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Learn how to use Landorus Incarnate in the Pokemon VGC format based on the one used by James Evans at 2025 Worlds.
While its Therian form has fallen wayward in the VGC meta, Landorus Incarnate has risen as a useful option for players. Runner-up James Evans certainly thought so, having brought it to the 2025 Pokemon World Championships. In this article, we will look at the best way to use Landorus Incarnate based on the one James Evans used.
What Is the Build of James Evans’ Landorus?
Landorus Incarnate has an amazing type combination of Ground and Flying. This typing gives it multiple immunities and resistances, having to be wary of only Ice- and Water-type attacks. Additionally, its ability Sheer Force gives any attack that has secondary effects a 1.3 times damage boost at the cost of those secondary effects not taking place. James took further advantage of this by giving Landorus Incarnate a Life Orb to hold. This gives Landorus’ attacks a further damage boost and thanks to Sheer Force, it doesn’t take recoil damage. Finally, James chose a Water Tera type for his Landorus, letting it take a potential Water or Ice attack without risk.
Moves Used by James Evans’ Landorus
James gave his Landorus Incarnate two main attacking moves, Earth Power and Sludge Bomb. Ground and Poison are a fantastic offensive combo that few Pokemon can resist. The third move was Landorus’ signature move Sandsear Storm, serving as a spread move that hits both targets. It also has a 20% chance to burn a target. Protect is a standard move to stall for a turn.
Which Pokemon is Landorus Good Against?
Landorus hits multiple Pokemon for significant damage. These include Miraidon, Zamazenta Crowned, Raging Bolt, and Incineroar with its Ground STAB. Sludge Bomb hits Grimmsnarl and Rillaboom for super effective damage as well.
Common Partners for Landorus
- Calyrex Ice Rider: Landorus Incarnate deals with the Fire and Steel types that Calyrex Ice Rider struggles with.
- Grimmsnarl: Thanks to its Prankster ability, Grimmsnarl can provide dual screen support and Thunder Wave support to Landorus Incarnate.
- Incineroar: Incineroar can support Landorus Incarnate with its ability Intimidate and its wide range of support moves, including Fake Out, Helping Hand, Knock Off, and Parting Shot.
- Miraidon: Miraidon benefits greatly from Landorus Incarnate, taking out any mirror matches.
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