Terrakion Evolution
Terrakion Abilities
Raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a Dark move.
Terrakion Moves
| Move▲ | Type▲ | Cat.▲ | Pow▲ | Acc▲ | Method▲ | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leer | normal | status | – | 100 | Level 1 | The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats. |
| Quick Attack | normal | physical | 40 | 100 | Level 1 | The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first. |
| Helping Hand | normal | status | – | – | Level 1 | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack. |
| Work Up | normal | status | – | – | Level 1 | The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats are boosted. |
| Smack Down | rock | physical | 50 | 100 | Level 7 | The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. If the target is in the air, it will be knocked down to the ground. |
| Quick Guard | fighting | status | – | – | Level 14 | The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves. |
| Double Kick | fighting | physical | 30 | 100 | Level 21 | The user attacks by kicking the target twice in a row using two feet. |
| Retaliate | normal | physical | 70 | 100 | Level 28 | The user takes revenge for a fainted ally. This move's power is boosted if an ally fainted in the previous turn. |
| Rock Slide | rock | physical | 75 | 90 | Level 35 | Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. |
| Take Down | normal | physical | 90 | 85 | Level 42 | A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Sacred Sword | fighting | physical | 90 | 100 | Level 49 | The user attacks by slicing with a sword. The target's stat changes don't affect the damage inflicted by this move. |
| Swords Dance | normal | status | – | – | Level 56 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat. |
| Stone Edge | rock | physical | 100 | 80 | Level 63 | The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| Close Combat | fighting | physical | 120 | 100 | Level 70 | The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats. |
| Aerial Ace | flying | physical | 60 | – | TM | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. |
| Air Slash | flying | special | 75 | 95 | TM | The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Aura Sphere | fighting | special | 80 | – | TM | The user lets loose a pulse of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This attack never misses. |
| Body Slam | normal | physical | 85 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Brick Break | fighting | physical | 75 | 100 | TM | The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| Bulldoze | ground | physical | 60 | 100 | TM | The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit. |
| Calm Mind | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. |
| Coaching | fighting | status | – | – | TM | The user properly coaches its ally Pokémon, boosting their Attack and Defense stats. |
| Double Edge | normal | physical | 120 | 100 | TM | A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Earth Power | ground | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| Earthquake | ground | physical | 100 | 100 | TM | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. |
| Endure | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| Facade | normal | physical | 70 | 100 | TM | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| False Swipe | normal | physical | 40 | 100 | TM | A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. |
| Focus Blast | fighting | special | 120 | 70 | TM | The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| Giga Impact | normal | physical | 150 | 90 | TM | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| High Horsepower | ground | physical | 95 | 95 | TM | The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body. |
| Hyper Beam | normal | special | 150 | 90 | TM | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| Iron Head | steel | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Poison Jab | poison | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target. |
| Protect | normal | status | – | – | TM | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Psych Up | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target. |
| Reflect | psychic | status | – | – | TM | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns. |
| Rest | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| Reversal | fighting | physical | – | 100 | TM | An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. |
| Roar | normal | status | – | – | TM | The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| Rock Blast | rock | physical | 25 | 90 | TM | The user attacks by hurling hard rocks at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row. |
| Rock Tomb | rock | physical | 60 | 95 | TM | The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement. |
| Sandstorm | rock | status | – | – | TM | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types. |
| Scary Face | normal | status | – | 100 | TM | The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. |
| Sleep Talk | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| Smart Strike | steel | physical | 70 | – | TM | The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses. |
| Stealth Rock | rock | status | – | – | TM | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap damages opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. |
| Stomping Tantrum | ground | physical | 75 | 100 | TM | Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed. |
| Substitute | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| Swift | normal | special | 60 | – | TM | Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| Taunt | dark | status | – | 100 | TM | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| Tera Blast | normal | special | 80 | 100 | TM | If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user. |
| Upper Hand | fighting | physical | 65 | 100 | TM | The user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move. |
| X Scissor | bug | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors. |
| Zen Headbutt | psychic | physical | 80 | 90 | TM | The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
Terrakion Sprites
This Pokémon came to the defense of Pokémon that had lost their homes in a war among humans.
Its charge is strong enough to break through a giant castle wall in one blow. This Pokémon is spoken of in legends.
Spoken of in legend, this Pokémon used its phenomenal power to destroy a castle in its effort to protect Pokémon.
It has phenomenal power. It will mercilessly crush anyone or anything that bullies small Pokémon.
In Unovan legend, Terrakion battled against humans in an effort to protect other Pokémon.
Terrakion's Japanese name is Terrakion (テラキオン). Here are all the official names for Terrakion across different languages:
Terrakion Breeding
How to Get Terrakion
Terrakion is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Terrakion in every game where it is available:
About Terrakion
Terrakion is a Rock/Fighting-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 580, Terrakion is classified as a Cavern Pokémon and is part of the Terrakion evolution line.
In competitive play, Terrakion is placed in the RU tier where it holds a 8.24% usage rate. Its key abilities are Justified, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Terrakion is weak to Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Psychic, Steel, Fairy-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.
Terrakion can learn 75 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Close Combat, Swords Dance, Rock Blast, Stealth Rock. Standing at 1.9m tall and weighing 260kg, Terrakion has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Unova region games.