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#0776 · Alola · Generation 7

# Turtonator

Blast Turtle Pokémon · Fire/Dragon-type

![Turtonator official artwork](https://pokee.si/img/art/776.webp)

Turtonator is a [Fire](https://pokee.si/types/fire)/[Dragon](https://pokee.si/types/dragon)-type Pokémon, the Blast Turtle Pokémon, number 776 (#0776) in the National Pokédex. It was introduced in Generation 7 and comes from the [Alola](https://pokee.si/guide/regions/alola) region. It is 2 m tall and weighs 212 kg.

Turtonator is the Blast Turtle Pokémon, a Fire and Dragon type whose spiked shell is coated in explosive compounds, so anyone who strikes it can be blown away. The Pokédex says it eats sulfur in volcanoes, and that even its droppings are dangerously explosive.

## How to pronounce Turtonator

Turtonator is pronounced **TUR-tuh-nay-ter**. The capital letters show the stressed syllable.

Listen to Turtonator said out loud:

[Listen](https://pokee.si/audio/names/776.mp3)

In Japanese it is バクガメス (Bakugames).

Hear every other name on the [Pokémon pronunciation guide](https://pokee.si/pronounce).

## Lore

### Biology

Turtonator is a bipedal turtle, 2.0 m (6'07") tall and 212 kg (467.4 lb), with muted green skin, a long tubular yellow snout and a red and yellow shell covered in spikes. A star-shaped hole in the underside of the shell is its weak point. The Pokédex says the shell is chemically unstable and goes off with a violent blast if hit.

### Behaviour

Turtonator hides among volcanic rocks and waits for prey, Bulbapedia says, and when something steps on its shell it whacks itself with its tail to set off a blast. It gushes fire and poisonous gas from its nostrils. The Pokédex says its shell is sensitive to moisture, so on rainy days it silently takes refuge in caves.

### Habitat

The Pokédex says it lives in volcanoes. It is not available in Scarlet and Violet or Legends: Z-A.

### Diet

The Pokédex says it eats sulfur and other minerals, which build the explosive material in its shell and make its droppings dangerously explosive too.

### Powers

Its only Ability, Shell Armor, blocks critical hits. Its signature move, Shell Trap, can be learned by no other Pokémon, and it also has Flamethrower, Overheat, Dragon Pulse, Shell Smash and Explosion. A base Defense of 135 and Special Attack of 91 make it a slow, sturdy special attacker.

### Name origin

Turtonator may combine 'turtle' and 'detonator'. The Japanese name is Bakugames (バクガメス), which Bulbapedia reads as bakuhatsu ('explosion') and kame ('turtle').

### Design inspiration

Turtonator may be modelled on the mata mata, a type of turtle, and on a land mine, and its shell looks like a stylised blast, with flame at the base and rocky lumps as debris. It may also nod to the Tarasque, a mythical dragon-like hybrid, or to the Chinese dragon turtle. These are fan readings.

### In the games

Turtonator is a Sun and Ultra Sun exclusive, found on Blush Mountain in Sun and Moon, where it debuted, so Moon players needed a trade or event. In Sword and Shield it is a Sword exclusive found around the Lake of Outrage and, with the Expansion Pass, the Giant's Bed and Frigid Sea.

### In the anime

Kiawe's Turtonator debuted in 'Alola to New Adventure!' and was first used against Tupp, Zipp and Rapp. Another Turtonator belonged to the Shell Sage in 'Eyes on the Goal!'.

### Fun facts

- Its six base stats are exactly the same numbers as Drampa's, 485 in total, shuffled round with only Speed left in place.
- In Pokémon Adventures its droppings are used as makeshift landmines that explode at a touch.
- It is the tallest and heaviest Fire type introduced in Generation VII.

Sources: [Bulbapedia: Turtonator (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Turtonator_(Pok%C3%A9mon)) · [Serebii: Turtonator (Sword/Shield Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-swsh/turtonator/)

## Base stats

- HP: **60**
- Attack: **78**
- Defense: **135**
- Sp. Atk: **91**
- Sp. Def: **85**
- Speed: **36**

Turtonator’s base stat total is **485**. Its highest stat is Defense.

