Stats & Training
Terrakion's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Sp. Atk trails, 5 stats clear the bar. Near-impossible to catch and worth 3 Attack EVs, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Spoken of in legend, this Pokémon used its phenomenal power to destroy a castle in its effort to protect Pokémon.
Spoken of in legend, this Pokémon used its phenomenal power to destroy a castle in its effort to protect Pokémon.
Terrakion Weakness
Terrakion's Rock/Fighting typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Psychic, and Steel. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Psychic, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Poison, Bug, Rock, Dark |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
 Psyduck Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Psyduck builds →Water Gun 2x28-34% Rock Smash 2x15-19% | ||
 Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Snivy builds →Energy Ball 2x42-51% Vine Whip 2x23-28% | ||
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Oshawott builds →Water Gun 2x28-34% Rock Smash 2x15-19% | ||
 Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x58-70% Mega Drain 2x29-35% | ||
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x74-87% Mega Drain 2x36-43% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Sewaddle builds →Energy Ball 2x41-48% Razor Leaf 2x29-35% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x36-43% Rock Smash 2x25-30% | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x64-76% Rock Smash 2x22-27% Sand Tomb 2x29-35% | ||
 Trapinch Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Trapinch builds →Dig 2x64-76% Bulldoze 2x50-58% Rock Smash 2x22-27% Sand Tomb 2x29-35% | ||
 Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Baltoy builds →Extrasensory 2x34-41% Dig 2x34-41% Psybeam 2x29-35% Confusion 2x21-26% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Magnemite builds →Mirror Shot 2x51-61% Magnet Bomb 2x24-29% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Sewaddle builds →Energy Ball 2x39-47% Razor Leaf 2x29-35% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x107-127%KO Dig 2x48-57% Brick Break 2x68-80% Bulldoze 2x36-43% | ||
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Leavanny builds →Energy Ball 2x53-62% Razor Leaf 2x44-52% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x61-72% Brick Break 2x38-45% Bulldoze 2x46-54% Rock Smash 2x22-26% | ||
Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Baltoy builds →Extrasensory 2x33-39% Dig 2x33-39% Psybeam 2x26-31% Bulldoze 2x24-28% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Magnemite builds →Mirror Shot 2x48-57% Magnet Bomb 2x24-28% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x106-125%KO Dig 2x47-56% Brick Break 2x67-80% Bulldoze 2x36-42% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Leavanny builds →Leaf Blade 2x69-82% Energy Ball 2x50-59% Razor Leaf 2x42-50% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x60-70% Brick Break 2x37-44% Bulldoze 2x46-55% Rock Smash 2x20-24% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x77-91% Dig 2x41-48% Brick Break 2x58-68% Wake-Up Slap 2x54-64% | ||
Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Baltoy builds →Earth Power 2x34-41% Extrasensory 2x33-39% Dig 2x33-39% Psybeam 2x27-32% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x44-53% Rock Smash 2x18-21% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x108-128%KO Dig 2x49-58% Brick Break 2x68-81% Bulldoze 2x37-44% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x62-73% Iron Head 2x56-66% Metal Claw 2x36-43% Rock Smash 2x28-34% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x62-73% Energy Ball 2x62-73% Giga Drain 2x53-62% Magical Leaf 2x43-51% | ||
Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Baltoy builds →Earth Power 2x35-41% Extrasensory 2x32-38% Dig 2x32-38% Psybeam 2x25-30% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x46-54% Rock Smash 2x18-22% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x109-128%KO Dig 2x49-58% Brick Break 2x69-81% Bulldoze 2x37-43% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x63-74% Iron Head 2x57-67% Metal Claw 2x37-43% Rock Smash 2x29-34% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x63-74% Energy Ball 2x63-74% Giga Drain 2x54-63% Magical Leaf 2x43-51% | ||
Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Baltoy builds →Earth Power 2x35-42% Extrasensory 2x32-38% Dig 2x32-38% Psybeam 2x26-31% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Tyranitar can KO Terrakion with Superpower (89-105%).
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChopleberry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Tyranitar builds →Pursuit11-13% Crunch22-26% Superpower 2x89-105%KO | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemRocky Helmet NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Xatu builds →U Turn7-8% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Ninetales builds →Fire Blast22-26% Flamethrower18-21% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt55-64% Flash Cannon 2x98-115%KO Volt Switch42-50% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Clefable builds →Knock Off5-6% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
You can't breed Terrakion or evolve it into anything else. This Rock/Fighting legendary packs 580 stats and doesn't need a chain to be relevant. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Black 2 & White 2 Terrakion Best Moveset
One guaranteed turn is all Terrakion needs. Focus Sash buys it, max Attack and Speed EVs make it count, and Justified adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Close Combat. The remaining moves gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Terrakion best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Stone Edge
- Quick Attack
- X Scissor
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without TMs, Terrakion's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 7 types on top of Close Combat and Focus Blast for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Terrakion in Black 2 & White 2
Terrakion waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Route 22 for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
Best Locations to Catch Terrakion in Black 2 & White 2
Terrakion is obtained through 4 fixed encounters at Lv. 45-65. No wild spawns here — check the conditions on each location below.
Terrakion Guide
For the Black 2 & White 2 meta, At 580 BST, Terrakion is built different. We rank it A-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a sweeper. Close Combat with Focus Sash is the standard set.
Justified raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a dark move. That's the one you want on Terrakion. It's the only ability Terrakion has.
In Black 2 & White 2, Terrakion fills the sweeper role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 129 Attack). Base 108 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
For Black 2 & White 2, Terrakion has answers, but so do you. Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Game Availability
Terrakion has appeared in 9 games since Black & White, spanning 6 generations. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves