Free switch-ins on Electric moves make Torterra useful in any team that needs that coverage. Known as the Continent Pokemon. The stat spread favors raw physical power.
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.
Ancient people imagined that beneath the ground, a gigantic TORTERRA dwelled.
Torterra Weakness
VulnerableIce, Fire, Flying, and Bug-type 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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
The three-stage chain from Turtwig through Grotle ends here at Torterra. Want more? Breed for Turtwig eggs. A decent partner pool available via two egg groups. The evolution from Turtwig pushed Torterra to 525 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +41.
How to Evolve
Breed with Torterra to get Turtwig eggs easily using 45 partners from the Plant and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Body Slam, Double-Edge and 10 more.
Start with max HP and Defense EVs. Impish nature gives Torterra the right physical wall lean, Leftovers adds passive recovery each turn, and Overgrow works in the background. Earthquake is the main damage option.
Best Build
Best Torterra Moveset
- Earthquake
- Wood Hammer
- Leech Seed
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Without breeding, Torterra misses out on Amnesia and Body Slam. That's 13 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Frenzy Plant and Leaf Storm, with Normal and Dark coverage and more rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Torterra isn't available in the wild in HeartGold & SoulSilver. Start by transferring Turtwig from Diamond, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus. The evolution path from Turtwig to Torterra is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Torterra in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Torterra works as a tank with 525 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list — a solid choice for the right team. 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. But the speed tells the real story — at base 56 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the tank role.
Torterra appears in 12 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Torterra appears in 12 games across 6 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A