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terrakion
#639

Terrakion

Cavern Pokémon

RockFighting

Its charge is strong enough to break through a giant castle wall in one blow. This Pokémon is spoken of in legends.

Base Stats

HP 91
Attack 129
Defense 90
Sp. Atk 72
Sp. Def 90
Speed 108
Total 580

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Evolution Chain

Moves

Locations

Details

Category Cavern Pokémon
Height 1.9 m
Weight 260.0 kg
Base Exp 261
Growth Rate Slow
Capture Rate 3
Base Happiness 35
Gender Genderless
Habitat
Egg Groups No Eggs
Legendary Pokémon

Sprites

terrakion Front Front
terrakion Back Back
terrakion Front Shiny Front Shiny
terrakion Back Shiny Back Shiny
terrakion Official Art Official Art
terrakion Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

Choice Band
Item
Choice Band
Nature
Jolly
EVs
Atk 252
Def 4
Spe 252
Swords Dance
Item
Life Orb
Nature
Jolly
EVs
Atk 252
Def 4
Spe 252
Choice Scarf
Item
Choice Scarf
Nature
Jolly
EVs
Atk 252
Def 4
Spe 252

Strategy Overview

Terrakion is one of OU's most fearsome and underrated wallbreakers, and at a quick glance, it isn't difficult to see why. With a respectable Attack stat and extremely high-powered STAB attacks that have phenomenal coverage, Terrakion is an absolute nightmare to switch into. Furthermore, its ability, Justified, makes opponents fear using Dark-type moves multiple times, as Terrakion is able to get a free Attack boost off of these resisted attacks. As a result, Terrakion is a decent check to Weavile, Tyranitar, and Bisharp for offensive teams. Its Speed tier is just enough to revenge kill base 100s, especially the likes of Manaphy, Charizard, Jirachi, and Mega Gardevoir. However, while Terrakion is a menace offensively, its typing and mediocre bulk leave it wanting more in terms of defensive prowess. Being weak to common offensive attacking types, such as Ground, Fairy, Fighting, Water, and Steel, means switching Terrakion in is difficult, even on certain Knock Off users. On top of this, Close Combat's defense drops make it even easier to revenge kill with priority from the likes of Azumarill, Scizor, and Talonflame. Choice Scarf Terrakion lacks the raw firepower to break past the likes of Clefable, Hippowdon, Slowbro, and Landorus-T, while other more powerful sets are easily revenge killed due to their Speed. Nevertheless, even with its downsides, Terrakion proves itself as one of the most devastating wallbreakers in the tier and is a strong choice for most offensive teams.

Most Used Moves

Iron Head
28.1%

Most Used Items

Life Orb
19.3%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc