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]
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).
Background
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
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
In The Teal Mask DLC, 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.
This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. Reason: Does the Tera Orb recharge between phases in every Titan battle?
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Dondozo, the "False Dragon Titan"Tatsugiri, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
None of Orthworm'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.
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 RockTera Type as her final Pokémon.
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