Great Tusk (イダイナキバ, Idainakiba?) (GREAT TUSK[1]) is a Ground/Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX. It is Iron Treads' counterpart.
Biology[]
Physiology[]
Great Tusk is a large primarily gray pachyderm Pokémon that appears to be an ancient variant or ancestor of Donphan. Its prominent feature, which it is named after, are its massive, and particularly large and long tusks, that are a light-tan color; the tusks stem from is upper jaw and curl inward toward up to its forehead. It has a long dark-grey heavily segmented trunk that curls over its head and its back, and down its tail. Its trunk, back, and dinosaur-like tail are covered with many magenta scale-like spikes. From its hefty trunk and back, upon its head stem two long thin ears with magenta flesh inside. It has short legs with three white claws; fluffy magenta tufts of fur curl around them. The skin covering it body is light grey, with three magenta scales on each side. It has a large mouth with jagged teeth, and small yellow eyes with slit pupils, and magenta eyelids.
Behavior[]
Great Tusk, as documented in the Scarlet Book, is a ferocious Pokémon that attacks its opponents with its large and powerful tusks. It is dangerously aggressive toward creatures that approach it, as it is primal in nature.
Though as seen in Pokémon Scarlet, even in Titan Form, this Pokémon can be tamed like any other once calmed and captured, and becomes loyal and friendly to a skilled trainer.
Natural abilities[]
Great Tusk can only have the ability Protosynthesis, which will boost its most proficient stat in harsh sunlight or if it's holding a Booster Energy.
A giant Great Tusk, known as the Quaking Earth Titan, is one of the Titan Pokémon found in the Paldea region.
Evolution[]
Great Tusk does not evolve.
Game Info[]
Great Tusk is the ancient equivalent of Iron Treads.
Locations[]
| Locations | ||
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| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| Scarlet and Violet | Asado Desert (Titan) and Area Zero Underground (Scarlet Only) | One, Common |
Pokédex entries[]
- Scarlet
Sightings of this Pokémon have occurred in recent years. The name Great Tusk was taken from a creature listed in a certain book.
- Violet
This creature resembles a mysterious Pokémon that, according to a paranormal magazine, has lived since ancient times.
Stats[]
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| Total | 570
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Learnset[]
Leveling[]
| Generation IX | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Sunny Day | 
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Status | — | —% | 5 |
| 1 | Horn Attack | 
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Physical | 65 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | Defense Curl |
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Status | — | —% | 40 |
| 1 | Rollout | 
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Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| 7 | Bulldoze | 
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Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 14 | Taunt | 
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Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 21 | Rapid Spin |
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Physical | 50 | 100% | 40 |
| 28 | Brick Break | 
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Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| 35 | Stomping Tantrum |
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Physical | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| 42 | Knock Off |
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Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 49 | Earthquake |
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Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| 56 | Giga Impact |
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Physical | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| 63 | Close Combat |
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Physical | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| 70 | Endeavor |
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Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| 77 | Megahorn | 
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Physical | 120 | 85% | 10 |
| 84 | Head Smash |
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Physical | 150 | 80% | 5 |
| 91 | Headlong Rush |
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Physical | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
TM[]
Breeding[]
| Great Tusk learns no moves via breeding. |
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Tutoring[]
| Generation IX | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
Sprites[]
Trivia[]
Origin[]
Great Tusk is an ancient variation and ancestor of Donphan. It is possibly based on ancient extinct pachyderms, such as mammoths, considering it has immense tusks and some fur/hair on its body.
Etymology[]
Great Tusk is literally great tusk, describing its impressively large tusks.
Gallery[]
References[]
- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 233. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.
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