Torterra (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Torterra (disambiguation).

Torterra Continent Pokémon ドダイトス Dodaitose #0389 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Grass Ground Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Overgrow Cacophony Cacophony Shell Armor Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Monster and Grass Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 7'03" 2.2 m Torterra 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 683.4 lbs. 310.0 kg Torterra 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 208 Gen. IV Unknown IV 236 V	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Torterra 0 HP 2 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Torterra (Japanese: ドダイトス Dodaitose) is a dual-type Grass/Ground Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves from Grotle starting at level 32. It is the final form of Turtwig.

Biology

Torterra is a tall, bulky, quadrupedal Pokémon resembling a tortoise, with a large shell covering its back. There is a single, oak-like tree and three triangular, stony extensions resembling mountain peaks on the top of the shell. There is a patch of brown, resembling soil, next to the tree. A white rim surrounds the shell and forms a diamond-shaped continuation on the front. Torterra's body appears sectioned, with the upper half being green and the lower half brown. Its mouth is jagged, which gives it the appearance of a snapping turtle. It also has a black nose. Its lower jaw is green and there are two large spikes protruding from its cheeks. Torterra's small, red eyes are encircled by a black ring. Its legs are thick and they have four toes each, which appear as if they are actually jagged stones. There are three toes on the front and one on the heel.

Torterra's large and clean shell supports the lives of many small Pokémon, which occasionally gather and build their nests upon the shell. Some are even born and spend their entire lives there. Torterra migrates in groups, searching for clean water, creating the illusion of moving forests. However, it is typically immobile. Torterra is believed to possess unmatched physical strength. Ancient people believed the ground contained a gigantic Torterra living underneath.

Evolution

Torterra evolves into Grotle and is the final form of Turtwig.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data⊟Evolution data.)

Unevolved Turtwig  Grass

→

First Evolution Grotle  Grass

→

Second Evolution Torterra  Grass  Ground

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh #003 Johto #— Diamond Small Pokémon occasionally gather on its unmoving back to begin building their nests. Pearl Groups of this Pokémon migrating in search of water have been mistaken for "moving forests." Platinum Some Pokémon are born on a Torterra's back and spend their entire life there. HeartGold Ancient people imagined that beneath the ground, a gigantic Torterra dwelled. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black Some Pokémon are born on a Torterra's back and spend their entire life there. White Black 2 Some Pokémon are born on a Torterra's back and spend their entire life there. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X Ancient people imagined that beneath the ground, a gigantic Torterra dwelled. Y Small Pokémon occasionally gather on its unmoving back to begin building their nests. Omega Ruby Ancient people imagined that beneath the ground, a gigantic Torterra dwelled. Alpha Sapphire Small Pokémon occasionally gather on its unmoving back to begin building their nests.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #003 Hisui #132 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield. Brilliant Diamond Small Pokémon occasionally gather on its unmoving back to begin building their nests. Shining Pearl Groups of this Pokémon migrating in search of water have been mistaken for moving forests. Legends: Arceus 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.
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #193 Scarlet Ancient people imagined that beneath the ground dwelt a gigantic Torterra. Violet Some Pokémon are born on a Torterra’s back and spend their entire life there.

Torterra in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Grotle Platinum Evolve Grotle HeartGold SoulSilver Trade
Generation V Black White Evolve from the Global Link event Turtwig Black 2 White 2 Evolve from the Global Link event Turtwig
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Grotle
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Grotle Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Evolve Grotle Legends: Arceus Crimson Mirelands: Holm of Trials , massive mass outbreaks
Generation IX Scarlet Violet TradeVersion 2.0.1 , Poké Portal News The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Evolve Grotle

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Mystifying Forest (1F-13F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F) MD Sky Mystifying Forest (1F-13F), Sky Peak (1st Station Pass 1F-6th Station Pass 3F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F) Ranger: SoA Vien Forest Rumble Silent Forest Advanced Mode A & S PokéPark Wii Meadow Zone Ranger: GS Rand's House
Generation V Rumble Blast Desert: Sunny Seashore Rumble U Adventure Area: Grab and Go! (Boss), Variety Battle: A Battle in the Tower
Generation VI Battle Trozei Mysterious Fountain: Stage 5 Rumble World Dark Land: Boundless Prairie (Back Boss) Picross Area 24: Stage 10
Generation VII Rumble Rush Garchomp Sea, Arceus Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal
Generation VIII New Snap Florio Nature ParkNight, Secret Side Path
Cross-Generation Shuffle Marron Trail: Stage 690 Masters EX Evolution: Dawn & Grotle

