Titan Pokémon
Titan Pokémon (Japanese: ヌシポケモン Leader Pokémon) are a type of variant Pokémon encountered in the "Path of Legends" storyline of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. They appear much larger than other Pokémon of their kind, and are guardians of the Herba Mystica, rare ingredients said to be able to restore health instantly when eaten.[1]
History
Background
200 years prior to the events of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the Area Zero exploration team, led by Heath, discovered the Herba Mystica hidden deep within Area Zero, in the Great Crater of Paldea, located in the center of the region. They recorded information on the herbs in the Scarlet BookS/Violet BookV and gave the Herba Mystica their proper name. They subsequently discovered that the Herba Mystica comes in five different flavor varieties with separate healing effects, and may also cause Pokémon to grow huge. Due to the first discovery, the team attempted to grow the herbs outside of Area Zero, in different sites around Paldea, but before they were able to harvest them, the herbs were eaten by Pokémon, leading to the first appearances of Titan Pokémon on the surface. As a result, the project was abandoned.
At some point, a Paradox Pokémon called Great TuskS/Iron TreadsV somehow escaped Area Zero and consumed the Herba Mystica, and therefore became the Quaking Earth Titan.
In Naranja AcademyS/Uva AcademyV's library, copies of the Scarlet BookS/Violet BookV can be found with a page detailing the effects of Herba Mystica on Pokémon, such as healing (as seen with an Eevee) and growing (as seen with a Gible).
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
Path of Legends
Titan Pokémon are ordinary Pokémon empowered and grown to gigantic proportions by the Herba Mystica they eat. There are a total of five Titan Pokémon fights to accomplish. Each Titan Pokémon is fought twice; the first fight is done alone, while the second fight is done together with Arven. After defeating a Titan Pokémon as part of the story, it can be encountered again in the same area it was fought as a normal-sized Pokémon (albeit one that is the largest possible size for their species), where it can be caught. These Pokémon will have the Titan Mark, which allows them to be given the title "the Former Titan"; they are also guaranteed to have an IV of 30 for all stats.
The Teal Mask
A similar battle state known as Titanic is achieved by the Loyal Three after being resurrected, implied to be caused by the villagers of Mossui Town feeding them Kitakami Mochi made with special herbs.
List of Titan Pokémon
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
| Location | Titan Pokémon | Herba Mystica | Badge | Unlocked Upgrade | |
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| South Province (Area Three) |
Stony Cliff Titan Klawf Rock |
 Sweet Herba Mystica |
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Dashing | |
| West Province (Area One) |
Open Sky Titan Bombirdier Flying Dark |
 Bitter Herba Mystica |
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Swimming | |
| East Province (Area Three) |
Lurking Steel Titan Orthworm Steel |
 Salty Herba Mystica |
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High Jumping | |
| Asado Desert | Quaking Earth TitanS Great Tusk Ground Fighting |
Quaking Earth TitanV Iron Treads Ground Steel |
 Sour Herba Mystica |
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Gliding |
| Casseroya Lake | "False Dragon Titan" Dondozo Water |
False Dragon Titan Tatsugiri Dragon Water |
 Spicy Herba Mystica |
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Climbing |
The Teal Mask
| Location | Titanic Pokémon | Mask | |
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| Paradise Barrens |  Okidogi Poison Fighting |
 Cornerstone Mask | |
| Wistful Fields |  Munkidori Poison Psychic |
 Wellspring Mask | |
| Oni Mountain |  Fezandipiti Poison Fairy |
 Hearthflame Mask | |
Challenges
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
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Every Titan Pokémon is battled in multiple phases. First, the player will encounter one as larger-than-usual static encounters in the overworld and battle it. Once its HP is below 10%, it will retreat to its Herba Mystica location to recover and power up. Arven will then join the player to defeat the powered-up Titan Pokémon, which will be fully healed and have twice as much HP as normal in this phase, the Tera Orb will be recharged in between phases. The Titan Pokémon are battled at the same level and using the same move set each time, including as Former Titans.
Once they are defeated, they can be re-battled and caught as Former Titans at the location they were originally encountered. Former Titans always have fixed Natures, 30 IVs in every stat, and the Titan Mark. If the Titan has two types, its Tera Type will be randomized between its two base types.
