Torterra

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Torterra is a Grass/Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It is known as the Continent Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	389
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
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
Gender	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

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	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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Torterra.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	2		0		4			½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2		2	½

Evolution chart

#387
Turtwig
Grass

(Level 18)

#388
Grotle
Grass

(Level 32)

#389
Torterra
Grass · Ground

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.
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

In other generations
4
5
6
7
8

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus

Moves learnt by level up

Torterra learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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.
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	Power	Acc.
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.
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	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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

In other generations
4
5
6
7
8

Torterra sprites

Type	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal				—
Shiny				—

See all Torterra sprites

Where to find Torterra

Diamond Pearl Platinum	Evolve Turtwig/Grotle
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

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Torterra
Japanese	ドダイトス (Dodaitose)
German	Chelterrar
French	Torterra

Name origin

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