About Tirtouga
Tirtouga (Pokédex #0564) is a Water/Rock-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 5. It is officially classified as the Prototurtle Pokémon. Restored from a fossil, this Pokémon can dive to depths beyond half a mile.
As a Water/Rock-type POKEMON, Tirtouga has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It has a 4× weakness to Grass — these moves deal quadruple damage and should always be avoided in battle. It takes double damage from Electric, Fighting, Ground moves. It resists Normal, Ice, Poison, Flying moves, taking only half damage from them.
Tirtouga's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 355 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 54 · ATK 78 · DEF 103 · SP.ATK 53 · SP.DEF 45 · SPD 22. Its standout stat is DEF (103), which makes it best suited for physical defense roles. Its abilities are Solid rock, Sturdy, Swift swim, with Swift swim as its hidden ability.
Tirtouga stands 0.7 m (28") tall and weighs 16.5 kg (36.4 lbs). Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Medium. Egg groups: Water1, Water3.
Tirtouga is part of the Tirtouga → Carracosta evolution line (2-stage). Tirtouga is the base form and can evolve into Carracosta via Level 37.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Carracosta. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
