terapagos-terastal

terapagos-terastal

Attributes

  • Species: Terapagos
  • Base Experience: 90
  • Height: 3
  • Weight: 160
  • Is Default: False
  • Order: -1
  • Base Happiness: 50
  • Capture Rate: 255
  • Color: Blue
  • Egg Groups: No-Eggs
  • Gender Rate: -1
  • Has No Gender Differences
  • Hatch Counter: 5
  • Habitat:
  • Is Baby: False
  • Is Legendary: True
  • Is Mythical: False
  • Shape: Quadruped

Stats

  • HP
    95
  • Attack
    95
  • Defense
    110
  • Special Attack
    105
  • Special Defense
    110
  • Speed
    85

Abilities

Held items

    None

Summary

Terapagos Terastal is a Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.

Type: Normal

Abilities:

  • Terastalize: Unique ability to change its type with the Terastal Phenomenon.
  • Pressure (Hidden Ability): Increases the PP usage of opposing Pokémon's moves.

Physical Characteristics:

  • Terapagos Terastal is a turtle-like Pokémon with a crystalline shell.
  • Its shell is adorned with various gem-like structures that shimmer in different colors.
  • It has a serene expression and a sturdy, compact body designed to withstand attacks.
  • The shell's facets reflect light, creating a dazzling, multi-colored effect.

Behavior and Habitat:

  • Known to inhabit remote and mystical areas; often associated with ancient ruins or sacred sites.
  • It is said to appear to those who seek purity of purpose, offering guidance.
  • Terapagos Terastal is a guardian of natural balance, revered in legends for its protective nature.

In Battle:

  • Versatile due to its ability to change types with the Terastal Phenomenon, allowing it to adapt to various battle situations.
  • Known for its high defenses, making it a formidable wall against many attackers.
  • Signature moves include Crystal Beam and Shell Guard, which utilize its unique Terastal energy.
  • Strong against opponents that rely on predictable strategies, as its type-changing ability can disrupt plans.
  • Weak against Fighting and Ground types in its base form.

Evolution:

  • Terapagos Terastal does not evolve and is considered a standalone Legendary Pokémon.

Interesting Facts:

  • Terapagos Terastal is central to the lore surrounding the Terastal Phenomenon in the Paldea region.
  • Its Terastal form is a subject of many legends, believed to be connected to the region's ancient culture.
  • It is said that its shell contains the essence of the natural world, representing the harmony of all Pokémon types.
  • Terapagos Terastal is featured prominently in the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet storyline, playing a key role in the discovery of Terastal energy.

Pokémon Sprites

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Front Default
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Front Shiny

Evolution Chain

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Flavor Text Entries

  • Scarlet: Terapagos protects itself using its power to transform energy into hard crystals. This Pokémon is the source of the Terastal phenomenon.
  • Violet: It’s thought that this Pokémon lived in ancient Paldea until it got caught in seismic shifts and went extinct.