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No. 0639

Terrakion

Cavern Pokémon

Terrakion
Official art
RockFighting
Height
1.9 m 6′03″
Weight
260 kg 573.2 lbs
Base stat total
580 top 9%
Introduced
Gen V
Abilities
Legendary
In Unovan legend, Terrakion battled against humans in an effort to protect other Pokémon.
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Base stats

HP91151–198292–386
Atk129120–199236–392
Def9085–156166–306
SpA7269–136134–267
SpD9085–156166–306
Spe108101–176198–346
Total580Higher than 91% of all Pokémon
HP91Atk129Def90Spe108SpD90SpA72

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 108). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+176Max160No SP128Min115Scarf264Tailwind352

At max Speed, Terrakion outspeeds 23 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 176Terrakion · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  9. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  10. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  11. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  12. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  13. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  14. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  15. 160Terrakion · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  16. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  17. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  18. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  19. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  20. 128Terrakion · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  22. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

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×Fighting2×Grass2×Ground2×Psychic2×Steel2×Water2×

Resists

Bug½×Dark½×Fire½×Normal½×Poison½×Rock½×
Takes normal damage from 5 types
FlyingGhostElectricIceDragon

Abilities

  • Justified

    Raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a Dark move.

Competitive

SV SinglesRUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRUBL

6.92% of teams · rank #32 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Loaded Dice
Ability
Justified
Nature
Jolly
EVs
252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Ghost
  1. Close Combat
  2. Swords Dance
  3. Rock Blast
  4. Stealth Rock

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

Usage by rating

  • All players5.94%
  • Rated 1500+6.59%
  • Rated 1630+6.92%
  • Rated 1760+6.61%

Usage by month

Oct 20256.92%

Moves

  • Close Combat99.2%
  • Swords Dance86.6%
  • Rock Blast64.1%
  • Stealth Rock55.2%
  • Stone Edge35.9%
  • Earthquake20.7%
  • Quick Attack16.5%
  • Taunt9.7%
  • Substitute3.4%
  • Aerial Ace3%

Items

  • Loaded Dice42.1%
  • Focus Sash21.8%
  • Air Balloon19.2%
  • Choice Band6.6%
  • Eject Pack4.8%
  • Life Orb1.9%

Abilities

  • 100%

EV spreads

  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe74.7%
  • Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe19.8%
  • Jolly 188 Atk / 68 Def / 252 Spe1.9%
  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe1%
  • Jolly 148 HP / 108 Atk / 252 Spe0.9%

Tera types

  • Ghost42.4%
  • Flying15.6%
  • Normal10.8%
  • Dragon10.6%

Common teammates

Evolution

Terrakion does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 14

1Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
1Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30
1Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30
7Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15
14Quick GuardPrevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.FightingStatus——15
21Double KickHits twice in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30
28RetaliateHas double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5
35Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
42Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
49Sacred SwordIgnores the target’s stat modifiers.FightingPhys90100%15
56Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
63Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5
70Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM / HM / TR 48

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20
TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
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
TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10
TM53Smart StrikeNever misses.SteelPhys70—10
TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40
TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15
TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%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
TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20
TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10
TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
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
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
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
TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TM112Aura SphereNever misses.FightingSpec80—20
TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20
TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
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
TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%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
TM186High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10
TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM213CoachingRaises the target's Attack and Defense by 1 stage. Fails if there is no ally adjacent to the user.FightingStatus——10
TM229Upper HandThe user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.FightingPhys65100%15

Pokédex entries

Category
Cavern Pokémon
Debut
Unova · Black & White
Color
Gray
Shape
Habitat
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Original Unova#145Updated Unova#226Crown Tundra#206Hyperspace#116
  1. In Unovan legend, Terrakion battled against humans in an effort to protect other Pokémon.

    Shield
  2. It has phenomenal power. It will mercilessly crush anyone or anything that bullies small Pokémon.

    Sword
  3. Spoken of in legend, this Pokémon used its phenomenal power to destroy a castle in its effort to protect Pokémon.

    Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
  4. Its charge is strong enough to break through a giant castle wall in one blow. This Pokémon is spoken of in legends.

    White · X · Omega Ruby
  5. This Pokémon came to the defense of Pokémon that had lost their homes in a war among humans.

    Black

Names around the world

Japanese
テラキオン
Japanese (romaji)
Terrakion
Korean
테라키온
Chinese (Traditional)
代拉基翁
Chinese (Simplified)
代拉基翁
French
Terrakium
German
Terrakium
Spanish
Terrakion
Italian
Terrakion

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
3 Atk
Catch rate
3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
35
Base experience
261
Growth rate
Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Undiscovered
Gender
Genderless
Hatch time
80 egg cycles ≈20,655 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Lakeside CaveStatic encounter · Lv 70
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Lakeside CaveStatic encounter · Lv 70
Ultra Moon 2 areas
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
  • Ultra Space Wilds Rocky WorldStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Sun 2 areas
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
  • Ultra Space Wilds Rocky WorldStatic encounter · Lv 60
Alpha Sapphire 1 area
  • Pathless PlainStatic encounter · Lv 50
Omega Ruby 1 area
  • Pathless PlainStatic encounter · Lv 50
White 2 1 area
  • Road 22Static encounter · Lv 45–65
Black 2 1 area
  • Road 22Static encounter · Lv 45–65
White 1 area
  • Victory Road (4f Middle Room)Static encounter · Lv 42
Black 1 area
  • Victory Road (4f Middle Room)Static encounter · Lv 42