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Torterra

Abilities

OvergrowShell Armor(Hidden)
Height: 2.2 m (7'03")
Weight: 310.0 kg (683.4 lbs)
Base Exp: 236
Base Stats
HP95
Atk109
Def105
SpA75
SpD85
Spe56
BST525
EV Yield: 2 Atk, 1 Def
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
300394
Atk
200348
Def
193339
SpA
139273
SpD
157295
Spe
105232

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
IV (Sinnoh)
Color
Green
Shape
Quadruped
Habitat
Unknown
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Capture Rate
45 (17.6%)
Gender Ratio
87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
Egg Groups
Monster, Plant
Hatch Counter
20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
Base Experience
236
EV Yield
2 Atk, 1 Def
Height
2.2 m (7'03")
Weight
310.0 kg (683.4 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Grass/Ground dual typing.

nor
fir2
wat
ele0
gra
ice4
fig
poi
gro½
fly2
psy
bug2
roc½
gho
dra
dar
ste
fai
Weak to: Fire, Ice (4x), Flying, Bug
Resists: Ground, Rock
Immune to: Electric
Abilities
Overgrow

Strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Shell ArmorHidden Ability

Protects against critical hits.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries8 entries

Generation VI

X, Omega Ruby

Ancient people imagined that beneath the ground, a gigantic Torterra dwelled.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

Small Pokémon occasionally gather on its unmoving back to begin building their nests.

Generation VIII

Legends: Arceus

This remarkable, large-bodied Pokémon would serve beautifully as borrowed scenery for a garden, and its strength is peerless. Torterra roams the wilderness in search of clean water.

Show older entries (Gen IV, V)

Generation IV

Diamond

Small Pokémon occasionally gather on its unmoving back to begin building their nests.

Pearl

Groups of this Pokémon migrating in search of water have been mistaken for “moving forests.”

Platinum

Some Pokémon are born on a TORTERRA’s back and spend their entire life there.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Ancient people imagined that beneath the ground, a gigantic TORTERRA dwelled.

Generation V

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

Some Pokémon are born on a Torterra’s back and spend their entire life there.

Moves (Gen 9)101 moves

Level Up

18 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1TacklenorP40100%35
5WithdrawwatN40
9AbsorbSTABgraS20100%25
10GrowthnorN20
13Razor LeafSTABgraP5595%25
17CurseghoN10
18BulldozeSTABgroP60100%20
22BitedarP60100%25
27Mega DrainSTABgraS40100%15
32EarthquakeSTABgroP100100%10
33Leech SeedgraN90%10
39SynthesisgraN5
43Double EdgenorP120100%15
45CrunchdarP80100%15
51Giga DrainSTABgraS75100%10
52Wood HammerSTABgraP120100%15
57Leaf StormSTABgraS13090%5
63Headlong RushSTABgroP120100%5

TM / HM

58 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AmnesiapsyN20
Body PressfigP80100%10
Body SlamnorP85100%15
BulldozeSTABgroP60100%20
Bullet SeedSTABgraP25100%30
CrunchdarP80100%15
CurseghoN10
Double EdgenorP120100%15
Earth PowerSTABgroS90100%10
EarthquakeSTABgroP100100%10
EndurenorN10
Energy BallSTABgraS90100%10
FacadenorP70100%20
Frenzy PlantSTABgraS15090%5
Giga DrainSTABgraS75100%10
Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
Grass KnotSTABgraS100%20
Grass PledgeSTABgraS80100%10
Grassy GlideSTABgraP55100%20
Grassy TerraingraN10
Hard PresssteP0100%10
Heavy SlamsteP100%10
High HorsepowerSTABgroP9595%10
Hyper BeamnorS15090%5
Hyper VoicenorS90100%10
Iron DefensesteN15
Iron HeadsteP80100%15
Leaf StormSTABgraS13090%5
Light ScreenpsyN30
Magical LeafSTABgraS6020
Mud ShotSTABgroS5595%15
Mud SlapSTABgroS20100%10
OutragedraP120100%10
ProtectnorN10
ReflectpsyN20
RestpsyN5
RoarnorN20
Rock BlastrocP2590%10
Rock SliderocP7590%10
Rock TombrocP6095%15
Sand TombSTABgroP3585%15
SandstormrocN10
Scary FacenorN100%10
Scorching SandsSTABgroS70100%10
Seed BombSTABgraP80100%15
Sleep TalknorN10
Smack DownrocP50100%15
Solar BeamSTABgraS120100%10
Stealth RockrocN20
Stomping TantrumSTABgroP75100%10
Stone EdgerocP10080%5
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
Swords DancenorN20
Take DownnorP9085%20
Tera BlastnorS80100%10
TrailblazeSTABgraP50100%20
Zen HeadbuttpsyP8090%15

Egg Moves

11 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Double EdgenorP120100%15
GrowthnorN20
Shell SmashnorN15
Spit UpnorS100%10
StockpilenorN20
SuperpowerfigP120100%5
SwallownorN10
ThrashnorP120100%10
TicklenorN100%20
Wide GuardrocN10
Worry SeedgraN100%10

Move Tutor

14 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Earth PowerSTABgroS90100%10
Frenzy PlantSTABgraS15090%5
Giga DrainSTABgraS75100%10
Grass PledgeSTABgraS80100%10
Iron HeadsteP80100%15
Mud SlapSTABgroS20100%10
OutragedraP120100%10
Seed BombSTABgraP80100%15
Sleep TalknorN10
Stealth RockrocN20
Stomping TantrumSTABgroP75100%10
SuperpowerfigP120100%5
SynthesisgraN5
Worry SeedgraN100%10
Pokedex Numbers
National#389
Sinnoh#003
Sinnoh (Pt)#003
Hisui#132
Blueberry#193
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

graFrenzy Plant150 powS
graLeaf Storm130 powS
graWood Hammer120 powP
groHeadlong Rush120 powP

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norGiga Impact150 powP
norHyper Beam150 powS
norDouble Edge120 powP
draOutrage120 powP
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About Torterra

Torterra is a Grass and Ground-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). This remarkable, large-bodied Pokémon would serve beautifully as borrowed scenery for a garden, and its strength is peerless. Torterra roams the wilderness in search of clean water. Torterra stands 2.2 m (7'03") tall and weighs 310.0 kg (683.4 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokemon.

Torterra Base Stats

Torterra has a base stat total of 525, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Attack at 109 (very good), while its lowest is Speed at 56 (below average). Torterra serves as a bulky physical attacker. Torterra is average speed with a base Speed of 56.

Torterra Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Grass and Ground-type, Torterra is weak to Fire, Ice (4x), Flying, Bug-type moves, resists Ground, Rock-type attacks, and is completely immune to Electric-type moves. This gives Torterra 4 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Torterra Abilities

Torterra's abilities include Overgrow, Shell Armor. Overgrow strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its Hidden Ability is Shell Armor, which protects against critical hits.

Torterra Moves & Learnset

Torterra can learn 101 moves in Generation 9, including 18 by leveling up, 58 via TM/HM, 11 through breeding, and 14 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Frenzy Plant (Grass, 150 power), Leaf Storm (Grass, 130 power), Wood Hammer (Grass, 120 power), Headlong Rush (Ground, 120 power). For coverage, Torterra can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).

Training Torterra

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Torterra can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Torterra yields 2 Attack, 1 Defense EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Torterra belongs to the Monster and Plant egg groups. Torterra is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Turtwig → Grotle → Torterra).

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