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Turtonator (バクガメス Bakugamesu) is a fire/dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII. It is exclusive to Pokémon Sun.

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.

Habitat

It lives on volcanoes.

Behavior

It hides in rocks and ambushes unsuspecting prey. If a prey steps on its shell, it smacks its shell to cause an explosion.

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.

Diet

Turtonator's natural diet of sulfur results in its explosive shell.

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

Base 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 Category
1 Ember 40 100% 25 Fire Special
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Normal Physical
5 Smog 30 70% 20 Poison Special
9 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
13 Incinerate 60 100% 15 Fire Special
17 Flail — 100% 15 Normal Physical
21 Endure — —% 10 Normal Status
25 Iron Defense — —% 15 Steel Status
29 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Fire Special
33 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal Physical
37 Shell Smash — —% 15 Normal Status
41 Dragon Pulse 85 100% 10 Dragon Special
45 Shell Trap 150 100% 5 Fire Special
49 Overheat 130 90% 5 Fire Special
53 Explosion 250 100% 5 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 and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Work Up — —% 30 Normal Status
TM02 Dragon Claw 80 100% 15 Dragon Physical
TM05 Roar — —% 20 Normal Status
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM08 Bulk Up — —% 20 Fighting Status
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Poison Special
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status
TM12 Taunt — —% 20 Dark Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Special
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Rock Physical
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM35 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Fire Special
TM38 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Fire Special
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Rock Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM43 Flame Charge 50 100% 20 Fire Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM50 Overheat 130 90% 5 Fire Special
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Fighting Special
TM56 Fling — 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Electric Special
TM59 Brutal Swing 60 100% 20 Dark Physical
TM61 Will-O-Wisp — 85% 15 Fire Status
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Normal Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM71 Stone Edge 80 100% 5 Rock Physical
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Ground Physical
TM82 Dragon Tail 60 90% 10 Dragon Physical
TM87 Swagger — 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Steel Special
TM100 Confide — —% 20 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 Fire Special
Head Smash Cranidos, Rampardos, Scraggy, Scrafty, Tyrantrum 150 80% 5 Rock Physical
Revenge Druddigon 60 100% 10 Fighting Physical
Wide Guard Avalugg — —% 10 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 Category
Block USUM — —% 5 Normal Status
Draco Meteor SMUSUM 130 90% 5 Dragon Special
Dragon Pulse USUM 85 100% 10 Dragon Special
Endeavor USUM — 100% 5 Normal Physical
Heat Wave USUM 95 90% 10 Fire Special
Hyper Voice USUM 90 100% 10 Normal Special
Iron Defense USUM — —% 15 Steel Status
Iron Head USUM 80 100% 15 Steel Physical
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Steel Physical
Outrage USUM 120 100% 10 Dragon Physical
Shock Wave USUM 60 —% 20 Electric Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Normal Special
Stomping Tantrum USUM 75 100% 10 Ground Physical
Uproar USUM 90 100% 10 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 green, 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 and Avalugg in Generation VI.
  • 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 Sword and Drampa is exclusive to Pokémon Moon Pokémon Ultra Moon and 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 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. In addition, the name sounds like "terminator," possibly referencing the Terminator series of sci-fi action movies. Bakugamesu is a combination of 爆 (baku, explode) and 亀 (kame, turtle).

Names in other languages

  • English, Italian, and Spanish: Turtonator
  • Japanese: Bakugames (comes from bakuhatsu (explosion) and kame (turtle))
  • French: Boumata (comes from boum (boom) and mata mata (a type of turtle))
  • German: Tortunator (comes from tortoise and detonator)

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