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
BWB2W2	Pokémon Center 15th Anniversary Torterra	Japanese	Japan	100	June 5 to 11, 2013; July 3 to 7, 2013

Poké Portal News

Games	Event	Tera Type	Location	Level	Distribution period
SV	Torterra the Unrivaled	Ground	hide	100	November 15 to 17, 2024 November 22 to 24, 2024

Held items

Games		Held items
Legends: Arceus		Normal Sitrus Berry (35%) King's Leaf (15%) Grit items by level Alpha Exp. Candy L (100%) Seed of Mastery (40%) Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 95		155 - 202	300 - 394
Attack: 109		102 - 177	200 - 348
Defense: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Sp. Atk: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Sp. Def: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Speed: 56		54 - 118	105 - 232
Total: 525	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 1/2 ★☆	Power 5/5 ★★★★★
Skill 3/3 ★★★	Stamina 5/5 ★★★★★
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 16/17 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock ½× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock ½× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock ½× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock ½× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is ½×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Wood Hammer Grass Physical 120120 100100% 15 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Withdraw Water Status 0000— 00——% 40 011 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25 011 Razor Leaf Grass Physical 05555 09595% 25 Evo.Evo. Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10 1717 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00——% 10 2222 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 2727 Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100100% 15 3333 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000— 09090% 10 3939 Synthesis Grass Status 0000— 00——% 5 4545 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 5151 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100100% 10 5757 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130130 09090% 5 6363 Headlong Rush Ground Physical 120120 100100% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Torterra Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Torterra Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM005 TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM033 TM033 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM035 TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM036 TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM056 TM056 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 02525 100}}100% 30 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM071 TM071 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM074 TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM076 TM076 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 090}}90% 10 TM081 TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM084 TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM086 TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM088 TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM089 TM089 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM099 TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM104 TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM108 TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM111 TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM116 TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM117 TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM119 TM119 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM121 TM121 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM128 TM128 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM133 TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM137 TM137 Grassy Terrain Grass Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM146 TM146 Grass Pledge Grass Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM149 TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM150 TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM155 TM155 Frenzy Plant Grass Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM156 TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TM159 TM159 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM168 TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM172 TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM176 TM176 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15 TM179 TM179 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15 TM186 TM186 High Horsepower Ground Physical 09595 095}}95% 10 TM194 TM194 Grassy Glide Grass Physical 05555 100}}100% 20 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM215 TM215 Scorching Sands Ground Special 07070 100}}100% 10 TM224 TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM225 TM225 Hard Press Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Torterra Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Torterra Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Growth Normal Status — —% 20 Shell Smash Normal Status — —% 15 Spit Up Normal Special — 100% 10 Stockpile Normal Status — —% 20 Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 Swallow Normal Status — —% 10 Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10 Tickle* Normal Status — 100% 20 Wide Guard Rock Status — —% 10 Worry Seed Grass Status — 100% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Torterra Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Torterra Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Torterra Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior Evolution

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Torterra Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Torterra Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: E
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Talk to in Serene Village or Lively Town Connected to: Turtwig, Infernape, Empoleon Connection Orb Set: 1 Phrases Normal I feel great when the sun hits the twig on my head... Low HP (< 50%) Oh no... I'm losing the power of the forest... Phrases if the hero Normal (All right! I'll give it my all!) Low HP (< 50%) (This is hard…but I need to hang in there!) Phrases if the partner Normal Let's give it our all! Low HP (< 50%) I'm OK… I can take it a little more…
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Grass Poké Assist: Grass Field move: (Tackle ×4) Browser entry R-054 It attacks by scattering leaves and shooting seeds.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Grass Poké Assist: (present) Grass Field move: (present) (Tackle ×4) Not available in the past. Browser entry R-141 It shoots leaves and grows vines to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.11 seconds Base HP: 58 Base Attack: 80 Base Defense: 58 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Torterra came to see the Meadow Zone. His favorite Attraction is Rhyperior's Bumper Burn!
Pokémon Battle Trozei Grass Attack Power: ★★★★★ True Strength Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.			Pokémon Shuffle Grass Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #358 Cross Attack Deals even more damage when making a shaped match.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 216 Base Attack: 202 Base Defense: 188 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Bite, Razor Leaf Charged Attacks: Stone Edge, Solar Beam, Earthquake, Sand Tomb*, Frenzy Plant†, Frustration, Return
New Pokémon Snap Photodex entry #019 Torterra live in groups deep in the forest. Small Pokémon seem to feel safe on their broad backs, which are densely covered with trees and other plant life.

