Torterra Best Moveset
Grass/Ground at 109 Attack and 105 Defense with 95 HP. AbilityOvergrow boosts Grass damage at low HP. Held ItemLoaded Dice guarantees multi-hit moves land 4-5 times for MoveBullet Seed and MoveRock Blast. NatureAdamant pushes the physical output. The moveset breaks through defensive answers with guaranteed multi-hits. 4x Ice weakness is the constant threat.
Grass/Ground with 109 Attack and Stealth Rock in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Wood Hammer plus Earthquake dual STAB hit hard, and Rock Polish let it sweep after one boost.
Best Moves
Best Build
Torterra best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Earthquake
- Wood Hammer
- Leech Seed
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Ice was 4x effective and Ice Beam was on everything in Gen V (Black & White). Torterra couldn't switch in safely against most of the metagame.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Earthquake
- Wood Hammer
- Stealth Rock
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Same ice problem in Gen VI (X & Y). 4x Ice weakness and 56 Speed were crippling. Any Pokemon with Ice coverage threatened to one-shot it.
Wall Moveset
- Earthquake
- Wood Hammer
- Leech Seed
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Completely irrelevant in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Too slow, too ice-weak, and no tools to compensate for the weaknesses.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Wood Hammer
- Stone Edge
- Rock Polish
Recommended Teammates
Bounced back in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Found a niche in lower tiers with Stealth Rock, Earthquake, and Wood Hammer as a physical utility option.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Rock Blast
- Bullet Seed
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Torterra Weakness
Ice, Fire, Flying, and Bug 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ground, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
What is Torterra Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Torterra
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Torterra View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn10-12% Scald10-12% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityVesselofruin ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Torterra View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake11-13% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Torterra View Glimmora builds →Power Gem15-18% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Toxapex builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIllusion ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves View Zoroark-Hisui builds →
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Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Torterra
No wild encounters for Torterra. The 3-stage chain runs through Turtwig, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 32 once you've got the levels.
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 PLA
To get Torterra, start by catching Turtwig through walking encounters at Lv. 11-40. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch TurtwigDroning MeadowLv.11-36GrassRate 15%
Step 3Torterra ✓Holm of TrialsLv.29-40GrassRate 15%or 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 BDSP
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.
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.
Base Stats
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 Guide
Torterra works as a tank with 525 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a situational pick that fills a niche. 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. Speed tells the real story. At base 56 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the tank role.
Run Shellsmash, Rock Blast, Bullet Seed, and Earthquake on Torterra. Shellsmash is the most common pick at 0% usage. Earthquake provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Torterra appears in 12 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves