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Terapagos

Tera Pokémon

NormalTerastalStellar
Terapagos official artwork
Official art

Terapagos is a Normal-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, with a base stat total of 450. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Normal
Height
0.2 m 0′08″
Weight
6.5 kg 14.3 lbs
Base stat total
450 Higher than 49% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IX The Indigo Disk
Abilities
Legendary
Pokédex entryViolet
It’s thought that this Pokémon lived in ancient Paldea until it got caught in seismic shifts and went extinct.
See all 2 entries

Base stats

HP90165–197290–384
Atk6576–128121–251
Def8594–150157–295
SpA6576–128121–251
SpD8594–150157–295
Spe6072–123112–240
Total450Higher than 49% of Pokémon
HP90Atk65Def85Spe60SpD85SpA65

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
Fighting

Immune to

0×
Ghost
Takes normal damage from 16 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 60); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Terapagos outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Terapagos against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
123Terapagos · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
112Terapagos · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80Terapagos · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesUberSV DoublesDUberNational DexOU

13.3% of teams · rank #10 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Nature
Timid
EVs
252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
  1. Rapid Spin
  2. Tera Starstorm
  3. Ice Beam
  4. Flamethrower

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All games7.7%
  • 1500 weighting11.1%
  • 1630 weighting13.3%
  • 1760 weighting15.1%

Usage by month

Oct 202513.3%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 100.0%

EV spreads

  • Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe37.1%
  • Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe18.4%
  • Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe13.1%
  • Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe7.9%
  • Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe3.9%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Terapagos does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 12

1Rapid SpinFree user from hazards/bind/Leech Seed; +1 Spe.NormalPhys50100%40
1Tri Attack20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target.NormalSpec80100%10
1WithdrawRaises the user's Defense by 1.WaterStatus——40
10Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).RockSpec60100%5
20Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
30ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
40Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
50Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%10
60Tera StarstormTerapagos-Stellar: Stellar type, hits both foes.NormalSpec120100%5
70Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
80Rock PolishRaises the user's Speed by 2.RockStatus——20
90Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%5

TM / HM / TR 52

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM41Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.PsychicSpec20100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM79Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.FairySpec80100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10
TM93Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.SteelSpec80100%10
TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM101Power GemNo additional effect.RockSpec80100%20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM112Aura SphereThis move does not check accuracy.FightingSpec80—20
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
TM121Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%10
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM124Ice SpinnerEnds the effects of terrain.IcePhys80100%15
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM129Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM147Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM162Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.BugSpec90100%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM165Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15
TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.PoisonStatus—90%10
TM178Gravity5 turns: no Ground immunities, 1.67× accuracy.PsychicStatus——5
TM180Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%5
TM189Heat CrashMore power the heavier the user than the target.FirePhys—100%10
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM210Supercell SlamUser is hurt by 50% of its max HP if it misses.ElectricPhys10095%15
TM215Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.GroundSpec70100%10
TM220Meteor BeamRaises user's Sp. Atk by 1 on turn 1. Hits turn 2.RockSpec12090%10

Biology

Terapagos is a turtle-like Legendary Pokémon. It is believed to have a special tie to the Terastal phenomenon, and can manipulate Terastal energy.

Forms

Terastal Form Terapagos

Normal
BST 600

The Terastal Form is an in-battle form of Terapagos; its Normal Form is smaller.

Stellar Form Terapagos

Normal
BST 700

The Stellar Form is a more powerful form Terapagos uses when Terastallized.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Tera Pokémon
Blueberry Academy · The Indigo Disk
Color
Blue
—
Blueberry#240

  1. It’s thought that this Pokémon lived in ancient Paldea until it got caught in seismic shifts and went extinct.

    Violet

  2. Terapagos protects itself using its power to transform energy into hard crystals. This Pokémon is the source of the Terastal phenomenon.

    Scarlet

Names around the world

English
Terapagos
Japanese
テラパゴス
Japanese (romaji)
Terapagos
Korean
테라파고스
Chinese (Traditional)
太樂巴戈斯
Chinese (Simplified)
太乐巴戈斯
French
Terapagos
German
Terapagos
Spanish
Terapagos
Italian
Terapagos

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

1 Def
255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
50
90
Slow

Breeding

Undiscovered
♂ 50%♀ 50%
5 egg cycles ≈1,530 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.