Landorus (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
0644MS.png #0644: Zekrom
Pokémon
#0646: Kyurem 0646MS.png
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Landorus (disambiguation).
Landorus
Abundance Pokémon
ランドロス
Landlos
#0645
Incarnate Forme
Incarnate Forme
Therian Forme
Therian Forme



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Ground Flying
Unknown Unknown
Therian Forme
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Sand Force Cacophony
Therian Forme
Cacophony
Sheer Force
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Therian Forme
Cacophony
Intimidate
Therian Forme
Gender ratio
Unknown
100% male
Catch rate
3 (1.6%)
Breeding
Egg Group
No Eggs Discovered
Hatch time
120 cycles
Egg not obtainable
Height
4'11" 1.5 m
Incarnate Forme
4'03" 1.3 m
Therian Forme
0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
149.9 lbs. 68.0 kg
Incarnate Forme
0 lbs. 0 kg
Therian Forme
0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
270
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Incarnate Forme
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
3
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Therian Forme
0
HP
3
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body04.png
Other forms may have other shapes.
Footprint
F0645.png F000.png
Therian Forme
Pokédex color
Brown
Base friendship
90
External Links

Landorus (Japanese: ランドロス Landlos) is a dual-type Ground/Flying Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

While it is not known to evolve into or from any Pokémon, Landorus has a second form activated by using the Reveal Glass. Its original form, Incarnate Forme, will then become Therian Forme.

Its Therian Forme was officially revealed on May 12, 2012.

Along with Tornadus, Thundurus, and Enamorus, it is a part of the forces of nature. In Pokémon the Series: Black & White, it is associated with Meloetta.

Biology

In Incarnate Forme, Landorus is an orange, muscular humanoid Pokémon, which resembles a genie. It is a male-only species with no female counterpart. On its forehead are three, sharp, pink horns arranged in a slight, upwards arch. Landorus has white hair shaped like a short log on top of its head, a jagged white mustache, and two pointed orange ears on either side of its head. Its eyes are yellow with beady white irises and no visible pupils. The front of Landorus's body is covered in dark pink spots, most of them shaped like diamonds, pebbles, and magatamas. Its broad chest consists of two joined diamond-shaped pectorals, its shoulders and elbows are adorned with magatama shapes, and on top of its navel is a teardrop, all colored dark pink. It has two spotted muscular arms, with five fingers on each hand. Its lower body consists of a trailing cloud, with a long, curling, brown branch or root-like tail. Landorus's tail has various flat protrusions running its span, each spotted in dark pink on its edge surface.

Landorus is considered the "Guardian of the Fields", due to helping crops grow. Its tail causes the soil to gain nutrition. The energy from the tail is created by combining lightning and wind. It can also create powerful sandstorms on the few occasions it does fight. Landorus seems to live above the skies. Sometimes it stops on the Abundant Shrine in the Unova region or the Hisui region, but only when Tornadus and Thundurus are in the same place. In Hisui, it also tends to resides on islands surrounded by water. Landorus can also stop and calm the two forces of nature whenever the two fight or cause destruction, thus being referred to by the grateful people as "Great Landorus". In Hisui, it had the title of god of fields due to it bringing life to the region along with Enamorus. Landorus is permanently in its Incarnate Forme while living in a region. It can unleash mini sandy whirlwinds along with surrounding itself with a wind shield to protect itself from harm.

Landorus is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Sandsear Storm.

Forms

Landorus has two forms: Incarnate Forme and Therian Forme.

In Therian Forme, Landorus is an orange, lean, quadrupedal Pokémon with feline features. The horns on its head are now thinner and arranged closer together in a downwards arch. While its hair remains the same; its mustache now takes on a more fanged maw-like appearance, curving around its head to behind its ears, which have now become smaller and rounder. Its eyes remain yellow, but with larger irises that still lack visible pupils. Its chest remains broad and unchanged, while its navel is bejeweled with a beige gem. Landorus's back and lower legs are striped with dark pink, and its biceps and triceps are adorned with dark pink magatama designs. It has four trailing cloud-covered paws, each with three sharp dark pink claws. Its tail remains largely unchanged.

It is also known as the god of fields for bringing bountiful harvests in Therian Forme whenever it appears, usually after stopping Tornadus and Thundurus's battles. It can travel through an entire region such as Hisui in just a few hours. The Therian Forme of Landorus is its true, original form as revealed by the Reveal Glass. It is known to travel around oceans in its Therian Form in search of a region to reside in. In this form, it is known to inhabit the Interdream Zone. The Therian Forme of Landorus was first discovered by the Celestica people who resided in Hisui and worshiped it. Its name was coined by Professor Burnet.

Incarnate Forme Therian Forme
0645Landorus.png 0645Landorus-Therian.png

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova
 B  W : #151
Unova
 B2  W2 : #200
Black Lands visited by Landorus grant such bountiful crops that it has been hailed as "The Guardian of the Fields."
White The energy that comes pouring from its tail increases the nutrition in the soil, making crops grow to great size.
Black 2 From the forces of lightning and wind, it creates energy to give nutrients to the soil and make the land abundant.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#—
X Lands visited by Landorus grant such bountiful crops that it has been hailed as "The Guardian of the Fields."
Y From the forces of lightning and wind, it creates energy to give nutrients to the soil and make the land abundant.
Omega Ruby Lands visited by Landorus grant such bountiful crops that it has been hailed as "The Guardian of the Fields."
Alpha Sapphire From the forces of lightning and wind, it creates energy to give nutrients to the soil and make the land abundant.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#233
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl.
Incarnate Forme
Legends: Arceus 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.
Therian Forme
Legends: Arceus Landorus soars through the sky in this form, bestowing plentiful harvests upon the land and earning the people's reverence. It can traverse the whole of Hisui in a mere couple of hours.
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White
Abundant Shrine (requires Tornadus and Thundurus in party) (Only one) (Incarnate Forme)
Black 2 White 2
Transfer from Dream Radar (Therian Forme)
Generation VI
X Y
Trade
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Soaring in the sky (requires Tornadus and Thundurus in party) (Only one) (Incarnate Forme)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World) (requires Tornadus and Thundurus in party) (Only one) (Incarnate Forme)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
TradeVersion 1.3.0+
Expansion Pass
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) (Incarnate Forme)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Unobtainable
Legends: Arceus
Obsidian Fieldlands: Ramanas Island (Only one) (Incarnate Forme)
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Pokémon HOME


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Autumnwood: All (Random Legendary Encounter*) (Incarnate Forme)
PokéPark 2
Arcane AreaPost-game (Incarnate Forme)
MD GTI
Breezy Meadow (8F) (Incarnate Forme)
Rumble U
Magical Lake: In Need of Trees (Reward), Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Sacred Plains: Stage 5
Rumble World
Plasma Tundra: Abundant Orchard (Special Boss)(Therian Forme from 12:00 to 1:00 AM/PM, otherwise Incarnate Forme)
Picross
Area 18: Stage 12 (Therian Forme)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Bulbasaur Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Event: A Great Chance a Day! (Incarnate Forme)
Event: Landorus Appears (Therian Forme)
Event: Great Daily Pokémon (Third release; Therian Forme)
Masters EX
BP Sync Pair Super Voucher: Nita & Landorus (Incarnate Forme)


In events

Games Event Region Location Level Distribution period
ORAS Hyadain's Landorus Japanese region Online 50 May 24 to June 30, 2016


Stats

Base stats

Incarnate Forme
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
89
149 - 196 288 - 382
125
117 - 194 229 - 383
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
115
108 - 183 211 - 361
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
101
95 - 168 186 - 331
Total:
600
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
Therian Forme
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
89
149 - 196 288 - 382
145
135 - 216 265 - 427
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
105
99 - 172 193 - 339
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
91
86 - 157 168 - 309
Total:
600
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 08585% 15
011 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100100% 15
055 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
1010 Block Normal Status 0000 00——% 5
1515 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100100% 20
2020 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 09595% 15
3030 Imprison Psychic Status 0000 00——% 10
3535 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 09090% 10
4040 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100100% 10
4545 Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 20
5050 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 08080% 5
5555 Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100100 09090% 10
6060 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00——% 10
6565 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10
7070 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100100% 10
7575 Fissure Ground Physical 0000 03030% 5
8080 Sandsear Storm Ground Special 100100 08080% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Landorus
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Landorus
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM005Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM006Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM028Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM035Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM036Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM043Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM051Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM055Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM058Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM060Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM064Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM064 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM081Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TM084Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM086Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM087Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM088Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM092Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM092 Imprison Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM097Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM097 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM108Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM116Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM120Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM129Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM133Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM140Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM148Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM148 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM149Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM150Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM152Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM156Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10
TM158Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM163Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM176Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM176 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15
TM178Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM178 Gravity Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM179Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM179 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15
TM193Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TM214Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM214 Sludge Wave Poison Special 09595 100}}100% 10
TM215Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM215 Scorching Sands Ground Special 07070 100}}100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Landorus
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Landorus
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Landorus
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Landorus
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Landorus
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Side game data

Incarnate Forme

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 645.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Fleeing Pokémon at the Island of Storms
Connected to: None
Connection Orb Set: None