The Stony Cliff Titan
The Stony Cliff Titan is located in South Province (Area Three).
The Titan Klawf is initially found attached to a cliff wall, but will move up when the player first attempts to get closer. Once its HP is low, it will jump down the cliff to its Herba Mystica location, where the player must fight it again, teaming up with Arven.
Former Titan Klawf always has a Gentle Nature.
- Partner
The Open Sky Titan
The Open Sky Titan is located in West Province (Area One).
The Titan Bombidier is initially found flying over a mountain, dropping large boulders on the path that leads to it. If the player is hit by a boulder on the way up, they will be momentarily stunned. The battle against Bombirdier will start the moment the player reaches the top. Unlike other Titan Pokémon, both phases occur immediately one after the other.
Former Titan Bombirdier always has a Jolly Nature.
- Partner
The Lurking Steel Titan
The Lurking Steel Titan is located in East Province (Area Three).
The Titan Orthworm is initially in a large excavated site near the watchtower. When the player gets close to it, it will dig underground and travel to a different spot nearby; it will only engage in battle after chasing it twice. Once its HP is low, it will burrow and retreat to its Herba Mystica location, where the player must fight it again, teaming up with Arven. Much like before, the player has to chase it twice before finally engaging in battle.
Former Titan Orthworm always has a Quirky Nature.
- Partner
The Quaking Earth Titan
The Quaking Earth Titan is located on Asado Desert. In Pokémon Scarlet, it is a Great Tusk; in Pokémon Violet, it is an Iron Treads.
The Titan Great TuskS/Iron TreadsV is initially found roaming around in the area surrounded by rocks. When the player gets closer to it, it will engage in battle. Once its HP is low, it will retreat to its Herba Mystica location, where the player must fight it again, teaming up with Arven.
Former Titan Great TuskS/Iron TreadsV always has a Naughty Nature.
- Partner
The False Dragon Titan
The False Dragon Titan is located on Casseroya Lake. Unlike other Titan Pokémon, it includes three battles: two against Dondozo, and one against Tatsugiri.
The Titan Tatsugiri is initially found on the northern island with multiple overworld Tatsugiri and can be identified by its cry: "Taitaaan!". When the player interacts with the correct Tatsugiri, the Dondozo will suddenly appear and swallow it, and a battle against the Dondozo will immediately follow. Once Dondozo's HP is low, it will retreat to its Herba Mystica location, where the player must battle it again, teaming up with Arven. Dondozo does not have stat boosts from Tatsugiri's Commander Ability in either of these battles. Once Dondozo is defeated, Titan Tatsugiri will reappear and battle; the player's party will be healed and their Tera Orb restored before this battle.
Because Dondozo is not the true Titan Pokémon, only Former Titan Tatsugiri can be re-battled and caught. Former Titan Tatsugiri always has a Quiet Nature.
- Partner
The Teal Mask
- Partner
Carmine will join the player to help fight the Titanic Loyal Three, which grew in size after being fed Kitakami Mochi by the villagers at Kitakami Hall. Her team stays the same between all three battles, only changing based on whether or not the player has completed The Way Home. These Titanic Pokémon have four times their standard amount of health.
- Before finishing The Way Home
- After finishing The Way Home
The Titanic Okidogi
Okidogi guards the Cornerstone Mask, and can be found at Paradise Barrens. At the beginning of battle, it will receive a two-stage boost to its Defense. The first time the player's Pokémon ends a turn below half health, Ogerpon will cheer and provide both teammates with a one-stage boost to Attack.
The Titanic Munkidori
Munkidori guards the Wellspring Mask, and can be found next to Wisteria Pond. At the beginning of battle, it will receive a two-stage boost to its Special Defense. The first time the player's Pokémon ends a turn below half health, Ogerpon will cheer and provide both teammates with a one-stage boost to Special Attack.
The Titanic Fezandipiti
Fezandipiti guards the Hearthflame Mask, and can be found on the east side of Oni Mountain. Upon being spotted, it will retreat into a nearby cave, and the player must follow it down through the cave to its other exit, overlooking Fellhorn Gorge where the battle will take place. At the beginning of battle, it will receive a two-stage boost to its Speed. The first time the player's Pokémon ends a turn below half health, Ogerpon will cheer and provide both teammates with a one-stage boost to Speed.