Evolution data

Unevolved Turtwig  Grass

Level 18 →

First Evolution Grotle  Grass

Level 32 →

Second Evolution Torterra  Grass  Ground

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Torterra images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Other sprites

Platinum intro sprite

In animation

Torterra in Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Major appearances

Ash's Torterra

Ash's Torterra debuted in The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!, when he evolved into one during a battle with Team Rocket.

Paul's Torterra

Torterra made its animated series debut in Top-Down Training!, where it was revealed to be Paul's first partner Pokémon. It later helped Ash's Grotle cope with his reduced speed in Aiding the Enemy!.

Other

Torterra debuted in The Rise of Darkrai, under the ownership of a Coordinator named Maury. It battled against Ash's Pikachu, and also tried to stop Darkrai. It was later used in the Battle Stage of the Alamos Contest, where it faced off against Kai's Empoleon.

Minor appearances

A Torterra appeared in Eyes on the Goal!, under the ownership of the Shell Sage.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP040 Torterra Ash's Pokédex Torterra, the Continent Pokémon. Torterra is the final evolved form of Turtwig. Sometimes small Pokémon will gather to make their nests on Torterra's back. DP166 Torterra Dawn's Pokédex Torterra, the Continent Pokémon. Its large back and sanitary nature offer an ideal place for smaller Pokémon to build their nests.

In the manga

Torterra in Pokémon Adventures

Pocket Monsters DP

A Torterra appeared in PMDP07.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Tru

In Stunning Staravia & Stinky Skuntank II, Diamond's Grotle, nicknamed Tru, evolved into a Torterra in Veilstone City alongside Pearl's Chimler.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Torterra is the final form of Jun's first partner Pokémon, Turtwig. It made its debut in this form in Hareta's Heart's Desire.

In the TCG

Main article: Torterra (TCG)

Other appearances

Torterra in POKÉMON Detective Pikachu

POKÉMON Detective Pikachu

Multiple Torterra appeared in POKÉMON Detective Pikachu. They were genetically modified by scientists at the PCL for their growing. Many normal-sized Torterra live in the facility, but gigantic ones, who are as big as mountains, lay dormant nearby.

Trivia

• Torterra shares its category with Groudon. They are both known as the Continent Pokémon.
• When walking to the right in Amity Square in Pokémon Platinum, Torterra's sprite erroneously shows its left side.
• Torterra's Speed stat of 56 is the lowest base stat of any fully evolved first partner Pokémon.

Origin

Torterra appears to be based on a snapping turtle and an ankylosaur, which is an armored dinosaur. Its large features and spikes may also be inspired by extinct Meiolania and Proganochelys turtles. In concept, it may be based on the World Turtle from various mythologies that carries the world upon its back.

Name origin

Torterra may be a combination of tortoise and terra (Latin for earth). It may also incorporate terror.

Dodaitose may be a combination of 土 do (earth or ground), 大 dai (large), 土台 dodai (foundation), and tortoise.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ドダイトス Dodaitose From 土 do, 大 dai, 土台 dodai, and tortoise French Torterra Same as English name Spanish Torterra Same as English name German Chelterrar From the genus Chelonia and terra Italian Torterra Same as English name Korean 토대부기 Todaibugi From 토 (土) to, 대 (大) dae, 토대 (土臺) todae, and 거북이 geobugi Mandarin Chinese 土台龜 / 土台龟 Tǔtáiguī From 土 tǔ, 台 tái, and 龜 / 龟 guī Cantonese Chinese 土台龜 Tóutòihgwāi From 土 tóu, 台 tòih, and 龜 gwāi

More languages Greek Τορτέρα Tortéra Transcription of English name Hindi धराटॉइस Dharatoise From धरातल dharatal or धरती dharti and tortoise Thai โดไดโทส Dodaithot Transcription of Japanese name

See also

• Ash's Torterra
• Paul's Torterra
• Tru
• First partner Pokémon

External links

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