Torterra (Pokémon)

Grotle #388: Grotle
Pokémon
#390: Chimchar Chimchar
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Torterra (disambiguation).
Torterra
ドダイトス Dodaitose
#389
389Torterra.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from Diamond and Pearl
Type
Grass Ground
Category
Continent Pokémon
Abilities
Overgrow Shell Armor
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers
Sinnoh
#003
Regional Browser numbers
Almia
R-054
Oblivia
R-141
Height
7'03"
Imperial
2.2 m
Metric
Weight
683.4 lbs.
Imperial
310.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Green
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
Body08.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F389.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding
Monster and
Plant groups
21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
2
Def
1
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 208 Battle Exp.: 2081*

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

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

Biology

Physiology

Torterra possess a giant, flat-looking shell that resembles those of the 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 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.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Torterra has the ability Overgrow, causing its Template:Type2 attacks to become stronger when it has taken a lot of damage. It can learn powerful attacks such as Wood Hammer and Earthquake and as it is a fully-evolved Template:Type2 starter, it can learn Hyper Beam, Giga Impact and Frenzy Plant.

Behavior

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 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.

Habitat

Torterra live in dense forests near freshwater lakes.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Due to their docile nature, Torterra are likely herbivores. Being a Grass-type Pokémon, Torterra can also likely use photosynthesis.

In the anime

Paul's Torterra in the anime

Torterra's first movie appearance was in The Rise of Darkrai belonging to a Trainer named Maury. It battled against Ash's Pikachu.

Torterra's debut appearance in the anime was in Top-Down Training, where it was revealed to be Paul's starter Pokémon. It later helped Ash's Grotle cope with its reduced Speed in Aiding the Enemy.

A Torterra appeared in the opening The Greatest - Everyday!, under the ownership of Ash. Later, in The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!, Ash's Grotle evolved into a Torterra.


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

In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Diamond owns a Turtwig nicknamed Wig, which evolved into a Grotle, and then again into a Torterra fairly quickly (both times with Chimhiko). While it, just like in the games, did not lose speed upon either of its evolutions, it was never very fast to begin with, a trait duly noted since its gym match with Crasher Wake's Quagsire, where it was able to take the win with a powerful Giga Drain. After being returned to its rightful owner, it underwent training on Iron Island to overcome its speed loss by using a single, perfectly accurate Razor Leaf that is so fast that Diamond cannot even finish the attack order before it hits. Attesting much to the boy's childishness, he named it the "Razor Leaf Dia Special Mach One and Only".

In the TCG

Main article: Torterra (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold {{{golddex}}}
Silver {{{silverdex}}}
Crystal {{{crystaldex}}}
Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III
Ruby {{{rubydex}}}
Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}}
Emerald {{{emeralddex}}}
FireRed {{{firereddex}}}
LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV
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
Black ドダイトスの せなかで うまれて ドダイトスの せなかで いっしょうを まっとうする ポケモンも いる。
White
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Trade
Crystal
None Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Evolve Grotle
Platinum
None Evolve Grotle
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
Pal Park
None
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Starter Pokémon
Mystifying Forest (B1-B13)
Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Vien Forest
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Rand's House
Pokémon Rumble Silent Forest

