No. 0776

Turtonator

Blast Turtle Pokémon

Official art

Turtonator is a Fire/Dragon-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, Rock and Dragon, with a base stat total of 485. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Fire Dragon

Height: 2 m 6′07″
Weight: 212 kg 467.4 lbs
Base stat total: 485 Higher than 62% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen VII Sun & Moon

Abilities

Pokédex entryShield

Eating sulfur in its volcanic habitat is what causes explosive compounds to develop in its shell. Its droppings are also dangerously explosive.

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Base stats

HP60135–167230–324

Atk7888–143144–280

Def135139–205247–405

SpA9199–157168–309

SpD8594–150157–295

Spe3650–9669–188

Total485Higher than 62% of Pokémon

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: 2 Def.

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Type matchups

FireDragonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

DragonGroundRock

Resists

½×

BugElectricSteel

¼×

FireGrass

Takes normal damage from 10 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostWaterPsychicIceDarkFairy

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

Max+96Max88No SP56Min50Scarf144Tailwind192

At max Speed, Turtonator outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

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

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

This Pokémon cannot be struck by a .
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Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRU

Evolution

Turtonator does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 15


1	Smog40% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Spec	30	70%	20
1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
4	Ember10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Spec	40	100%	25
8	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
12	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
16	FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.	Normal	Phys	—	100%	15
20	IncinerateDestroys the foe(s) Berry/Gem.	Fire	Spec	60	100%	15
24	Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Steel	Status	—	—	15
28	Dragon PulseNo additional effect.	Dragon	Spec	85	100%	10
32	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
36	Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Spec	90	100%	15
40	Shell TrapUser must take physical damage before moving.	Fire	Spec	150	100%	5
44	Shell SmashLowers Def, SpD by 1; raises Atk, SpA, Spe by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	15
48	OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Fire	Spec	130	90%	5
52	ExplosionHits adjacent Pokémon. The user faints.	Normal	Phys	250	100%	5

TM / HM / TR 48


TM00	Mega PunchNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	80	85%	20
TM01	Mega KickNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	120	75%	5
TM08	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM09	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM11	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Spec	120	100%	10
TM13	Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Fire	Spec	35	85%	15
TM21	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
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
TM31	AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
TM34	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM38	Will-O-WispBurns the target.	Fire	Status	—	85%	15
TM39	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM42	RevengePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.	Fighting	Phys	60	100%	10
TM48	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Phys	60	95%	15
TM57	PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.	Dark	Phys	50	100%	10
TM59	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Phys	—	100%	10
TM74	VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.	Poison	Spec	65	100%	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
TM97	Brutal SwingNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	20
TM98	Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.	Ground	Phys	75	100%	10
TR01	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TR02	Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Spec	90	100%	15
TR10	EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.	Ground	Phys	100	100%	10
TR15	Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Spec	110	85%	5
TR20	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR24	OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.	Dragon	Phys	120	100%	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
TR35	UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
TR36	Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).	Fire	Spec	95	90%	10
TR37	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TR42	Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
TR43	OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Fire	Spec	130	90%	5
TR46	Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Steel	Status	—	—	15
TR47	Dragon ClawNo additional effect.	Dragon	Phys	80	100%	15
TR48	Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.	Fighting	Status	—	—	20
TR62	Dragon PulseNo additional effect.	Dragon	Spec	85	100%	10
TR64	Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Spec	120	70%	5
TR70	Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Steel	Spec	80	100%	10
TR74	Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.	Steel	Phys	80	100%	15
TR75	Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.	Rock	Phys	100	80%	5
TR79	Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.	Steel	Phys	—	100%	10
TR85	Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
TR88	Heat CrashMore power the heavier the user than the target.	Fire	Phys	—	100%	10
TR99	Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.	Fighting	Phys	80	100%	10

Egg moves 4


Egg	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10
Egg	Head SmashHas 1/2 recoil.	Rock	Phys	150	80%	5
Egg	Rapid SpinFree user from hazards/bind/Leech Seed; +1 Spe.	Normal	Phys	50	100%	40
Egg	Wide GuardProtects allies from multi-target moves this turn.	Rock	Status	—	—	10

Tutor 5


Tutor	Burning Jealousy100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn.	Fire	Spec	70	100%	5
Tutor	Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dragon	Spec	130	90%	5
Tutor	Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.	Dark	Phys	75	100%	5
Tutor	Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.	Dragon	Phys	25	90%	20
Tutor	Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.	Ground	Spec	70	100%	10

Biology

Turtonator is a Mata mata turtle-like Pokémon with a landmine-like shell. Its shell is chemically unstable and explodes violently if touched. The hole in its stomach is its weak point. Its feces are also explosive, and have many uses including makeshift landmines.

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

Pokédex entries

: Blast Turtle Pokémon
: Alola · Sun & Moon
Color: Red

: —

Original Alola#224Original Ula’ula#096Updated Alola#288Updated Ula’ula#109Galar#347

Eating sulfur in its volcanic habitat is what causes explosive compounds to develop in its shell. Its droppings are also dangerously explosive.
Shield
Explosive substances coat the shell on its back. Enemies that dare attack it will be blown away by an immense detonation.
Sword
Its exploding shell poses a real danger but is sensitive to moisture. On rainy days, Turtonator takes silent refuge in caves.
Ultra Moon
It lives in volcanoes and eats sulfur and other minerals. Materials from the food it eats form the basis of its explosive shell.
Ultra Sun
It gushes fire and poisonous gases from its nostrils. Its dung is an explosive substance and can be put to various uses.
Moon
The shell on its back is chemically unstable and explodes violently if struck. The hole in its stomach is its weak point.
Sun

Names around the world

English: Turtonator
Japanese: バクガメス
Japanese (romaji): Bakugames
Korean: 폭거북스
Chinese (Traditional): 爆焰龜獸
Chinese (Simplified): 爆焰龟兽
French: Boumata
German: Tortunator
Spanish: Turtonator
Italian: Turtonator

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII

Training

: 2 Def
: 70 ≈9.2% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 170
: Medium

Breeding

: MonsterDragon
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Sword: The Crown Tundra 5 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Frigid Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Bed (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Path to the Peak (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Three-Point Pass (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Sword: The Isle of Armor 2 areas

Honeycalm Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Workout Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60

Sword 7 areas

Axew's Eye (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Ultra Sun 1 area

Blush MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–32

Sun 1 area

Blush MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29

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.