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 |
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Type | Grass Ground |
Species | Continent Pokémon |
Height | 2.2 m (7′03″) |
Weight | 310.0 kg (683.4 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Overgrow Shell Armor (hidden ability) |
Local № | 003 (Diamond/Pearl) 003 (Platinum) 003 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 132 (Legends: Arceus) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Attack, 1 Defense |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 236 |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Grass, Monster |
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Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 95 | 300 | 394 | |
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Attack | 109 | 200 | 348 | |
Defense | 105 | 193 | 339 | |
Sp. Atk | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
Sp. Def | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
Speed | 56 | 105 | 232 | |
Total | 525 | Min | Max |
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.
Evolution chart
Torterra changes
- In Generation 4, Torterra has a base experience yield of 208.
- In Generations 4-7, Torterra has a base Friendship value of 70.
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. |
Brilliant Diamond | Small Pokémon occasionally gather on its unmoving back to begin building their nests. |
Shining Pearl | Groups of this Pokémon migrating in search of water have been mistaken for moving forests. |
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. |
Moves learned by Torterra
Moves learnt by level up
Torterra learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | ![]() | — | — |
6 | Leafage | Grass | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
10 | Growth | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
Egg moves
Torterra learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Torterra egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Frenzy Plant | Grass | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Torterra is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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05 | Roar | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
09 | Bullet Seed | Grass | ![]() | 25 | 100 |
10 | Work Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
19 | Giga Drain | Grass | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
20 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
23 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 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 |
53 | Energy Ball | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
58 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
69 | Rock Polish | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
70 | Flash | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
71 | Stone Edge | Rock | ![]() | 100 | 80 |
75 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
83 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
86 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
93 | Cut | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 95 |
96 | Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
100 | Rock Climb | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
Moves learnt by level up
Torterra learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
6 | Leafage | Grass | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
11 | Bite | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
18 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
25 | Sleep Powder | Grass | ![]() | — | 75 |
34 | Leaf Blade | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
43 | Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
52 | Wood Hammer | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
57 | Headlong Rush | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Torterra can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Earth Power | Ground | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Energy Ball | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
Iron Head | Steel | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
Outrage | Dragon | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Stealth Rock | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
Stone Edge | Rock | ![]() | 100 | 80 |
Torterra sprites
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 |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Evolve Turtwig/Grotle |
Legends: Arceus | Holm of Trials |
Answers to Torterra questions
- What is a good moveset for Torterra?
- Should my Torterra have double special attack natures or double speed natures?
- What Physical Grass Move Should I Teach My Torterra?
- Energy Ball or Leaf Storm?
- Is Something Wrong?
- Wood hammer or razor leaf?
- Why can't I use Rock Climb on Torterra on Showdown?
- Why did Torterra get banned from PU?
- How can I get to that Torterra?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Torterra |
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Japanese | ドダイトス (Dodaitose) |
German | Chelterrar |
French | Torterra |
Name origin
- tortoise
- large reptile with a protective shell
- terra
- Latin for ‘earth’