Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Terapagos
Say it: teh-RAP-uh-gohss
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Terapagos is the Terastal Pokémon — Normal (and special Terastal forms in the main games). In Pokémon GO it is a new Legendary with a very limited move pool in our snapshot — confirm live kits before investing. Normal has few offensive strengths; Fighting hits Normal hard. Catch from Legendary raids and events when available.
Say it: teh-RAP-uh-gohss
Terapagos (#1024) is a Normal Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Our Game Master snapshot lists only Take Down and Struggle — verify live moves, Terastal Forme typing, and raid roles. Against Terapagos, lead with Fighting.
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Pokédex notes
Terapagos is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #1024. Normal types need coverage moves — check our moveset guide before spending TMs.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Treat Terapagos as a live-meta watch — our snapshot is incomplete. Do not Elite TM until you confirm the charged move pool on your copy. No Shadow investment until Frustration rules and moves are confirmed live.
Type matchups
- Normal moves do not have a common super-effective target in our chart.
When Terapagos is your opponent, Fighting hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 126
- Defense
- 165
- Stamina
- 207
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Lucario · beats Fighting
Counter + Aura Sphere
- 2. Mega Mewtwo X · beats Fighting
Counter + Focus Blast — Psychic/Fighting Mega
- 3. Terrakion · beats Fighting
Double Kick + Sacred Sword
- 4. Shadow Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 5. Lucario · beats Fighting
Counter + Aura Sphere
- 6. Conkeldurr · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 7. Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 8. Shadow Hariyama · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 9. Keldeo · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Sacred Sword
- 10. Buzzwole · beats Fighting
Counter + Superpower
- 11. Toxicroak · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 12. Breloom · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Conkeldurr · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 2. Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 3. Hariyama · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 4. Toxicroak · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 5. Breloom · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 6. Poliwrath · beats Fighting
Rock Smash + Dynamic Punch
- 7. Primeape · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
- 8. Heracross · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
- 9. Emboar · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 10. Sawk · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 11. Throh · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 12. Hitmonchan · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
Recommended moves
Terapagos may be missing or incomplete in our Game Master snapshot — confirm live moves before Elite TM or power-up spends.
Fast
- Take Down · Standard
Normal STAB / confirm live
Charged
- Struggle · Standard
Placeholder — confirm live
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- take down
Charged
- struggle
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #618 of 954 · CP 1483
Take Down + Struggle
- Ultra League · rank #667 of 747 · CP 1990
Take Down + Struggle
- Master League · rank #868 of 1023 · CP 1990
Take Down + Struggle
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.