## Type matchups

### What is Turtonator weak to?

Turtonator takes extra damage from [Ground](https://pokee.si/types/ground) (2×), [Rock](https://pokee.si/types/rock) (2×), [Dragon](https://pokee.si/types/dragon) (2×) moves.

It resists [Fire](https://pokee.si/types/fire) (¼×), [Grass](https://pokee.si/types/grass) (¼×), [Electric](https://pokee.si/types/electric) (½×), [Bug](https://pokee.si/types/bug) (½×), [Steel](https://pokee.si/types/steel) (½×).

## Evolution

Turtonator does not evolve, and it does not evolve from any other Pokémon.

## Abilities

- [Shell Armor](https://pokee.si/abilities/shell-armor): Protects against critical hits.

## Moves

### Moves Turtonator learns by level up in Sword / Shield

| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Smog](https://pokee.si/moves/smog) | Poison | Special | 30 |
| 1 | [Tackle](https://pokee.si/moves/tackle) | Normal | Physical | 40 |
| 4 | [Ember](https://pokee.si/moves/ember) | Fire | Special | 40 |
| 8 | [Protect](https://pokee.si/moves/protect) | Normal | Status | — |
| 12 | [Endure](https://pokee.si/moves/endure) | Normal | Status | — |
| 16 | [Flail](https://pokee.si/moves/flail) | Normal | Physical | — |
| 20 | [Incinerate](https://pokee.si/moves/incinerate) | Fire | Special | 60 |
| 24 | [Iron Defense](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-defense) | Steel | Status | — |
| 28 | [Dragon Pulse](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-pulse) | Dragon | Special | 85 |
| 32 | [Body Slam](https://pokee.si/moves/body-slam) | Normal | Physical | 85 |
| 36 | [Flamethrower](https://pokee.si/moves/flamethrower) | Fire | Special | 90 |
| 40 | [Shell Trap](https://pokee.si/moves/shell-trap) | Fire | Special | 150 |
| 44 | [Shell Smash](https://pokee.si/moves/shell-smash) | Normal | Status | — |
| 48 | [Overheat](https://pokee.si/moves/overheat) | Fire | Special | 130 |
| 52 | [Explosion](https://pokee.si/moves/explosion) | Normal | Physical | 250 |

### TM moves (48)

Turtonator can learn 48 moves from TMs in Sword / Shield: [Mega Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/mega-punch), [Mega Kick](https://pokee.si/moves/mega-kick), [Hyper Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/hyper-beam), [Giga Impact](https://pokee.si/moves/giga-impact), [Solar Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/solar-beam), [Fire Spin](https://pokee.si/moves/fire-spin), [Rest](https://pokee.si/moves/rest), [Snore](https://pokee.si/moves/snore), [Protect](https://pokee.si/moves/protect), [Attract](https://pokee.si/moves/attract), [Sunny Day](https://pokee.si/moves/sunny-day), [Will-O-Wisp](https://pokee.si/moves/will-o-wisp), [Facade](https://pokee.si/moves/facade), [Revenge](https://pokee.si/moves/revenge), [Rock Tomb](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-tomb), [Payback](https://pokee.si/moves/payback), [Fling](https://pokee.si/moves/fling), [Venoshock](https://pokee.si/moves/venoshock), [Round](https://pokee.si/moves/round), [Bulldoze](https://pokee.si/moves/bulldoze), [Brutal Swing](https://pokee.si/moves/brutal-swing), [Stomping Tantrum](https://pokee.si/moves/stomping-tantrum), [Body Slam](https://pokee.si/moves/body-slam), [Flamethrower](https://pokee.si/moves/flamethrower), [Earthquake](https://pokee.si/moves/earthquake), [Fire Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/fire-blast), [Substitute](https://pokee.si/moves/substitute), [Outrage](https://pokee.si/moves/outrage), [Endure](https://pokee.si/moves/endure), [Sleep Talk](https://pokee.si/moves/sleep-talk), [Iron Tail](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-tail), [Uproar](https://pokee.si/moves/uproar), [Heat Wave](https://pokee.si/moves/heat-wave), [Taunt](https://pokee.si/moves/taunt), [Hyper Voice](https://pokee.si/moves/hyper-voice), [Overheat](https://pokee.si/moves/overheat), [Iron Defense](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-defense), [Dragon Claw](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-claw), [Bulk Up](https://pokee.si/moves/bulk-up), [Dragon Pulse](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-pulse), [Focus Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/focus-blast), [Flash Cannon](https://pokee.si/moves/flash-cannon), [Iron Head](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-head), [Stone Edge](https://pokee.si/moves/stone-edge), [Heavy Slam](https://pokee.si/moves/heavy-slam), [Work Up](https://pokee.si/moves/work-up), [Heat Crash](https://pokee.si/moves/heat-crash), [Body Press](https://pokee.si/moves/body-press).

