Master League PvP guide
Kartana Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Kartana is a Grass/Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #101. Its recommended PvP moveset is Fury Cutter with Leaf Blade and Sacred Sword.
Master League
#101
Viable pick
Type
Grass/Steel
Best Fast Move
Fury Cutter
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,156
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT KARTANA
Is Kartana Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kartana is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #101.
Kartana is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #383.
Kartana PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #507 | 74.8 | Fury Cutter, Leaf Blade, Sacred Sword |
| Ultra League | #383 | 75.6 | Fury Cutter, Leaf Blade, Sacred Sword |
| Master LeagueBest | #101 | 76.4 | Fury Cutter, Leaf Blade, Sacred Sword |
Best Moveset for Kartana in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
The recommended PvP moveset for Kartana is Fury Cutter with Leaf Blade and Sacred Sword.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Kartana in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Kartana PvP Move Counts
Fury Cutter → Leaf Blade
9 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Fury Cutter → Sacred Sword
9 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Kartana Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Kartana wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Kartana Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Kartana's Grass/Steel typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fire2.56×
- fighting1.6×
Resistant to
- grass0.391×
- dragon0.625×
- electric0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- normal0.625×
- poison0.625×
- psychic0.625×
- rock0.625×
- steel0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Kartana in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Kartana in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Kartana's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Resisted
61% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Resisted
50% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
109% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
47% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Resisted
82% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
47% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Resisted
32% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Resisted
55% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Resisted
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
143% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Resisted
67% HP
Ratings are shown from Kartana's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Kartana.
Best Teammates for Kartana in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Kartana should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Kartana's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Kartana's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Kartana's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Kartana
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/14 | 1,497 | 15 | 1,338,839 |
| #2 | 2/15/12 | 1,500 | 15 | 1,336,863 | |
| #3 | 1/13/14 | 1,498 | 15 | 1,336,132 | |
| #4 | 2/12/14 | 1,498 | 15 | 1,333,383 | |
| #5 | 1/15/12 | 1,495 | 15 | 1,332,750 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/14/14 | 2,495 | 25 | 2,880,885 |
| #2 | 1/13/14 | 2,496 | 25 | 2,875,060 | |
| #3 | 2/12/14 | 2,498 | 25 | 2,869,144 | |
| #4 | 0/15/13 | 2,493 | 25 | 2,867,195 | |
| #5 | 0/13/14 | 2,489 | 25 | 2,866,186 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 4,156 | 50 | 6,065,147 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 4,144 | 50 | 6,047,203 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 4,146 | 50 | 6,034,360 | |
| #4 | 13/15/15 | 4,132 | 50 | 6,029,259 | |
| #5 | 15/15/14 | 4,143 | 50 | 6,018,131 |
Kartana Stats in Pokémon GO
Kartana's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Kartana 0/14/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 15
- CP
- 1,497
- Attack
- 167.1
- Defense
- 101.4
- HP
- 79
Ultra League
Kartana 0/14/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 25
- CP
- 2,495
- Attack
- 215.7
- Defense
- 130.9
- HP
- 102
Master League
Kartana 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,156
- Attack
- 284
- Defense
- 165.5
- HP
- 129
Kartana Evolution
Kartana has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
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Kartana Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Kartana in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kartana's recommended PvP moveset is Fury Cutter with Leaf Blade and Sacred Sword.
Is Kartana good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kartana is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #101.
What counters Kartana in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zekrom, Xerneas and Dialga (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Kartana in Master League.
What is Kartana weak to in Pokémon GO?
Kartana is weak to Fire (2.56×), Fighting (1.6×).