Cetitan's spread is anchored by HP, with balanced defenses backing it up. Sp. Atk is the clear weak point. Worth 2 HP EVs per KO, and the 1.06M XP medium-slow curve keeps leveling painless.
This Pokémon wanders around snowy, icy areas. It protects its body with powerful muscles and a thick layer of fat under its skin.
Ice energy builds up in the horn on its upper jaw, causing the horn to reach cryogenic temperatures that freeze its surroundings.
Cetitan's Ice typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread. Cetitan's overall bulk (170/65/55) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice |
Cyclizar's Draco Meteor hits Cetitan for 41-49%. Empoleon deals 36-42% with Surf.
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cetitan View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin14-16% U Turn13-15% Knock Off12-14% Draco Meteor41-49% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Cetitan View Clodsire builds →Earthquake25-30% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCompetitive ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Cetitan View Empoleon builds →Surf36-42% Ice Beam12-14% Flip Turn15-18% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Cetitan View Zapdos builds →Hurricane49-57% Volt Switch31-36% Heat Wave 2x56-66% | ||
Cetitan doesn't evolve through normal leveling. You'll need an evolution item to get here from Cetoddle's line. Breed this form to get Cetoddle eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Cetoddle gave Cetitan the biggest boost in HP (+62), bringing the total to 521 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Cetitan to get Cetoddle eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
Slushrush isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Sitrus Berry for a one-time health recovery at low HP and max Attack and Speed EVs, Cetitan fills the physical attacker slot reliably. Adamant nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Cetitan best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Ice Shard
- Belly Drum
- Ice Spinner
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Ice Spinner
- Knock Off
- Ice Shard
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Shard
- Belly Drum
- Liquidation
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Earthquake
- Belly Drum
- Ice Shard
- Ice Spinner
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Attacker Moveset
- Belly Drum
- Ice Shard
- Earthquake
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without TMs, Cetitan's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 8 types on top of Blizzard and Ice Beam for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Cetitan sits at low spawn rates across 10 spots in late-game routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Where To Catch Cetitan in Scarlet & Violet
To get Cetitan, start by catching Cetoddle through walking encounters at Lv. 20-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch CetoddleNorth Province (Area One) - SnowVioletOverworld Lv.20-41 Route44%MidNorth Province (Area One) - SnowScarletOverworld Lv.20-41 Route44%MidNorth Province (Area Three) - SnowVioletOverworld Lv.20-41 Route44%MidNorth Province (Area Three) - SnowScarletOverworld Lv.20-41 Route44%MidNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.20-41 Route36%MidNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.20-41 Route36%MidCasseroya Lake - SnowVioletOverworld Lv.45-60 Water2%LateCasseroya Lake - SnowScarletOverworld Lv.45-60 Water2%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.45-60 Cave2%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.45-60 Cave2%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.45-60 Cave2%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.45-60 Cave2%Late
Step 2Cetitan ✓Casseroya Lake - SnowVioletOverworld Lv.45-60 Water2%LateCasseroya Lake - SnowScarletOverworld Lv.45-60 Water2%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.45-60 Cave2%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.45-60 Cave2%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.45-60 Cave2%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.45-60 Cave2%LateNorth Province (Area One) - SnowVioletOverworld Lv.45-60 Route2%LateNorth Province (Area One) - SnowScarletOverworld Lv.45-60 Route2%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - SnowVioletOverworld Lv.45-60 Route2%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - SnowScarletOverworld Lv.45-60 Route2%Lateor evolve from Cetoddle (Step 1)
Don't let Cetitan's 521 base stat total fool you. Slush Rush is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier as a tank.
Watch for Infernape (Fire), Conkeldurr (Fighting), and Lycanroc (Rock) when using Cetitan. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Steel-type attackers are also a problem.
Run Slush Rush on Cetitan. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Cetitan also gets Thick Fat and Sheer Force, but they don't compare.
Cetitan fills the tank role. It's a physical attacker with base 113 Attack. Base 73 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
Run Earthquake, Ice Shard, Bellydrum, and Icespinner on Cetitan. Earthquake is the most common pick at 22% usage. This set covers the tank role with a mix of damage and utility.
Introduced in Scarlet & Violet, Cetitan has appeared in 1 games across 2 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- 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 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 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves