Pokemon Guide
Terapagos is a Normal-type Legendary Pokemon. This guide covers Terapagos’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Terastal Form
Stellar Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Terapagos guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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Terapagos is a Normal-type Legendary Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. It is tied to the Terastal phenomenon and has Normal, Terastal and Stellar forms.
Competitive Overview
Terapagos can be a powerful competitive Pokemon because its forms, signature move and abilities are built around Terastallization. It can use strong special attacks, bulk and form-based abilities to control important turns.
Its biggest strengths are its unique Terastal mechanics, high power in Stellar Form and useful defensive tools. Its main Normal Form weakness is Fighting-type damage, while form and battle mechanics can change how opponents need to handle it.
Here are the key facts to know about Terapagos, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Terapagos
National Dex
#1024
Type
Normal
Species
Tera Pokemon
Height
0’08” / 0.2 m
20 cm
Weight
14.3 lbs / 6.5 kg
6.5 kg
Abilities
Tera Shift, Tera Shell, Teraform Zero
Terapagos has a stat spread that supports its role as a Normal-type Pokemon. Its best stats and move choices can change depending on the game and format.
Terapagos can use several strong moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Terapagos’s most useful and recognizable moves.
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Terapagos’s signature attack and its most important offensive tool.
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A reliable Normal-type special attack with status chance.
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A setup move that boosts Special Attack and Special Defense.
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Coverage against Fire, Flying, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon.
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Coverage against Fire, Rock and Ground-type Pokemon.
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Coverage against Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon.
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Coverage against Rock, Ice and Fairy-type Pokemon.
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A useful defensive move for scouting and stalling turns.
Terapagos can learn different moves depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Terapagos’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Terapagos is a Normal-type Pokemon. Its type matchups determine which attacks it resists, which attacks hit it super effectively and which attacks have no effect.
Type
Normal
Weaknesses
Fighting
Resistances
None
Immunity
Ghost
Terapagos’s abilities affect how it performs in battle and can shape how players use it across different Pokemon games.
Transforms Terapagos into its Terastal Form when it enters battle.
Makes damaging moves that hit Terapagos when it has full HP become not very effective.
Removes weather and terrain effects when Terapagos changes into its Stellar Form.
Terapagos does not evolve into or from any other Pokemon. It changes from Normal Form into Terastal Form through Tera Shift, and can become Stellar Form when Terastallized.
Normal Form
Base form
Terastal Form
Battle form
Stellar Form
Terastallized form
Terapagos is encountered as part of The Indigo Disk story in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. It is not available in earlier Pokemon games.
| Game | Where to Find Terapagos |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Red | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Blue | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Yellow | Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Terapagos |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Gold | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Silver | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Crystal | Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Terapagos |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Ruby | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Sapphire | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Emerald | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon FireRed | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon LeafGreen | Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Terapagos |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Diamond | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Pearl | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Platinum | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon HeartGold | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon SoulSilver | Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Terapagos |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Black | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon White | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Black 2 | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon White 2 | Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Terapagos |
|---|---|
| Pokemon X | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Y | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Omega Ruby | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Alpha Sapphire | Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Terapagos |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Sun | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Moon | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Ultra Sun | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Ultra Moon | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee | Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Terapagos |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Sword | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Shield | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Brilliant Diamond | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Shining Pearl | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Terapagos |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Scarlet | Available through The Indigo Disk story. |
| Pokemon Violet | Available through The Indigo Disk story. |
| Pokemon Legends Z-A | Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Terapagos |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Winds and Waves | Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Terapagos has Normal Form, Terastal Form and Stellar Form. These forms are tied to battle transformation and the Terastal phenomenon.
Normal Form
Tera Shift
Terastal Form
Tera Shell
Stellar Form
Teraform Zero
Terapagos is one of the most form-focused Pokemon in Generation 9. Its form changes are central to its identity, story role and battle mechanics.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Terapagos. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Terapagos is a Normal-type Pokemon.
Terapagos is weak to Fighting-type moves.
Terapagos does not evolve into or from any other Pokemon. It changes from Normal Form into Terastal Form through Tera Shift, and can become Stellar Form when Terastallized.
Terapagos’s abilities are Tera Shift, Tera Shell, Teraform Zero.
Terapagos’s best moves often include Tera Starstorm, Tri Attack, Calm Mind, Power Gem, Water Pulse.
Yes, Terapagos can be useful depending on the game and format, especially when its typing, ability and strongest moves fit the team.
Terapagos is mainly obtained through Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC availability or trading, depending on the game version.
Shiny Terapagos exists in Pokemon data, but availability depends on the game, event and encounter method.
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