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The vessel on Ting-Lu's head is based on a 鼎 ''{{wp|Ding (vessel)|dǐng}}'', an ancient Chinese cauldron that served as a symbol of imperial authority. The deer and ''dǐng'' elements together may be chosen in reference to the pair of phrases: 問鼎 / 问鼎 ''wèndǐng'' (lit. "to inquire about the cauldron") and 逐鹿 ''zhúlù'' (lit. "to hunt for deer"), both of which connotes the vying for supremacy and aspirations for the throne.
The vessel on Ting-Lu's head is based on a 鼎 ''{{wp|Ding (vessel)|dǐng}}'', an ancient Chinese cauldron that served as a symbol of imperial authority. The deer and ''dǐng'' elements together may be chosen in reference to the pair of phrases: 問鼎 / 问鼎 ''wèndǐng'' (lit. "to inquire about the cauldron") and 逐鹿 ''zhúlù'' (lit. "to hunt for deer"), both of which connotes the vying for supremacy and aspirations for the throne.


It along with the other Treasures of Ruin may be based on the {{wp|Four Perils}} of Chinese mythology, specifically {{wp|Taotie}}, a gluttonous beast that is a common artistic motif in ancient bronze vessels, as well as ''Qiongqi'', which is sometimes depicted as a man-eating deer.
It along with the other Treasures of Ruin may be based on the {{wp|Four Perils}} of Chinese mythology, specifically {{wp|Taotie}}, a gluttonous beast that is conventionally used by 11th century Chinese antiquarians to name the common beast face motif in ancient bronze vessels, as well as ''Qiongqi'', which is sometimes depicted as a man-eating deer or bovine. Given that the [[Paldea]], the region where it became a Ruinous Pokémon is based on the {{wp|Iberian peninsula}}, the body shape of Ting-Lu may also take inspiration from zoomorphic {{wp|Iberian sculpture}}s, such as the {{wp|Bicha of Balazote}} or the {{wp|verraco}} granite sculptures. Specifically, verraco sculptures are commonly found in Northwestern Iberia, which corresponds to the in-game location of Ting-Lu and the [[Groundblight Shrine]].


====Name origin====
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Revision as of 11:37, 14 August 2023

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
1002MS.png #1002: Chien-Pao
Pokémon
#1004: Chi-Yu 1004MS.png
Ting-Lu
Ruinous Pokémon
ディンルー
Dinlu
#1003
Ting-Lu



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Dark Ground
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ability
Vessel of Ruin Cacophony
Cacophony
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
6 (2.6%)
Breeding
Egg Group
No Eggs Discovered
Hatch time
50 cycles
Egg not obtainable
Height
8'10" 2.7 m
Ting-Lu
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
1542.6 lbs. 699.7 kg
Ting-Lu
0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
285
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Ting-Lu
0
HP
0
Atk
3
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
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Atk
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0
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Speed
Shape
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Footprint
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{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Brown
Base friendship
0
External Links

Ting-Lu (Japanese: ディンルー Dinlu) is a dual-type Dark/Ground Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Along with Wo-Chien, Chien-Pao, and Chi-Yu, Ting-Lu is a member of the Treasures of Ruin.

Biology

Ting-Lu is a large Pokémon resembling a cloven-hoofed mammal such as a deer or a moose. Its body is composed of layered rock, ranging in color from dark brown to a light tan. Its head has several red markings, as well as small red eyes and what appears to be a dewlap on its chin. Upon its head is a large ritual vessel cracked down the middle, with an ornate rectangular pattern resembling eyes at the front, and several antler-like spikes jutting out from the rim.

Like the other Treasures of Ruin, Ting-Lu's true form is that of the ritual vessel on its head, having been given life by the fear of humans from ancient times — while its body is a form it has constructed using its control over the earth. Ting-Lu is described as being able to create fissures over 160 feet (50 meters) deep just by slowly putting down its head on the ground. It is known as the Vessel of Ruin.

Ting-Lu and the other Treasures of Ruin are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Ruination. Ting-Lu is also the only known Pokémon that can have Vessel of Ruin as an Ability.

In the anime

Major appearances

Minor appearances

In the manga

In the TCG

Main article: Ting-Lu (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
Generation IX Paldea
#395
Scarlet The fear poured into an ancient ritual vessel has clad itself in rocks and dirt to become a Pokémon.
Violet It slowly brings its exceedingly heavy head down upon the ground, splitting the earth open with huge fissures that run over 160 feet deep.


