Terrakion (Japanese: テラキオン Terakion) is a Rock/Fighting-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V. Terrakion is a member of the Fighting-type four-some, along with Virizion, Cobalion and Keldeo.
Biology
Physiology
Terrakion is a bulky, bipedal ox-like Pokémon. Its body is mostly gray, with tan coloration on its face, underbelly, and legs. It has sharp orange eyes with small black pupils. It has two large sharply curving brown horns protruding from either side of its head, and a crest of spikes on its forehead. It has a powerfully-built, muscular body with thick legs. Its has tan boot-like formations encircling each foot, and deep brown hoof-like feet. It has a stubby pointed tail and orange features protruding from each shoulder.
Special Abilities
Terrakion is physically powerful enough to smash through a castle wall in one great charge.
Behavior
Terrakion does not trust humans, and once fought against them alongside Cobalion and Virizion to protect Pokémon. It is a strong, protective Pokémon. It usually seems to have a fierce grimace etched on its face.
Evolution
Terrakion does not evolve.
Game data
Pokédex Entries
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Locations
| Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| Black and White | Victory Road (Trial Chamber) | One |
| Black 2 and White 2 | Route 22 | One |
| X and Y | Transfer | None |
| Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Pathless Plain (Tuesdays and Saturdays) | two |
Stats
| Stats | |
|---|---|
| HP | |
| Attack | |
| Defense | |
| Sp. Atk | |
| Sp. Def | |
| Speed | |
| Total | 420
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Learnset
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam |
| 1 | Quick Attack | 40 | 100% | 30 |  Normal
|
Physical | |||
| 1 | Leer | – | 100% | 30 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| 7 | Double Kick | 30 | 100% | 30 |  Fighting
|
Physical | |||
| 13 | Smack Down | 50 | 100% | 15 |  Rock
|
Physical | |||
| 19 | Take Down | 90 | 85% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| 25 | Helping Hand | – | –% | 20 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| 31 | Retaliate | 70 | 100% | 5 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| 37 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90% | 10 | Rock
|
Physical | |||
| 42 | Sacred Sword | 90 | 100% | 20 | Fighting
|
Physical | |||
| 49 | Swords Dance | – | –% | 30 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| 55 | Quick Guard | – | –% | 15 | Fighting
|
Status | |||
| 61 | Work Up | – | –% | 30 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| 67 | Stone Edge | 100 | 80% | 5 | Rock
|
Physical | |||
| 73 | Close Combat | 120 | 100% | 5 | Fighting
|
Physical | |||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
TM and HM
Tutoring
Sprites
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Appearances
Anime
- Swords of Justice (MS015)
- Terrakion (MS015)
Manga
Other
Trivia
- Terrakion is the only legendary musketeer to have a unique type combination: Cobalion has the same combination as Lucario, Virizion has the same combination as Breloom and Chesnaught, and Keldeo has the same combination as Poliwrath.
- Terrakion is one of the two legendary Pokémon that is found in Victory Road in the generation it was introduced, the other Pokémon being Moltres.
Origin
Terrakion is likely based on an ox; it also very slightly resembles a bulldog in body shape. It is possibly inspired by the character Porthos from the novel The Three Musketeers, being the most physically powerful member of the trio.
Etymology
The first part of this Pokémon's name is a reference to the word Terra, meaning Earth, referencing the fact that it is a Rock-type Pokémon, as well as the Pokémon's color; Terracotta, a shade of brown.
Names in other languages
Gallery
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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