Turtonator Best Moveset
135 Defense on Fire/Dragon typing with AbilityShell Armor preventing critical hits entirely. MoveShell Trap punishes physical contact attackers with massive damage. 91 Sp. Atk gives the moveset some special offense. E-tier because 36 Speed goes dead last and 60 HP undercuts what the Defense stat promises.
Shell Trap hit back when struck by a physical move in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Borderline. Shell Armor blocked crits. 91 Defense set up the trap.
Best Moves
Best Build
Turtonator best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Pulse
- Flamethrower
- Shell Trap
- Shell Smash
Recommended Teammates
Two gens borderline in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Shell Trap was the gimmick. When opponents didn't attack physically, the trap sat empty.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Dragon Pulse
- Shell Smash
- Draco Meteor
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
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 |
What is Turtonator Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Turtonator
Dragapult can KO Turtonator with Draco Meteor (187-220%).
 Dragapult DragonGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Turtonator View Dragapult builds →U Turn6-7% Draco Meteor 2x187-220%KO Shadow Ball58-68% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Turtonator View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn8-10% Scald10-12% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves View Landorus builds →
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 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Turtonator View Terrakion builds →Close Combat47-55% Stone Edge 2x79-93% Earthquake 2x53-62% | ||
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
Turtonator Locations
Turtonator sits at low spawn rates across 1 spots in endgame routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Best Locations to Catch Turtonator in Sword & Shield
Turtonator starts showing up in mid-game routes at moderate rates across 1 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Turtonator in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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
Base Stats
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.
Eating sulfur in its volcanic habitat is what causes explosive compounds to develop in its shell. Its droppings are also dangerously explosive.
Turtonator Guide
Turtonator works as a trick room with 485 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a situational pick that fills a niche. That 135 base Defense does the heavy lifting.
Shell Armor is the go-to ability for Turtonator. It protects against critical hits. It's Turtonator's only ability.
Turtonator is a mixed attacker with base 78 Attack and 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.
The core moveset is Draco Meteor, Rapid Spin, Shelltrap, and Dragon Pulse. Draco Meteor leads at 0% usage. This set covers the trick room role with a mix of damage and utility.
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.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves