Tirtouga
Tirtouga is a Water/Rock type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0564 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water Rock |
| Species | Prototurtle Pokémon |
| Height | 0.7 m (2′04″) |
| Weight | 16.5 kg (36.4 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Solid Rock 2. Sturdy Swift Swim (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0070 (Black/White) 0126 (Black 2/White 2) 0194 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0241 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0147 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 71 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Water 1, Water 3 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 30 (7,454–7,710 steps) |
Base stats
| 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 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Tirtouga.
Evolution chart
Tirtouga changes
- In Generations 5-7, Tirtouga has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| 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. |
| X Omega Ruby |
About 100 million years ago, these Pokémon swam in oceans. It is thought they also went on land to attack prey. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
Restored from a fossil, this Pokémon can dive to depths beyond half a mile. |
| Sun | Based on studies of its skeletal structure, it can apparently dive to ocean depths of over half a mile. |
| Moon | Reputed to be the ancestor of most turtle Pokémon, it lived in warm seas approximately a hundred million years ago. |
| Ultra Sun | It was restored from an ancient fossil. Tirtouga lived in the sea but came up onto the land to search for prey. |
| Ultra Moon | Its hunting grounds encompassed a broad area, from the land to more than half a mile deep in the ocean. |
| Sword | This Pokémon inhabited ancient seas. Although it can only crawl, it still comes up onto land in search of prey. |
| Shield | Tirtouga is considered to be the ancestor of many turtle Pokémon. It was restored to life from a fossil. |
Moves learned by Tirtouga
Moves learnt by level up
Tirtouga does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Tirtouga does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Tirtouga cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Tirtouga learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Withdraw | Water | — | — | |
| 3 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 6 | Aqua Jet | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 9 | Smack Down | Rock | 50 | 100 | |
| 12 | Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
| 15 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 18 | Wide Guard | Rock | — | — | |
| 21 | Brine | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 24 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 27 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 30 | Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| 33 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 36 | Aqua Tail | Water | 90 | 90 | |
| 39 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 42 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 45 | Shell Smash | Normal | — | — |
Egg moves
Tirtouga learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Tirtouga gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block | Normal | — | — | |
| Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| Rock Throw | Rock | 50 | 90 | |
| Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
| Slam | Normal | 80 | 75 | |
| Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Tirtouga can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meteor Beam | Rock | 120 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Tirtouga is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 32 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 36 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 45 | Dive | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 53 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 54 | Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
| 55 | Brine | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 61 | Guard Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 81 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Tirtouga is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 03 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 04 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 05 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 06 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 10 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 16 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 31 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 32 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 45 | Muddy Water | Water | 90 | 85 | |
| 46 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 67 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 75 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 84 | Scald | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 98 | Liquidation | Water | 85 | 100 |
Tirtouga sprites
Where to find Tirtouga
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Nacrene City |
|---|---|
| X Y |
Ambrette Town |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Rustboro City |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 8 |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Frigid Sea |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Tirtouga |
|---|---|
| Japanese | プロトーガ (Protoga) |
| German | Galapaflos |
| French | Carapagos |
| Italian | Tirtouga |
| Spanish | Tirtouga |
| Korean | 프로토가 (peurotoga) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 原盖海龟 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 原蓋海龜 |
| English |
Prototurtle Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | こだいがめポケモン |
| German | Urzeitkröten-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Tortantique |
| Italian | Pokémon Ancestruga |
| Spanish | Pokémon Pretortuga |
| Korean | 옛날거북포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 古代龟宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 古代龜寶可夢 |
Name origin
- tortuga
- Spanish for ‘turtle’

