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==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:Paul Turtwig.png|left|thumb|250px|As a Turtwig in a flashback]] | [[File:Paul Turtwig.png|left|thumb|250px|As a Turtwig in a flashback]] | ||
Torterra, while still a Turtwig, first became partners with Paul when he started out as a Pokémon Trainer. Whilst both young and inexperienced, Paul and Turtwig experienced [[Reggie]]'s battle against {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}} at the | Torterra, while still a Turtwig, first became partners with Paul when he started out as a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. Whilst both young and inexperienced, Paul and Turtwig experienced [[Reggie]]'s battle against {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}} at the [[Battle Pyramid]], taking Reggie's loss to heart and striving to become better. Traveling through the [[Hoenn]], [[Johto]], and [[Kanto]] regions, Turtwig competed in each of the region's league conferences and evolved into Torterra at some point during these adventures. | ||
It made its first anime appearance in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'' where it was used in a battle against [[Cynthia's Garchomp]]. Quickly launching a powerful {{m|Giga Drain}} attack, Torterra was initially able to bring the Mach Pokémon to its knees. This was followed up by a tremendous {{m|Frenzy Plant}}; however, Garchomp proved too powerful for Torterra and was able to withstand the attack with its fins. Garchomp then knocked out Torterra with a single {{m|Brick Break}} to the head. It was treated to a recovery by Nurse Joy and [[Cynthia]] commented on how powerful Torterra was. | It made its first anime appearance in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'' where it was used in a battle against [[Cynthia's Garchomp]]. Quickly launching a powerful {{m|Giga Drain}} attack, Torterra was initially able to bring the Mach Pokémon to its knees. This was followed up by a tremendous {{m|Frenzy Plant}}; however, Garchomp proved too powerful for Torterra and was able to withstand the attack with its fins. Garchomp then knocked out Torterra with a single {{m|Brick Break}} to the head. It was treated to a recovery by Nurse Joy and [[Cynthia]] commented on how powerful Torterra was. | ||
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It also appeared in ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze]]'', helping Paul's brutal training of {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}}. It fired {{m|Hyper Beam}} for Chimchar to dodge, followed by a {{m|Leaf Storm}} which trapped and badly injured Chimchar. In ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'' it was used in the semi-finals of the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]]. It was paired off with [[Ash's Staravia]] and was up against [[Brock's Croagunk]] and [[Holly]]'s {{p|Farfetch'd}}. Paul showed total disregard for Ash, ordering Torterra to blast Farfetch'd with Hyper Beam, not caring that Staravia was hit as well. With Farfetch'd out, Croagunk challenged Torterra and managed to damage it with a powerful Brick Break to the head, similar to its battle against Garchomp. Before Croagunk could follow up, Torterra recharged and hit Croagunk with Leaf Storm, winning the round single-handedly. | It also appeared in ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze]]'', helping Paul's brutal training of {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}}. It fired {{m|Hyper Beam}} for Chimchar to dodge, followed by a {{m|Leaf Storm}} which trapped and badly injured Chimchar. In ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'' it was used in the semi-finals of the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]]. It was paired off with [[Ash's Staravia]] and was up against [[Brock's Croagunk]] and [[Holly]]'s {{p|Farfetch'd}}. Paul showed total disregard for Ash, ordering Torterra to blast Farfetch'd with Hyper Beam, not caring that Staravia was hit as well. With Farfetch'd out, Croagunk challenged Torterra and managed to damage it with a powerful Brick Break to the head, similar to its battle against Garchomp. Before Croagunk could follow up, Torterra recharged and hit Croagunk with Leaf Storm, winning the round single-handedly. | ||
[[File:Paul Torterra debut.png|thumb|left|200px|Torterra in its debut]] | [[File:Paul Torterra debut.png|thumb|left|200px|Torterra in its debut]] | ||
Torterra appeared again in ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy!]]'' where it saw the battle between [[Ash's Turtwig]] and [[Paul's Honchkrow]]. It also witnessed the evolution of Turtwig and its loss of speed. Later on, it used Frenzy Plant against Paul's Weavile in a practice battle to improve Torterra's reflexes; however, it remained distracted by Ash's Grotle who was in the Pokémon Center at the time. While Ash's Grotle was training to become faster, Torterra came forwards on its own to show it that a Pokémon could still be powerful by coping with its lack of speed with strong defense. To prove this, it battled | Torterra appeared again in ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy!]]'' where it saw the battle between [[Ash's Turtwig]] and [[Paul's Honchkrow]]. It also witnessed the evolution of Turtwig and its loss of speed. Later on, it used Frenzy Plant against Paul's Weavile in a practice battle to improve Torterra's reflexes; however, it remained distracted by Ash's Grotle who was in the Pokémon Center at the time. While Ash's Grotle was training to become faster, Torterra came forwards on its own to show it that a Pokémon could still be powerful by coping with its lack of speed with strong defense. To prove this, it battled [[Ash's Gliscor]] in a practice match. After teaching this, Torterra returned to Paul's camp. Paul, while curious as to where Torterra had gone, did not push the issue. | ||
