Carracosta

() is a /-type Fossil Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
==Biology==
===Physiology===
Carracosta is an ancient-looking reptilian Pokémon that resembles a large, bipedal sea turtle. Its body is dark blue and light blue, and it has a giant black rocky shell on its back. It also has a scaly black covering over its face and a very small tail. It has three oval-shaped, claw shaped markings on each of its front flippers and it has two toed feet bearing nails colored the same as its front appendages. 
=== Behavior ===
Carracosta is an amphibious Pokémon, spending most of its time underwater and on land. Its front appendages are strongly developed and can knock out opponents in just a single slap as well as ripping a hole underneath a tanker. Carracosta consumes the shell and bones of its prey to fortify its sturdy shell. It hunts prey on dry land despite having slow land mobility. 
==Evolution==
Carracosta is the evolved form of Tirtouga at level 37.
==Game Info==
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===Sprites===
==Appearances==
===Anime===
*Carracosta (anime)
===Mystery Dungeon===
In Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, Carracosta is the adoptive father of the partner Pokémon.
==Trivia==
*Carracosta's types, and , share the same type with the Kanto Fossils: Omanyte and Kabuto, while Archeops' types, and , share the same type with the third Kanto Fossil: Aerodactyl.
*Tirtouga and its evolution Carracosta are the only Fossil Pokémon to have the type as a secondary type instead of a primary one.
*Similar to Carracosta, Drednaw is also a / type turtle Pokémon.
===Origin===
Carracosta is based on the Archelon, an extinct group of giant sea turtles. Its shell also resembles a bulletproof vest. 
It may also be based on Gamera, a large turtle kaiju especially the pair of elongated tusks at the corners of mouth.
===Etymology===
Carracosta comes from carapace (a protective shell of an animal) and costa (Latin, Spanish, and Portuguese for "coast").
==Gallery==
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Category:Fossil Pokémon
Category:Small Pokémon
Category:Medium-Weighed Pokémon
Category:Ancient Pokémon