Great Tusk (#0984) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP115175–222340–434

Atk131122–201240–397

Def131122–201240–397

SpA5352–11599–225

SpD5352–11599–225

Spe8782–152161–300

Total570Higher than 88% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 87). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+152Max139No SP107Min96Scarf228Tailwind304

At max Speed, Great Tusk outspeeds 16 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fairy2×Flying2×Grass2×Ice2×Psychic2×Water2×

Resists

Rock¼×Bug½×Dark½×Poison½×

Immune to

Electric0×

Takes normal damage from 7 types

NormalFightingGroundGhostSteelFireDragon

Abilities

Protosynthesis
Raises highest stat in harsh sunlight, or if holding Booster Energy.

Competitive

SV SinglesOUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexOU

33.15% of teams · rank #1 · Singles · 1695+ rating · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Rocky Helmet
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Steel

Rapid Spin
Headlong Rush
Ice Spinner
Stealth Rock

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players27.95%
Rated 1500+32.15%
Rated 1695+33.15%
Rated 1825+31.81%

Usage by month

Oct 202533.15%

Moves

Rapid Spin91.2%
Headlong Rush87.9%
Ice Spinner76.9%
Stealth Rock43%
Close Combat31.4%
Knock Off23%
Bulk Up15.3%
Earthquake10.6%
Head Smash5.7%
Taunt5.5%

Items

Rocky Helmet26%
Heavy-Duty Boots25.1%
Booster Energy22.7%
Leftovers11.8%
Choice Scarf6.6%
Assault Vest4.1%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe20.3%
Jolly 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Spe18.1%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe16.8%
Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe9%
Jolly 248 HP / 4 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe5.4%

Tera types

Steel29.1%
Fighting11.2%
Ghost11.1%
Poison11%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Great Tusk does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

1Defense CurlRaises user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——40

1Horn AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys65100%25

1RolloutPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.RockPhys3090%20

1Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

7BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

14TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

21Rapid SpinFrees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.NormalPhys50100%40

28Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

35Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

42Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

49EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

56Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

63Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

70EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

77MegahornInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys12085%10

84Head SmashUser receives 1/2 the damage inflicted in recoil.RockPhys15080%5

91Headlong RushThe user smashes into the target in a full-body tackle. This also lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats.GroundPhys120100%5

TM / HM / TR 51

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM10Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM53Smart StrikeNever misses.SteelPhys70—10

TM54PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TM124Ice SpinnerThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.IcePhys80100%15

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM171Tera BlastIf 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.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM179Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM186High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM207Temper FlareSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.FirePhys75100%10

TM210Supercell SlamThe user electrifies its body and drops onto the target to inflict damage. If this move misses, the user takes damage instead.ElectricPhys10095%15

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Paradox Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Purple
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#376

This creature resembles a mysterious Pokémon that, according to a paranormal magazine, has lived since ancient times.
Violet
Sightings of this Pokémon have occurred in recent years. The name Great Tusk was taken from a creature listed in a certain book.
Scarlet

Names around the world

Japanese: イダイナキバ
Japanese (romaji): Idainakiba
Korean: 위대한엄니
Chinese (Traditional): 雄偉牙
Chinese (Simplified): 雄伟牙
French: Fort-Ivoire
German: Riesenzahn
Spanish: Colmilargo
Italian: Grandizanne

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 Atk
Catch rate: 30 ≈3.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 0
Base experience: 285
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Undiscovered
Gender: Genderless
Hatch time: 50 egg cycles ≈13,005 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).