In animation
Biri-Biri
All of the Titan Pokémon found in Pokémon Scarlet briefly appeared as silhouettes in the music video for Biri-Biri.
Pokémon: Paldean Winds
In Breathe Together, the Open Sky Titan, Bombirdier is briefly seen flying over West Province (Area One) in Ohara, Aliquis, and Hohma's video.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Scarlet & Violet arc
In Speeding! Paldea's Prince of Speed!!, Violet and Arven agreed to work together to obtain the Herba Mystica, which are each guarded by a Titan Pokémon. Violet aimed to use the Herba Mystica to help Miraidon regain its full strength and become the fastest in all of Paldea. Arven wanted the Herba Mystica in order to heal his beloved Mabosstiff from an injury it suffered.
This Iron Treads is the Quaking Earth Titan of Asado Desert. It was the first Titan Violet and Arven faced as part of their quest to obtain the Herba Mystica. Despite using his Fuecoco's flames to unearth Iron Treads after it dug underground, the Titan was too powerful and quickly defeated all of Violet's Pokémon, forcing the duo to retreat.
Later, Violet and Arven returned to the desert, only to learn that Iron Treads started sharing its supply of Herba Mystica with the Great Tusk also found in the area. This caused the latter to grow into a Titan as well. Both Paradox Pokémon began working together to protect the Herba Mystica from anyone who would try and take it from them. It was eventually defeated by Violet and Arven with assistance from Kofu and Saguaro.
Iron Treads's only known move is Earthquake.
| Debut | PASV07 |
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This Klawf is the Stony Cliff Titan of South Province (Area Three). It was the second Titan that Violet and Arven faced. Despite their best efforts, the duo were unable to properly battle Klawf, as it kept using the area's terrain to jump around and dodge their Pokémon's attacks. With assistance from Nemona, Arven kept Klawf busy long enough for Violet to land the finishing blow, driving the Titan away and obtaining the Sweet Herba Mystica.
None of Klawf's moves are known.
| Debut | PASV10 |
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This Bombirdier is the Open Sky Titan of West Province (Area One). It was the third Titan that Violet and Arven faced. At first, the two had trouble even getting close to it due to the rocks it was dropping, but Violet was able to use his Nymble to make Bombirdier lose its grip on its apron, causing it to drop all the rocks it was holding at once and thus leaving it unable to drop more. With the assistance of a Musician named Mireia, Violet and Arven were then able to defeat Bombirdier and obtain the Bitter Herba Mystica that it had been guarding.
None of Bombirdier's moves are known.
| Debut | PASV17 |
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This Orthworm is the Lurking Steel Titan of East Province (Area Three). It was the fourth Titan that Arven faced, with help from Scarlet. At first, the two had trouble battling it due to it digging underground, but Scarlet was able to use her Tarountula to make a web to cover its face and prevent it from eating the dirt. However, it escaped again and then tried to bury them alive. Violet and Nemona appeared to provide support, and the four Trainer's overwhelmed Orthworm, driving the Titan away and obtaining the Salty Herba Mystica.
None of Orthworm's moves are known and its Ability is Earth Eater.
This Great Tusk is the second Quaking Earth Titan of Asado Desert. Originally, it was a regular member of its species that clashed with the Titan Iron Treads for possession of the Herba Mystica found in the area. Some time after their initial trip to the desert ended in defeat, Violet and Arven returned to find that Iron Treads started sharing its supply of Herba Mystica with Great Tusk, causing it to grow into a Titan as well. Both Paradox Pokémon began working together to protect the Herba Mystica from anyone who would try and take it from them. It was eventually defeated when Violet and Arven launched a series of super effective hits on it.
None of Great Tusk's moves are known.
Trivia
- In all languages of the games except English and Chinese, the same terms are used to refer to both Titan Pokémon and Totem Pokémon.
- The Japanese term for Titan Pokémon (Japanese: ヌシポケモン Leader Pokémon) is fully written in katakana, distinguishing it from Totem Pokémon (Japanese: ぬしポケモン Leader Pokémon), but the two terms are otherwise identical, being pronounced the same and having the same meaning.
- In addition, in their second phase, the Titan Pokemon give off a very similar aura to that of Totem Pokémon.
- Every Titan Pokémon is a Pokémon introduced in Generation IX with a single-stage evolutionary line.
