Pokemon Diamond & Pearl Torterra | Locations, Moves, Evolutions

Torterra

GRASS

GROUND

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 has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 2 Attack, 1 Defense EV Yield, and we recommend the Brave Nature, based on 525 combined Base Stats.

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

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 Items
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)

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).
Ability 2
Shell Armor Hidden Ability	Shell Armor prevents the Pokémon from receiving a critical hit.

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How To Evolve Torterra in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

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

Base	→	First Evo	→	Final Evo
Turtwig GRASS	Level 18	Grotle GRASS	Level 32	Torterra GRASS GROUND

Where To Find Torterra in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Torterra has no spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. However, you can find the Unevolved form, Lv. 5 Turtwig, within the Lake Verity location using the Gift method.

– Walking through Grass.
– Fishing using an Old Rod.
– Fishing using an Good Rod.
– Fishing using an Super Rod.
– Surfing the Water.
– Found in Honey Trees.
– Obtained as a Gift.
– Revive from a Fossil.
– Obtained through Trade.
– Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)
Lv. 22
Shieldon

20 - 5%

Pokemon with a Pinkish Background Color are only found in Shining Pearl Exclusive
Lv. 18
Cranidos

20 - 5%

Pokemon with a Bluish Background Color are only found in Brilliant Diamond Exclusive

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	Pokemon Spawns
Route 201	Lv. 5 Turtwig Interact
Lake Verity	Lv. 5 Turtwig Interact

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.

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	Dragonite DRAGON FLYING
S	Heatran FIRE STEEL
S	Articuno ICE FLYING
S	Zapdos ELECTRIC FLYING
S	Moltres FIRE FLYING

What pokemon is Torterra Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Garchomp DRAGON GROUND
S	Zapdos ELECTRIC FLYING
S	Regirock ROCK
A	Electivire ELECTRIC
A	Magnezone ELECTRIC STEEL

Best Torterra Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

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.
TM71	Stone Edge	Physical	100	80	5	High critical hit ratio.

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 Level Up Moves

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

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

Torterra TM Moves

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

TM	Move	Desc
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM78	Bulldoze GROUND	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM100	Confide NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Special Attack.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM53	Energy Ball GRASS	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM21	Frustration NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power decreases with higher Friendship.
TM68	Giga Impact NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM86	Grass Knot GRASS	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM10	Hidden Power NORMAL	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Type and power depends on user's IVs.
TM15	Hyper Beam NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM16	Light Screen PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM96	Nature Power NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Uses a certain move based on the current terrain.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM33	Reflect PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM27	Return NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power increases with higher Friendship.
TM05	Roar NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM69	Rock Polish ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
TM80	Rock Slide ROCK	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM39	Rock Tomb ROCK	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM48	Round NORMAL	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM20	Safeguard NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 Status The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM37	Sandstorm ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM88	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM22	Solar Beam GRASS	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM71	Stone Edge ROCK	Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM75	Swords Dance NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM06	Toxic POISON	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 10 Status Badly poisons opponent.
TM01	Work Up NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.

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