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Ting-Lu is a Dark / Ground-type Pokemon. This guide covers Ting-Lu’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Ting-Lu 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.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Abilities | Evolution |
| Locations | FAQ |
Ting-Lu is a Dark / Ground-type Legendary Pokemon and one of the Treasures of Ruin. It is known for its massive bulk, vessel-like head and Vessel of Ruin ability.
Competitive Overview
Ting-Lu is often used as a bulky defensive Pokemon. Its Vessel of Ruin ability lowers opposing Special Attack, helping it absorb special hits and support slower defensive teams.
The best way to use Ting-Lu is to build around its strongest same-type attacks, coverage moves and ability options while protecting it from its most common weaknesses.
Here are the key facts to know about Ting-Lu, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Ting-Lu
National Dex
#1003
Type
Dark / Ground
Species
Ruinous Pokemon
Height
8’10” / 2.7 m
Weight
1542.2 lbs / 699.7 kg
Abilities
Vessel of Ruin
Ting-Lu’s stats define how it performs in battle, including its offensive pressure, defensive value and speed tier.
Ting-Lu can use a mix of same-type attacks and coverage moves. These are some of Ting-Lu’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A powerful Ground-type attack with wide utility.
A Ruin move that pressures bulky Pokemon.
Coverage for Flying, Fire, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon.
Ground-type physical damage that can fit some formats.
Dark-type physical pressure on slower turns.
Useful for scouting and doubles positioning.
Entry hazard support when available.
Spread Rock-type damage in doubles battles.
Use the section below to view Ting-Lu’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Ting-Lu is a Dark / Ground-type Pokemon. This typing gives it specific strengths and weaknesses across Pokemon battles.
Type
Dark / Ground
Weaknesses
Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, Fairy
Resistances
Poison, Rock, Ghost, Dark
Immunity
Electric, Psychic
Ting-Lu’s abilities shape how it performs in battle and how it supports a team.
Vessel of Ruin is one of Ting-Lu’s key abilities and helps define its battle role.
Ting-Lu’s evolution details depend on its Pokemon line and game availability.
Legendary Pokemon
Ting-Lu does not evolve into or from another Pokemon.
Ting-Lu’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Use the table below for current location and availability notes.
| Game | Where to Find Ting-Lu |
|---|---|
Pokemon Scarlet |
Ting-Lu is encountered in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet after pulling the green stakes and opening the Groundblight Shrine near Casseroya Lake. |
Pokemon Violet |
Ting-Lu is encountered in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet after pulling the green stakes and opening the Groundblight Shrine near Casseroya Lake. |
Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Ting-Lu |
|---|---|
Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Ting-Lu. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Ting-Lu is a Dark / Ground-type Pokemon.
Ting-Lu is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, Fairy-type moves.
Ting-Lu’s abilities are Vessel of Ruin.
Ting-Lu is encountered in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet after pulling the green stakes and opening the Groundblight Shrine near Casseroya Lake.
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