Research Notes - Tirtouga
Archelon oceanis +
As their nickname of “The Prototurtle Pokémon” may suggest, these Pokémon are the ancestors of modern chelonians like Blastoise. Carracosta themselves descended from even more ancient reptiles; traces of this can be seen in their flippers, which still possess nubs where claws used to be. What once were individual digits fused together to form more hydrodynamic limbs. The hypothesis for their extinction also lines up nicely with that of their contemporaries; some huge disaster may have triggered a climate change, causing plants to die off. Only small, energy-efficient animals could survive on the scarce food supply, while slow and bulky Carracosta could not.
Diet |
Both of these Pokémon are primarily predatory, hunting fish and shellfish in the water and small crustaceans on beaches. Carracosta also consume iron and other minerals to strengthen their tough shells.
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Care |
Tirtouga are a marine species that spend most of the time in the sea. Though they will beach themselves onto land occasionally, they are very slow and clumsy when out of the water. Carracosta are truly semiaquatic, however, spending extended periods of time on the shore. Trainers should adjust their habitats accordingly to accommodate for this. These Pokémon may begin eating metal appliances and structures if they aren’t fed enough iron.
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Caution |
As these Pokémon have gone extinct a hundred thousand years ago, it is very unlikely that trainers will encounter them in the wild. Regardless, research shows that Tirtouga are not initially hostile, but they are very easily provoked; they are surprisingly fast in the water but extremely slow on land. Carracosta are not aggressive, as their shells protect them from most harm. They will use their powerful flippers to smash into foes that continue to pester them, though.
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Behavior |
Tirtouga are watchful Pokémon. They dislike humans in their territory, but will not attack unless provoked. They tend to fight when they sense danger. (0 / 1 / 1)
Carracosta are aloof Pokémon. They do not react much to the presence of humans. They almost always fight when they sense danger. (0 / 0 / 2) |