Terrakion (Pokémon)


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Terrakion (Japanese: テラキオン Terrakion) is a dual-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It is not known to evolve into or from any Pokémon.

Along with, , and , Terrakion is a member of the Swords of Justice.

Biology
Terrakion is a bovine, quadruped Pokémon. It has a black, rounded forehead adorned with two sharp brown horns that curve forward. Its face is beige with orange eyes and short snout. On top of its head are several short spikes. Down its back are two brown ridges that join just past its shoulders. There are two orange protrusions on its shoulders. The bands around its legs are the same color as its face, and it has black hooves underneath these bands. Its striped underside is also beige. It has a short, stubby tail.

Terrakion fought humans alongside the other Swords of Justice during a war with humans in order to protect Pokémon. It is strong enough to destroy a castle wall in one blow.

Terrakion debuted in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, being one of its stars alongside, , , and. Along with Cobalion, Virizion, Kyurem, and Keldeo, Terrakion can speak through telepathy.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga


Terrakion appears alongside Virizion inside Mistralton Cave in A Week to Go and Old Wounds, where they are challenged by Trish of the Riches, as well as. Just as they appear to be losing the battle, their leader, Cobalion, appears, and startles Trish into dropping her fire torches and setting the cave ablaze.

In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga
Monta owns a Terrakion, which he used in an attempt to weaken enough to be able to capture it.

In the Pokémon RéBURST manga
Terrakion, along with Cobalion and Virizion, were captured by Great Gavel by holding several Pokémon captive. Later, it was sealed into a Burst Heart and became the Burst form of Ganku.

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Trivia

 * No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Terrakion.
 * Terrakion is similar to in three ways: it is a member of a non-mascot Legendary trio, is found in its region's Victory Road in the first games that feature its region, and is found in a different location in all subsequent games.
 * Terrakion takes supereffective damage from Grass, Steel, Water, and Fighting; the collective types of the other members of its quartet.

Origin
Terrakion appears to be based on the character of from the novel . Like Porthos, Terrakion is the heaviest, largest, and strongest member of the trio. It also has traits of and en. Like the other members of its trio, its nose resembles that of a sheep, goat, or other hoofed animal.

Name origin
Terrakion may be a combination of terra (Latin for earth) or ' (a -based material, as well as its respective color) and ' or champion.

Related articles

 * Terrakion (M15)
 * Swords of Justice
 * Swords of Justice (Adventures)