Close Combat
Learned at Lv. 73
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Power: 120Accuracy: 100PP: 5Physical
Lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
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POKÉDEX No. #639
Terrakion
Cavern Pokémon
This Pokémon came to the defense of Pokémon that had lost their homes in a war among humans.
Weak toFighting
Ground
Steel
Water
Grass
Psychic
Fairy
Height1.9 m
Weight260.0 kg
AbilitiesJustified
Varieties1
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP91292–386
- Attack129236–392
- Defense90166–306
- Sp. Atk72134–267
- Sp. Def90166–306
- Speed108198–346
Total580
/ 720
BST580
88 percentile (1025)+159 vs Gen 5 avg (421)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Weak toFightingGroundSteelWaterGrassPsychicFairy
Resists
Normal
PoisonRock
Bug
Fire
Dark
Full Type Defense Chart ↓Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Legendary
Generation
Generation 5
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Gray
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #639 |
| Conquest Gallery | #191 |
| Crown Tundra | #206 |
| Hyperspace | #116 |
| Original Unova | #145 |
| Updated Unova | #226 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
261
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
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
Flying
Bug
Fire
Ice
NormalRock
Steel
Dark
Offensive Coverage
Terrakion's Rock / Fighting typing gives it 7 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against flying, bug, fire, ice, normal, rock, steel, dark types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Jolly
+Speed−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 580, Terrakion plays as a fast attacker that leans on outspeeding threats and hitting hard. Its standout stat is Attack at 129, while Special Attack (72) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Defensively, the Rock, Fighting combination gives Terrakion 6 resistances and 7 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 8 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A low catch rate of 3 makes Terrakion 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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Pokédex Data
Height
1.9 m
Weight
260.0 kg
TypeRockFighting
Abilities
Raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a Dark move.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
No Eggs
⚧
Gender Ratio
Genderless
🐣
Hatch Steps
20,400
Hatch Counter: 80
⚪
Capture Rate
3
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
35
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Terrakion?
Terrakion is a dual-type Rock, Fighting Pokémon.
What are Terrakion's weaknesses?
Terrakion takes 2× damage from Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, Grass, Psychic, Fairy type moves.
How does Terrakion evolve?
Terrakion does not evolve.
What are Terrakion's base stats?
Terrakion has a base stat total of 580: HP 91, Attack 129, Defense 90, Sp. Atk 72, Sp. Def 90, Speed 108. Its highest stat is Attack (129).