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[[File:Terapagos dormant state SVID.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Terapagos in its dormant state]] | [[File:Terapagos dormant state SVID.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Terapagos in its dormant state]] | ||
In its Normal Form, Terapagos is a small {{wp|reptile|reptilian}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles an indigo {{wp|tortoise}}. Its head, legs, and tail stem from a cyan, hexagonal shell with the | In its Normal Form, Terapagos is a small {{wp|reptile|reptilian}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles an indigo {{wp|tortoise}}. Its head, legs, and tail stem from a cyan, hexagonal shell with the Terastal symbol on its back: a white hexagon with triangular extensions on each corner that connects it to the edges of its back. Its neck and legs each have a cyan star and ring rub, its feet each have three toes, and its tail is indigo with a cyan four-pointed star at the tip. It has two light blue eyes with rouge rimming and star-shaped pupils. It has a diamond-like pattern on its forehead and two diamonds hanging like earrings on both sides of its head. Finally, it has a "ponytail" made up of three segments of diamond-like shapes. The segments reduce in size as they get farther from the head and gain a purplish tint to them. | ||
[[File:Terapagos energy shield.png|thumb|left|200px|Normal Form Terapagos's protective shield]] | [[File:Terapagos energy shield.png|thumb|left|200px|Normal Form Terapagos's protective shield]] | ||
Normal Form Terapagos is said to have a splendid aura. It is a small and particularly weak Pokémon, but it has the ability to crystallize the energy in its body to form a protective shield around itself when necessary. It is also 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> 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 specific 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> 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 has the ability to crystallize the energy in its body to form a protective shield around itself when necessary. It is also 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> 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 specific 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> 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 | [[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. It is also heavily implied that Terapagos's crystals caused some Pokémon to be born in the Area Zero Underdepths, these being {{p|Carbink}}, {{p|Glimmet}}, and {{p|Glimmora}}.{{fact}} 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 the 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 [[HZ023|anime]], and is able to bring [[human]]s and objects from either other points in the [[Pokémon world]]'s timeline or other timelines altogether 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 [[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 [[HZ023|anime]], and is able to bring [[human]]s and objects from either other points in the [[Pokémon world]]'s timeline or other timelines altogether 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 type that contains the powers of each 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 type that contains the powers of each 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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[[File:Stellar Terapagos using Meteor Beam.png|thumb|left|200px|Stellar Form Terapagos transforming while using {{m|Meteor Beam}}]] | [[File:Stellar Terapagos using Meteor Beam.png|thumb|left|200px|Stellar Form Terapagos transforming while using {{m|Meteor Beam}}]] | ||
In its Stellar Form, Terapagos glows with power and is fully coated by Terastal energy. Its true body is virtually identical to Terastal Form Terapagos and is seen floating above a dome-shaped energy field. The gem on the center of Terastal Form's shell has expanded outward into the shape of a crown bejeweled with rhombuses of varying colors. Atop of the crown-like structure lays a miniature version of Normal Form Terapagos and, above it, the | In its Stellar Form, Terapagos glows with power and is fully coated by [[Terastal energy]]. Its true body is virtually identical to Terastal Form Terapagos and is seen floating above a dome-shaped energy field. The gem on the center of Terastal Form's shell has expanded outward into the shape of a crown bejeweled with rhombuses of varying colors. Atop of the crown-like structure lays a miniature version of Normal Form Terapagos and, above it, the Terastal symbol. Hexagonal gems orbit around Stellar Form Terapagos, each representing one of the eighteen types and bearing their respective icons and colors. This form is said to resemble the world as ancient humans saw it. In his journal, [[Heath]] described it as looking like a planet floating in space. 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. | ||
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 | 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 | 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 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]]. | ||