Turtonator (#0776) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP60120–167230–324

Atk7874–143144–280

Def135126–205247–405

SpA9186–157168–309

SpD8581–150157–295

Spe3636–9669–188

Total485Higher than 62% of all Pokémon

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

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 36). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+96Max88No SP56Min50Scarf144Tailwind192

At max Speed, Turtonator outspeeds 9 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

Dragon2×Ground2×Rock2×

Resists

Fire¼×Grass¼×Bug½×Electric½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 10 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostWaterPsychicIceDarkFairy

Abilities

Shell Armor
Protects against critical hits.

Competitive

National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

Turtonator does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1SmogHas a 40% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec3070%20

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

4EmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

8ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

12EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

16FlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

20IncinerateDestroys the target’s held berry.FireSpec60100%15

24Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

28Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

32Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

36FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

40Shell TrapOnly inflicts damage if the user was hit by a physical move this turn.FireSpec150100%5

44Shell SmashRaises user’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by two stages. Lower user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——15

48OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

52ExplosionUser faints.NormalPhys250100%5

TM / HM / TR 48

TM00Mega PunchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8085%20

TM01Mega KickInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys12075%5

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM11Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM13Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM34Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM38Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM42RevengeInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.FightingPhys60100%10

TM48Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM57PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

TM59FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM74VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM81BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM97Brutal SwingInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DarkPhys60100%20

TM98Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TR01Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TR02FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TR10EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TR15Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TR20SubstituteTransfers 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

TR24OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR31Iron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15

TR35UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TR36Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TR37TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TR42Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TR43OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TR47Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

TR48Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TR62Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TR64Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TR70Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TR74Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TR75Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TR79Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TR85Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30

TR88Heat CrashPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.FirePhys—100%10

TR99Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

Egg moves 4

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

EggHead SmashUser receives 1/2 the damage inflicted in recoil.RockPhys15080%5

EggRapid SpinFrees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.NormalPhys50100%40

EggWide GuardPrevents any multi-target moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.RockStatus——10

Tutor 5

TutorBurning JealousyBurns the target if it had a state stage raise this turn.FireSpec70100%5

TutorDraco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5

TutorLash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TutorScale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20

TutorScorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Blast Turtle Pokémon
Debut: Alola · Sun & Moon
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Alola#224Original Ula’ula#096Updated Alola#288Updated Ula’ula#109Galar#347

Eating sulfur in its volcanic habitat is what causes explosive compounds to develop in its shell. Its droppings are also dangerously explosive.
Shield
Explosive substances coat the shell on its back. Enemies that dare attack it will be blown away by an immense detonation.
Sword
Its exploding shell poses a real danger but is sensitive to moisture. On rainy days, Turtonator takes silent refuge in caves.
Ultra Moon
It lives in volcanoes and eats sulfur and other minerals. Materials from the food it eats form the basis of its explosive shell.
Ultra Sun
It gushes fire and poisonous gases from its nostrils. Its dung is an explosive substance and can be put to various uses.
Moon
The shell on its back is chemically unstable and explodes violently if struck. The hole in its stomach is its weak point.
Sun

Names around the world

Japanese: バクガメス
Japanese (romaji): Bakugames
Korean: 폭거북스
Chinese (Traditional): 爆焰龜獸
Chinese (Simplified): 爆焰龟兽
French: Boumata
German: Tortunator
Spanish: Turtonator
Italian: Turtonator

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Def
Catch rate: 70 ≈9.2% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 170
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: MonsterDragon
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Sword: The Crown Tundra 5 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Frigid Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Bed (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Path to the Peak (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Three-Point Pass (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Sword: The Isle of Armor 2 areas

Honeycalm Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Workout Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60

Sword 7 areas

Axew's Eye (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Ultra Sun 1 area

Blush MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–32

Sun 1 area

Blush MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29