It appeared again during Ash and Paul's [[Full Battle]] in ''[[DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!]]'' and was Paul's first choice of Pokémon. Ash substituted {{AP|Buizel}} for {{AP|Gliscor}}, who used {{m|Sand Attack}} and its ability to fly to dodge Giga Drain. However, Paul and Torterra used Frenzy Plant to lull Gliscor into a false sense of security and when Ash continued to attack at close range, Torterra {{m|Crunch}}ed Gliscor's tail and used Giga Drain to sap energy to recover. However, Gliscor used {{m|Fire Fang}} to injure Torterra, and was recalled by Ash. {{AP|Staraptor}} went up against the disadvantaged and tired Torterra, but it became aware that Paul predicted this and Torterra hit with a super-effective {{m|Stone Edge}} before Paul recalled it. | It appeared again during Ash and Paul's [[Full Battle]] in ''[[DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!]]'' and was Paul's first choice of Pokémon. Ash substituted {{AP|Buizel}} for {{AP|Gliscor}}, who used {{m|Sand Attack}} and its ability to fly to dodge Giga Drain. However, Paul and Torterra used Frenzy Plant to lull Gliscor into a false sense of security and when Ash continued to attack at close range, Torterra {{m|Crunch}}ed Gliscor's tail and used Giga Drain to sap energy to recover. However, Gliscor used {{m|Fire Fang}} to injure Torterra, and was recalled by Ash. {{AP|Staraptor}} went up against the disadvantaged and tired Torterra, but it became aware that Paul predicted this and Torterra hit with a super-effective {{m|Stone Edge}} before Paul recalled it. | ||
In ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'', it fought against [[Ash's Infernape|Ash's Chimchar]], where it was shown to control its {{m|Stone Edge}} at will to mow down its faster opponents. It was {{m|Light Screen|protected}} by {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}} and managed to absorb Chimchar's Flamethrower, forcing Ash to retreat for Gliscor again. However, Paul does not toy with Gliscor this time and it is knocked out with a single {{m|Frenzy Plant}}. Ash deliberated and chose to send out {{AP|Pikachu}}, but Torterra was recalled and not used for the rest of the battle. | In ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'', it fought against [[Ash's Infernape|Ash's Chimchar]], where it was shown to control its {{m|Stone Edge}} at will to mow down its faster opponents. It was {{m|Light Screen|protected}} by {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}} and managed to absorb Chimchar's Flamethrower, forcing Ash to retreat for Gliscor again. However, Paul does not toy with Gliscor this time and it is knocked out with a single {{m|Frenzy Plant}}. Ash deliberated and chose to send out {{AP|Pikachu}}, but Torterra was recalled and not used for the rest of the battle. | ||
It appeared again in ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]'' at Reggie's house, along with Paul's Weavile, {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}}, and {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}. It was unhappy to hear that Paul had lost. | It appeared again in ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]'' at Reggie's house, along with Paul's Weavile, {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}}, and {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}. It was unhappy to hear that Paul had lost. | ||
==Personality and characteristics== | ==Personality and characteristics== | ||
Unlike the majority of [[Paul]]'s Pokémon, who are either brutal like their Trainer or completely indifferent towards Paul's attitude, Torterra is calm and somewhat kindhearted, as it actually went out of its way, against Paul's wishes, to help {{AP|Grotle}} cope with its lack of {{stat|Speed}} upon [[Evolution|evolving]] and taught its pre-evolved form how to use {{stat|Defense}} to make up for the lack of Speed. | |||
Nevertheless, Torterra remains completely obedient and loyal towards Paul, and despite its occasional acts of kindness, it follows his Trainer's orders without hesitation. This was seen when Torterra, along with Paul's other Pokémon, were ganging up on {{AP|Chimchar}} as part of the Chimp Pokémon's harsh training, despite Chimchar being visibly exhausted and injured. Despite this, Torterra still showed no pleasure in these brutal methods. | |||
Despite never being referred to as Paul's strongest Pokémon, he was used during Paul's battle against [[Cynthia's Garchomp]] at [[Amity Square]], even though many of Paul's other Pokémon had already fallen to the [[Pseudo-legendary Pokémon]], he continued battling. When Torterra was defeated, Paul forfeited the battle. Torterra also boasts great strength and longevity. It is one of the very few Pokémon that Paul shows respect for, and throughout its appearances, it wasn't scolded or reprimanded by its Trainer once. | |||
==Moves used== | ==Moves used== | ||
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[[Category:Paul's Pokémon|Torterra]] | [[Category:Paul's Pokémon|Torterra]] | ||
[[Category:Anime starter Pokémon|Torterra, Paul's]] | [[Category:Anime starter Pokémon|Torterra, Paul's]] | ||
[[de:Pauls Chelterrar]] | [[de:Pauls Chelterrar]] | ||
[[es:Torterra de Paul/Polo]] | |||
[[fr:Torterra de Paul]] | [[fr:Torterra de Paul]] | ||
[[it:Torterra di Paul]] | [[it:Torterra di Paul]] | ||
[[ja:シンジのドダイトス]] | [[ja:シンジのドダイトス]] | ||
[[zh:真司的土台龜]] | [[zh:真司的土台龜]] | ||