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.
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).
Rank | Stat | Value |
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E | HP | 95 |
A | Attack | 109 |
C | Defense | 105 |
C | Special Attack | 75 |
D | Special Defense | 85 |
F | Speed | 56 |
B | Total | 525 |
Torterra | Detail |
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Best Nature | Brave ↑ +10% Attack↓ -10% Speed |
Liked Foods | |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 35% Sitrus Berry ![]() 15% Kings Leaf ![]() |
Catch Rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | ![]() ![]() |
Abilities | Description |
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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.
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution | Evolution Requirement | Final Evolution | |||
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Turtwig ![]() | Level 18 → | Grotle ![]() | Level 32 → | Torterra ![]() |
Evolutions | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
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![]() 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.

Lv. | Location | Description |
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65 | Crimson 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 , Bug, Fire, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Ground, Rock, Electric Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | ![]() |
2.0x More Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage | ![]() |
What pokemon is Torterra Weak Against?
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How To Complete Torterra Research Tasks in PLA
Research Task | Task 1 | Task 2 | Task 3 | Task 4 | Task 5 | Task 6 | Task 7 |
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Number caught | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
Number defeated | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
Number of you've defeated with Ice-type moves | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
Times you have seen it use Wood Hammer | 1 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 40 | ||
Times you have seen it use Headlong Rush | 1 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 40 | ||
Times you've seen it use a strong style move | 1 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 40 | ||
Times you've stunned it by using items | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |

Best Torterra Moves in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Best Moveset for Torterra Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Level | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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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. |
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.
Level | Move | Description |
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1 (10) | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 ![]() A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. | |
6 (15) | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 40 ![]() Strikes opponent with leaves. | |
11 (20) | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() May cause flinching. | |
18 (28) | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. | |
25 (35) | Power: — Acc: 75 PP: 15 ![]() Puts opponent to sleep. | |
34 (45) | Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() High critical hit ratio. | |
43 (54) | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() User receives recoil damage. | |
52 (64) | Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() User receives recoil damage. | |
57 (71) | Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 5 ![]() The user smashes into the target in a full-body tackle. This also lowers the user’s defensive stats. |
Torterra Move Shop Attacks in PLA
List of Moves Torterra can learn from the Move Shop.
Move Shop | Description |
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Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. | |
Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. | |
Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Damages opponent switching into battle. | |
Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. | |
Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() May cause flinching. | |
Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May cause flinching. | |
Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. | |
Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. | |
Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. | |
Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 ![]() User must recharge next turn. | |
Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 ![]() High critical hit ratio. | |
Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused. | |
Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 ![]() User must recharge next turn. |

TIER | Pokemon | Type | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
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S | ![]() Shaymin Sky | ![]() ![]() | 600 | 100 | 103 | 120 | 75 | 75 | 127 |
S | ![]() Shaymin Land | ![]() | 600 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
A | ![]() Tangrowth | ![]() | 535 | 100 | 100 | 110 | 125 | 50 | 50 |
A | ![]() Hisuian Decidueye | ![]() ![]() | 530 | 88 | 112 | 95 | 80 | 95 | 60 |
B | ![]() Torterra | ![]() ![]() | 525 | 95 | 109 | 75 | 105 | 85 | 56 |

TIER | Pokemon | Type | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S | ![]() Landorus Therian | ![]() ![]() | 600 | 89 | 145 | 105 | 90 | 80 | 91 |
S | ![]() Garchomp | ![]() ![]() | 600 | 108 | 130 | 80 | 95 | 85 | 102 |
S | ![]() Landorus | ![]() ![]() | 600 | 89 | 125 | 115 | 90 | 80 | 101 |
A | ![]() Ursaluna | ![]() ![]() | 550 | 130 | 140 | 45 | 105 | 80 | 50 |
A | ![]() Rhyperior | ![]() ![]() | 535 | 115 | 140 | 55 | 130 | 55 | 40 |







































