No. 1024 · Generation IX · Paldea

Terapagos

The Tera Pokémon

Normal

Weak to Fighting

Sprite

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.

Normal

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

This Pokémon has forms.

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

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

Terapagos 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Terapagos is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Fighting

0× Immune to

Ghost

Comparison

Terapagos vs. the average Normal-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.

Stat	Terapagos	Normal avg	Difference
HP	90	77	+13
Attack	65	74	-9
Defense	85	60	+25
Special Attack	65	59	+6
Special Defense	85	64	+21
Speed	60	69	-9
Total	450	403	+47

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Game appearances

Terapagos appears in 3 games.

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

Gen IX

2022 Scarlet
2022 Violet
2023 Indigo Disk DLC

How to get it

How to get Terapagos.

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

Generation IXObtainableNot in the game

Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- One-time encounterArea Zero Underdepths (only one) (The Indigo Disk)
Needs The Indigo DiskShiny locked
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.

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