Great Tusk

Great TuskGround Fighting
  • sunny
  • cloudy
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Great Tusk is a Ground and Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 4,024 CP and is weak to Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Psychic, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Splash / Struggle. It is boosted by Sunny and Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is not yet available.

Great Tusk Stats and Max CP

249 ATK
209 DEF
251 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
4550 CP
Lvl 40
4024 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2874 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
2299 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1725 CP

Great Tusk's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Great Tusk Type Chart

Great Tusk takes increased damage from:Great Tusk takes increased damage from:

FairyFairy160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%
IceIce160.0%
PsychicPsychic160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Great Tusk takes reduced damage from:Great Tusk takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric39.1%
RockRock39.1%
BugBug62.5%
DarkDark62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Great Tusk best moveset

Moves

Splash + Struggle

Great Tusk's best moveset is Splash and Struggle, with 13.20 DPS (damage per second) and 413.6 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain and Partly Cloudy weather.
1.WaterSplashNormalStruggle12.2613.20413.6

Fast Attacks

  • WaterSplash0171.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Splash
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage0
    Energy17
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage0
    Energy12

    Effects
    Splash has no special effects.
    See Splash details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • NormalStruggle3502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Struggle
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage35
    Energy0
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage35
    Energy100

    Effects
    Struggle has no special effects.
    See Struggle details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Great Tusk's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Great Tusk's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Great Tusk has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Great Tusk CP Chart

CP Chart

Great Tusk reaches a maximum of 4,024 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 2,209–2,299 CP, rising to 2,762–2,874 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,657–1,725 CP.

Max CPMax CP4024 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1657 CP - 1725 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs2209 CP - 2299 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids2209 CP - 2299 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
2762 CP - 2874 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Great Tusk Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
156 CP2178 CP3299 CP
4421 CP5542 CP6664 CP
7785 CP8907 CP91028 CP
101150 CP111265 CP121380 CP
131495 CP141610 CP151725 CP
161840 CP171954 CP182069 CP
192184 CP202299 CP212414 CP
222529 CP232644 CP242759 CP
252874 CP262990 CP273105 CP
283220 CP293335 CP303450 CP
313507 CP323565 CP333622 CP
343680 CP353737 CP363794 CP
373852 CP383909 CP393967 CP
404024 CP414075 CP424127 CP
434179 CP444231 CP454283 CP
464336 CP474389 CP484442 CP
494496 CP504550 CP

Pokédex information

Paldea
Pokédex Number#984
Height2.2 m
Weight320 kg
RegionGeneration 9
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance20 km
ReleasedNo
Shiny releasedNo
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000

Evolution Chart

Great Tusk has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

Mega Pokémon that boost Great Tusk

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Great Tusk's Ground and Fighting-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Great Tusk.

Ground Ground

Fighting Fighting

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Great Tusk Candy296 Great Tusk Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Great Tusk Candy10 Great Tusk Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Great Tusk Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Great Tusk Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Great Tusk Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Great Tusk Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Great Tusk Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Great Tusk Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Great Tusk Candy-

Great Tusk Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Great Tusk from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Great Tusk in Pokémon GO.

Great Tusk family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Great Tusk in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

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Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
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1.08 m1.1 m2.2 m3.3 m4.4 m

Great Tusk's height ranges from 1.08 m to 4.4 m, with the average being 2.2 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Great Tusk in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS1.078 m1.1 m
3′06″3′07″
XS1.1 m2.2 m
3′07″7′03″
M1.65 m2.75 m
5′05″9′00″
XL2.75 m3.3 m
9′00″10′10″
XXL3.3 m4.4 m
10′10″14′05″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer0
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer0
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Great Tusk high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Great Tusk. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Great Tusk Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Great Tusk Pokédex entries

Paldea
VersionsPokédex entry
ScarletSightings of this Pokémon have occurred in recent years. The name Great Tusk was taken from a creature listed in a certain book.
VioletThis creature resembles a mysterious Pokémon that, according to a paranormal magazine, has lived since ancient times.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Great Tusk’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Ground and Fighting-type Pokémon, Great Tusk is weak to Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Psychic, and Water-type moves.

What are the best moves for Great Tusk in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Great Tusk in Pokémon GO are Splash and Struggle. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 13.204 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 413.608.

How does Great Tusk perform in Raids?

Great Tusk's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Great Tusk rank as a Ground-type attacker?

Great Tusk's performance as a Ground-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

What Mega Pokémon boost Great Tusk?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Great Tusk: Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, Mega Garchomp, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Heracross, Mega Blaziken, Mega Medicham, Mega Staraptor, Mega Lopunny, Mega Lucario, Mega Gallade, Mega Chesnaught, and Mega Falinks.

What is Great Tusk’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Great Tusk’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 4024 CP and 4550 CP at Level 50.

Can Great Tusk be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Great Tusk cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

Can Great Tusk Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Great Tusk cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.