Torterra
Torterra is a Grass/Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It is known as the Continent Pokémon
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Pokédex 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 (hidden ability)Local № 003 (Diamond/Pearl)
003 (Platinum)Japanese Dodaitosu 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 Breeding
Egg Groups Grass, Monster Gender 87.5% male, 12.5% female Egg cycles 20 (base 5,120 steps) Base stats
Total 525 Min Max 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 The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex entries
| Diamond | Small Pokémon occasionally gather on its unmoving back to begin building their nests. |
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| 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. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 | Some Pokémon are born on a Torterra’s back and spend their entire life there. |
| 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. |
Evolution chart
Name origin
- tortoise
- large reptile with a protective shell
- terra
- Latin for ‘earth’
Moves learned by Torterra
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Moves learnt by level up
Torterra learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.1 Absorb Grass 
20 100 1 Earthquake Ground 
100 100 1 Razor Leaf Grass 55 95 1 Tackle Normal 40 100 1 Withdraw Water 
— — 1 Wood Hammer Grass 120 100 5 Withdraw Water — — 9 Absorb Grass 20 100 13 Razor Leaf Grass 55 95 17 Curse Ghost — — 22 Bite Dark 60 100 27 Mega Drain Grass 40 100 33 Leech Seed Grass — 90 39 Synthesis Grass — — 45 Crunch Dark 80 100 51 Giga Drain Grass 75 100 57 Leaf Storm Grass 130 90 Moves learnt on evolution
Torterra learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon (regardless of level).
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.Earthquake Ground 100 100 Egg moves
Torterra learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Torterra egg moves page.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.Amnesia Psychic — — Body Slam Normal 85 100 Double-Edge Normal 120 100 Earth Power Ground 90 100 Grassy Terrain Grass — — Growth Normal — — Heavy Slam Steel — 100 Sand Tomb Ground 35 85 Seed Bomb Grass 80 100 Spit Up Normal — 100 Stockpile Normal — — Superpower Fighting 120 100 Swallow Normal — — Thrash Normal 120 100 Tickle Normal — 100 Wide Guard Rock — — Worry Seed Grass — 100 Move Tutor moves
Torterra can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.Block Normal — — Earth Power Ground 90 100 Frenzy Plant Grass 150 90 Giga Drain Grass 75 100 Grass Pledge Grass 80 100 Iron Head Steel 80 100 Iron Tail Steel 100 75 Outrage Dragon 120 100 Seed Bomb Grass 80 100 Snore Normal 50 100 Stealth Rock Rock — — Stomping Tantrum Ground 75 100 Superpower Fighting 120 100 Synthesis Grass — — Worry Seed Grass — 100 Moves learnt by TM
Torterra is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon:
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.1 Work Up Normal — — 5 Roar Normal — — 6 Toxic Poison — 90 10 Hidden Power Normal 60 100 11 Sunny Day Fire — — 15 Hyper Beam Normal 150 90 16 Light Screen Psychic — — 17 Protect Normal — — 20 Safeguard Normal — — 21 Frustration Normal — 100 22 Solar Beam Grass 120 100 26 Earthquake Ground 100 100 27 Return Normal — 100 32 Double Team Normal — — 33 Reflect Psychic — — 37 Sandstorm Rock — — 39 Rock Tomb Rock 60 95 42 Facade Normal 70 100 44 Rest Psychic — — 45 Attract Normal — 100 48 Round Normal 60 100 53 Energy Ball Grass 90 100 68 Giga Impact Normal 150 90 69 Rock Polish Rock — — 71 Stone Edge Rock 100 80 75 Swords Dance Normal — — 78 Bulldoze Ground 60 100 80 Rock Slide Rock 75 90 86 Grass Knot Grass — 100 87 Swagger Normal — 85 88 Sleep Talk Normal — — 90 Substitute Normal — — 96 Nature Power Normal — — 100 Confide Normal — — -
Moves learnt by level up
Torterra learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun/Moon at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.1 Absorb Grass 20 100 1 Earthquake Ground 100 100 1 Razor Leaf Grass 55 95 1 Tackle Normal 40 100 1 Withdraw Water — — 1 Wood Hammer Grass 120 100 5 Withdraw Water — — 9 Absorb Grass 20 100 13 Razor Leaf Grass 55 95 17 Curse Ghost — — 22 Bite Dark 60 100 27 Mega Drain Grass 40 100 33 Leech Seed Grass — 90 39 Synthesis Grass — — 45 Crunch Dark 80 100 51 Giga Drain Grass 75 100 57 Leaf Storm Grass 130 90 Moves learnt on evolution
Torterra learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sun/Moon (regardless of level).
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.Earthquake Ground 100 100 Egg moves
Torterra learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sun/Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Torterra egg moves page.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.Amnesia Psychic — — Body Slam Normal 85 100 Double-Edge Normal 120 100 Earth Power Ground 90 100 Grassy Terrain Grass — — Growth Normal — — Sand Tomb Ground 35 85 Seed Bomb Grass 80 100 Spit Up Normal — 100 Stockpile Normal — — Superpower Fighting 120 100 Swallow Normal — — Thrash Normal 120 100 Tickle Normal — 100 Wide Guard Rock — — Worry Seed Grass — 100 Move Tutor moves
Torterra can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sun/Moon from move tutors (details):
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.Frenzy Plant Grass 150 90 Grass Pledge Grass 80 100 Moves learnt by TM
Torterra is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun/Moon:
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.1 Work Up Normal — — 5 Roar Normal — — 6 Toxic Poison — 90 10 Hidden Power Normal 60 100 11 Sunny Day Fire — — 15 Hyper Beam Normal 150 90 16 Light Screen Psychic — — 17 Protect Normal — — 20 Safeguard Normal — — 21 Frustration Normal — 100 22 Solar Beam Grass 120 100 26 Earthquake Ground 100 100 27 Return Normal — 100 32 Double Team Normal — — 33 Reflect Psychic — — 37 Sandstorm Rock — — 39 Rock Tomb Rock 60 95 42 Facade Normal 70 100 44 Rest Psychic — — 45 Attract Normal — 100 48 Round Normal 60 100 53 Energy Ball Grass 90 100 68 Giga Impact Normal 150 90 69 Rock Polish Rock — — 71 Stone Edge Rock 100 80 75 Swords Dance Normal — — 78 Bulldoze Ground 60 100 80 Rock Slide Rock 75 90 86 Grass Knot Grass — 100 87 Swagger Normal — 85 88 Sleep Talk Normal — — 90 Substitute Normal — — 96 Nature Power Normal — — 100 Confide Normal — —
Torterra sprites
| Type | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 |
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| Normal |
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| Shiny |
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Where to find Torterra
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Evolve Turtwig/Grotle |
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| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Turtwig/Grotle |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Evolve Turtwig/Grotle |
Answers to Torterra questions
- What is a good moveset for Torterra?
- What Physical Grass Move Should I Teach My Torterra?
- Should my Torterra have double special attack natures or double speed natures?
- Energy Ball or Leaf Storm?
- Is Something Wrong?
- Wood hammer or razor leaf?
- Why do people not like torterra?
- Sceptile or torterra?
- Pros/Cons of Torterra?
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