Turtonator: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

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.

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 critical hit.
Everything about Shell Armor →
Other Pokémon with Shell Armor 28
Mega Slowbro Shellder Cloyster Krabby Kingler Lapras Omanyte Omastar Torkoal Corphish Crawdaunt Clamperl Turtwig Grotle Torterra Oshawott Dewott Samurott Mega Scolipede Dwebble Crustle Escavalier Shelmet Hisuian Sliggoo Hisuian Goodra Chewtle Drednaw Klawf

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

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1Smog40% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec3070%20

1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

4Ember10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

8ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

12EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

16FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.NormalPhys—100%15

20IncinerateDestroys the foe(s) Berry/Gem.FireSpec60100%15

24Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15

28Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

32Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

36Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

40Shell TrapUser must take physical damage before moving.FireSpec150100%5

44Shell SmashLowers Def, SpD by 1; raises Atk, SpA, Spe by 2.NormalStatus——15

48OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5

52ExplosionHits adjacent Pokémon. The user faints.NormalPhys250100%5

TM / HM / TR 48

TM00Mega PunchNo additional effect.NormalPhys8085%20

TM01Mega KickNo additional effect.NormalPhys12075%5

TM08Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM11Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10

TM13Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM31AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15

TM34Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM38Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM42RevengePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.FightingPhys60100%10

TM48Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15

TM57PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhys50100%10

TM59FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10

TM74VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM81Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20

TM97Brutal SwingNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.DarkPhys60100%20

TM98Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TR01Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TR02Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TR10EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10

TR15Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TR20SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TR24OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10

TR26EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TR31Iron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.SteelPhys10075%15

TR35UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10

TR36Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10

TR37TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20

TR42Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10

TR43OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5

TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15

TR47Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

TR48Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20

TR62Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TR64Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5

TR70Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.SteelSpec80100%10

TR74Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TR75Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5

TR79Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%10

TR85Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus——30

TR88Heat CrashMore power the heavier the user than the target.FirePhys—100%10

TR99Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10

Egg moves 4

EggCurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

EggHead SmashHas 1/2 recoil.RockPhys15080%5

EggRapid SpinFree user from hazards/bind/Leech Seed; +1 Spe.NormalPhys50100%40

EggWide GuardProtects allies from multi-target moves this turn.RockStatus——10

Tutor 5

TutorBurning Jealousy100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn.FireSpec70100%5

TutorDraco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DragonSpec13090%5

TutorLash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TutorScale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.DragonPhys2590%20

TutorScorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.GroundSpec70100%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.