then simply use that to get the Fomantis to 1 hp, and catch it that way.
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2Level up your Fomantis. This can either be done by battling, or eating rare candies, which level your Pokémon up by 1 each time they are eaten. You may have a long way to go, as your Fomantis will need to be level 34.
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3Make sure that it is daytime in your game. In order to get a Lurantis, it must be daytime. Keep in mind that in Pokémon Moon, your in game clock is twelve hours ahead of the time on your 3DS, so that can help you plan accordingly.
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4Battle and win against any Pokémon at any location. It can be any location of your choosing, and the Pokémon that appears does not matter.
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5Watch the scene that starts up. If you've completed everything correctly in the article up to this point, then should get to watch your Fomantis evolve into the beautiful Lurantis.
Community Q&A
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QuestionI have a level 80 Fomantis, and it is not evolving. What should I do?
XxVxXTop AnswererIf you are not playing when it is daytime in your game, then you will not be able to evolve your Fomantis. Keep in mind that in Pokemon Sun, your in game time mimics your 3DS time, and in Pokemon Moon, your in game time is 12 hours ahead of your 3DS time. -
QuestionDoes it need to be max happiness?XxVxXTop AnswererNo, the level of happiness does not matter when you're evolving your Fomantis.
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QuestionI have Pokemon Moon, what time should I battle, because I battled and won against a Pokemon during the morning in the game and it didn't work.XxVxXTop AnswererIn Pokémon Moon, your game clock is twelve hours ahead of your 3DS clock, so be sure that you are battling when it is nighttime for your 3DS clock, because it'll be daytime in your game clock.
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QuestionDoes it have to be exactly level 34 for it to evolve?
Community AnswerNo, it can be any level 34 and above. -
QuestionHow do I find it without killing it?
Community AnswerAll you have to do is get a Pokemon that has a little higher level and attack. -
QuestionI cannot beat Elite 4. What can I do?Community AnswerCheck out How to Beat the Elite Four in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
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QuestionI have a Fomantis in Pokémon Sun. It’s daytime, and my Fomantis is past level 34. I leveled it up, but it didn’t evolve. What should I do?XxVxXTop AnswererCheck to make sure your Fomantis is not holding an Everstone, as this could potentially prevent it from evolving.
Warnings
- Make sure you have completed Captain Mallow's trial if you are going to go Fomantis hunting in the Lush Jungle. You are not allowed to hunt for Pokémon in any trial location until you have completed that trial.Thanks!
