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.
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 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.
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 16 partners from the Plant and Monster egg groups.
Shellarmor helps Torterra stick around while dealing real damage. Assault Vest for a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed, max HP and Attack EVs for the right balance, and Earthquake as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
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The offense anchors on Wood Hammer and Headlong Rush, with Normal and Dark coverage and more adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Torterra that handles most situations. Leaf Blade and Double-Edge give it enough punch where it matters.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 Legends: Arceus
To get Torterra, start by catching Turtwig through walking encounters at walking. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch TurtwigEASYDroning MeadowGrassUncommon- Step 3Torterra ✓EASYHolm of TrialsGrassUncommonor evolve from Grotle (Step 2)
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. 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