Regular
Shiny
Torterra
Grass Type
Ground Type
Continent Pokémon
Hisuian Pokedex: #132

Pokemon Legends Arceus Torterra is a Grass and Ground Type Continent Pokémon with a Medium Slow growth rate and a 2 Attack, 1 Defense EV Yield. Torterra can be found with Overgrow as an Ability; we recommend the Brave Nature, based on 525 total combined Base Stats in PLA.

Navigate this Torterra Guide using the links below.

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).

Torterra Stats
Rank Stat Value
E
HP
95
A
Attack
109
C
Defense
105
C
Special Attack
75
D
Special Defense
85
F
Speed
56
B
Total
525
Torterra Details
Torterra Detail
Best Nature
Brave
+10% Attack
-10% Speed
Liked Foods
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Catch Rate45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups
Grass
Monster
Torterra Abilities
Abilities Description
Ability 1
Overgrow
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).
Hidden Ability
Shell Armor
Shell Armor prevents the Pokémon from receiving a critical hit.

How To Evolve Torterra in Pokemon Legends Arceus

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

Torterra Evolutions
Base Form Evolution Requirement First Evolution Evolution Requirement Final Evolution
Turtwig
Grass Type
Level 18
Grotle
Grass Type
Level 32
Torterra
Grass Type Ground Type
Torterra Evolution Stat Changes
Evolutions Total HP Attack Special Attack Defense Special Defense Speed
Turtwig
318
55
68
45
64
55
31
Stat Change
+87
+20
+21
+10
+21
+10
+5
Grotle
405
75
89
55
85
65
36
Stat Change
+120
+20
+20
+20
+20
+20
+20
Torterra
525
95
109
75
105
85
56

Alpha Torterra Locations

List of Locations you can find Alpha Torterra in PLA.

Alpha Torterra Map Locations in Crimson Mirelands
Crimson Mirelands Torterra Alpha Pokemon Locations
Lv. Location Description
65Crimson Mirelands Holm of Trials

Where To Find Torterra Locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus

List of Locations where you can find and catch Torterra in PLA.

Pokemon LA 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.

Torterra Type Weakness
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?

Torterra Weak Against
Tier Pokemon
S
Shaymin Sky
Grass Type
Flying Type
S
Heatran
Fire Type
Steel Type
S
Tornadus
Flying Type
S
Enamorus
Fairy Type
Flying Type
S
Enamorus Therian
Fairy Type
Flying Type

What pokemon is Torterra Strong Against?

Torterra Strong Against
Tier Pokemon
S
Garchomp
Dragon Type
Ground Type
A
Ursaluna
Normal Type
Ground Type
A
Electivire
Electric Type
A
Magnezone
Electric Type
Steel Type
A
Rhyperior
Ground Type
Rock Type

How To Complete Torterra Research Tasks in PLA

Research Task Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Task 6 Task 7
Number caught12345
Number defeated12345
Number of you've defeated with Ice-type moves123
Times you have seen it use Wood Hammer1382040
Times you have seen it use Headlong Rush1382040
Times you've seen it use a strong style move1382040
Times you've stunned it by using items12345

Best Torterra Moves in Pokemon Legends Arceus

Best Moveset for Torterra Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Torterra Best Moves
Level Best Moves Type Class Power Acc PP Effect
43
Double-Edge
Physical
120
100 15 User receives recoil damage.
52
Wood Hammer
Physical
180
100 15 User receives recoil damage.
57
Headlong Rush
Physical
150
100 5 The user smashes into the target in a full-body tackle. This also lowers the user’s defensive stats.
34
Leaf Blade
Physical
135
100 15 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 Bold
Red Text
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Torterra Level Up Moves in PLA

List of Moves Torterra can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Legends Arceus. Level Requirements within (#) are the Level you (Master) the move at; this allows you to use the move in Agile and Strong Stance.

