Raw HP carries Ting-Lu's bulk more than the defenses do. Speed barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A very hard to catch Ruinous Pokemon that yields 3 Defense EVs on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
The fear poured into an ancient ritual vessel has clad itself in rocks and dirt to become a Pokémon.
It slowly brings its exceedingly heavy head down upon the ground, splitting the earth open with huge fissures that run over 160 feet deep.
Ting Lu's Dark/Ground typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. It shrugs off Electric and Psychic-type attacks completely. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Ting Lu's physical bulk (base 125 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric, Psychic |
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Ting Lu View Grafaiai builds →Knock Off5-6% U Turn 2x22-27% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Ting Lu View Clodsire builds →Earthquake15-18% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Ting Lu View Klefki builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x30-35% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Ting Lu View Sableye builds →Knock Off5-6% | ||
 Pincurchin Electric | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureBrave Moves
Damage vs Ting Lu View Pincurchin builds →Sucker Punch6-8% Liquidation 2x31-37% | ||
You can't breed Ting Lu or evolve it into anything else. This Dark/Ground legendary packs 570 stats and doesn't need a chain to be relevant. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Sitrus Berry and Vesselofruin form the backbone. Ting Lu invests max Attack without Speed EVs to play its hazard lead role properly, and Adamant nature pushes Attack higher. Earthquake handles the heavy lifting on offense. Double STAB rounds it out.
Best Build
Ting-Lu best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Ruination
- Whirlwind
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Earthquake
- Ruination
- Whirlwind
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Ruination
- Protect
- Stomping Tantrum
- Sand Tomb
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Hazard Setter Moveset
- Whirlwind
- Stealth Rock
- Spikes
- Stomping Tantrum
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Ting Lu. TMs unlock Normal and Rock coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Earthquake and Earth Power into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You'll find Ting-Lu at Socarrat Trail 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 Ting-Lu in Scarlet & Violet
At 570 BST, Ting-Lu is built different. We rank it S-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a tank.
Watch for Starmie (Water), Breloom (Grass), and Weavile (Ice) when using Ting-Lu. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Fighting, Bug, and Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Ting-Lu has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Vessel Of Ruin lowers Special Attack of all Pokémon except itself. That's the one you want on Ting-Lu. It's the only ability Ting-Lu has.
Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Ting-Lu is a physical attacker with base 110 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a tank.
Ting-Lu has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
First obtainable in Scarlet & Violet, Ting Lu has been featured in 1 titles across 2 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.
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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