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Turtonator(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Fire / Dragon Pokémon introduced in the seventh generation in Pokémon Sun and Moon. It is exclusive to Sun with Drampa being its Moon counterpart.
Physiology and Behavior[]
Turtonator is a bipedal, turtle-like Pokémon with a spiny shell. Its skin is a muted green and only visible on its limbs, tail, head, and neck. On top of its head is an additional shell with many points around the brim. This extra shell has a black center, yellow in the middle, and a red outer rim. Its eyes have black markings around the bottom, and it has a tubular, yellow snout with a single, large nostril. Turtonator has a wide mouth with the lower lip marked by a jagged yellow line extending from its nose. On each side of Turtonator's long neck are two short, triangular projections. Its front legs have mitten-like hands, while its hind feet have claw-like red growths around them. Most of its tail is also covered by red plating, which has fin-like projections. The shell that encases its body has a red underside with a star-shaped, yellow-rimmed hole in the center. The back of the shell has a yellow center with several spikes: four large spikes with red bases form a star shape in the center with four smaller spikes around them.
This Pokémon resides on volcanoes, where it camouflages itself among the rocks and waits for prey. In addition to hunting, Turtonator also feeds on sulfur and other volcanic materials. This diet rich in explosive material has contributed to a layer of explosive material in its shell. This diet also makes Turtonator's feces dangerously explosive. The feces can be put to many different uses; in Pokémon Adventures, they can be used as makeshift landmines, exploding from a mere touch. When prey steps onto its shell, it strikes itself with its own tail to cause an explosion. The explosion is ignited by sparks from the spikes on its shell and released through the hole on its chest. This orifice also acts as Turtonator's weak point. Its explosive capabilities are dampened by the rain, however, so it takes refuge in caves on rainy days. It is also capable of spewing poisonous gas and flames from its nostrils.
Turtonator is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Shell Trap.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon series[]
Pokémon spinoffs[]
In the anime[]
In the anime, Kiawe owns one.
Origin[]
In-game Information[]
Pokédex Entries[]
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | The shell on its back is chemically unstable and explodes violently if struck. The hole in its stomach is its weak point. |
| Pokémon Moon | It gushes fire and poisonous gases from its nostrils. Its dung is an explosive substance and can be put to various uses. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | Its exploding shell poses a real danger but is sensitive to moisture. On rainy days, Turtonator takes silent refuge in caves. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | Explosive substances coat the shell on its back. Enemies that dare attack it will be blown away by an immense detonation. |
| Pokémon Shield | Eating sulfur in its volcanic habitat is what causes explosive compounds to develop in its shell. Its droppings are also dangerously explosive. |
Game Locations[]
| Title | Location(s) |
|---|---|
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | |
| Pokémon Moon | |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | Rolling Fields, Axew's Eye, Stony Wilderness, Dusty Bowl, Hammerlocke Hills (Max Raid Battle) |
Stats[]
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 78 |
| Defense | 135 |
| Sp. Attack | 91 |
| Sp. Defense | 85 |
| Speed | 36 |
| Total | 485 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
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