Close Combat
Learned at Lv. 63
Scarlet Violet
Power: 120Accuracy: 100PP: 5Physical
Lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
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#984
POKÉDEX No. #984
Great Tusk
Paradox Pokémon
Sightings of this Pokémon have occurred in recent years. The name Great Tusk was taken from a creature listed in a certain book.
Weak to
Flying
Water
Grass
Psychic
Ice
Fairy
Height2.2 m
Weight320.0 kg
AbilitiesProtosynthesis
Varieties1
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP115340–434
- Attack131240–397
- Defense131240–397
- Sp. Atk5399–225
- Sp. Def5399–225
- Speed87161–300
Total570
/ 720
BST570
86 percentile (1025)+108 vs Gen 9 avg (462)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Weak toFlyingWaterGrassPsychicIceFairy
Resists
Rock
Poison
Bug
Dark
Immune
Electric
Full Type Defense Chart ↓Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 9
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Purple
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #984 |
| Paldea | #376 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
285
EV Yield
+3 Attack
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Resistances
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Poison
Rock
Steel
Fire
Electric
Normal
Ice
Dark
Offensive Coverage
Great Tusk's Ground / Fighting typing gives it 6 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against poison, rock, steel, fire, electric, normal, ice, dark types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Jolly
+Speed−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 570, Great Tusk plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Attack at 131, while Special Attack (53) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Ground, Fighting typing leaves Great Tusk with 6 weaknesses against 4 resistances and 1 full immunity. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 8 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 30 makes Great Tusk a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +3 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
2.2 m
Weight
320.0 kg
TypeGroundFighting
Abilities
Raises highest stat in harsh sunlight, or if holding Booster Energy.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
No Eggs
⚧
Gender Ratio
Genderless
🐣
Hatch Steps
12,750
Hatch Counter: 50
⚪
Capture Rate
30
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
0
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Great Tusk?
Great Tusk is a dual-type Ground, Fighting Pokémon.
What are Great Tusk's weaknesses?
Great Tusk takes 2× damage from Flying, Water, Grass, Psychic, Ice, Fairy type moves. It is immune to Electric type moves.
How does Great Tusk evolve?
Great Tusk does not evolve.
What are Great Tusk's base stats?
Great Tusk has a base stat total of 570: HP 115, Attack 131, Defense 131, Sp. Atk 53, Sp. Def 53, Speed 87. Its highest stat is Attack (131).