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| ==Biology== | | ==Biology== |
| ===Physiology===
| | Torterra is a bulky quadruped Pokémon resembling a tortoise, with a large shell covering its back. There is a single, oak-like tree and three triangular, gray-colored stony extensions resembling mountain peaks on the top of the shell. The shell has a patterning of brown, resembling soil, next to the tree, and a white rim that forms a diamond-shaped continuation on the front of the shell. Torterra's body appears sectioned, with the upper half being green and the lower half brown. Torterra's mouth is jagged and at the end of its snout is a dark brown beak, giving it the appearance of a snapping turtle. Its lower jaw is green and there are two large spikes protruding from the sides of its head. Torterra's eyes have small red pupils and are encircled by a black ring. Torterra's legs are thick and they bear four toes each. The toes appear as if they are actually jagged stones, with three in the front and one on the heel. |
| Torterra possess a giant, flat-looking shell that resembles those of the {{wp|ankylosauria|ankylosaurs}}. Upon this shell rests a single, oak-like tree and three triangular, gray-colored stony extensions resembling mountain peaks; as opposed to the two bushes on {{p|Grotle}}'s back. The shell also has a patterning of brown, resembling soil, next to the tree, and a white rim that forms a continuation on the front of the shell, the feature most resembling a baseball diamond. Torterra’s shell is most likely the basis of their classification as the Continent Pokémon, befitting not only for their shell's appearance, but also for the size of Torterra's actual body, which is bulky and seem to be too big for their shells. Their bulk gives them a sufficient amount of protection from foes. The upper portions of Torterra’s body and its lower jaw are green, and they bear two large spikes, like the ones on their shell, that jut out of the sides of their heads making it look somewhat like an Ankylosaurus. Torterra's eyes are intimidating, encircled by a black ring and bearing small red pupils. Their mouth is jagged and at the end of their snout is a dark brown beak, giving them the appearance of a snapping turtle. Their thick, tree trunk-like legs are massive and powerful in order to hold up their enormous, heavy bodies. They bear four toes on each of their legs, which appear as if they are actually jagged stones, with three in the front and one on the heel. | |
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| | Torterra's large and clean shell supports the lives of many small Pokémon, which occasionally gather and {{wp|commensalism|build their nests upon the shell}}. Some are born and spend their entire life there. Torterra migrate in search of water, giving the appearance of "moving forests". |
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| ===Special abilities===
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| As it is part {{type|Ground}}, it has access to a variety of Ground-type moves, and {{t|Rock}} types moves as well, such as {{m|Stone Edge}} and {{m|Rock Slide}}. As a fully evolved {{type|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]], it can use {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Giga Impact}} and {{m|Frenzy Plant}}.
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| ===Behavior===
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| Despite their great size, these Pokémon are peaceful in nature and enjoy being with others of their own kind, preferring to bask in sunlight as they do not like to fight. When immobile, they look as if they are part of the ground upon which they rest, not as though they were a sleeping Pokémon. Because of this appearance, there are occasions when small Pokémon will gather and {{wp|commensalism|build nests on the shell}} of a stationary Torterra, who don't seem to notice or mind. When Torterra do move, they often migrate in herds in search of water. These herds give the impression of a moving forest.
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| ===Habitat===
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| Torterra live in dense forests near freshwater lakes.
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| ===Diet===
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| Due to their docile nature, Torterra are likely herbivores. Being a Grass-type Pokémon, Torterra can also likely use {{wp|photosynthesis}}.
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| * No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Torterra. | | * No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Torterra. |
| * Torterra is the only form of a Grass-type [[starter Pokémon]] that gains a type upon evolution. | | * Torterra is the only form of a Grass-type [[starter Pokémon]] that gains a type upon evolution. |
| * Torterra has the highest {{stat|Defense}} base stat of all fully evolved [[starter Pokémon]]. | | * Torterra has the highest {{stat|Defense}} base stat and lowest {{stat|Speed}} base stat of all fully evolved [[starter Pokémon]]. |
| * Torterra has the lowest {{stat|Speed}} base stat of all fully evolved starter Pokémon.
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| * Torterra is the heaviest fully evolved main series starter Pokémon. | | * Torterra is the heaviest fully evolved main series starter Pokémon. |
| * When walking to the right in [[Amity Square]], Torterra's sprite shows the left side of Torterra, which is the opposite of how it should appear. | | * When walking to the right in [[Amity Square]], Torterra's sprite shows the left side of Torterra, which is the opposite of how it should appear. |