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Tirtouga

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Tirtouga

#0564 in the National Pokédex • Prototurtle Pokémon

Tirtouga sprite

Normal

Shiny Tirtouga sprite

Shiny

Pokémon HOME art

Details

Category

Prototurtle Pokémon

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

16.5 kg (36.4 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0564

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

54

218

312

Attack

78

144

280

Defense

103

189

335

Sp. Atk

53

99

225

Sp. Def

45

85

207

Speed

22

44

157

Total

355

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Tirtouga, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Tirtouga

Tirtouga

#0564

Level 37

Carracosta

Carracosta

#0565

Tirtouga sprites across all games. Select one to see its Pokédex details for that game.

Games

Pokémon GO

2016

Tirtouga in Pokémon GO
Shiny Tirtouga in Pokémon GO

Main Series

Sword & Shield

2019

Tirtouga in Pokémon Sword & Shield
Shiny Tirtouga in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

2017

Tirtouga in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Shiny Tirtouga in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Sun & Moon

2016

Tirtouga in Pokémon Sun & Moon
Shiny Tirtouga in Pokémon Sun & Moon

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

2014

Tirtouga in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Shiny Tirtouga in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

X & Y

2013

Tirtouga in Pokémon X & Y
Shiny Tirtouga in Pokémon X & Y

Black 2 & White 2

2012

Tirtouga in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2
Shiny Tirtouga in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2

Black & White

2010

Tirtouga in Pokémon Black & White
Shiny Tirtouga in Pokémon Black & White

Pick a game to see what Tirtouga learns there.
Tirtouga in Sword and Shield

Moves Tirtouga learns by leveling up in Sword and Shield.
Class
StartWater Gun

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

Water4010025
StartWithdraw

The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat.

Water--40
3Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
6Aqua Jet

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

Water4010020
9Smack Down

The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.

Rock5010015
12Ancient Power

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Rock601005
15Bite

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark6010025
18Wide Guard

The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn.

Rock--10
21Brine

If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.

Water6510010
24Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
27Crunch

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Dark8010015
30Curse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Ghost--10
33Iron Defense

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Steel--15
36Aqua Tail

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

Water909010
39Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

Water--5
42Hydro Pump

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Water110805
45Shell Smash

The user breaks its shell, which lowers Defense and Sp. Def stats but sharply raises its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats.

Normal--15
Moves Tirtouga can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Sword and Shield.
Class
TM15Dig

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010
TM21Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM22Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM24Snore

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015
TM25Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM27Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

Ice559515
TM31Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM32Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

Rock--10
TM33Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

Water--5
TM36Whirlpool

The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

Water358515
TM39Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM45Dive

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.

Water8010010
TM48Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM53Mud Shot

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

Ground559515
TM54Rock Blast

The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row.

Rock259010
TM55Brine

If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.

Water6510010
TM61Guard Swap

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def stats with the target.

Psychic--10
TM76Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

Normal6010015
TM81Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

Ground6010020
TR01Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015
TR03Hydro Pump

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Water110805
TR04Surf

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

Water9010015
TR05Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice9010010
TR06Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

Ice110705
TR10Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
TR16Waterfall

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.

Water8010015
TR20Substitute

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TR26Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TR27Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TR31Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515
TR32Crunch

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Dark8010015
TR45Muddy Water

The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.

Water908510
TR46Iron Defense

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Steel--15
TR67Earth Power

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ground9010010
TR69Zen Headbutt

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Psychic809015
TR75Stone Edge

The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

Rock100805
TR76Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Rock--20
TR84Scald

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Water8010015
TR98Liquidation

The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Water8510010
Egg moves Tirtouga can learn in Sword and Shield.
Class
Block

The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.

Normal--5
Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Dark6510020
Rock Throw

The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack.

Rock509015
Rollout

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.

Rock309020
Slam

The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage.

Normal807520
Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Water6010020

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