Turtonator

Turtonator is a Fire/Dragon type Pokémon introduced in Generation 7.

Because Turtonator lives on volcanoes, feeding on sulfur and other materials found near volcanic craters, its shell has a layer of explosive material—mostly sulfur. When something strikes this Pokémon, sparks fly from the horns on its shell, igniting an explosion!

In areas around volcanic craters, this Pokémon camouflages itself as a rock and waits for prey. At the moment when its prey steps onto the back of its shell, Turtonator strikes its shell with its own tail, triggering an explosion!

Turtonator artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0776
Type Fire Dragon
Species Blast Turtle Pokémon
Height 2.0 m (6′07″)
Weight 212.0 kg (467.4 lbs)
Abilities 1. Shell Armor
Local № 0224 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0288 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0347 (Sword/Shield)

Training

EV yield 2 Defense
Catch rate 70 (9.1% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 170
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Dragon, Monster
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 60
230 324
Attack 78
144 280
Defense 135
247 405
Sp. Atk 91
168 309
Sp. Def 85
157 295
Speed 36
69 188
Total 485 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Turtonator.

Evolution chart

Turtonator changes

Pokédex entries

Sun The shell on its back is chemically unstable and explodes violently if struck. The hole in its stomach is its weak point.
Moon It gushes fire and poisonous gases from its nostrils. Its dung is an explosive substance and can be put to various uses.
Ultra Sun It lives in volcanoes and eats sulfur and other minerals. Materials from the food it eats form the basis of its explosive shell.
Ultra Moon Its exploding shell poses a real danger but is sensitive to moisture. On rainy days, Turtonator takes silent refuge in caves.
Sword Explosive substances coat the shell on its back. Enemies that dare attack it will be blown away by an immense detonation.
Shield Eating sulfur in its volcanic habitat is what causes explosive compounds to develop in its shell. Its droppings are also dangerously explosive.

Moves learned by Turtonator

Moves learnt by level up

Turtonator learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1SmogPoisonSpecial 30 70
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
4EmberFireSpecial 40 100
8ProtectNormalStatus
12EndureNormalStatus
16FlailNormalPhysical 100
20IncinerateFireSpecial 60 100
24Iron DefenseSteelStatus
28Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
32Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
36FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
40Shell TrapFireSpecial 150 100
44Shell SmashNormalStatus
48OverheatFireSpecial 130 90
52ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100

Egg moves

Turtonator learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Turtonator gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CurseGhostStatus
Head SmashRockPhysical 150 80
Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 50 100
Wide GuardRockStatus

Move Tutor moves

Turtonator can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Burning JealousyFireSpecial 70 100
Lash OutDarkPhysical 75 100
Scale ShotDragonPhysical 25 90
Scorching SandsGroundSpecial 70 100

Moves learnt by TM

Turtonator is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
00Mega PunchNormalPhysical 80 85
01Mega KickNormalPhysical 120 75
08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
11Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
13Fire SpinFireSpecial 35 85
21RestPsychicStatus
24SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
25ProtectNormalStatus
31AttractNormalStatus 100
34Sunny DayFireStatus
38Will-O-WispFireStatus 85
39FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
42RevengeFightingPhysical 60 100
48Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
57PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
59FlingDarkPhysical 100
74VenoshockPoisonSpecial 65 100
76RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
81BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
97Brutal SwingDarkPhysical 60 100
98Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 75 100

Moves learnt by TR

Turtonator is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
02FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
10EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
15Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
20SubstituteNormalStatus
24OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
26EndureNormalStatus
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus
31Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
35UproarNormalSpecial 90 100
36Heat WaveFireSpecial 95 90
37TauntDarkStatus 100
42Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial 90 100
43OverheatFireSpecial 130 90
46Iron DefenseSteelStatus
47Dragon ClawDragonPhysical 80 100
48Bulk UpFightingStatus
62Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
64Focus BlastFightingSpecial 120 70
70Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
74Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
75Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
79Heavy SlamSteelPhysical 100
85Work UpNormalStatus
88Heat CrashFirePhysical 100
99Body PressFightingPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by level up

Turtonator learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1EmberFireSpecial 40 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
5SmogPoisonSpecial 30 70
9ProtectNormalStatus
13IncinerateFireSpecial 60 100
17FlailNormalPhysical 100
21EndureNormalStatus
25Iron DefenseSteelStatus
29FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
33Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
37Shell SmashNormalStatus
41Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
45Shell TrapFireSpecial 150 100
49OverheatFireSpecial 130 90
53ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100

Egg moves

Turtonator learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Turtonator gen 7 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fire SpinFireSpecial 35 85
Head SmashRockPhysical 150 80
RevengeFightingPhysical 60 100
Wide GuardRockStatus

Move Tutor moves

Turtonator can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BlockNormalStatus
Draco MeteorDragonSpecial 130 90
Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
Heat WaveFireSpecial 95 90
Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial 90 100
Iron DefenseSteelStatus
Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
Shock WaveElectricSpecial 60
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 75 100
UproarNormalSpecial 90 100

Moves learnt by TM

Turtonator is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Work UpNormalStatus
02Dragon ClawDragonPhysical 80 100
05RoarNormalStatus
06ToxicPoisonStatus 90
08Bulk UpFightingStatus
09VenoshockPoisonSpecial 65 100
10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial 60 100
11Sunny DayFireStatus
12TauntDarkStatus 100
15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
17ProtectNormalStatus
21FrustrationNormalPhysical 100
22Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
23Smack DownRockPhysical 50 100
26EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
27ReturnNormalPhysical 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus
35FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
38Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
39Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
43Flame ChargeFirePhysical 50 100
44RestPsychicStatus
45AttractNormalStatus 100
48RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
50OverheatFireSpecial 130 90
52Focus BlastFightingSpecial 120 70
56FlingDarkPhysical 100
57Charge BeamElectricSpecial 50 90
59Brutal SwingDarkPhysical 60 100
61Will-O-WispFireStatus 85
64ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100
66PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
71Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
78BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
82Dragon TailDragonPhysical 60 90
87SwaggerNormalStatus 85
88Sleep TalkNormalStatus
90SubstituteNormalStatus
91Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
100ConfideNormalStatus

Turtonator sprites

Type Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Turtonator sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Turtonator sprite from Sword & Shield
Shiny Turtonator Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Turtonator

Sun Blush Mountain
Moon Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun Blush Mountain
Ultra Moon Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword Lake of Outrage
Shield Trade/migrate from another game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus
Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Answers to Turtonator questions

Other languages

English Turtonator
Japanese バクガメス (Bakugames)
German Tortunator
French Boumata
Italian Turtonator
Spanish Turtonator
Korean 폭거북스 (pokgeobukseu)
Chinese (Simplified) 爆焰龟兽
Chinese (Traditional) 爆焰龜獸

 

English Blast Turtle Pokémon
Japanese ばくはつがめポケモン
German Knallkröten-Pokémon
French Pokémon Tortue Boum
Italian Pokémon Tartabomba
Spanish Pokémon Tortugabomba
Korean 폭발거북포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 爆炸龟宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 爆炸龜寶可夢

Name origin

turtle
water-based reptile
detonator
device causing an explosion