Phrases
Normal I am the Guardian of the Fields! I am the one that nourishes the ground!
Low HP (< 50%) My body's reaching its limits…
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush645Body.png Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds Base HP: 57
Base Attack: 84 Base Defense: 56 Base Speed: 70
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2645.png Strong: Oshawott icon.png Weak: Pikachu icon.png
PokéPark Pad entry:
He is gentle and good hearted. He unites Tornadus and Thundurus.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Ground
Attack Power: ★★★★

BT645.png

Brute Force
Deals normal damage even to types resistant to its type.
Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Ground
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 80 - 135 Raise Max Level.png 15

#339
Shuffle645.png

Power of 5+
Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Ground Forces


Pokémon GO
GO645.png Base HP: 205 Base Attack: 261 Base Defense: 182
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Mud Shot, Rock Throw
Charged Attacks: Earth Power, Outrage, Rock Slide, Focus Blast

Therian Forme

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 645T.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Fleeing Pokémon at the Island of Storms
Connected to: None
Connection Orb Set: None

Phrases
Normal I am the Guardian of the Fields! I am the one that nourishes the ground!
Low HP (< 50%) My body's reaching its limits…
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush645TBody.png Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds Base HP: 57
Base Attack: 84 Base Defense: 56 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Ground
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 80 - 130 Raise Max Level.png 10

#339
Shuffle645T.png

Risk-Taker
Increases damage randomly.


Pokémon GO
GO645T.png Base HP: 205 Base Attack: 289 Base Defense: 179
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Mud Shot, Extrasensory
Charged Attacks: Earthquake, Bulldoze, Stone Edge, Superpower, Sandsear Storm*

Form data

Landorus has two interchangeable forms: Incarnate Forme and Therian Forme. Its Therian Forme was introduced in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

By default, Landorus is in its Incarnate Forme. When exposed to the Reveal Glass, it changes into its Therian Forme; if exposed to the Reveal Glass again, it reverts to Incarnate Forme. In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Landorus cannot be traded while in Therian Forme. This prevents Therian Forme from being traded to Pokémon Black and White, where it doesn't exist.

The two forms have different base stats, Abilities, and cries. Its Therian Forme only has one possible Ability, despite its Incarnate Forme also having a Hidden Ability.

Evolution data

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 645.png Spr b 5b 645.png Spr 5b2 645.png Spr b 5b2 645.png
Front Back Spr 5b2 645T.png Spr b 5b2 645T.png
Spr 5b 645 s.png Spr b 5b 645 s.png Spr 5b2 645 s.png Spr b 5b2 645 s.png
Front Back Spr 5b2 645T s.png Spr b 5b2 645T s.png
Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 645.png
Spr b 6x 645.png
Spr 6o 645.png
Spr b 6o 645.png
Spr 6x 645T.png
Spr b 6x 645T.png
Spr 6o 645T.png
Spr b 6o 645T.png
Spr 6x 645 s.png
Spr b 6x 645 s.png
Spr 6o 645 s.png
Spr b 6o 645 s.png
Spr 6x 645T s.png
Spr b 6x 645T s.png
Spr 6o 645T s.png
Spr b 6o 645T s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 645.png
Spr b 7s 645.png
Spr 7s 645.png
Spr b 7s 645.png
Spr 7s 645T.png
Spr b 7s 645T.png
Spr 7s 645T.png
Spr b 7s 645T.png
Spr 7s 645 s.png
Spr b 7s 645 s.png
Spr 7s 645 s.png
Spr b 7s 645 s.png
Spr 7s 645T s.png
Spr b 7s 645T s.png
Spr 7s 645T s.png
Spr b 7s 645T s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Legends: Arceus
Spr 8a 645.png
Spr 8a 645 s.png
Spr 8a 645T.png
Spr 8a 645T s.png
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0645.png HOME0645 s.png
HOME0645T.png HOME0645T s.png
645MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Landorus images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In animation

Incarnate Forme Landorus in Pokémon the Series: Black & White
Therian Forme Landorus in Pokémon the Series: Black & White

Main series

Major appearances

Landorus (anime)

Landorus debuted in Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1, where he was seen in the legend of Milos Island related to Ash and his friends by Lewis. He later appeared in the shadows at the end of the episode, when he was called to stop the battle between Tornadus and Thundurus. He then made his physical debut in Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 2, where he managed to subdue the other members of the Forces of Nature.

Landorus appeared in both of his Formes in Unova's Survival Crisis!, where he was summoned to the Abyssal Ruins by Giovanni and sent on a rampage alongside Tornadus and Thundurus. Eventually, the three were freed by Meloetta and departed.

