Competitive Information for Great Tusk [Scarlet/Violet]
Ground / Fighting
Abilities:
Sunny Day active or Booster Energy used: highest stat is 1.3x, or 1.5x if Speed.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Great Tusk? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Great Tusk is here! This terrific Pokémon is Ground and Fighting-typed and ready to shine! It's to see Great Tusk show up as a Scarlet/Violet opponent. It is weak to Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Psychic, and Water-typed attacks. Want to master Great Tusk's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Booster Energy / Shell Bell
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 12 SpD / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Body Press
- Headlong Rush / Earthquake
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Knock Off
Great Tusk is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset focuses to take down the opponent's team with forceful physical moves. The Shell Bell item option is to help Great Tusk recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. When a Pokémon with Protosynthesis is on the field and Sunny Day is active or it holds a Booster Energy, its highest stat (excluding HP) increases by 30% (or 50% if Speed is highest). Booster Energy is consumed upon activation.
◆ Body Press is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Great Tusk's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
◆ Headlong Rush is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Ground-type move (lowers your Great Tusk's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Great Tusk? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Booster Energy / Eject Pack
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 12 SpD / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Headlong Rush
- Close Combat / Body Press
- Rock Slide
- Knock Off / Double-Edge
Great Tusk is an incredible Physical Sweeper for double battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with lethal physical moves. When a Pokémon with Protosynthesis is on the field and Sunny Day is active or it holds a Booster Energy, its highest stat (excluding HP) increases by 30% (or 50% if Speed is highest). Booster Energy is consumed upon activation. Knock Off was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Great Tusk's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Headlong Rush is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Ground-type move (lowers your Great Tusk's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Great Tusk's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Body Press is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Great Tusk's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Fairy moves are bad against Steel/Poison/Fire.
Flying moves are bad against Steel/Rock/Electric.
Grass moves are bad against Grass/Dragon/Fire/Flying/Poison/Bug/Steel.
Ice moves are bad against Water/Steel/Fire/Ice.
Psychic moves are bad against Dark.
Water moves are bad against Water/Dragon/Grass.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Great Tusk is: Steel
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Ground or Fighting ) could also prove helpful.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Great Tusk
Item: Booster Energy / Eject Pack
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 252 Atk / 12 SpD / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Body Press
- Headlong Rush / Earthquake
- Tera Blast
- Knock Off
Great Tusk is a fabulous Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Protosynthesis, sunny day active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Great Tusk's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Body Press is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Great Tusk's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
◆ Headlong Rush is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Ground-type move (lowers your Great Tusk's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Bug-type move).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Great Tusk
Item: Booster Energy / Eject Pack
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 Atk / 12 SpD / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Body Press
- Headlong Rush / Earthquake
- Knock Off / Tera Blast
- Play Rough / Iron Head
Great Tusk is a sensational Physical Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Protosynthesis, sunny day active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. Play Rough or Iron Head are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Great Tusk's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Body Press is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Great Tusk's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
◆ Headlong Rush is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Ground-type move (lowers your Great Tusk's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Knock Off is a physical TERA-boosted 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dark-type move).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Great Tusk
Item: Booster Energy / Eject Pack
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 Atk / 12 SpD / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Body Press
- Headlong Rush / Earthquake
- Tera Blast
- Knock Off
Great Tusk is a decent Physical Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Protosynthesis, sunny day active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Great Tusk's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Body Press is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Great Tusk's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
◆ Headlong Rush is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Ground-type move (lowers your Great Tusk's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dragon-type move).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Great Tusk
Item: Booster Energy / Eject Pack
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 252 Atk / 12 SpD / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Body Press
- Headlong Rush / Earthquake
- Tera Blast / Thunder Fang
- Knock Off
Great Tusk is a fabulous Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Protosynthesis, sunny day active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Great Tusk's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Body Press is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Great Tusk's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
◆ Headlong Rush is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Ground-type move (lowers your Great Tusk's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
◆ Thunder Fang is a physical TERA-boosted 65-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Great Tusk
Item: Booster Energy / Eject Pack
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 Atk / 12 SpD / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Body Press
- Headlong Rush / Earthquake
- Play Rough / Tera Blast
- Knock Off
Great Tusk is pretty popular Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Protosynthesis, sunny day active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Great Tusk's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Body Press is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Great Tusk's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
◆ Headlong Rush is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Ground-type move (lowers your Great Tusk's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Play Rough is a physical TERA-boosted 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Great Tusk
Item: Booster Energy / Eject Pack
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 Atk / 12 SpD / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Tera Blast
- Headlong Rush / Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Body Slam
Great Tusk is a stupendous Physical Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Protosynthesis, sunny day active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Great Tusk's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fighting-type move).
