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.
It has phenomenal power. It will mercilessly crush anyone or anything that bullies small Pokémon.
In Unovan legend, Terrakion battled against humans in an effort to protect other Pokémon.
Terrakion's Rock/Fighting typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Psychic, Steel, and Fairy. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Psychic, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Poison, Bug, Rock, Dark |
Empoleon deals 72-85% with Surf.
 Entei Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Entei builds →Extreme Speed20-24% Stone Edge25-30% Crunch20-24% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCompetitive ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Empoleon builds →Surf 2x72-85% Ice Beam24-28% Flip Turn 2x35-42% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Terrakion View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon 2x146-172%KO Volt Switch64-75% Thunderbolt81-96% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Umbreon builds →
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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
The game plan is straightforward: click Swords Dance, then sweep. Choice Scarf and Justified support the setup turn. EVs go into max Attack and Speed so Terrakion hits hard once it's boosted.
Best Build
Terrakion best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Sacred Sword
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Close Combat
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Sacred Sword
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Close Combat
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Protect
- Rock Slide
- Sacred Sword
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Stone Edge
- Close Combat
- Earthquake
- Quick Attack
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Rock Slide
- Protect
- Earthquake
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
Without TMs, Terrakion's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 7 types on top of Head Smash and Close Combat for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
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.
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.
Terrakion doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Black, Black 2, or Ultra Sun to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Terrakion is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
Terrakion doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from Black, Black 2, or Ultra Sun to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Terrakion is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
Terrakion doesn't appear in Sword & Shield. Transfer it from Black, Black 2, or Ultra Sun to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Terrakion is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
You'll find Terrakion at Ultra Space Wilds as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
Best Locations to Catch Terrakion in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
At 580 BST, Terrakion is built different. We rank it B-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a sweeper.
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.
Terrakion fills the sweeper role. It's a physical attacker with base 129 Attack. Base 108 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Run Close Combat, Stone Edge, Earthquake, and Swords Dance on Terrakion. Close Combat is the most common pick at 23% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
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