Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Torterra

Torterra

Continent Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Torterra is a Grass and Ground Type Continent Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Torterra can be found with Overgrow as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 2 Attack, 1 Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Brave Nature, based on 525 combined Base Stats.

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Torterra Stats & Abilities
Torterra Evolutions
Torterra Locations
Torterra Weakness
Torterra Best Moves
Torterra Level Up Moves
Torterra TM Moves
Torterra Tutor Moves
Pokemon Similar to Torterra

Torterra Stats and Abilities

Based on Torterra Base IVs we consider this pokemon B-Tier choice. Torterra Highest IV Stat is Attack 109 and the Lowest being Speed 56.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
E	HP	95	300	394
B	Attack	109	200	348
D	Defense	105	193	339
D	Special Attack	75	139	273
E	Special Defense	85	157	295
F	Speed	56	105	232
B	Total	525


Torterra	Detail
Best Held Items	Earth Plate Iron Ball Meadow Plate Miracle Seed Rose Incense Soft Sand
Best Nature	Brave ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	2 Attack, 1 Defense
Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Grass, Monster
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)


Abilities	Description
Overgrow Ability 1	Overgrow increases the power of Grass-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
Shell Armor Hidden Ability	Shell Armor prevents the Pokémon from receiving a critical hit.

How To Evolve Torterra in BDSP

Turtwig requires (Level 18) to evolve into Grotle and then (Level 32) to evolve into Torterra.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution	Evolution Requirement	Final Evolution
Turtwig	Level 18 →	Grotle	Level 32 →	Torterra

Where To Find Torterra in BDSP

Torterra has 5 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 5 Turtwig, within the Lake Verity location using the Gift method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Sunlit Cavern	National	Turtwig Lv. 16-63
Still-Water Cavern	National	Turtwig Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave	National	Turtwig Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave	National	Turtwig Lv. 16-63
Lake Verity	Interact	Turtwig Lv. 5

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Torterra Weakness

Torterra is a Grass and Ground Type pokemon. This will cause Torterra to take More Damage from Flying, Bug, Fire, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Ground, Rock, Electric Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Torterra Weaknesses


Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage	Ice
2.0x More Damage	Flying Bug Fire
0.5x Less Damage	Ground Rock
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage	Electric

What pokemon is Torterra Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Lugia
S	Ho-Oh
S	Rayquaza
S	Dragonite
S	Salamence

What pokemon is Torterra Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Groudon
S	Tyranitar
S	Garchomp
S	Zapdos
S	Raikou

Best Moves Torterra in BDSP

Best Moveset for Torterra Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
57	Leaf Storm	Special	195	90	5	Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
1	Wood Hammer	Physical	180	100	15	User receives recoil damage.
1	Earthquake	Physical	150	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
45	Crunch	Physical	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.

Best Moveset for Torterra TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	180	100	10	Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	150	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Torterra Lv Up Moves

Torterra TM Moves

Torterra Tutor Moves

Torterra Level Up Moves

List of Moves Torterra can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Earthquake	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
1	Wood Hammer	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage.
1	Tackle	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
5	Withdraw	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status Raises user's Defense.
1	Absorb	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
13	Razor Leaf	Power: 82.5 Acc: 95 PP: 25 Physical High critical hit ratio.
6	Leafage	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Strikes opponent with leaves.
10	Growth	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
17	Curse	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Ghosts lose 50% of max HP and curse the opponent; Non-Ghosts raise Attack, Defense and lower Speed.
22	Bite	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical May cause flinching.
27	Mega Drain	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
33	Leech Seed	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 10 Status Drains HP from opponent each turn.
39	Synthesis	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status User recovers HP. Amount varies with the weather.
45	Crunch	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
51	Giga Drain	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
57	Leaf Storm	Power: 195 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.

Torterra TM Moves

List of Moves Torterra can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM05	Roar	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM09	Bullet Seed	Power: 37.5 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM10	Work Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM16	Light Screen	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM19	Giga Drain	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM20	Safeguard	Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 Status The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM22	Solar Beam	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM26	Earthquake	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM37	Sandstorm	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM53	Energy Ball	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM68	Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM69	Rock Polish	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
TM70	Flash	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM71	Stone Edge	Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM75	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM76	Stealth Rock	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM86	Grass Knot	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Torterra Tutor Moves

List of Tutor Moves Torterra can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Frenzy Plant	Power: 225 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.

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