
| Max CP | 4,604 |
| Generation | Paldea (Gen 9) |
| Buddy Distance | 20km |
| Released | ❌ No |
| Shiny | ❌ No |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
Great Tusk is a Ground/Fighting-type Pokémon from Paldea (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 4,604 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Great Tusk has base stats of 249 Attack, 209 Defense, and 251 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 709.
With an exceptional Attack stat of 249, Great Tusk is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles.
In Sunny weather, Great Tusk receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Great Tusk is 20km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splash | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Great Tusk takes increased damage from these types:
Great Tusk takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Great Tusk in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Psychic | 345 | 115 | 137 | 3,615 |
| 2 |
| Grass Steel | 323 | 182 | 139 | 4,206 |
| 3 |
| Psychic | 300 | 182 | 214 | 4,780 |
| 4 |
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 5 |
| Dragon Flying | 284 | 170 | 213 | 4,387 |
| 6 |
| Water Dragon | 280 | 215 | 189 | 4,565 |
| 7 |
| Dragon Flying | 277 | 168 | 216 | 4,289 |
| 8 |
| Psychic | 271 | 167 | 146 | 3,498 |
| 9 |
| Water | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 10 |
| Psychic | 270 | 151 | 181 | 3,673 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 1,499 |
| 3 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 1,498 |
| 4 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 1,500 |
| 5 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 1,497 |
| 6 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 1,500 |
| 7 | 0 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 1,496 |
| 8 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 1,499 |
| 9 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 1,499 |
| 10 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 1,499 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 2,494 |
| 2 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 23 | 2,499 |
| 3 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 23 | 2,495 |
| 4 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 23 | 2,499 |
| 5 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 23 | 2,499 |
| 6 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 23 | 2,500 |
| 7 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 23 | 2,489 |
| 8 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 23 | 2,493 |
| 9 | 2 | 12 | 15 | 23 | 2,497 |
| 10 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 23 | 2,500 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 3,450 | 1,725 | 2,299 | 2,874 | 4,024 | 4,563 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 3,443 | 1,721 | 2,295 | 2,869 | 4,017 | 4,554 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 3,442 | 1,721 | 2,294 | 2,868 | 4,015 | 4,553 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 3,422 | 1,711 | 2,281 | 2,852 | 3,993 | 4,527 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 3,421 | 1,710 | 2,280 | 2,851 | 3,991 | 4,525 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 3,395 | 1,697 | 2,263 | 2,829 | 3,961 | 4,491 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 3,368 | 1,684 | 2,245 | 2,807 | 3,930 | 4,455 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 3,384 | 1,692 | 2,256 | 2,820 | 3,948 | 4,477 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 3,315 | 1,657 | 2,209 | 2,762 | 3,867 | 4,385 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 3,053 | 1,526 | 2,035 | 2,544 | 3,561 | 4,038 |
Important CP values for Great Tusk with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 4,563 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 4,024 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 2,209 - 2,299 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,762 - 2,874 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 2,209 - 2,299 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,657 - 1,725 CP |
Maximum CP for Great Tusk with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 | 26 | 4,024 |
| 2 | 4,024 | 27 | 4,024 |
| 3 | 4,024 | 28 | 4,024 |
| 4 | 4,024 | 29 | 4,024 |
| 5 | 542 | 30 | 3,450 |
| 6 | 4,024 | 31 | 4,024 |
| 7 | 4,024 | 32 | 4,024 |
| 8 | 4,024 | 33 | 4,024 |
| 9 | 4,024 | 34 | 4,024 |
| 10 | 1,150 | 35 | 3,737 |
| 11 | 4,024 | 36 | 4,024 |
| 12 | 4,024 | 37 | 4,024 |
| 13 | 4,024 | 38 | 4,024 |
| 14 | 4,024 | 39 | 4,024 |
| 15 | 1,725 | 40 | 4,024 |
| 16 | 4,024 | 41 | 4,024 |
| 17 | 4,024 | 42 | 4,024 |
| 18 | 4,024 | 43 | 4,024 |
| 19 | 4,024 | 44 | 4,024 |
| 20 | 2,299 | 45 | 4,304 |
| 21 | 4,024 | 46 | 4,024 |
| 22 | 4,024 | 47 | 4,024 |
| 23 | 4,024 | 48 | 4,024 |
| 24 | 4,024 | 49 | 4,024 |
| 25 | 2,874 | 50 | 4,563 |
Great Tusk (#984) is a Ground/Fighting-type Pokémon from the Paldea region (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 4,604 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Great Tusk is one of the most powerful Pokémon in the game. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Great Tusk in 2026.
As a Legendary Pokémon, Great Tusk is one of the most sought-after Pokémon in the game. It can be obtained through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, and GO Battle League rewards at Rank 20+. The buddy distance is 20km per candy.
Great Tusk's Attack stat is 249 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Great Tusk a strong damage dealer.
With 209 Defense (Excellent) and 251 Stamina (Elite), the total stat product is 709. This excellent bulk makes Great Tusk very tanky in both PvP and raids. Compared to other Ground-type Pokémon, Great Tusk's stat distribution leans toward offense.
The best moveset for Great Tusk depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Splash (Fast) with Struggle (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Great Tusk has 1 Fast Attacks and 1 Charged Attacks to choose from.
With 4,563 CP at Level 50, Great Tusk is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.
Great Tusk appears as a 5-Star Legendary Raid Boss. Focus on Water, Grass, Ice-type counters for maximum damage. A group of 4-6 trainers with optimal counters is recommended. After the raid, catch Great Tusk at Level 20 (2,209 - 2,299 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,762 - 2,874 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 2,299 CP.
Great Tusk is a Legendary Pokémon obtainable through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, GO Battle League rewards (Rank 20+), and special event distributions. Check the current events for raid availability.
Shiny Great Tusk is not yet available as of 2026. Niantic releases shinies during events, Community Days, or raid rotations. Check the events page for announcements.
Great Tusk gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,762 - 2,874 CP). The buddy distance is 20km per candy. Rare Candy is the most efficient option for powering up.
Q: What is Great Tusk's max CP?
A: 4,563 CP at Level 50, or 4,024 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Great Tusk good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.
Q: Can Great Tusk be shiny?
A: Not yet — stay tuned for future releases.
Q: What is Great Tusk weak to?
A: Water, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Fairy-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Splash + Struggle for optimal DPS.
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.