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No. 0975 · Generation IX · Paldea

Cetitan

The Terra Whale Pokémon
Ice
Weak to with Thick Fat Fighting Rock Steel
All matchups
Cetitan
Sprite

TL;DR. Cetitan is a pure ice-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 521. This Pokémon wanders around snowy, icy areas. It protects its body with powerful muscles and a thick layer of fat under its skin.

Ice

This Pokémon wanders around snowy, icy areas. It protects its body with powerful muscles and a thick layer of fat under its skin.

Height4.5 m
Weight700.0 kg
AbilitiesThick Fat, Slush Rush
HiddenSheer Force
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 521. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 170
Attack 113
Defense 65
Sp. Attack 45
Sp. Defense 55
Speed 73
Total521
521 base stat total, the 211th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 14th among Ice-types.
170 base HP, Cetitan's strongest stat, ranking 1st of 48 Ice-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Cetitan 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, Cetitan reaches 3,113 CP at level 40 and 3,561 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack208
GO Defense123
GO Stamina347
Max CP (L40)3,113
Max CP (L50)3,519
Best buddy (L51)3,561
Raid catch CP 1,695–1,778 (L20). Weather boosted 2,119–2,223 (L25).

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Shiny release

Shiny Cetitan only comes from evolving a Shiny Cetoddle. The first Shiny in the family appeared on December 22, 2024.

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Jan 16 to Jan 25, 2026, 3-star.

DatesRaidEvent
Jan 16 to Jan 25, 20263-starRegular rotation

Full Cetitan GO history

Competitive

Cetitan in competitive play.

Cetitan is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #211 in the Great League.

RU
Belly Drum
Belly Drum / Ice Spinner / Earthquake / Ice Shard
  • ItemSitrus Berry
  • AbilitySlush Rush
  • NatureJolly
  • EVs4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
  • TeraGround
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #211 83.2 score
Ultra League #213 81.7 score
Master League #149 69.7 score

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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

Quick answers

Common questions about Cetitan.

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

What type is Cetitan?

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

What is Cetitan weak to?

Cetitan takes 2× damage from Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Cetitan resistant to?

Cetitan resists Ice. It has no full immunities.

How does Cetitan evolve?

Cetitan evolves from Cetoddle (Use Ice Stone). Cetitan is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Cetitan from?

Cetitan was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0975.

What are Cetitan's base stats?

Cetitan has HP 170, Attack 113, Defense 65, Special Attack 45, Special Defense 55, and Speed 73. Total base stat total: 521.

What are Cetitan's abilities?

Cetitan can have the abilities Thick Fat, Slush Rush, plus the Hidden Ability Sheer Force.

Is Cetitan legendary or mythical?

No. Cetitan is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Cetitan's best stat?

Cetitan's highest base stat is HP at 170, which ranks 1st of 48 Ice-type Pokémon.

Is Cetitan good?

Cetitan has a base stat total of 521, the 211th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 14th among Ice-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

Does Cetitan's ability change its weaknesses?

Yes. With Thick Fat, Fire and Ice moves do half damage. Slush Rush does not change its matchups. Sheer Force does not change its matchups.

See the full Q&A page for Cetitan →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Cetitan as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Cetitan 3D render in Pokémon HOME
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Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Cetitan is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.

Ability

Thick Fat: Fire and Ice moves do half damage.

Slush Rush: does not change its type matchups.

Sheer Force: does not change its type matchups.

2× Weak to
Fighting Rock Steel
¼× Strongly resists
Ice
2× Weak to
Fire Fighting Rock Steel
½× Resists
Ice
Comparison

Cetitan vs. the average Ice-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 48 Ice-type Pokémon.

Stat Cetitan Ice avg Difference
HP 170 80 +90
Attack 113 82 +31
Defense 65 76 -11
Special Attack 45 75 -30
Special Defense 55 75 -20
Speed 73 65 +8
Total 521 453 +68
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Game appearances

Cetitan appears in 2 games.

Every mainline release where Cetitan is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
How to get it

How to get Cetitan.

Every main-series game Cetitan is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
  • Scarlet · VioletObtainable
    • WildNorth Province: Glaseado Mountain
    • RaidTera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)
  • Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Scarlet and Violet.
Pokémon Champions
Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime

Cetitan appears in 1 episode.

In HZ063 (2024-08-30).

Browse them on the anime guide

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Cetitan partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Cetitan partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type

Cetitan has 4 sleep styles.

Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Cetitan sleeps as a Slumbering type.

TCG Pocket appearances

Cetitan in TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Cetitan TCG Pocket card from Paldean Wonders
Cetitan
◆◆ Uncommon