#0564 · Gen 5 · 355 BST
Tirtouga
An early-evolution Water/Rock-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with strong 103 base Defense. Common ability: Solid Rock.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
129/88/110/65/58/37
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
161/143/170/115/106/81
Abilities
It cannot be knocked out with one hit. One-hit KO moves cannot knock it out, either.
Type effectiveness
Takes 4× damage from
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Tirtouga
Tirtouga is a Water/Rock-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with a Base Stat Total of 355. An early-evolution Water/Rock-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with strong 103 base Defense. Common ability: Solid Rock.
Best stat: Defense (103 base)
Tirtouga's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 78 base Attack and 22 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Solid Rock
- Sturdy
- Swift Swim
How to use Tirtouga competitively
Open the damage calculator with Tirtouga selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Tirtouga appears in the species dropdown. Drop Tirtouga into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0564 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Type | Water / Rock |
| Abilities | Solid Rock, Sturdy, Swift Swim |
| Base Stat Total | 355 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 54 / 78 / 103 / 53 / 45 / 22 |