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Turtonator (Japanese: バクガメス, HepburnBakugamesu) is a fire/dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII. It is found in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon GO.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Turtonator is an anthropomorphic mata mata (freshwater turtle). It has a glaring expression and a spiky head covering, as well as a cannon-like snout. Its back resembles an explosion with many spikes, resembling debris while its limbs are short and stubby. Its tail resembles a Z-Crystal meant for a Z-Power Ring.

Behavior[]

A Turtonator hides in rocks and ambushes unsuspecting prey. If a prey steps on its shell, it smacks its shell to cause an explosion. They supplement their diets with a plethora of chemicals produced by volcanoes, primarily sulfuric compounds. Additionally, moisture and humidity severely hamper their explosiveness, so Turtonator will seek refuge in caverns during wet weather.

It is said that Turtonator's natural diet of sulfur results in its explosive shell, as this species usually dwell in volcanic areas.

Natural abilities[]

This Pokémon has excellent defensive capabilities. If any Pokémon or enemies attack it, the spikes on its shell will start sparks and blow out the explosion from the hole in its belly. But once you gain its trust, its spikes won't explode. The droppings that Turtonator leaves behind are highly explosive.

Evolution[]

Turtonator does not evolve.

Game info[]

Locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Sun and Moon Blush Mountain (Sun only) Rare
Sword and Shield Lake of Outrage (clear) {{{swshrarity}}}

Pokédex entries[]

  • Sun

    The shell on its back is chemically unstable and explodes violently if struck. The hole in its stomach is its weak point.

  • Moon

    It gushes fire and poisonous gases from its nostrils. Its dung is an explosive substance and can be put to various uses.

  • 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.

  • Ultra Moon

    Its exploding shell poses a real danger but is sensitive to moisture. On rainy days, Turtonator takes silent refuge in caves.

  • Sword

    Explosive substances coat the shell on its back. Enemies that dare attack it will be blown away by an immense detonation.

  • Shield

    Eating sulfur in its volcanic habitat is what causes explosive compounds to develop in its shell. Its droppings are also dangerously explosive.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
60
Attack
78
Defense
135
Sp. Atk
91
Sp. Def
85
Speed
36
Total
485

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
5 Smog 30 70% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
9 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
13 Incinerate 60 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
17 Flail 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
21 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
25 Iron Defense —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
29 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
33 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
37 Shell Smash —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
41 Dragon Pulse 85 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
45 Shell Trap 150 100% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
49 Overheat 130 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
53 Explosion 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Work Up —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM02 Dragon Claw 80 100% 15 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
TM05 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM08 Bulk Up —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM12 Taunt —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM35 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM38 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM43 Flame Charge 50 100% 20 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM50 Overheat 130 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM59 Brutal Swing 60 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM71 Stone Edge 80 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM82 Dragon Tail 60 90% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Special
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Fire Spin Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard 35 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
Head Smash Cranidos, Rampardos, Scraggy, Scrafty, Tyrantrum 150 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
Revenge Druddigon 60 100% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Wide Guard Avalugg —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Block USUM —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Draco Meteor SMUSUM 130 90% 5 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
Dragon Pulse USUM 85 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
Endeavor USUM 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Heat Wave USUM 95 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
Hyper Voice USUM 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Iron Defense USUM —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
Iron Head USUM 80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Outrage USUM 120 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
Shock Wave USUM 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Stomping Tantrum USUM 75 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
Uproar USUM 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Kiawe Turtonator

Kiawe's Turtonator.

Trivia[]

  • Turtonator is very similar to Bowser from the Super Mario franchise. Both are fire-breathing turtles with draconic elements. They both have spiky shells and color schemes consisting of yellow and red.
  • The spiky hole in its stomach is its weak spot, but it is impossible to hit that spot in the games.
  • Turtonator continues the trend of a turtle-like Pokémon in each generation: Squirtle in Generation I, Shuckle in Generation II, Torkoal in Generation III, Turtwig in Generation IV, Tirtouga in Generation V, Avalugg in Generation VI, and Drednaw in Generation VIII.
  • Turtonator's ability is similar to the Mine Turtle from the ASDF web cartoon by TomSka.
  • Turtonator can be seen as a counterpart to Drampa. Both are dual Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII. Both also have the same BST with the same stats with the exception of Speed. Turtonator is exclusive to Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Sword while Drampa is exclusive to Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Ultra Moon, and Pokémon Shield.

Origin[]

Turtonator appears to be based on a Mata mata, a freshwater turtle from South America. It may also draw inspiration from cannons and land mines. It being a bipedal, draconic turtle-like creature with a spiky shell and fire powers may also be a reference to Bowser from the Super Mario series. Its Dragon type may be based on the Tarasque and Dragon Turtle.

Etymology[]

Turtonator is a combination of "turtle" and "detonator". Its name also has the word "ton" in it.

Its Japanese name, Bakugamesu, is a combination of 爆発 (bakuhatsu, explosion) and 亀 (kame, turtle).

Names in other languages[]

  • Italian: Turtonator
  • French: Boumata (comes from boum (boom) and mata mata (a type of turtle))
  • German: Tortunator (comes from tortoise and detonator)
  • Spanish: Turtonator

Gallery[]

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