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No. 1024 · Generation IX · Paldea

Terapagos

The Tera Pokémon

TL;DR. Terapagos is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 450. Terapagos protects itself using its power to transform energy into hard crystals. This Pokémon is the source of the Terastal phenomenon.

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Terapagos protects itself using its power to transform energy into hard crystals. This Pokémon is the source of the Terastal phenomenon.

Height0.2 m

Weight6.5 kg

AbilitiesTera Shift

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 450. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 90

Attack 65

Defense 85

Sp. Attack 65

Sp. Defense 85

Speed 60

Total450

450 base stat total, the 512th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 55th among Normal-types.

90 base HP, Terapagos's strongest stat, ranking 31st of 131 Normal-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Terapagos in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Terapagos reaches 1,760 CP at level 40 and 2,013 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack126

GO Defense165

GO Stamina207

Max CP (L40)1,760

Max CP (L50)1,990

Best buddy (L51)2,013

Raid catch CP 945–1,005 (L20). Weather boosted 1,182–1,257 (L25).

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Competitive

Terapagos in competitive play.

Terapagos is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles.

Ubers

Utility

Rapid Spin / Stealth Rock / Toxic / Roar

ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
AbilityTera Shell
NatureImpish
EVs252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe
TeraStellar

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Bulky Setup Sweeper

Tera Starstorm / Calm Mind / Protect / Earth Power

ItemLeftovers
AbilityTera Shell
NatureBold
TeraStellar

Power Herb

Tera Starstorm / Meteor Beam / Earth Power / Protect

ItemPower Herb
AbilityTera Shell
NatureTimid
EVs4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
TeraStellar

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Quick answers

Common questions about Terapagos.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Terapagos, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Terapagos?

Terapagos is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Terapagos weak to?

Terapagos takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Terapagos resistant to?

Terapagos is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.

Does Terapagos evolve?

Terapagos does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Terapagos from?

Terapagos was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #1024.

What are Terapagos's base stats?

Terapagos has HP 90, Attack 65, Defense 85, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 85, and Speed 60. Total base stat total: 450.

What are Terapagos's abilities?

Terapagos can have the ability Tera Shift.

Is Terapagos legendary or mythical?

Yes. Terapagos is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.

What is Terapagos's best stat?

Terapagos's highest base stat is HP at 90, which ranks 31st of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Terapagos good?

Terapagos has a base stat total of 450, the 512th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 55th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Alternate forms