No. 0564
Tirtouga
Prototurtle Pokémon
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Tirtouga is a Water/Rock-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Grass and 2× weak to Fighting, Ground and Electric, with a base stat total of 355. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 0.7 m 2′04″
- Weight
- 16.5 kg 36.4 lbs
- Base stat total
- 355 Higher than 32% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen V Black & White
Tirtouga is considered to be the ancestor of many turtle Pokémon. It was restored to life from a fossil.
Base stats
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.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
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Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 9 types
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 22); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Tirtouga outspeeds 4 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · 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
This Pokémon receives 3/4 damage from supereffective attacks.
Everything about Solid Rock →Other Pokémon with Solid Rock 3
If this Pokémon is at full HP, it survives one hit with at least 1 HP. to .
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Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
Evolution
Moves
Level up 17
| 1 | Water GunNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 40 | 100% | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WithdrawRaises the user's Defense by 1. | Water | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 3 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 6 | Aqua JetUsually goes first. | Water | Phys | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 9 | Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity. | Rock | Phys | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| 12 | Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva). | Rock | Spec | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| 15 | Bite30% chance to make the target flinch. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 18 | Wide GuardProtects allies from multi-target moves this turn. | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 21 | BrinePower doubles if the target's HP is 50% or less. | Water | Spec | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 24 | Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch. | Rock | Phys | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| 27 | Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 30 | CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 33 | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 36 | Aqua TailNo additional effect. | Water | Phys | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| 39 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 42 | Hydro PumpNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| 45 | Shell SmashLowers Def, SpD by 1; raises Atk, SpA, Spe by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
TM / HM / TR 39
| TM15 | DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2. | Ground | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM21 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM22 | Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch. | Rock | Phys | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM24 | SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target. | Normal | Spec | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM25 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM27 | Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1. | Ice | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM31 | AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM32 | SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD. | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM33 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM36 | WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Water | Spec | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| TM39 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM45 | DiveDives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2. | Water | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM48 | Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Rock | Phys | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM53 | Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Ground | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM54 | Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Rock | Phys | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| TM55 | BrinePower doubles if the target's HP is 50% or less. | Water | Spec | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM61 | Guard SwapSwaps Defense and Sp. Def changes with target. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM76 | RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn. | Normal | Spec | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM81 | Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1. | Ground | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TR01 | Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target. | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| TR03 | Hydro PumpNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| TR04 | SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive. | Water | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TR05 | Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR06 | Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow. | Ice | Spec | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| TR10 | EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig. | Ground | Phys | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TR16 | Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch. | Water | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR20 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR26 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR27 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR31 | Iron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Steel | Phys | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| TR32 | Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR45 | Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1. | Water | Spec | 90 | 85% | 10 |
| TR46 | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TR67 | Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ground | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR69 | Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch. | Psychic | Phys | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| TR75 | Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio. | Rock | Phys | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| TR76 | Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness. | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TR84 | Scald30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target. | Water | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR98 | Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Water | Phys | 85 | 100% | 10 |
Egg moves 6
| Egg | BlockPrevents the target from switching out. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item. | Dark | Phys | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Egg | Rock ThrowNo additional effect. | Rock | Phys | 50 | 90% | 15 |
| Egg | RolloutPower doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns. | Rock | Phys | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| Egg | SlamNo additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 80 | 75% | 20 |
| Egg | Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target. | Water | Spec | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Tutor 1
| Tutor | Meteor BeamRaises user's Sp. Atk by 1 on turn 1. Hits turn 2. | Rock | Spec | 120 | 90% | 10 |
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Biology
Tirtouga is considered to be the ancestor of many turtle Pokémon. It was restored to life from a fossil, and once inhabited ancient seas. Although it can only crawl, it still comes up onto land in search of prey.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
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Pokédex entries
- Prototurtle Pokémon
- Unova · Black & White
- Color
- Blue
- —
Tirtouga is considered to be the ancestor of many turtle Pokémon. It was restored to life from a fossil.
ShieldThis Pokémon inhabited ancient seas. Although it can only crawl, it still comes up onto land in search of prey.
SwordIts hunting grounds encompassed a broad area, from the land to more than half a mile deep in the ocean.
Ultra MoonIt was restored from an ancient fossil. Tirtouga lived in the sea but came up onto the land to search for prey.
Ultra SunReputed to be the ancestor of most turtle Pokémon, it lived in warm seas approximately a hundred million years ago.
MoonBased on studies of its skeletal structure, it can apparently dive to ocean depths of over half a mile.
SunThis Pokémon was restored from a fossil. It swam skillfully and dove to depths beyond half a mile.
Black 2 · White 2About 100 million years ago, these Pokémon swam in oceans. It is thought they also went on land to attack prey.
White · X · Omega RubyRestored from a fossil, this Pokémon can dive to depths beyond half a mile.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire
Names around the world
- English
- Tirtouga
- Japanese
- プロトーガ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Protoga
- Korean
- 프로토가
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 原蓋海龜
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 原盖海龟
- French
- Carapagos
- German
- Galapaflos
- Spanish
- Tirtouga
- Italian
- Tirtouga
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V
Training
- 1 Def
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 71
- Medium
Breeding
- Water 1Water 3
- ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
- 30 egg cycles ≈7,905 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Frigid SeaSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Surfing in the overworld, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Frigid SeaSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Surfing in the overworld, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Ultra Moon 1 area
- Route 8Receive as a gift · Lv 15
Ultra Sun 1 area
- Route 8Receive as a gift · Lv 15
Moon 1 area
- Route 8Receive as a gift · Lv 15
Sun 1 area
- Route 8Receive as a gift · Lv 15
White 2 1 area
- Nacrene MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 25
Black 2 1 area
- Nacrene MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 25
White 1 area
- Nacrene MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 25
Black 1 area
- Nacrene MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 25
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.