File:Pokedex Image Ting-Lu SV.png
Ting-Lu in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
North Province: Groundblight Shrine (Only one)


In side games

Held items

Stats

Base stats

Version 1.0.0
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
165
225 - 272 440 - 534
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
130
121 - 200 238 - 394
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
Total:
580
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
Version 1.0.1+
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
155
215 - 262 420 - 514
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
125
117 - 194 229 - 383
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
Total:
570
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
None
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 08585% 15
011 Spite Ghost Status 0000 100100% 10
011 Mean Look Normal Status 0000 00——% 5
055 Spikes Ground Status 0000 00——% 20
1010 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10
1515 Stomp Normal Physical 06565 100100% 20
2020 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100100% 20
2525 Whirlwind Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
3030 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100100% 20
3535 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10
4040 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100100% 15
4545 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100100% 10
5050 Ruination Dark Special 0000 09090% 10
5555 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
6060 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 09090% 10
6565 Memento Dark Status 0000 100100% 10
7070 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10
7575 Fissure Ground Physical 0000 03030% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ting-Lu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ting-Lu

By TM/HM

Generation IX
Other generations:
None
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM005Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM006Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM028Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM029Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM029 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM030Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM035Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM036Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM051Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM055Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM059Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM084Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM086Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM087Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM089Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM089 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM090Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM090 Spikes Ground Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM094Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM116Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM121Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM121 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM133Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM149Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM150Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM152Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM163Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ting-Lu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Ting-Lu

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
None
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Ting-Lu
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ting-Lu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ting-Lu

Side game data

Pokémon GO
File:GO1003.png Base HP: 321 Base Attack: 194 Base Defense: 203
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: ? km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks:
Charged Attacks:

Evolution data

1003Ting-Lu.png
Unevolved
Ting-Lu
 Dark  Ground 



Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
File:Spr 9s 1003.png File:Spr 9s 1003 s.png
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME1003.png HOME1003 s.png
1003MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Ting-Lu images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • Ting-Lu and the other Treasures of Ruin are the first Pokémon whose base stats were adjusted via a patch to the game.
  • Out of the Treasures of Ruin, Ting-Lu was the only one to have a Stat increased during the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet 1.01 version patch. However, Ting-Lu still suffered an overall base stat decrease by 10 points like the rest of the Treasures of Ruin.

Origin

Ting-Lu seems to be based on various species of the deer family, such as the moose, the elk, and the Père David's deer, the latter of which is native to China. In particular, the cracked vessel on its head appears to be based on the broad, palmate antler of the Eurasian elk. Given the Pokedex's reference to its remarkably heavy head, it may also be based on the Irish elk, an extinct cervid known to have carried the largest antlers of any known deer. The overall design of Ting-Lu may also refer to Chinese stone sculptures along sacred ways to tombs and mausolea, as well as deer stones in the Eurasian Steppe. The horizontal stripes along its body resembles the layering of sediments in rock formations.

The vessel on Ting-Lu's head is based on a 鼎 dǐng, an ancient Chinese cauldron that served as a symbol of imperial authority. The deer and dǐng elements together may be chosen in reference to the pair of phrases: 問鼎 / 问鼎 wèndǐng (lit. "to inquire about the cauldron") and 逐鹿 zhúlù (lit. "to hunt for deer"), both of which connotes the vying for supremacy and aspirations for the throne.

It along with the other Treasures of Ruin may be based on the Four Perils of Chinese mythology, specifically Taotie, a gluttonous beast that is conventionally used by 11th century Chinese antiquarians to name the common beast face motif in ancient bronze vessels, as well as Qiongqi, which is sometimes depicted as a man-eating deer or bovine. Given that the Paldea, the region where it became a Ruinous Pokémon is based on the Iberian peninsula, the body shape of Ting-Lu may also take inspiration from zoomorphic Iberian sculptures, such as the Bicha of Balazote or the verraco granite sculptures. Specifically, verraco sculptures are commonly found in Northwestern Iberia, which corresponds to the in-game location of Ting-Lu and the Groundblight Shrine.

Name origin

Ting-Lu and Dinlu may be a combination of 鼎 dǐng (ancient Chinese cauldron) and 鹿 (Chinese for deer). The English name is formatted in Wade–Giles, a romanization system used in the Anglosphere for most of the 20th century.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ディンルー Dinlu From 鼎 dǐng and 鹿
France Flag.png French Dinglu Transcription of Japanese name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Ting-Lu Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Dinglu Transcription of Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Ting-Lu Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 딩루 Dinglu Transcription of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 古鼎鹿 Gǔdǐnglù From , 鼎 dǐng, and 鹿
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 古鼎鹿 Gúdínglúk From , 鼎 díng, and 鹿 lúk


Related articles

External links


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