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Normal Form Terapagos is said to have a splendid aura. It is a small and particularly weak Pokémon, but it is capable of assuming a dormant state when it needs to slumber or when its life is in danger, pulling its head, limbs, and tail into its shell and shrinking in size, which makes itself look like an ordinary jewel.<ref>"[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/area_zero_mystery/ Introducing a Newly Discovered Pokémon!]" Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website.</ref> It also has the ability to crystallize the energy in its body to form a protective shield around itself when necessary, even in its dormant state. This species is seemingly able to live for millions of years while slumbering within its crystal shell. Terapagos inhabited the [[Paldea]] [[region]] in a bygone era. It was thought that this species went extinct, having been caught up in seismic shifts that occurred about 2,000,000 years ago. However, {{ga|Terapagos|one Terapagos}} managed to survive by crystallizing its own body and going into hibernation in the [[Area Zero Underdepths]], where it laid low until the present day.<ref>"[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/terapagos_normal_form/ Scarlet and Violet | Normal Form Terapagos]" Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website.</ref> According to [[Briar]], Terapagos is made of [[Terastal energy]]. Terapagos assumes Normal Form when not battling and moving around. | Normal Form Terapagos is said to have a splendid aura. It is a small and particularly weak Pokémon, but it is capable of assuming a dormant state when it needs to slumber or when its life is in danger, pulling its head, limbs, and tail into its shell and shrinking in size, which makes itself look like an ordinary jewel.<ref>"[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/area_zero_mystery/ Introducing a Newly Discovered Pokémon!]" Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website.</ref> It also has the ability to crystallize the energy in its body to form a protective shield around itself when necessary, even in its dormant state. This species is seemingly able to live for millions of years while slumbering within its crystal shell. Terapagos inhabited the [[Paldea]] [[region]] in a bygone era. It was thought that this species went extinct, having been caught up in seismic shifts that occurred about 2,000,000 years ago. However, {{ga|Terapagos|one Terapagos}} managed to survive by crystallizing its own body and going into hibernation in the [[Area Zero Underdepths]], where it laid low until the present day.<ref>"[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/terapagos_normal_form/ Scarlet and Violet | Normal Form Terapagos]" Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website.</ref> According to [[Briar]], Terapagos is made of [[Terastal energy]]. Terapagos assumes Normal Form when not battling and moving around. | ||
[[File:Terapagos mist Horizons.png|thumb|left|200px|Normal Form Terapagos's timeline-altering mist]] | [[File:Terapagos mist Horizons.png|thumb|left|200px|Normal Form Terapagos's timeline-altering mist]] | ||
[[Heath]] is the one who discovered Terapagos and coined its name.<ref>[[Heath]]: ''"While separated from the research team in the crater's depths, I found a strange...entity. [...] I have tentatively named this creature Terapagos. [...]"'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], in the chapter "A Disk Pokémon?" of the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}})</ref> [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} did research on this Pokémon while in [[Area Zero]]. Terapagos appears to naturally cause glowing crystals to grow around it as it slumbers, which gave Area Zero the distinctive appearance it possesses. For a long time, many thought Terapagos was fake and that Heath had made it up, but Briar proved its existence by writing [[Briar's Book|her own book]], detailing the expedition she, [[Carmine]], [[Kieran]], and the {{player}} had in Area Zero Underdepths. | [[Heath]] is the one who discovered Terapagos and coined its name.<ref>[[Heath]]: ''"While separated from the research team in the crater's depths, I found a strange...entity. [...] I have tentatively named this creature Terapagos. [...]"'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], in the chapter "A Disk Pokémon?" of the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}})</ref> [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} did research on this Pokémon while in [[Area Zero]]. Terapagos appears to naturally cause glowing crystals to grow around it as it slumbers, which gave Area Zero the distinctive appearance it possesses. For a long time, many thought Terapagos was fake and that Heath had made it up, but Briar proved its existence by writing [[Briar's Book|her own book]], detailing the expedition she, [[Carmine]], [[Kieran]], and the {{player}} had in Area Zero Underdepths. | ||
