Turtonator

() is a /-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII. It is found in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon GO. 
==Biology==
===Physiology===
Turtonator is an anthropomorphic mata mata (freshwater turtle). It has a glaring expression and a spiky head covering, as well as a cannon-like snout. Its back resembles an explosion with many spikes, resembling debris while its limbs are short and stubby. Its tail resembles a Z-Crystal meant for a Z-Power Ring.
===Behavior===
A Turtonator hides in rocks and ambushes unsuspecting prey. If a prey steps on its shell, it smacks its shell to cause an explosion. They supplement their diets with a plethora of chemicals produced by volcanoes, primarily sulfuric compounds. Additionally, moisture and humidity severely hamper their explosiveness, so Turtonator will seek refuge in caverns during wet weather. 
It is said that Turtonator's natural diet of sulfur results in its explosive shell, as this species usually dwell in volcanic areas.
===Natural abilities===
This Pokémon has excellent defensive capabilities. If any Pokémon or enemies attack it, the spikes on its shell will start sparks and blow out the explosion from the hole in its belly. But once you gain its trust, its spikes won't explode. The droppings that Turtonator leaves behind are highly explosive.
==Evolution==
Turtonator does not evolve.
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==Appearances==
===Anime===
*Kiawe's Turtonator
==Trivia==
*Turtonator is very similar to Bowser from the Super Mario franchise. Both are fire-breathing turtles with draconic elements. They both have spiky shells and color schemes consisting of yellow and red.
*The spiky hole in its stomach is its weak spot, but it is impossible to hit that spot in the games.
*Turtonator continues the trend of a turtle-like Pokémon in each generation: Squirtle in Generation I, Shuckle in Generation II, Torkoal in Generation III, Turtwig in Generation IV, Tirtouga in Generation V, Avalugg in Generation VI, and Drednaw in Generation VIII.
*Turtonator's ability is similar to the Mine Turtle from the ASDF web cartoon by TomSka.
*Turtonator can be seen as a counterpart to Drampa. Both are dual -type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII. Both also have the same BST with the same stats with the exception of Speed. Turtonator is exclusive to Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Sword while Drampa is exclusive to Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Ultra Moon, and Pokémon Shield.
===Origin===
Turtonator appears to be based on a , a freshwater turtle from South America. It may also draw inspiration from cannons and land mines. It being a bipedal, draconic turtle-like creature with a spiky shell and fire powers may also be a reference to Bowser from the Super Mario series. Its type may be based on the Tarasque and Dragon Turtle.
===Etymology===
Turtonator is a combination of "turtle" and "detonator". Its name also has the word "ton" in it. 
Its Japanese name, Bakugamesu, is a combination of 爆発 (bakuhatsu, explosion) and 亀 (kame, turtle).
===Names in other languages===
*Italian: Turtonator
*French: Boumata (comes from boum (boom) and mata mata (a type of turtle))
*German: Tortunator (comes from tortoise and detonator)
*Spanish: Turtonator
==Gallery==
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