Egg moves (4):[Curse](https://pokee.si/moves/curse), [Head Smash](https://pokee.si/moves/head-smash), [Rapid Spin](https://pokee.si/moves/rapid-spin), [Wide Guard](https://pokee.si/moves/wide-guard).

Move tutor moves (5): [Burning Jealousy](https://pokee.si/moves/burning-jealousy), [Draco Meteor](https://pokee.si/moves/draco-meteor), [Lash Out](https://pokee.si/moves/lash-out), [Scale Shot](https://pokee.si/moves/scale-shot), [Scorching Sands](https://pokee.si/moves/scorching-sands).

## Breeding & training

- Gender: 50% male, 50% female.
- Egg groups: Monster, Dragon.
- Egg cycles: 20 (steps to hatch, Scarlet/Violet: 2,560).
- Catch rate: 70 out of 255.
- Base friendship (Gen 8 onward): 50.
- Growth rate: Medium (1,000,000 experience points to reach level 100).
- Defeating it gives 2 Defense effort values.
- Base experience yield: 170.

## Pokédex entries

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

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

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

It lives in volcanoes and eats sulfur and other minerals. Materials from the food it eats form the basis of its explosive shell. *(Ultra Sun)*

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

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

## Names around the world

- **Japanese**: バクガメス
- **Romaji**: Bakugames
- **French**: Boumata
- **German**: Tortunator
- **Spanish**: Turtonator
- **Italian**: Turtonator
- **Korean**: 폭거북스
- **Chinese (Simplified)**: 爆焰龟兽
- **Chinese (Traditional)**: 爆焰龜獸

## Trivia

- Highest Defense among Dragon types: 135.
- Heaviest Fire type in Gen 7: 212 kg.
- Tallest Fire type in Gen 7: 2 m.
- Slowest Fire type in Gen 7: 36 Speed.
- Highest Defense among Fire types in Gen 7: 135.
- Slowest Dragon type in Gen 7: 36 Speed, shared with 1 other.
- Highest Defense among Dragon types in Gen 7: 135.
- Taller than 87% of all Pokémon (2 m).
- Heavier than 93% of all Pokémon (212 kg).
- Base stat total 485, ranked #372 of 1,025.
- Its best stat is Defense, ranked #29 of 1,025.
- One of 3 Pokémon that are both Fire and Dragon.
- One of 97 red Pokémon.
- Number 55 of 88 Pokémon introduced in Generation 7 (Alola).
- Can learn 65 different moves in Sword / Shield.
- Catch rate 70: about 9.2% per Poké Ball at full health.
- Appears in 6 distinct Pokédex entries.

## Sources and fact-checking

- Stats, types, abilities, moves, evolutions, forms and Pokédex entries: [PokéAPI](https://pokeapi.co) open game data.
- Lore: written by pokee.si in our own words, researched from [Bulbapedia: Turtonator (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Turtonator_(Pok%C3%A9mon)), [Serebii: Turtonator (Sword/Shield Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-swsh/turtonator/).
- Pronunciation (TUR-tuh-nay-ter): it follows how the English anime, games or official videos say it.

**Last checked:** 20 October 2026. Every sentence of the lore was checked against Bulbapedia, Serebii and the game data.

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