Tirtouga

Tirtouga プロトーガ
Cofagrigus < Tirtouga > Carracosta
Species	Type
Prototurtle Pokémon
Number	Ability
#564	Solid Rock/Sturdy Swift Swim
Height	Weight
2′4″ (0.7m)	36.4 lbs. (16.5kg)
Gender Ratio
Male: 87.5%	Female: 12.5%
Evolves From	Evolves Into
None	Carracosta
Egg Group	Catch Rate
Water 1/Water 3	45
Tier	EV Yield
NFE	1 Defense Point

Tirtouga (プロトーガ) is the 70th Pokémon in the Unova Pokédex. It is a Water/Rock Type, and it is known as the Prototurtle Pokémon.

Tirtouga'a ability Sturdy prevents it from being KO'd by any attack if it's HP is full and protects it from OHKO moves, while its other ability Solid Rock reduces damage from Super Effective moves by 25%. Its Dream World ability is Swift Swim, which doulbes its Speed when it is raining. This does not take effect on the same turn in which is starts to rain, however.

Tirtouga gain the opportunity to evolve into Carracosta starting at level 37.

Tirtouga is in the Water 1 and Water 3 Egg Groups, and it will take approximately 7,680 Steps for its Egg to hatch. It takes Tirtouga One Million Experience Points to reach Level 100.

[edit] Biology

[edit] Physiology

Tirtouga takes on the appearance of an ancient Sea Turtle. It's most noticeable and prominent feature is its massive sturdy shell.

[edit] Gender Differences

Tirtouga doesn't have any distinguishable characteristics to differentiate between male and female.

[edit] Game Information

[edit] Original Games

Tirtouga can be revived from the Cover Fossil, which was received in Relic Castle, at the Nacrene City Museum in Black and White. In Black 2 and White 2, Lenora will give you the choice between either the Plume Fossil or the Cover Fossil at the Nacrene City Museum, but not until after the Elite Four has been defeated.

[edit] Spin-off Games

Tirtouga appears at Sun-Dappled Bank Lake 2-1 and World Axle Lake B2 in Pokémon Rumble Blast.

[edit] Trading Card Game

Tirtouga is listed as a Common Card in the Noble Victories set.

[edit] Anime/Manga Information

[edit] Anime

Wild Tirtouga appear during a couple of episodes that take place at Twist Mountain.

[edit] Movies

Wild Tirtouga appear in both versions of Pokémon Movie 14.

[edit] Manga

Tirtouga's Manga Information is unknown as of writing.

[edit] Pokémon Information

[edit] Competitive Battling

Tirtouga is in the NFE tier as a result of being a first stage Pokémon.

[edit] Area Location

Game	Rarity	Location
Black/White	Only One	Revive from Cover Fossil at Nacrene City Museum
Black2/White2	Only One	Revive Fossil at Nacrene City Museum

[edit] Pokédex Entries

**Pokédex Entries**
Gen	Game	Pokedex Entry
I	Pokémon Red
I	Pokémon Blue
I	Pokémon Yellow

II	Pokémon Gold
II	Pokémon Silver
II	Pokémon Crystal

III	Pokémon Ruby
III	Pokémon Sapphire
III	Pokémon Emerald
III	Pokémon FireRed
III	Pokémon LeafGreen

IV	Pokémon Diamond	Unknown Entry
IV	Pokémon Pearl	Unknown Entry
IV	Pokémon Platinum	Unknown Entry
IV	Pokémon HeartGold	Unknown Entry
IV	Pokémon SoulSilver	Unknown Entry

V	Pokémon Black	Restored from a fossil, this Pokémon can dive to depths beyond half a mile.
V	Pokémon White	About 100 million years ago, these Pokémon swam in oceans. It is thought they also went on land to attack prey.
V	Pokémon Black 2	This Pokémon was restored from a fossil. It swam skillfully and dove to depths beyond half a mile.
V	Pokémon White 2	This Pokémon was restored from a fossil. It swam skillfully and dove to depths beyond half a mile.

[edit] Pokéthlon Statistics

Stat	#
Speed	N/A
Power	N/A
Technique	N/A
Stamina	N/A
Jump	N/A

[edit] Statistics

Base Stats

		Min-	Min	Max	Max+
HP	54	-	218	312	-
Atk	78	114	161	255	280
Def	103	189	211	305	335
Sp. Atk	53	99	111	205	225
Sp. Def	45	85	95	189	207
Spd	22	44	49	143	157

[edit] Moves

[edit] Via Level-Up

Level	Move	Power	Acc%	Class
Start	Bide	??	N/A	Physical
Start	Withdraw	N/A	N/A	Status
Start	Water Gun	40	100	Special
5	Rollout	30	90	Physical
8	Bite	60	100	Physical
11	Protect	N/A	N/A	Status
15	Aqua Jet	40	100	Physical
18	Ancientpower	60	100	Special
21	Crunch	80	100	Physical
25	Wide Guard	N/A	N/A	Status
28	Brine	65	100	Special
31	Smack Down	50	100	Physical
35	Curse	N/A	N/A	Status
38	Shell Smash	N/A	N/A	Status
41	Aqua Tail	90	90	Physical
45	Rock Slide	75	90	Physical
48	Rain Dance	N/A	N/A	Status
51	Hydro Pump	120	80	Special

[edit] Via TM/HM

TM/HM No.	Move	Power	Acc%	Class
TM06	Toxic	--	90	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	??	100	Special
TM13	Ice Beam	95	100	Special
TM14	Blizzard	120	70	Special
TM17	Protect	--	--	Status
TM18	Rain Dance	--	--	Status
TM21	Frustration	??	100	Physical
TM23	Smack Down	50	100	Physical
TM26	Earthquake	100	100	Physical
TM27	Return	??	100	Physical
TM28	Dig	80	100	Physical
TM32	Double Team	--	--	Status
TM37	Sandstorm	--	--	Status
TM39	Rock Tomb	50	80	Physical
TM42	Facade	70	100	Physical
TM44	Rest	--	--	Status
TM45	Attract	--	100	Status
TM48	Round	60	100	Special
TM55	Scald	80	100	Special
TM69	Rock Polish	--	--	Status
TM71	Stone Edge	100	80	Physical
TM78	Bulldoze	60	100	Physical
TM80	Rock Slide	75	90	Physical
TM87	Swagger	--	90	Status
TM90	Substitute	--	--	Status
TM94	Rock Smash	40	100	Physical
HM03	Surf	95	100	Special
HM04	Strength	80	100	Physical
HM05	Waterfall	80	100	Physical
HM06	Dive	80	100	Physical

[edit] Via Breeding

Move	Power	Acc%	Class
Water Pulse	60	100%	Special
Knock Off	20	100%	Physical
Rock Throw	50	90%	Physical
Slam	80	75%	Physical
Iron Defense	--	--%	Status
Flail	??	100%	Physical
Whirlpool	35	85%	Special
Body Slam	85	100%	Physical
Bide	??	--%	Physical

[edit] Via Move Tutor (Black 2/White 2)

Move	Power	Acc%	Class
Aqua Tail	90	90%	Physical
Block	--	--%	Status
Earth Power	90	100%	Special
Icy Wind	55	95%	Special
Iron Defense	--	--%	Status
Iron Tail	100	75%	Physical
Sleep Talk	--	--%	Status
Snore	40	100%	Special
Stealth Rock	--	--%	Status