Torterra pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

tortoise: large reptile with a protective shell
terra: Latin for ‘earth’

Pokedex data

National №	389
Type	Grass Ground
Species	Continent Pokémon
Height	7′3″ (2.21m)
Weight	683.4 lbs (310.0 kg)
Abilities	Overgrow Shell Armor (Dream World)
Local №	003 (Diamond, Pearl) 003 (Platinum)
Japanese	Dodaitosu

Breeding

Egg Groups	Grass, Monster
Gender	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	2 Attack, 1 Defense
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	208
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	2		0		4			½	2		2	½

Torterra stats

The base stats for Torterra are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	95	300 - 394
Attack	109	200 - 348
Defense	105	193 - 339
Sp. Atk	75	139 - 273
Sp. Def	85	157 - 295
Speed	56	105 - 232
Total	525

Pokedex descriptions

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 Black White Black 2 White 2	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.

Evolution chart

#387
Turtwig
Grass →
(Level 18)

#388
Grotle
Grass →
(Level 32)

#389
Torterra
Grass · Ground

Moves learnt by level up

Black 2/White 2/White/Black/HeartGold/SoulSilver

Torterra learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
1	Absorb	Grass	Special	20	100
1	Razor Leaf	Grass	Physical	55	95
1	Withdraw	Water	Status	-	-
1	Wood Hammer	Grass	Physical	120	100
5	Withdraw	Water	Status	-	-
9	Absorb	Grass	Special	20	100
13	Razor Leaf	Grass	Physical	55	95
17	Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-
22	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100
27	Mega Drain	Grass	Special	40	100
32	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
33	Leech Seed	Grass	Status	-	90
39	Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-
45	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
51	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
57	Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	140	90

Other generations: IV V

Torterra learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Torterra egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Growth	Normal	Status	-	-
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
Stockpile	Normal	Status	-	-
Spit Up	Normal	Special	-	100
Swallow	Normal	Status	-	-
Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100
Tickle	Normal	Status	-	100
Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
Worry Seed	Grass	Status	-	100
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Wide Guard	Rock	Status	-	-

Torterra learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Torterra egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Growth	Normal	Status	-	-
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
Stockpile	Normal	Status	-	-
Spit Up	Normal	Special	-	100
Swallow	Normal	Status	-	-
Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100
Tickle	Normal	Status	-	100
Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
Worry Seed	Grass	Status	-	100
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100

Other generations: IV V

Move Tutor moves

Black 2/White 2
White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Torterra can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100
Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-
Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100
Block	Normal	Status	-	-
Frenzy Plant	Grass	Special	150	90
Worry Seed	Grass	Status	-	100
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100
Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-
Grass Pledge	Grass	Special	50	100

Torterra can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Frenzy Plant	Grass	Special	150	90
Grass Pledge	Grass	Special	50	100

Torterra can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100
Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-
Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100
Block	Normal	Status	-	-
Frenzy Plant	Grass	Special	150	90
Worry Seed	Grass	Status	-	100
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Torterra is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100

Torterra is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100
8	Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Torterra is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
5	Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-
37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	-	-
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Torterra is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
5	Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
9	Bullet Seed	Grass	Physical	25	100
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
19	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
23	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-
37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	-	-
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
76	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: IV V

Torterra sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Torterra

We don't have any location data for Torterra yet.

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Torterra

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Torterra stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Torterra sprites

Where to find Torterra

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