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
95
155 - 202 300 - 394
109
102 - 177 200 - 348
105
99 - 172 193 - 339
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
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 V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Wood Hammer Grass Physical 120120 100100% 15
00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35
00Start Withdraw Water Status 0000 —% 40
00Start Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25
00Start Razor Leaf Grass Physical 05555 09595% 25
055 Withdraw Water Status 0000 —% 40
099 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25
1313 Razor Leaf Grass Physical 05555 09595% 25
1717 Curse Ghost Status 0000 —% 10
2222 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
2727 Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100100% 15
3232 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10
3333 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000 09090% 10
3939 Synthesis Grass Status 0000 —% 5
4545 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
5151 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100100% 10
5757 Leaf Storm Grass Special 140140 09090% 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/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM22 SolarBeam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 05050 080}}80% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Canon Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM69 Rock Polish Rock Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM78 Smooth Over Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
  • 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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurSlowpokeSlowbroSlowking
LickitungLickilickyTangelaTangrowthSnorlaxHoppip
SkiploomJumpluffSeedotNuzleafShiftry
Amnesia Psychic Status —% 20
LickitungLickilickyLaprasSnorlaxChikoritaBayleef
MeganiumAronLaironAggronTropiusSpheal
SealeoWalreinShieldonBastiodonShellosShellos
GastrodonGastrodonGibleGabiteGarchomp
Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15
TreeckoGrovyleSceptile
Cut* Normal Physical 50 95% 30
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurCuboneMarowakSnorlax
HoppipSkiploomJumpluffMarillAzumarillMudkip
MarshtompSwampertAronLaironAggronCranidos
RampardosShieldonBastiodonGibleGabiteGarchomp
SnoverAbomasnow
Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
Nidoking
Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurParasParasectBellsprout
WeepinbellVictreebelTangelaTangrowthSunkernSunflora
SeedotNuzleafShiftryShroomishBreloomRoselia
RoseradeCacneaCacturneTropiusCherubiCherrim
CherrimCarnivineSnoverAbomasnowSnivyJanovy
JalordaMonmenErufuunMarakacchiTamagetakeMorobareru
Growth Normal Status —% 40
GibleGabiteGarchomp
Sand Tomb Ground Physical 35 85% 15
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurExeggutorSunkernSunflora
ShroomishBreloomCacneaCacturneSnoverAbomasnow
Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15
VictreebelCarnivine
Spit Up Normal Special 100% 10
VictreebelCarnivine
Stockpile Normal Status —% 20
TotodileCroconawFeraligatrCrimgan
Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5
VictreebelCarnivine
Swallow Normal Status —% 10
NidokingCuboneMarowakTotodileCroconawFeraligatr
LarvitarPupitarTyranitarCranidosRampardosGible
GabiteGarchomp
Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10
OddishGloomVileplumeBellossomBellsproutWeepinbell
VictreebelTangelaTangrowthLaprasLotadLombre
LudicoloCherubiCherrimCherrim
Tickle Normal Status 100% 20
MudkipMarshtompSwampertShieldonBastiodon
Wide Guard* Rock Status —% 10
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurBellsproutWeepinbellVictreebel
Exeggcute ExeggutorHoppipSkiploomJumpluffSunkern
SunfloraSeedotNuzleafShiftryShroomishBreloom
CherubiCherrimCherrimCarnivine
Worry Seed Grass Status 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Torterra in Generation V
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Torterra in that game.
  • 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 tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
B W B2 W2 Frenzy Plant Grass Special 150 90% 5
B W B2 W2 Grass Oath Grass Special 50 100% 10
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Torterra can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Torterra cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0%
Friend Area: Beau Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I leveled up.
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 389.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -12%
IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Grass  Poké Assist: Grass PA.png
( Grass )
Field move: Tackle 4 field move.png
(Tackle ×4)
Browser entry  
It attacks by scattering leaves and shooting seeds.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Grass  Grass Assist.png
( Grass )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Tackle 4 field move.png
(Tackle ×4)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It shoots leaves and grows vines to attack.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW389.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Torterra came to see the Meadow Zone. His favorite Attraction is Rhyperior's Bumper Burn!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Turtwig
Unevolved
Turtwig
 Grass 
Rare Candy
Level 18


Grotle
First Evolution
Grotle
 Grass 
Rare Candy
Level 32


Torterra
Second Evolution
Torterra
 Grass  Ground 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 389.png Spr 4p 389.png Spr 4h 389.png Spr b 4d 389.png
Spr 4d 389 s.png Spr 4p 389 s.png Spr 4h 389 s.png Spr b 4d 389 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 389.png Spr 5b2 389.png Spr b 5b 389.png
Spr 5b 389 s.png Spr 5b2 389 s.png Spr b 5b 389 s.png
Torterra For other sprites and images, please see Torterra images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

Bulbanews
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:

Torterra has aspects of a snapping turtle and an ankylosaurus, a species of armored dinosaur. It may also be based upon the world turtles in various mythologies that carry worlds upon their backs, or perhaps the Xuanwu/Genbu of various Asian myths. It also may be based on the minogame.

Name origin

Its name comes from tortoise and terra, which is Latin for "ground". The -terra may also refer to terrapins. Its name also bears similarity to tuatara, a type of lizard, and totara, a type of tree, both of which are native to New Zealand.

Its Japanese name may come from 土 do, earth or ground, 大 dai, large, and tortoise. 土台 Dodai also means foundation.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin
French Torterra From tortue and terra, Latin for Earth
German Chelterrar From Chelonia, Greek for turtle, and terra, Latin for Earth
Korean 토대부기 Todaebugi From to, dae, and 거북이 geobugi
Chinese (Mandarin) 土台龜 Tu Tai Gui From its Japanese name; may mean "Earth terrace tortoise"


Related articles

External links

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