Cetoddle is technically a pre-evolution of Cetitan, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Sheer Force drops secondary effects for a straight power boost, adding extra value. Known as the Terra Whale Pokemon.
The stat line revolves around HP. Percentage recovery gets extra mileage here. Attack backs it up, though Sp. Atk doesn't pull its weight. Worth 1 HP EV on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max out.
This species left the ocean and began living on land a very long time ago. It seems to be closely related to Wailmer.
It lives in frigid regions in pods of five or so individuals. It loves the minerals found in snow and ice.
Cetoddle Weakness
FragileType-wise, Cetoddle takes extra damage from Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread.
To get Cetitan from Cetoddle, you need an evolution item. The evolution method matters here. Evolving adds up to 187 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Cetoddle easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
Eviolite turns Cetoddle into a wall that rivals fully evolved options. Thickfat and Adamant nature stack with a spread EV build EVs to create a surprisingly tough defensive core.
Best Build
Best Cetoddle Moveset
- Ice Shard
- Earthquake
- Play Rough
- Belly Drum
Recommended Teammates
Most of Cetoddle's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Blizzard and Ice Beam, but Normal and Flying and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Easy grab on Cetoddle with high spawn rates across 12 locations in mid-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations
Which version you're playing matters for Cetoddle. 12 walking spots at Lv. 20-60 spread across Violet and Scarlet, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
At 334 BST, Cetoddle is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Cetitan before bringing it to any serious fight.
Cetoddle evolves into Cetitan using a Ice Stone. Cetoddle is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Cetoddle gets Sheer Force, Thick Fat, and Snow Cloak. But Sheer Force is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Cetoddle is a physical attacker with base 68 Attack. But the speed tells the real story — base 43 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Cetoddle can be found in Scarlet & Violet.
Since Scarlet & Violet, Cetoddle has been obtainable in 1 games. A Generation 9 debut means a shorter history, but Cetoddle has appeared steadily across every generation since.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A