Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Terrakion
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Terrakion is the Cavern Pokémon — Rock and Fighting Legendary (Swords of Justice with Cobalion, Virizion, and Keldeo). In Pokémon GO it is a Rock/Fighting attacker with Smack Down / Double Kick + Close Combat / Rock Slide / Earthquake. Rock helps against Fire, Flying, Ice, and Bug; Fighting helps against Normal, Rock, Steel, Ice, and Dark. Grass, Water, Fighting, Ground, Steel, and Psychic punish it. Catch from Legendary raids and events.
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Terrakion (#639) is a Rock / Fighting Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a Rock/Fighting raid attacker with Smack Down / Zen Headbutt / Double Kick + Close Combat / Rock Slide / Earthquake. Against Terrakion, lead with Grass, Water, or Fighting. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Terrakion is a Rock / Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0639. Legendaries shine in Master League and 5-star raids when IVs and moves align.
Where in GO: Legendary raids, research breakthroughs, and GO Tour events
Invest tip: Double Kick + Close Combat / Rock Slide is the usual kit; Smack Down + Rock Slide for Rock lean. Shadow Terrakion is elite Rock/Fighting DPS — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Rock moves hit Fire, Ice, Flying, and Bug hard.
- Fighting moves hit Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Steel hard.
When Terrakion is your opponent, Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Psychic, Steel, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 260
- Defense
- 192
- Stamina
- 209
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. Primal Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse — Primal lobby boost
- 2. Shadow Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 3. Mega Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 4. Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 5. Shadow Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 6. Shadow Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 7. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 8. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 9. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 10. Samurott · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 12. Empoleon · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 2. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 3. Vaporeon · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Tail
- 4. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 5. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 6. Clawitzer · beats Water
Water Gun + Crabhammer
- 7. Floatzel · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
- 8. Seismitoad · beats Water
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
- 9. Carracosta · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
- 10. Blastoise · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Wailord · beats Water
Water Gun + Surf
- 12. Golisopod · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Jet
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Terrakion’s always-available TM pool. Double Kick + Close Combat covers most Fighting raid needs.
Fast
- Smack Down · Standard
Rock STAB / default
- Double Kick · Standard
Fighting energy
- Zen Headbutt · Standard
Psychic energy
Charged
- Close Combat · Standard
Fighting nuke
- Rock Slide · Standard
Rock nuke / PvP
- Earthquake · Standard
Ground coverage
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
- smack down
- zen headbutt
- double kick
Charged
- close combat
- earthquake
- rock slide
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #438 of 954 · CP 1479
Double Kick + Close Combat
- Ultra League · rank #300 of 747 · CP 2483
Double Kick + Close Combat
- Master League · rank #49 of 1023 · CP 4181
Double Kick + Close Combat
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
Recommended vs these bosses
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 12: Raid Counters — 5-Star Legendaries
… Metal Claw Sacred Sword Steel/ Fighting Steel + Fighting dual coverage; excellent bulk 5 Terrakion Smack Down Sacred Sword Rock/ Fighting Rock and Fighting dual super effective 6 Lucario C…
- Ch. 13: Raid Counters — Mega, Primal & Ultra Beasts
…mp Counter Dynamic Punch Fighting Accessible classic; excellent DPS even without shadow 6 Terrakion Double Kick Sacred Sword Rock/ Fighting Fighting STAB; note Rock is resisted by Mega Tyra…
- 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.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).