Cetitan (#0975) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP170230–277450–544

Atk113106–181207–357

Def6563–128121–251

SpA4545–10685–207

SpD5554–117103–229

Spe7370–137135–269

Total521Higher than 79% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 73). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+137Max125No SP93Min83Scarf205Tailwind274

At max Speed, Cetitan outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×Fire2×Rock2×Steel2×

Resists

Ice½×

Takes normal damage from 13 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundBugGhostWaterGrassElectricPsychicDragonDarkFairy

With Thick Fat: Fire becomes 1×

With Thick Fat: Ice becomes ¼×

Abilities

Thick Fat
Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.
Slush Rush
During Hail, this Pokémon has double Speed.
Sheer ForceHidden ability
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

Competitive

SV SinglesNUBLSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

2.57% of teams · rank #58 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Sitrus Berry
Ability: Slush Rush
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Ground

Ice Shard
Earthquake
Belly Drum
Ice Spinner

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players1.97%
Rated 1500+2.36%
Rated 1630+2.57%
Rated 1760+2.68%

Usage by month

Oct 20252.57%

Moves

Ice Shard99.3%
Earthquake92.3%
Belly Drum90.6%
Ice Spinner51.8%
Icicle Crash32.2%
Icicle Spear14.6%
Knock Off10.5%
Play Rough3.4%
High Horsepower2.7%
Liquidation1.3%

Items

Sitrus Berry90.6%
Assault Vest5.4%
Life Orb4%
Focus Sash0%
Choice Band0%
Heavy-Duty Boots0%

Abilities

90.9%
5.4%
3.7%

EV spreads

Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe62.5%
Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe25.8%
Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 SpD4.7%
Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe3%
Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def / 8 SpD / 236 Spe1.7%

Tera types

Ground87.8%
Water6.3%
Fire4.9%
Ice0.9%

Common teammates

Evolution

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Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1Powder SnowHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec40100%25

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

6GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

9Echoed VoicePower increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.NormalSpec40100%15

12Ice ShardInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.IcePhys40100%30

15RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

19Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

25FlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

27AvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10

31BounceUser bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys8585%5

36Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

40AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

44Ice SpinnerThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.IcePhys80100%15

49Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

53BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM / HM / TR 39

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM10Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM46AvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM52SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TM124Ice SpinnerThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.IcePhys80100%15

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM186High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

TM187Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.IcePhys25100%30

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

TM225Hard PressThe target is crushed with an arm, a claw, or the like to inflict damage. The more HP the target has left, the greater the move's power.SteelPhys—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Terra Whale Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: White
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#362

Ice energy builds up in the horn on its upper jaw, causing the horn to reach cryogenic temperatures that freeze its surroundings.
Violet
This Pokémon wanders around snowy, icy areas. It protects its body with powerful muscles and a thick layer of fat under its skin.
Scarlet

Names around the world

Japanese: ハルクジラ
Japanese (romaji): Hulkujira
Korean: 우락고래
Chinese (Traditional): 浩大鯨
Chinese (Simplified): 浩大鲸
French: Balbalèze
German: Kolowal
Spanish: Cetitan
Italian: Cetitan

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 HP
Catch rate: 50 ≈6.5% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 182
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).