◆ Headlong Rush is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Ground-type move (lowers your Great Tusk's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Great Tusk
Item: Booster Energy / Eject Pack
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 Atk / 12 SpD / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Body Press
- Headlong Rush / Earthquake
- Tera Blast / Fire Fang
- Knock Off
Great Tusk is a fabulous Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Protosynthesis, sunny day active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Great Tusk's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Body Press is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Great Tusk's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
◆ Headlong Rush is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Ground-type move (lowers your Great Tusk's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
◆ Fire Fang is a physical TERA-boosted 65-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Great Tusk
Item: Booster Energy / Eject Pack
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 Atk / 12 SpD / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Body Press
- Headlong Rush / Earthquake
- Tera Blast
- Knock Off
Great Tusk is a marvelous Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Protosynthesis, sunny day active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Great Tusk's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Body Press is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Great Tusk's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
◆ Headlong Rush is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Ground-type move (lowers your Great Tusk's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Flying-type move).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Great Tusk
Item: Booster Energy / Eject Pack
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 Atk / 12 SpD / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Body Press
- Headlong Rush / Earthquake
- Tera Blast
- Knock Off
Great Tusk is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Protosynthesis, sunny day active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Great Tusk's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Body Press is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Great Tusk's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
◆ Headlong Rush is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Ground-type move (lowers your Great Tusk's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Great Tusk
Item: Booster Energy / Eject Pack
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 Atk / 12 SpD / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Body Press
- Headlong Rush / Earthquake
- Tera Blast
- Knock Off
Great Tusk is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Protosynthesis, sunny day active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Great Tusk's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Body Press is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Great Tusk's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
◆ Headlong Rush is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Ground-type move (lowers your Great Tusk's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Great Tusk
Item: Booster Energy / Eject Pack
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 Atk / 12 SpD / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Headlong Rush / Earthquake
- Close Combat / Body Press
- Knock Off
- Iron Head / Body Slam
Great Tusk is a notable Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Protosynthesis, sunny day active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. Iron Head was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Great Tusk's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Earthquake is a physical TERA-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Great Tusk's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Body Press is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Great Tusk's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Great Tusk
Item: Booster Energy / Eject Pack
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 252 Atk / 12 SpD / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Body Press
- Headlong Rush / Earthquake
- Ice Spinner / Tera Blast
- Knock Off
Great Tusk is a marvelous Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Protosynthesis, sunny day active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Great Tusk's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Body Press is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Great Tusk's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
◆ Headlong Rush is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Ground-type move (lowers your Great Tusk's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Great Tusk
Item: Booster Energy / Eject Pack
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 252 Atk / 12 SpD / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Body Press
- Headlong Rush / Earthquake
- Body Slam / Tera Blast
- Knock Off
Great Tusk is an astounding Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Protosynthesis, sunny day active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Great Tusk's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Body Press is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Great Tusk's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
◆ Headlong Rush is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Ground-type move (lowers your Great Tusk's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Body Slam is a physical TERA-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Normal-type move).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Great Tusk
Item: Booster Energy / Eject Pack
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 252 Atk / 12 SpD / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Body Press
- Headlong Rush / Earthquake
- Tera Blast
- Knock Off
Great Tusk is a fabulous Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Protosynthesis, sunny day active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Great Tusk's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Body Press is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Great Tusk's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
◆ Headlong Rush is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Ground-type move (lowers your Great Tusk's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Great Tusk
Item: Booster Energy / Eject Pack
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 252 Atk / 12 SpD / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Body Press
- Headlong Rush / Earthquake
- Tera Blast / Zen Headbutt
- Knock Off
Great Tusk is an awesome Physical Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Protosynthesis, sunny day active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Great Tusk's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Body Press is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Great Tusk's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
◆ Headlong Rush is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Ground-type move (lowers your Great Tusk's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Great Tusk
Item: Booster Energy / Eject Pack
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 252 Atk / 12 SpD / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Body Press
- Headlong Rush / Earthquake
- Tera Blast / Rock Slide
- Knock Off
Great Tusk is a wonderful Physical Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Protosynthesis, sunny day active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Great Tusk's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Body Press is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Great Tusk's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
◆ Headlong Rush is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Ground-type move (lowers your Great Tusk's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Great Tusk
Item: Booster Energy / Eject Pack
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Atk / 12 SpD / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Body Press
- Headlong Rush / Earthquake
- Tera Blast / Iron Head
- Knock Off
Great Tusk is a spectacular Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Protosynthesis, sunny day active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Great Tusk's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Body Press is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Great Tusk's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
◆ Headlong Rush is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Ground-type move (lowers your Great Tusk's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Steel-type move).
◆ Iron Head is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Teratype Water moveset for Great Tusk
Item: Booster Energy / Eject Pack
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Atk / 12 SpD / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Body Press
- Headlong Rush / Earthquake
- Tera Blast
- Knock Off
Great Tusk is a notable Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Protosynthesis, sunny day active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Great Tusk's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Body Press is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Great Tusk's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
◆ Headlong Rush is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Ground-type move (lowers your Great Tusk's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Water-type move).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Great Tusk can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Great Tusk.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Great Tusk can perform in Scarlet/Violet. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SV Move and Ability Combos for Great Tusk
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Moves: Body Press + Bulk Up
- Moves: Body Press + Defense Curl
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
Moves that boost Great Tusk's stats
- Bulk Up
- Defense Curl
- Rapid Spin
Most notable and possible best moves for Great Tusk
- Earthquake
- Head Smash
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rapid Spin
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
Common Effort Values for Great Tusk in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Great Tusk's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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