- The Quaking Earth Titans are the only version-exclusive Titan Pokémon, and the only Titan Pokémon that are Paradox Pokémon.
- They are also the only Titan Pokémon to be of unknown gender.
- The Open Sky Titan is the only Titan Pokémon to have its Hidden Ability.
- The Stony Cliff Titan is the only Titan Pokémon whose type is not also the type specialty of a Paldea Elite Four member. However, Geeta uses a Glimmora with a Rock Tera Type as her final Pokémon.
In other languages
| Language | Title | |
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| Chinese | Cantonese | 寶主寶可夢 Bóujyú Pokémon |
| Mandarin | 寶主寶可夢 / 宝主宝可梦 Baǒzhǔ Pokémon | |
| French | Pokémon Dominant | |
| German | Herrscher-Pokémon | |
| Italian | Pokémon dominante | |
| Korean | 주인 포켓몬 Ju-in Pokémon | |
| Spanish | Pokémon dominante | |
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| Stony Cliff Titan | 岩壁のヌシ | Ganpeki no Nushi | Dominant Roche-Falaise | Herrscher der Steinklippe | Dominante delle scogliere | La Roca en el Muro | 암벽의 주인 | Ambyeog-ui Ju-in | 岩壁寶主 / 岩壁宝主 | Yánbì Baǒzhǔ / Ngàahbīk Bóujyú |
| Open Sky Titan | 大空のヌシ | Taikū no Nushi | Dominant Vaste-Ciel | Herrscher des weiten Himmels | Dominante dei cieli | Terror Volador | 대공의 주인 | Daegong-ui Ju-in | 長空寶主 / 长空宝主 | Chángkōng Baǒzhǔ / Chèuhnghūng Bóujyú |
| Lurking Steel Titan | 潜鋼のヌシ | Senkō no Nushi | Dominant Acier-Tranchée | Herrscher des verborgenen Stahls | Dominante del sottosuolo | Excavador de Acero | 잠강의 주인 | Jamgang-ui Ju-in | 潛鋼寶主 / 潜钢宝主 | Qián Gāng Baǒzhǔ / Chìhm Gong Bóujyú |
| Quaking Earth Titan | 土震のヌシ | Doshin no Nushi | Dominant Tremble-Terre | Herrscher der bebenden Erde | Dominante dei sismi | Temblor de Tierra | 토진의 주인 | Tojin-ui Ju-in | 土震寶主 / 土震宝主 | Tǔ Zhèn Baǒzhǔ / Tóu Jan Bóujyú |
| False Dragon Titan | 偽竜のヌシ | Giryū no Nushi | Dominant Fourbe-Dragon | Herrscher der Drachentäuschung | Dominante dell’inganno | Dragón Engañoso | 위룡의 주인 | Wiryong-ui Ju-in | 偽龍寶主 / 伪龙宝主 | Wěi Lóng Baǒzhǔ / Ngaih Lùhng Bóujyú |
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| The Titanic Okidogi | 大きくなった イイネイヌ | Ōkiku Natta Iineinu | Félicanis géant | Riesiges Boninu | Okidogi gigante | Okidogi enorme | 거대해진 조타구 | Geodaehaejin Jotagu | 變大的夠讚狗 / 变大的够赞狗 | Biàndà de Gòuzàngǒu / Bindaaih dīk Gaujaangáu |
| The Titanic Munkidori | 大きくなった マシマシラ | Ōkiku Natta Mashimashira | Fortusimia géant | Riesiges Benesaru | Munkidori gigante | Munkidori enorme | 거대해진 이야후 | Geodaehaejin Iyahu | 變大的願增猿 / 变大的愿增猿 | Biàndà de Yuànzēngyuán / Bindaaih dīk Yuhnjāngyùhn |
| The Titanic Fezandipiti | 大きくなった キチキギス | Ōkiku Natta Kichikigisu | Favianos géant | Riesiges Beatori | Fezandipiti gigante | Fezandipiti enorme | 거대해진 기로치 | Geodaehaejin Girochi | 變大的吉雉雞 / 变大的吉雉鸡 | Biàndà de Jízhìjī / Bindaaih dīk Gātjihgāi |
References
- ↑ (September 7, 2022). "Your Own Story, Woven Through Your Treasure Hunt." Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Official Website
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