Turtonator Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

Publish Date: June 3, 2026

Pokemon Guide

Turtonator Pokemon Guide

Turtonator is a Fire / Dragon-type Pokemon. This guide covers Turtonator’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Pokemon Champions build information.

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Normal Form

Turtonator

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Shiny Form

Shiny Turtonator

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Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Turtonator 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.

Turtonator Description

Turtonator is a Fire and Dragon-type Pokemon from Alola. It does not evolve and is known for its explosive shell, defensive body and signature move Shell Trap.

Competitive Overview

Is Turtonator Good in Competitive?

Turtonator can work as a bulky Fire and Dragon-type Pokemon with setup potential through Shell Smash. Its low Speed before setup and weakness to Ground, Rock and Dragon-type attacks can be major issues.

Turtonator Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Turtonator, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Turtonator

National Dex

#0776

Type

Fire type Pokemon iconDragon type Pokemon icon

Fire / Dragon

Species

Blast Turtle Pokemon

Height

6’07” / 2.0 m
200 cm

Weight

467.4 lbs / 212.0 kg
212.0 kg

Abilities

Shell Armor

Turtonator Stats

Turtonator’s base stats help define how it performs in battle across Pokemon games.

Hp
60
Attack
78
Defense
135
Special Attack
91
Special Defense
85
Speed
36

Turtonator Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

These are some of Turtonator’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

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Shell Trap

A useful option for Turtonator across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.

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Flamethrower

A useful option for Turtonator across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.

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Dragon Pulse

A useful option for Turtonator across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.

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Fire Blast

A useful option for Turtonator across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.

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Shell Smash

A useful option for Turtonator across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.

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Draco Meteor

A useful option for Turtonator across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.

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Flash Cannon

A useful option for Turtonator across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.

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Will-O-Wisp

A useful option for Turtonator across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.

Turtonator All Moves

Use the section below to view Turtonator’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
1Smog Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special3070
1Tackle Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
4Ember Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special40100
8Protect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
12Endure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
16Flail Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical100
20Incinerate Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special60100
24Iron Defense Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Status
28Dragon Pulse Dragon type Pokemon icon Dragon Special85100
32Body Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
36Flamethrower Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special90100
40Shell Trap Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special150100
44Shell Smash Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
48Overheat Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special13090
52Explosion Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical250100
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMAttract Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
TMBody Press Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical80100
TMBody Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
TMBrutal Swing Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
TMBulk Up Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Status
TMBulldoze Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical60100
TMDragon Claw Dragon type Pokemon icon Dragon Physical80100
TMDragon Pulse Dragon type Pokemon icon Dragon Special85100
TMEarthquake Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical100100
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMFire Blast Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special11085
TMFire Spin Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special3585
TMFlamethrower Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special90100
TMFlash Cannon Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Special80100
TMFling Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical100
TMFocus Blast Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Special12070
TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
TMHeat Crash Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical100
TMHeat Wave Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special9590
TMHeavy Slam Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical100
TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
TMHyper Voice Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special90100
TMIron Defense Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Status
TMIron Head Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical80100
TMIron Tail Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical10075
TMMega Kick Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical12075
TMMega Punch Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical8085
TMOutrage Dragon type Pokemon icon Dragon Physical120100
TMOverheat Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special13090
TMPayback Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical50100
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMRevenge Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical60100
TMRock Tomb Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical6095
TMRound Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60100
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSnore Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special50100
TMSolar Beam Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special120100
TMStomping Tantrum Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical75100
TMStone Edge Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical10080
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status
TMTaunt Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status100
TMUproar Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special90100
TMVenoshock Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special65100
TMWill O Wisp Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status85
TMWork Up Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
Egg Moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Curse Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status
Head Smash Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical15080
Rapid Spin Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical50100
Wide Guard Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status
Tutor Moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Burning Jealousy Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special70100
Draco Meteor Dragon type Pokemon icon Dragon Special13090
Lash Out Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical75100
Scale Shot Dragon type Pokemon icon Dragon Physical2590
Scorching Sands Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special70100

Turtonator Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Turtonator is a Fire / Dragon-type Pokemon. Its typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities.

Type

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Fire / Dragon

Weaknesses

Ground type Pokemon iconRock type Pokemon iconDragon type Pokemon icon

Ground, Rock, Dragon

Resistances

Fire type Pokemon iconElectric type Pokemon iconGrass type Pokemon iconBug type Pokemon iconSteel type Pokemon icon

Fire, Electric, Grass, Bug, Steel

Immunity

None

None

Turtonator Abilities

Turtonator’s abilities can affect how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.

Shell Armor

Shell Armor can affect how Turtonator performs in battle depending on the game and format.

Turtonator Evolution

Turtonator does not evolve.

Evolution

Turtonator

Fire / Dragon

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Does not evolve

Where to Find Turtonator in Pokemon Games

Turtonator’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Check each generation below for game-specific availability notes.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
Game Where to Find Turtonator
Pokemon Red Not available because Turtonator had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Blue Not available because Turtonator had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Yellow Not available because Turtonator had not been introduced yet.
Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
Game Where to Find Turtonator
Pokemon Gold Not available because Turtonator had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Silver Not available because Turtonator had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Crystal Not available because Turtonator had not been introduced yet.
Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
Game Where to Find Turtonator
Pokemon Ruby Not available because Turtonator had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Sapphire Not available because Turtonator had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Emerald Not available because Turtonator had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon FireRed Not available because Turtonator had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon LeafGreen Not available because Turtonator had not been introduced yet.
Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Game Where to Find Turtonator
Pokemon Diamond Not available because Turtonator had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Pearl Not available because Turtonator had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Platinum Not available because Turtonator had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon HeartGold Not available because Turtonator had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon SoulSilver Not available because Turtonator had not been introduced yet.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find Turtonator
Pokemon Black Not available because Turtonator had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon White Not available because Turtonator had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Black 2 Not available because Turtonator had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon White 2 Not available because Turtonator had not been introduced yet.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find Turtonator
Pokemon X Not available because Turtonator had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Y Not available because Turtonator had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Omega Ruby Not available because Turtonator had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire Not available because Turtonator had not been introduced yet.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
Game Where to Find Turtonator
Pokemon Sun Found in Alola or obtained by evolution, depending on the game version.
Pokemon Moon Found in Alola or obtained by evolution, depending on the game version.
Pokemon Ultra Sun Found in Alola or obtained by evolution, depending on the game version.
Pokemon Ultra Moon Found in Alola or obtained by evolution, depending on the game version.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee Not available in this game.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find Turtonator
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.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Turtonator
Pokemon Scarlet Not available in this game.
Pokemon Violet Not available in this game.
Pokemon Legends Z-A Not available in this game.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Turtonator
Pokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Turtonator FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Turtonator. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Turtonator?

Turtonator is a Fire / Dragon-type Pokemon.

What is Turtonator weak against?

Turtonator is weak to Ground, Rock, Dragon-type moves.

What are Turtonator’s abilities?

Turtonator’s abilities are Shell Armor.

How do you get Turtonator?

Turtonator’s availability depends on the game. Check the location tables above for each generation.

Final Output Note:
Removed the Pokemon Champions Featured Competitive Build section because no confirmed individual TGH build was found for Turtonator.
Information not API-driven yet: manually written abilities, best moves, availability notes, Legends Z-A notes and related guide links.
Human review before publishing: verify final game-specific locations, Legends Z-A details, type icon image IDs and any future Pokemon Champions build coverage for Turtonator.


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