The [[Area Zero journals]] and the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}} imply that Terapagos is responsible for the [[Terastal phenomenon]], which is ultimately confirmed to be the case in the [[Pokédex]]. Terapagos also has the ability to alter timelines in some capacity, as seen both in the games and | The [[Area Zero journals]] and the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}} imply that Terapagos is responsible for the [[Terastal phenomenon]], which is ultimately confirmed to be the case in the [[Pokédex]]. Terapagos also has the ability to alter timelines in some capacity, as seen both in the games and in [[HZ023]], and is able to bring [[human]]s and objects either from other points in the [[Pokémon world]]'s timeline<ref>[[Professor Sada|AI Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo|AI Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}: ''"[...] It sends Poké Balls to a different point on the timeline to catch Pokémon there, and it can then draw them back here to the present."'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]])</ref> or from other timelines altogether<ref>[[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}: ''"I am researching methods to catch Pokémon that live in different timelines, so I might transport them to the present day in my own timeline."'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]: [[The Indigo Disk]])</ref> to the point in time and space it currently is. When using its timeline-altering powers, a mist appears around the affected area; once it disappears, whatever was brought is sent back. The true limits of this power are currently unknown, but seems to affect humans and objects differently, as the player was able to keep the copy of the Scarlet Book{{sup/9|S}}/Violet Book{{sup/9|V}} owned by the professor after the encounter at [[Kitakami]]'s [[Crystal Pool]]. Due to the Terastal energy it produces, Terapagos appears to have some sort of connection to the [[Paradox Pokémon]] and is implied to be responsible for allowing advanced technologies, such as the professor's sophisticated AI and the "[[time machine]]", to exist in spite of human limitations. | ||
Terapagos can give a [[Tera Orb]] the ability to Terastallize Pokémon with no charging drawbacks.<ref>[[Briar]]: ''"[...] I think it might be because your orbs were directly exposed to the energy from Terapagos. Kieran and Carmine say that ever since the underdepths, they've been able to Terastallize their Pokémon without charging their Tera Orbs."'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]: [[The Indigo Disk]])</ref> Terapagos is also the source and creator of the {{t|Stellar}} [[Type|Tera Type]], a unique Tera Type that contains the powers of each and every type.<ref>"[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/stellar_tera_type/ Master the Stellar Tera Type—the 19th Tera Type!]" Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website.</ref> Unlike other Pokémon, it will always receive the full benefits of the Stellar Tera Type, even outside of [[Tera Raid Battle]]s. | Terapagos can give a [[Tera Orb]] the ability to Terastallize Pokémon with no charging drawbacks.<ref>[[Briar]]: ''"[...] I think it might be because your orbs were directly exposed to the energy from Terapagos. Kieran and Carmine say that ever since the underdepths, they've been able to Terastallize their Pokémon without charging their Tera Orbs."'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]: [[The Indigo Disk]])</ref> Terapagos is also the source and creator of the {{t|Stellar}} [[Type|Tera Type]], a unique Tera Type that contains the powers of each and every type.<ref>"[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/stellar_tera_type/ Master the Stellar Tera Type—the 19th Tera Type!]" Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website.</ref> Unlike other Pokémon, it will always receive the full benefits of the Stellar Tera Type, even outside of [[Tera Raid Battle]]s. | ||
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Terapagos's shell is composed of crystallized [[Terastal energy]], with eighteen irregular pentagons on its surface, each decorated with symbols of varying shapes and colors in a way to resemble the eighteen [[type]]s. The symbols morph back and forth to abstract shapes. On the center of its shell is a cyan, hexagonal protrusion adorned with the Terastal symbol, much like the small body of Normal Form Terapagos. The sides of its shell also have three obtuse pentagons each on the rim of the shell that are a solid light blue color. [[Kieran]] assumes Terapagos's Terastal Form is its true form; this, however, is currently unproven. | Terapagos's shell is composed of crystallized [[Terastal energy]], with eighteen irregular pentagons on its surface, each decorated with symbols of varying shapes and colors in a way to resemble the eighteen [[type]]s. The symbols morph back and forth to abstract shapes. On the center of its shell is a cyan, hexagonal protrusion adorned with the Terastal symbol, much like the small body of Normal Form Terapagos. The sides of its shell also have three obtuse pentagons each on the rim of the shell that are a solid light blue color. [[Kieran]] assumes Terapagos's Terastal Form is its true form; this, however, is currently unproven. | ||
