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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 has a cyan four-pointed star at its 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. lastly, 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. | 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 has a cyan four-pointed star at its 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. lastly, 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 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. As depicted in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series | 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. As depicted in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', Terapagos is shown to be unable to move if it's turned upside down. 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, with it said to have 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 [[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 stays in its Normal Form while not battling. | ||
[[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 form around it as it slumbers thanks to its ability to transform its own energy into hard crystals, 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 her own book: "[[Briar's Book|The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]]", which details 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 form around it as it slumbers thanks to its ability to transform its own energy into hard crystals, 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 her own book: "[[Briar's Book|The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]]", which details 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]]. With the power of its crystals, Terapagos can {{m|Tera Starstorm|bombard its foes with countless star-shaped projectiles}}. Terapagos also has the ability to alter timelines in some capacity, as seen in both games and Pokémon Horizons, it is capable of bringing [[human]]s, [[Paradox Pokémon|Pokémon]], 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 pink 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 its body produces, Terapagos was responsible for allowing advanced technologies, such as [[Tera Orb|Tera Orbs]], the professor's [[AI Sada|AI]] [[AI Turo|copy]], and the "[[time machine]]", to exist in spite of human limitations. It is also implied to be responsible for the growth of [[Herba Mystica]], special herbs that can heal or even make Pokémon grow [[Titan Pokémon|larger]]. | 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]]. With the power of its crystals, Terapagos can {{m|Tera Starstorm|bombard its foes with countless star-shaped projectiles}}. Terapagos also has the ability to alter timelines in some capacity, as seen in both games and ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'', it is capable of bringing [[human]]s, [[Paradox Pokémon|Pokémon]], 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 pink 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 its body produces, Terapagos was responsible for allowing advanced technologies, such as [[Tera Orb|Tera Orbs]], the professor's [[AI Sada|AI]] [[AI Turo|copy]], and the "[[time machine]]", to exist in spite of human limitations. It is also implied to be responsible for the growth of [[Herba Mystica]], special herbs that can heal or even make Pokémon grow [[Titan Pokémon|larger]]. | ||
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 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> It could only be found in Area Zero Underdepths, where Terapagos slumbers, however, Briar used crystals growing there on [[Blueberry Academy]]'s Terarium core so it appears in the academy's [[Terarium]] as well. 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 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> It could only be found in Area Zero Underdepths, where Terapagos slumbers, however, Briar used crystals growing there on [[Blueberry Academy]]'s Terarium core so it appears in the academy's [[Terarium]] as well. 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}}]] | ||
When exposed to a [[Tera Orb]], Terapagos will be | When exposed to a [[Tera Orb]], Terapagos will be {{Tera}}stallized and turn {{type|Stellar}}, thus transforming into its Stellar Form.<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> | ||
Stellar Form Terapagos glows with power and is fully coated by | Stellar Form Terapagos glows with power and is fully coated by {{t|Stellar|rainbow-colored}} aura. Its true body is virtually identical to Terastal Form Terapagos and is seen floating above a large, crystal, indigo dome covered in layers of overlapping hexagons. Under the dome, there're four crystals positioned like the legs of a turtle. 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. Terapagos needs to float to move around in this form as well. | ||
Terapagos has taken this form at least three times throughout history: in ancient times, during the Area Zero expedition (200 years ago), and in the present time. This form is said to resemble the world as ancient [[human]]s saw it, supposedly due to the dome beneath it. Meanwhile in the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}}, [[Heath]] describes it as an entity, unsure if it is a Pokémon, or even alive to begin with, however, he claims that viewed as a whole, it resembles a mysterious, brilliant disk, and even looks like a planet floating in space. 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. | Terapagos has taken this form at least three times throughout history: in ancient times, during the Area Zero expedition (200 years ago), and in the present time. This form is said to resemble the world as ancient [[human]]s saw it, supposedly due to the dome beneath it. Meanwhile in the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}}, [[Heath]] describes it as an entity, unsure if it is a Pokémon, or even alive to begin with, however, he claims that viewed as a whole, it resembles a mysterious, brilliant disk, and even looks like a planet floating in space. 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. | ||