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Terrakion

Cavern Pokémon

Terrakion official artwork
Official art

Terrakion is a Rock/Fighting-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, Grass, Psychic and Fairy, with a base stat total of 580. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

RockFighting
Height
1.9 m 6′03″
Weight
260 kg 573.2 lbs
Base stat total
580 Higher than 91% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen V Black & White
Abilities
Legendary
Pokédex entryShield
In Unovan legend, Terrakion battled against humans in an effort to protect other Pokémon.
See all 5 entries

Base stats

HP91166–198292–386
Atk129134–199236–392
Def9099–156166–306
SpA7282–136134–267
SpD9099–156166–306
Spe108115–176198–346
Total580Higher than 91% of Pokémon
HP91Atk129Def90Spe108SpD90SpA72

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: 3 Atk.

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Type matchups

RockFightingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Fairy (because of Fighting)Fighting (because of Rock)Grass (because of Rock)Ground (because of Rock)Psychic (because of Fighting)Steel (because of Rock)Water (because of Rock)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Fighting)Dark (because of Fighting)Fire (because of Rock)Normal (because of Rock)Poison (because of Rock)Rock (because of Fighting)
Takes normal damage from 5 types
FlyingGhostElectricIceDragon

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 108); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+176Max160No SP128Min115Scarf264Tailwind352

At max Speed, Terrakion outspeeds 23 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Terrakion 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
176Terrakion · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
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
160Terrakion · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
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
128Terrakion · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
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
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 SinglesRUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRUBL

6.9% of teams · rank #32 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Nature
Jolly
EVs
252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Ghost
  1. Close Combat
  2. Swords Dance
  3. Rock Blast
  4. Stealth Rock

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

Usage by rating

  • All games5.9%
  • 1500 weighting6.6%
  • 1630 weighting6.9%
  • 1760 weighting6.6%

Usage by month

Oct 20256.9%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 100.0%

EV spreads

  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe74.7%
  • Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe19.8%
  • Jolly 188 Atk / 68 Def / 252 Spe1.9%
  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe1.0%
  • Jolly 148 HP / 108 Atk / 252 Spe0.9%

Tera types

  • Ghost42.4%
  • Flying15.6%
  • Normal10.8%
  • Dragon10.6%

Common teammates

Evolution

Terrakion does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 14

1Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30
1Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus——30
7Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15
14Quick GuardProtects allies from priority attacks this turn.FightingStatus——15
21Double KickHits 2 times in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30
28RetaliatePower doubles if an ally fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5
35Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
42Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
49Sacred SwordIgnores the target's stat stage changes.FightingPhys90100%15
56Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
63Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
70Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5

TM / HM / TR 48

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM53Smart StrikeThis move does not check accuracy.SteelPhys70—10
TM57False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20
TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10
TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM105X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TM112Aura SphereThis move does not check accuracy.FightingSpec80—20
TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TM129Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%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
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM167Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM179Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15
TM186High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10
TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM213CoachingRaises an ally's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——10
TM229Upper Hand100% flinch. Fails unless target using priority attack.FightingPhys65100%15

Biology

Legends say that to protect its allies, Terrakion will destroy a castle just by crashing into it. The Paradox Pokémon Iron Boulder bears a heavy resemblance to it.

Design & origin

Terrakion's design is inspired by Porthos from The Three Musketeers.

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

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Cavern Pokémon
Unova · Black & White
Color
Gray
—
Original Unova#145Updated Unova#226Crown Tundra#206Hyperspace#116

  1. In Unovan legend, Terrakion battled against humans in an effort to protect other Pokémon.

    Shield

  2. It has phenomenal power. It will mercilessly crush anyone or anything that bullies small Pokémon.

    Sword

  3. Spoken of in legend, this Pokémon used its phenomenal power to destroy a castle in its effort to protect Pokémon.

    Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire

  4. Its charge is strong enough to break through a giant castle wall in one blow. This Pokémon is spoken of in legends.

    White · X · Omega Ruby

  5. This Pokémon came to the defense of Pokémon that had lost their homes in a war among humans.

    Black

Names around the world

English
Terrakion
Japanese
テラキオン
Japanese (romaji)
Terrakion
Korean
테라키온
Chinese (Traditional)
代拉基翁
Chinese (Simplified)
代拉基翁
French
Terrakium
German
Terrakium
Spanish
Terrakion
Italian
Terrakion

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Training

3 Atk
3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
35
261
Slow

Breeding

Undiscovered
Genderless
80 egg cycles ≈20,655 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Lakeside CaveStatic encounter · Lv 70
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Lakeside CaveStatic encounter · Lv 70
Ultra Moon 2 areas
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
  • Ultra Space Wilds Rocky WorldStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Sun 2 areas
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
  • Ultra Space Wilds Rocky WorldStatic encounter · Lv 60
Alpha Sapphire 1 area
  • Pathless PlainStatic encounter · Lv 50
Omega Ruby 1 area
  • Pathless PlainStatic encounter · Lv 50
White 2 1 area
  • Road 22Static encounter · Lv 45–65
Black 2 1 area
  • Road 22Static encounter · Lv 45–65
White 1 area
  • Victory Road (4f Middle Room)Static encounter · Lv 42
Black 1 area
  • Victory Road (4f Middle Room)Static encounter · Lv 42

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.