Turtonator

バクガメス · Boumata

Eating sulfur in its volcanic habitat is what causes explosive compounds to develop in its shell. Its droppings are also dangerously explosive.

Type: Dragonfire

Category: Blast Turtle Pokémon
Japanese: バクガメス
Height: 2.0 m
Weight: 212.0 kg
Color: Red
Shape: Upright

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 060

/255
Attack 078

/255
Defense 135

/255
Sp. Atk 091

/255
Sp. Def 085

/255
Speed 036

/255

§ III

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Turtonator through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 5G

5ban Graphics

5ban Graphics has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 through 2025, spanning series such as XY, Sun & Moon, and Sword & Shield. The work centers on digital illustration with action-forward, focused compositions and vibrant, contrasting color.

4 cards
Sun & Moon era
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02 AD

Anesaki Dynamic

Anesaki Dynamic has been credited on more than 100 Pokémon TCG cards from 2016 to 2025, spanning Sun & Moon through Scarlet & Violet. The work leans into action-forward framing, focused character staging, and vibrant, high-contrast color that keeps scenes energetic and clear.

1 card
Sun & Moon era
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03 KI

KEIICHIRO ITO

KEIICHIRO ITO has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2019 to 2025, with work spanning Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet, including appearances in sets such as Fusion Strike and Paradox Rift. The art leans colorful and energetic with focused, action-forward framing.

1 card
Sword & Shield era
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04 KS

Kouki Saitou

Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

1 card
Sun & Moon era
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05 RF

Ryuta Fuse

Ryuta Fuse is credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2017, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet releases, including sets such as Fusion Strike, Silver Tempest, and Vivid Voltage.

1 card
Sword & Shield era
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