Normal Form Terapagos enters its Terastal Form when it is either in danger or about to battle. It {{a|Tera Shift|absorbs the Terastal energy created within its body}} in order to produce crystallized Terastal energy and clad itself in a larger, sturdier shell, it also causes the ring rubs on its legs to transform into fur, which form its mane and tails, thus transforming into its Terastal Form. Its shell {{a|Tera Shell|holds the power of every type}}, allowing it to temporarily distort type matchups and render all damage-dealing moves as ineffective.<ref>"[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/terapagos_terastal_form/ Terastal Form Terapagos]" Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website.</ref> The shell then absorbs the move's energy and transfers it back to Terapagos. When using specific beam-like [[move]]s, Terapagos withdraws its hands and head into its shell, shapes its mane in a way it resembles its three tails, flies up, and shoots the beam from the gem in the center of its shell. | Normal Form Terapagos enters its Terastal Form when it is either in danger or about to battle. It {{a|Tera Shift|absorbs the Terastal energy created within its body}} in order to produce crystallized Terastal energy and clad itself in a larger, sturdier shell, it also causes the ring rubs on its legs to transform into fur, which form its mane and tails, thus transforming into its Terastal Form. Its shell {{a|Tera Shell|holds the power of every type}}, allowing it to temporarily distort type matchups and render all damage-dealing moves as ineffective.<ref>"[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/terapagos_terastal_form/ Terastal Form Terapagos]" Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website.</ref> The shell then absorbs the move's energy and transfers it back to Terapagos. When using specific beam-like [[move]]s, Terapagos withdraws its hands and head into its shell, shapes its mane in a way it resembles its three tails, flies up, and shoots the beam from the gem in the center of its shell. In this form, it is known as "'''The Indigo Disk'''" due to its indigo coloration and disk-shaped shell. | ||
Terastal Form Terapagos is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Tera Shell}} as an [[Ability]]. | Terastal Form Terapagos is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Tera Shell}} as an [[Ability]]. | ||
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This form is achieved when its Terastal Form is exposed to a [[Tera Orb]].<ref>"[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/terapagos_stellar_form/ Scarlet and Violet Site | Stellar Form Terapagos]" Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website.</ref> Terapagos has taken this form at least three times through history: in ancient times, during the Area Zero Expedition (200 years ago), and in the present time. Terapagos is said to be at full power in this form. Its Terastal energy becomes so abnormally amplified that it actually appears to lose control and lash out due to its energy output. Due to having so much power, Stellar Form Terapagos also risks wreaking havoc to [[Paldea]]'s ecosystem. While in this form, it was shown to resist going back into even the most powerful of [[Poké Ball]]s, the [[Master Ball]], destroying it in the process. | This form is achieved when its Terastal Form is exposed to a [[Tera Orb]].<ref>"[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/terapagos_stellar_form/ Scarlet and Violet Site | Stellar Form Terapagos]" Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website.</ref> Terapagos has taken this form at least three times through history: in ancient times, during the Area Zero Expedition (200 years ago), and in the present time. Terapagos is said to be at full power in this form. Its Terastal energy becomes so abnormally amplified that it actually appears to lose control and lash out due to its energy output. Due to having so much power, Stellar Form Terapagos also risks wreaking havoc to [[Paldea]]'s ecosystem. While in this form, it was shown to resist going back into even the most powerful of [[Poké Ball]]s, the [[Master Ball]], destroying it in the process. | ||
Stellar Form Terapagos is capable absorbing Terastal energy from other Terastallized Pokémon, causing their Terastallized state to be undone earlier than intended. With it, it can create multiple Tera Shields and even change its type amidst battle, but seems to be limited to only three times per battle. The hidden power within Stellar Form Terapagos is capable of {{a|Teraform Zero|reducing to zero all effects of weather and terrain}}. It has shown to be able of shooting huge beams of pure Terastal energy at its foes. When using specific beam-like [[move]]s, Stellar Form Terapagos will use all of its hexagonal gems in a certain formation to shoot the beam from it. | Stellar Form Terapagos is capable absorbing Terastal energy from other Terastallized Pokémon, causing their Terastallized state to be undone earlier than intended. With it, it can create multiple Tera Shields and even change its type amidst battle, but seems to be limited to only three times per battle. The hidden power within Stellar Form Terapagos is capable of {{a|Teraform Zero|reducing to zero all effects of weather and terrain}}. It has shown to be able of shooting huge beams of pure Terastal energy at its foes. When using specific beam-like [[move]]s, Stellar Form Terapagos will use all of its hexagonal gems in a certain formation to shoot the beam from it. In this form, it is also known as "'''The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero'''" due to its status as the secret treasure that was sought by the Paldean empire. | ||
Stellar Form Terapagos is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Teraform Zero}} as an [[Ability]]. | Stellar Form Terapagos is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Teraform Zero}} as an [[Ability]]. | ||