Torterra Level Up Moves
Level Move Description
1
(10)
Tackle
Normal Type
Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 35
Physical

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
6
(15)
Leafage
Grass Type
Power:
60
Acc: 100
PP: 40
Physical

Strikes opponent with leaves.
11
(20)
Bite
Dark Type
Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
Physical

May cause flinching.
18
(28)
Bulldoze
Ground Type
Power:
90
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Physical

Lowers opponent's Speed.
25
(35)
Sleep Powder
Grass Type
Power: —
Acc: 75
PP: 15
Status

Puts opponent to sleep.
34
(45)
Leaf Blade
Grass Type
Power:
135
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

High critical hit ratio.
43
(54)
Double-Edge
Normal Type
Power: 120
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

User receives recoil damage.
52
(64)
Wood Hammer
Grass Type
Power:
180
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

User receives recoil damage.
57
(71)
Headlong Rush
Ground Type
Power:
150
Acc: 100
PP: 5
Physical

The user smashes into the target in a full-body tackle. This also lowers the user’s defensive stats.
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Torterra Move Shop Attacks in PLA

List of Moves Torterra can learn from the Move Shop.

Torterra Move Shop Moves
Move Shop Description
Rock Smash
Fighting Type
Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

May lower opponent's Defense.
Bulldoze
Ground Type
Power:
90
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Physical

Lowers opponent's Speed.
Stealth Rock
Rock Type
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
Status

Damages opponent switching into battle.
Rest
Psychic Type
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
Rock Slide
Rock Type
Power: 75
Acc: 90
PP: 10
Physical

May cause flinching.
Iron Head
Steel Type
Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

May cause flinching.
Iron Tail
Steel Type
Power: 100
Acc: 75
PP: 15
Physical

May lower opponent's Defense.
Energy Ball
Grass Type
Power:
135
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

May lower opponent's Special Defense.
Earth Power
Ground Type
Power:
135
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

May lower opponent's Special Defense.
Giga Impact
Normal Type
Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
Physical

User must recharge next turn.
Stone Edge
Rock Type
Power: 100
Acc: 80
PP: 5
Physical

High critical hit ratio.
Outrage
Dragon Type
Power: 120
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Physical

User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
Hyper Beam
Normal Type
Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
Special

User must recharge next turn.
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Pokemon similar to Torterra based on Grass Type
Similar Grass Pokemon
TIER Pokemon Type Total HP Attack Special Attack Defense Special Defense Speed
S
Shaymin Sky-Pokemon-Image
Shaymin Sky
GRASS-Type FLYING-Type 600 100 103 120 75 75 127
S
Shaymin Land-Pokemon-Image
Shaymin Land
GRASS-Type 600 100 100 100 100 100 100
A
Tangrowth-Pokemon-Image
Tangrowth
GRASS-Type 535 100 100 110 125 50 50
A
Hisuian Decidueye-Pokemon-Image
Hisuian Decidueye
GRASS-Type FIGHTING-Type 530 88 112 95 80 95 60
B
Torterra-Pokemon-Image
Torterra
GRASS-Type GROUND-Type 525 95 109 75 105 85 56
Pokemon similar to Torterra based on Ground Type
Similar Ground Pokemon
TIER Pokemon Type Total HP Attack Special Attack Defense Special Defense Speed
S
Landorus Therian-Pokemon-Image
Landorus Therian
GROUND-Type FLYING-Type 600 89 145 105 90 80 91
S
Garchomp-Pokemon-Image
Garchomp
DRAGON-Type GROUND-Type 600 108 130 80 95 85 102
S
Landorus-Pokemon-Image
Landorus
GROUND-Type FLYING-Type 600 89 125 115 90 80 101
A
Ursaluna-Pokemon-Image
Ursaluna
NORMAL-Type GROUND-Type 550 130 140 45 105 80 50
A
Rhyperior-Pokemon-Image
Rhyperior
GROUND-Type ROCK-Type 535 115 140 55 130 55 40
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