Free switch-ins on Electric moves make Torterra useful in any team that needs that coverage. Known as the Continent Pokemon. The stat spread favors raw physical power.
Nothing fancy in Torterra's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 3 Attack and Defense EVs per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
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.
Torterra Weakness
VulnerableIce, Fire, Flying, and Bug-type moves hit Torterra for super-effective damage. Ice hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Electric-type moves can't touch it at all. Torterra's overall bulk (95/105/85) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
The three-stage chain from Turtwig through Grotle ends here at Torterra. Want more? Breed for Turtwig eggs. Plenty of partners available via two egg groups. The evolution from Turtwig pushed Torterra to 525 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +41.
How to Evolve
Breed with Torterra to get Turtwig eggs easily using 89 partners from the Plant and Monster egg groups.
Start with max Attack and Speed EVs. Adamant nature gives Torterra the right physical lean, Loaded Dice adds guaranteed multi-hit consistency, and Shellarmor works in the background. Earthquake is the main damage option.
Best Build
Best Torterra Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Earthquake
- Bullet Seed
- Rock Blast
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Torterra's coverage across 7 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Frenzy Plant and Leaf Storm for same-type damage. Wood Hammer and Leaf Storm are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The offense anchors on Wood Hammer and Headlong Rush, with Normal and Dark coverage and more adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Torterra that handles most situations. Leaf Blade and Double-Edge give it enough punch where it matters.
Without breeding, Torterra misses out on Amnesia and Body Slam. That's 17 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Frenzy Plant and Leaf Storm, with Normal and Dark coverage and more rounding things out.
Without breeding, Torterra misses out on Amnesia and Body Slam. That's 17 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Frenzy Plant and Leaf Storm, with Normal and Dark coverage and more rounding things out.
No wild encounters for Torterra in Scarlet & Violet. Bring Turtwig over from Diamond, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Torterra in Scarlet & Violet
A few locations for Torterra with decent spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Torterra in Legends: Arceus
To get Torterra, start by catching Turtwig through walking encounters at walking. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch TurtwigEASYDroning MeadowGrassUncommon
Step 3Torterra ✓EASYHolm of TrialsGrassUncommonor evolve from Grotle (Step 2)
Torterra doesn't appear wild. Catch Turtwig instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 32 to get Torterra. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Torterra in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Torterra, start by catching Turtwig through walking encounters at Lv. 58-63. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch TurtwigGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-game
Step 2Evolve into Grotle
Step 3Torterra ✓
No wild encounters for Torterra. The 3-stage chain runs through Turtwig, which you can catch in the wild from the locations below. Evolve at level 32 once you've got the levels.
Torterra works as a tank with 525 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list — a solid choice for the right team. That 109 base Attack does the heavy lifting.
Overgrow strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less — that's the one you want on Torterra. Shell Armor is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Torterra is a physical attacker with base 109 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — at base 56 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the tank role.
Torterra appears in 12 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Torterra appears in 12 games across 6 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A