Torterra - Generation 8 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Torterra can learn in Generation 8, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Sword
  • Pokémon Shield
  • Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
  • Pokémon Shining Pearl
  • Pokémon Legends: Arceus

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Torterra does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Egg moves

Torterra does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Moves learnt by TM

Torterra cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Moves learnt by TR

Torterra cannot be taught any TR moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

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.
1AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
1EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
1Razor LeafGrassPhysical 55 95
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1WithdrawWaterStatus
1Wood HammerGrassPhysical 120 100
5WithdrawWaterStatus
6LeafageGrassPhysical 40 100
10GrowthNormalStatus
13Razor LeafGrassPhysical 55 95
17CurseGhostStatus
22BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
27Mega DrainGrassSpecial 40 100
33Leech SeedGrassStatus 90
39SynthesisGrassStatus
45CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
51Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
57Leaf StormGrassSpecial 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.
EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100

Egg moves

Torterra learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AmnesiaPsychicStatus
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
Grassy TerrainGrassStatus
GrowthNormalStatus
Heavy SlamSteelPhysical 100
Sand TombGroundPhysical 35 85
Seed BombGrassPhysical 80 100
Spit UpNormalSpecial 100
StockpileNormalStatus
SuperpowerFightingPhysical 120 100
SwallowNormalStatus
ThrashNormalPhysical 120 100
TickleNormalStatus 100
Wide GuardRockStatus
Worry SeedGrassStatus 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 PlantGrassSpecial 150 90

Moves learnt by TM

Torterra is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Moves learnt by level up

Torterra learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
6LeafageGrassPhysical 40 100
11BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
18BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
25Sleep PowderGrassStatus 75
34Leaf BladeGrassPhysical 90 100
43Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
52Wood HammerGrassPhysical 120 100
57Headlong RushGroundPhysical 100 100

Move Tutor moves

Torterra can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
RestPsychicStatus
Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100
Stealth RockRockStatus
Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80

Torterra egg move parents

Torterra's egg groups: Grass, Monster

The egg moves for Torterra are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Torterra with a compatible male Pokémon, with either parent (from Gen 6+) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Torterra with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Amnesia

Body Slam

Double-Edge

Earth Power

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Grassy Terrain

Growth

Heavy Slam

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Sand Tomb

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Seed Bomb

Spit Up

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Stockpile

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Superpower

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Swallow

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Thrash

Tickle

Wide Guard

Worry Seed