| National № | 564 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water Rock |
| Species | Prototurtle Pokémon |
| Height | 2′4″ (0.71m) |
| Weight | 36.4 lbs (16.5 kg) |
| Abilities | Solid Rock Sturdy Swift Swim (Dream World) |
| Local № | 070 (Black, White) 126 (Black 2, White 2) |
| Japanese | Purotooga |
| Egg Groups | Water 1, Water 3 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 31 (minimum 7,905 steps) |
| EV yield | 1 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Happiness | 70 (normal) |
| Base EXP | 71 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
The base stats for Tirtouga are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.
| 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 |
| Black | Restored from a fossil, this Pokémon can dive to depths beyond half a mile. |
|---|---|
| White | About 100 million years ago, these Pokémon swam in oceans. It is thought they also went on land to attack prey. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
This Pokémon was restored from a fossil. It swam skillfully and dove to depths beyond half a mile. |
Tirtouga learns the following moves at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | Special | 40 | 100 |
| 1 | Withdraw | Water | Status | - | - |
| 1 | Bide | Normal | Physical | - | - |
| 5 | Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90 |
| 8 | Bite | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| 11 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 15 | Aqua Jet | Water | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 18 | AncientPower | Rock | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 21 | Crunch | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 25 | Wide Guard | Rock | Status | - | - |
| 28 | Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100 |
| 31 | Smack Down | Rock | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 35 | Curse | Ghost | Status | - | - |
| 38 | Shell Smash | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 41 | Aqua Tail | Water | Physical | 90 | 90 |
| 45 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90 |
| 48 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | - | - |
| 51 | Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 120 | 80 |
Other generations: V
Tirtouga learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Tirtouga egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slam | Normal | Physical | 80 | 75 |
| Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100 |
| Rock Throw | Rock | Physical | 50 | 90 |
| Bide | Normal | Physical | - | - |
| Flail | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85 |
| Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| Iron Defense | Steel | Status | - | - |
| Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100 |
Other generations: V
Tirtouga can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75 |
| Iron Defense | Steel | Status | - | - |
| Block | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Aqua Tail | Water | Physical | 90 | 90 |
| Earth Power | Ground | Special | 90 | 100 |
| Stealth Rock | Rock | Status | - | - |
Other generations: V
Other generations: V
Tirtouga is compatible with these Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | - | - |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 23 | Smack Down | Rock | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | - | - |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 50 | 80 |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 55 | Scald | Water | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 69 | Rock Polish | Rock | Status | - | - |
| 71 | Stone Edge | Rock | Physical | 100 | 80 |
| 78 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| 80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 |
Other generations: V
| White Black |
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