Terapagos (#1024) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP90150–197290–384

Atk6563–128121–251

Def8581–150157–295

SpA6563–128121–251

SpD8581–150157–295

Spe6058–123112–240

Total450Higher than 49% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 60). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Terapagos outspeeds 12 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

Fighting2×

Immune to

Ghost0×

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Tera Shift
When Terapagos enters the battle, it turns into its Terastal Form until the end of the battle.

Competitive

SV SinglesUberSV DoublesDUberNational DexOU

13.28% of teams · rank #10 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Tera Shift
Nature: Timid
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

Rapid Spin
Tera Starstorm
Ice Beam
Flamethrower

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

Usage by rating

All players7.68%
Rated 1500+11.08%
Rated 1630+13.28%
Rated 1760+15.1%

Usage by month

Oct 202513.28%

Moves

Rapid Spin96.6%
Tera Starstorm95.4%
Ice Beam64.1%
Flamethrower58.5%
Earth Power50.2%
Calm Mind15.3%
Stealth Rock9.5%
Toxic4.3%
Rest0.9%
Dark Pulse0.8%

Items

Heavy-Duty Boots88.2%
Leftovers8.3%
Silk Scarf1.2%
Chesto Berry0.4%
Power Herb0.4%
Rocky Helmet0.3%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe37.1%
Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe18.4%
Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe13.1%
Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe7.9%
Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe3.9%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Terapagos does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

1Rapid SpinFrees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.NormalPhys50100%40

1Tri AttackHas a 20% chance to burn, freeze, or paralyze the target.NormalSpec80100%10

1WithdrawRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.WaterStatus——40

10Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

20HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

30ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

40Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

50Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

60Tera StarstormWith the power of its crystals, the user bombards and eliminates the target. When used by Terapagos in its Stellar Form, this move damages all opposing Pokémon.NormalSpec120100%5

70Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

80Rock PolishRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.RockStatus——20

90Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TM / HM / TR 52

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

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

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

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

TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

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

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

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

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

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

TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

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

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

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

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

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

TM101Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

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

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM112Aura SphereNever misses.FightingSpec80—20

TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

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

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

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

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

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

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

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

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%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

TM162Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

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

TM165Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

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

TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

TM178GravityDisables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.PsychicStatus——5

TM180Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TM189Heat CrashPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.FirePhys—100%10

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

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

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

TM215Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10

TM220Meteor BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn.RockSpec12090%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Tera Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —

Blueberry#240

It’s thought that this Pokémon lived in ancient Paldea until it got caught in seismic shifts and went extinct.
Violet
Terapagos protects itself using its power to transform energy into hard crystals. This Pokémon is the source of the Terastal phenomenon.
Scarlet

Names around the world

Japanese: テラパゴス
Japanese (romaji): Terapagos
Korean: 테라파고스
Chinese (Traditional): 太樂巴戈斯
Chinese (Simplified): 太乐巴戈斯
French: Terapagos
German: Terapagos
Spanish: Terapagos
Italian: Terapagos

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Def
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 90
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Undiscovered
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 5 egg cycles ≈1,530 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).

Terapagos

Weak to