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NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0564

Tirtouga

WaterRock

Restored from a fossil, this Pokémon can dive to depths beyond half a mile.

Category
Prototurtle Pokémon
Height
0.7 m
Weight
16.5 kg
Generation
V
Abilities
Solid Rock

Decreases damage taken from super-effective moves by 1/4.

Sturdy

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

Swift Swim Hidden ability

Doubles Speed during rain.

TirtougaPrototurtle Pokémon
EVOLUTION

Evolution family

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AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.
54
AttackStrength of physical moves.
78
DefenseResistance to physical moves.
103
Special AttackStrength of special moves.
53
Special DefenseResistance to special moves.
45
SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.
22
Base stat total 355

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Electric
×2
Grass
×4
Fighting
×2
Ground
×2

Resists

Normal
×0.5
Fire
×0.25
Ice
×0.5
Poison
×0.5
Flying
×0.5

Immune to

None by typing.

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

SlamPhysical · NormalPower 80Accuracy 75%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Egg
  • Black 2 White 2 · Egg
  • X Y · Egg
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
  • Sun Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
  • Sword Shield · Egg
Body SlamPhysical · NormalPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Egg
  • Black 2 White 2 · Egg
  • X Y · Egg
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
  • Sun Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
  • Sword Shield · Machine
BitePhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 8
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 8
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 8
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 8
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 8
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 8
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 15
Water GunSpecial · WaterPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Hydro PumpSpecial · WaterPower 110Accuracy 80%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 51
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 51
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 50
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 50
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 50
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 50
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 42
  • Sword Shield · Machine
SurfSpecial · WaterPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Ice BeamSpecial · IcePower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to freeze the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
BlizzardSpecial · IcePower 110Accuracy 70%Details +

Has a chance to freeze the target.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
StrengthPhysical · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Rock ThrowPhysical · RockPower 50Accuracy 90%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Egg
  • Black 2 White 2 · Egg
  • X Y · Egg
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
  • Sun Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
  • Sword Shield · Egg
EarthquakePhysical · GroundPower 100Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
DigPhysical · GroundPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
ToxicStatus · PoisonPower Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Double TeamStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
WithdrawStatus · WaterPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the user’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
BidePhysical · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black White · Egg
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Egg
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Egg
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
WaterfallPhysical · WaterPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
RestStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Rock SlidePhysical · RockPower 75Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 45
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 45
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 45
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 45
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 45
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 45
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 24
  • Sword Shield · Machine
SubstituteStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
CurseStatus · GhostPower Accuracy Details +

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

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 35
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 35
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 35
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 35
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 35
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 35
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 30
FlailPhysical · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Egg
  • Black 2 White 2 · Egg
  • X Y · Egg
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
  • Sun Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
ProtectStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 11
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 11
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 11
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 11
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 11
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 11
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 3
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Icy WindSpecial · IcePower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
SandstormStatus · RockPower Accuracy Details +

Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
EndureStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
RolloutPhysical · RockPower 30Accuracy 90%Details +

Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 5
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 5
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 5
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 5
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 5
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 5
  • Sword Shield · Egg
SwaggerStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
AttractStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
ReturnPhysical · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Iron TailPhysical · SteelPower 100Accuracy 75%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Rain DanceStatus · WaterPower Accuracy Details +

Changes the weather to rain for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 48
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 48
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 48
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 48
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 48
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 48
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 39
  • Sword Shield · Machine
CrunchPhysical · DarkPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 21
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 21
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 21
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 21
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 21
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 21
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 27
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Ancient PowerSpecial · RockPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 18
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 18
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 18
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 18
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 18
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 18
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 12
Rock SmashPhysical · FightingPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
WhirlpoolSpecial · WaterPower 35Accuracy 85%Details +

Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Egg
  • Black 2 White 2 · Egg
  • X Y · Egg
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
  • Sun Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
  • Sword Shield · Machine
FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Knock OffPhysical · DarkPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Target drops its held item.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Egg
  • Black 2 White 2 · Egg
  • X Y · Egg
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Sun Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Egg
Secret PowerPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
DivePhysical · WaterPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Rock TombPhysical · RockPower 60Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Muddy WaterSpecial · WaterPower 90Accuracy 85%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
Iron DefenseStatus · SteelPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the user’s Defense by two stages.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Egg
  • Black 2 White 2 · Egg
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Egg
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Sun Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 33
  • Sword Shield · Machine
BlockStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Prevents the target from leaving battle.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Egg
Mud ShotSpecial · GroundPower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
Rock BlastPhysical · RockPower 25Accuracy 90%Details +

Hits 2-5 times in one turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
Water PulseSpecial · WaterPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Egg
  • Black 2 White 2 · Egg
  • X Y · Egg
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Sun Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Egg
BrineSpecial · WaterPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 28
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 28
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 28
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 28
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 28
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 28
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 21
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Guard SwapStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

User swaps Defense and Special Defense changes with the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Egg
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
  • Sun Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Rock PolishStatus · RockPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the user’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Aqua TailPhysical · WaterPower 90Accuracy 90%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 41
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 41
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 41
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 41
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 41
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 41
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 36
Earth PowerSpecial · GroundPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Zen HeadbuttPhysical · PsychicPower 80Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Stone EdgePhysical · RockPower 100Accuracy 80%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Stealth RockStatus · RockPower Accuracy Details +

Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Aqua JetPhysical · WaterPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 15
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 15
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 15
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 15
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 15
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 15
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 6
Wide GuardStatus · RockPower Accuracy Details +

Prevents any multi-target moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 25
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 25
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 25
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 25
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 25
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 25
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 18
Smack DownPhysical · RockPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Removes any immunity to Ground damage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 31
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 31
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 31
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 31
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 31
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 31
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 9
RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
ScaldSpecial · WaterPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Shell SmashStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Raises user’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by two stages. Lower user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 38
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 38
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 38
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 38
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 38
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 38
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 45
BulldozePhysical · GroundPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
ConfideStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
LiquidationPhysical · WaterPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Meteor BeamSpecial · RockPower 120Accuracy 90%Details +

Requires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Tutor

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Restored from a fossil, this Pokémon can dive to depths beyond half a mile.

White · X · Omega Ruby

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.

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.

POKÉMON TCG

Tirtouga trading cards

7 cards

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Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12