Minor appearances

Pokémon Generations

Incarnate Forme Landorus in Pokémon Generations

In The Adventure, a wild Landorus suddenly confronted Pikachu inside the Relic Castle and prepared to attack it.

In the manga

Incarnate Forme Landorus in Pokémon Adventures
Therian Forme Landorus in Pokémon Adventures

Be the Best! Pokémon B+W

A Landorus was seen in the Pokédex in Pokédex Complete!.

Pocket Monsters BW

A Landorus appeared in Pocket Monsters BW.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Forces of nature (Adventures)

Landorus first appeared in A Stormy Time in the Battle Subway, where he stopped a fight between Tornadus and Thundurus near the Battle Subway, before all three of them were caught by Giallo for Team Plasma to use. They were later used by the Shadow Triad to defeat the Gym Leaders in Nacrene City. At the Pokémon League, the Hood Man used the Forces of Nature to battle against the Elite Four.

In the TCG

Main article: Landorus (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Landorus appears as a Spirit in its Therian Forme.

Trivia

Origin

In Incarnate Forme, Landorus is based on a deity of the land;[1] perhaps specifically Inari Ōkami, the kami of fertility and agriculture. It may also have drawn some inspiration from djinn or an Anemoi. For the latter it may be specifically inspired by the east wind Eurus, who is sometimes depicted with crops and said to bring dry winds (connected with Landorus's signature move, Sandsear Storm); or the southeast wind Apeliotes, who is often depicted carrying fruit and grain.

In Therian Forme, Landorus mostly resembles a predatory mammal, such as a tiger or other large feline. It is also loosely inspired by the White Tiger (Chinese: 白虎 Báihǔ) of the Chinese Four Symbols.[2] This inspiration is alluded to in Pokémon Legends: Arceus; the White Tiger represents the west, and in Hisui, Landorus roams the western Obsidian Fieldlands area. Additionally, Landorus may draw inspirations from Tezcatlipoca or Tepēyōllōtl, gods from the Aztec mythology that resemble a jaguar.

Name origin

Landorus and Landlos may be a combination of land and Aeolus (ruler of the winds in Greek mythology; also spelled Αἴολος Aiolos).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ランドロス Landlos From land and Αἴολος Aiolos
France Flag.png French Démétéros From Déméter and Aiolos
Spain Flag.png Spanish Landorus Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Demeteros From Demeter and Aiolos
Italy Flag.png Italian Landorus Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 랜드로스 Landlos Transcription of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 土地雲 / 土地云 Tǔdìyún From 土地 tǔdì and 雲 / 云 yún
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 土地雲 Tóudeihwàhn From 土地 tóudeih and wàhn


Incarnate Forme

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese けしんフォルム Keshin Forme
Chinese Cantonese 化身形態 Fasān Yìhngtaai
Mandarin 化身形態 / 化身形态 Huàshēn Xíngtài
France Flag.png French Forme Avatar
Germany Flag.png German Inkarnationsform
India Flag.png Hindi इंकार्नेशन फ़ॉर्म Incarnation Form
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Bentuk Inkarnasi
Italy Flag.png Italian Forma Incarnazione
South Korea Flag.png Korean 화신폼 Hwashin Forme
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Forma Materializada
Spanish CELAC Flag.png Latin America Forma Encarnada
Spain Flag.png Spain Forma Avatar
Thailand Flag.png Thai ฟอร์มอวตาร Fom Awatan
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Enkarne Formu
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Dạng hiện thân

Therian Forme

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese れいじゅうフォルム Reijū Forme
Chinese Cantonese 靈獸形態 Lìhngsau Yìhngtaai
Mandarin 靈獸形態 / 灵兽形态 Língshòu Xíngtài
France Flag.png French Forme Totémique
Germany Flag.png German Tiergeistform
India Flag.png Hindi सेक्रेड बीस्ट फ़ॉर्म Sacred Beast Form
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Bentuk Therian*
Bentuk Theria*
Italy Flag.png Italian Forma Totem
South Korea Flag.png Korean 영물폼 Yeongmul Forme
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Forma Therian
Spain Flag.png Spanish Forma Tótem
Thailand Flag.png Thai ฟอร์มสัตว์ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ Fom Satsaksit
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Theria Formu
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Dạng linh thiêng


Related articles

References

  1. Nintendo Dream Vol. 205, May 2011 (Shellspider's blog (Japanese), Translation by Dr. Lava)
  2. Redacción Hobby Consolas (September 20, 2012). "Jamás hubo un Pokémon como Kyurem." Hobby Consolas. (Spanish)

External links

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