Stats & Training
The stat bars tell the story: Defense carries everything and Speed's dead weight. But this Blast Turtle Pokemon still yields 2 Defense EVs per fight on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The shell on its back is chemically unstable and explodes violently if struck. The hole in its stomach is its weak point.
It gushes fire and poisonous gases from its nostrils. Its dung is an explosive substance and can be put to various uses.
Turtonator Weakness
Turtonator is weak to Ground, Rock, and Dragon. The Fire/Dragon typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Turtonator's physical bulk (base 135 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Rock, Dragon |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Bug, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fire, Grass |
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Turtonator View Hydreigon builds →Outrage 2x83-98% Dragon Rush 2x70-82% Dragon Pulse 2x100-118%KO Rock Slide 2x35-41% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Turtonator View Salamence builds →Dragon Claw 2x70-82% Rock Slide 2x44-52% Dragon Tail 2x53-62% Dragon Breath 2x64-76% | ||
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Turtonator View Carbink builds →Stone Edge 2x39-47% Power Gem 2x47-56% Rock Slide 2x30-36% Ancient Power 2x36-42% | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Turtonator View Probopass builds →Stone Edge 2x43-51% Earth Power 2x46-55% Power Gem 2x62-73% Rock Slide 2x32-38% | ||
 Bastiodon RockSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Shieldon (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Turtonator View Bastiodon builds →Rock Slide 2x32-38% Ancient Power 2x33-40% Rock Tomb 2x26-31% Bulldoze 2x17-21% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Swampert can KO Turtonator with Earthquake (98-115%). Hydreigon threatens a KO with Draco Meteor (127-150%). Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 115-135%.
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Turtonator View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x98-115%KO Scald27-32% Waterfall39-46% | ||
Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Turtonator View Hydreigon builds →Draco Meteor 2x127-150%KO Dark Pulse39-46% U Turn6-6% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Turtonator View Terrakion builds →Close Combat69-81% Stone Edge 2x115-135%KO Earthquake 2x77-90% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Turtonator View Landorus builds →Sludge Bomb36-42% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
No evolution chain to worry about here. Turtonator is a standalone Pokemon with plenty of partners for breeding through two egg groups. Eggs come out average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Turtonator easily with 57 breeding partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups. Pass egg moves like Fire Spin, Head Smash, Revenge and 1 more to offspring.
Sun & Moon Turtonator Best Moveset
This build takes hits and hits back. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Shellarmor supports the gameplan, and flexible EVs mean Turtonator doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus the remaining moves backing it up.
Best Build
Turtonator best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Shell Trap
- Flash Cannon
- Overheat
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Pulse
- Flamethrower
- Shell Trap
- Shell Smash
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Turtonator. Fire Spin and Head Smash come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Shell Trap and Overheat and coverage across 9 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Sun & Moon Turtonator Locations
Turtonator appears at moderate rates across 1 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Turtonator in Sun & Moon
Turtonator Guide
In Sun & Moon, Turtonator works as a trick room with 485 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. Draco Meteor with Leftovers is the standard set.
Shell Armor is the go-to ability for Turtonator. It protects against critical hits. It's Turtonator's only ability.
Turtonator is a special attacker with base 91 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 36 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the trick room role.
In Sun & Moon, the best way to handle Turtonator: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Ground, Rock, and Dragon-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
Since Sun & Moon, Turtonator has been obtainable in 3 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Turtonator has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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 5BW
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 7SMDebut
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