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Kartana(JP) is is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Grass/Steel Pokémon introduced in the seventh generation exclusive to Pokémon Sun. It is an Ultra Beast with the code name as UB-04 Blade (UB04 Slash in Japan).

Physiology and Behavior[]

Kartana is a small Ultra Beast that resembles an origami human. It appears to be folded out of a sheet of paper which is white on one side and orange on the other. Its head is folded slightly inside its body and has a four-sided star in the center, but no discernible facial features. Its head opens and closes similar to a paper fortune teller and seems to function as both an eye and a mouth. On top of its head are two short antennae or horns that are wider at the top. It has long, thin arms that resemble katanas with a yellow, sheath-like structure around the upper area. The sheath connects to a red, slightly raised hexagon on its torso. Extending up and out from the base of each sheath are three yellow projections that are nearly as long as its arms. Its legs appear creased with areas of red visible along the edges. Kartana's light, thin build makes it one of the lightest Pokémon in existence.

Kartana live in another world named Ultra Forest. Wicke from the Aether Foundation describes Kartana's capabilities as such:

"Its most distinctive feature is its thin and razor-sharp body, of which every edge has as cruel a cutting edge as any well-honed blade. The edges on its arms are particularly in a class of their own.

Any opponent who tries to attack it will be cut down with a single strike of its “blades.” Its thin body also allows it to evade attacks by dancing lightly out of the way. This is a very dangerous creature, considering its excellent offensive and defensive capabilities, but due to the nature of its body, it is also highly vulnerable to fire and moisture."

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

In the post-game Ultra Beast quest in Sun, Kartana is the fourth Ultra Beast that has to be hunted down. There are 4 this time, all found on Ula'Ula Island.

Other Pokémon games[]

In the anime[]

Origin[]

In-game Information[]

Pokédex Entries[]

Title Entry
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun This Ultra Beast came from the Ultra Wormhole. It seems not to attack enemies on its own, but its sharp body is a dangerous weapon in itself.
Pokémon Moon One of the Ultra Beast life-forms, it was observed cutting down a gigantic steel tower with one stroke of its blade.
Pokémon Ultra Sun This Ultra Beast's body, which is as thin as paper, is like a sharpened sword.
Pokémon Ultra Moon Although it's alien to this world and a danger here, it's apparently a common organism in the world where it normally lives.


Game Locations[]

Title Location(s)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Route 17, Malie Garden
Pokémon Ultra Sun
Ultra Forest
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
Pokémon Shield
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)


Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 59
Attack 181
Defense 131
Sp. Attack 59
Sp. Defense 31
Speed 109
Total 570


Moveset[]

Main article: Kartana/moveset

Gallery[]

Renders[]

Renders
Sun Moon
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Sword Shield
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Trivia[]

  • Kartana has the highest base Attack stat of all Grass-type and Steel-type Pokémon, and is tied with Ferrothorn for the highest base Defense stat of all Grass-type Pokémon.
  • Kartana has the highest base Attack stat of all non-Mega Evolved Pokémon.
  • Kartana is the lightest Grass-type and Steel-type Pokémon.
  • Kartana has the lowest base Special Defense stat of all Steel-type Pokémon.
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