389: Torterra

Essentials

Torterra

Abilities

Overgrow: Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Dream Ability

Shell Armor: Protects against critical hits.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 389
Original Sinnoh: 3
Extended Sinnoh: 3

Names

French: Torterra
German: Chelterrar
Korean: 토대부기
Chinese: 土台龜
Japanese: ドダイトス (dodaitosu)
Official Roomaji: Dodaitose

Breeding

Gender

⅞ male, ⅛ female

Egg groups

Monster
Plant

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

208

2971 EXP at level

Effort points

2 Attack
1 Defense

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium slow

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Turtwig	Grotle Level up, starting at level 18	Torterra Level up, starting at level 32

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	95	86.4	363	394
Attack	109	86.2	286	317
Defense	105	88.5	278	309
Special Attack	75	61.9	218	249
Special Defense	85	75.0	238	269
Speed	56	39.5	180	211
Total	525	84.6

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 8/16/17

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: Small Pokémon occasionally gather on its unmoving back to begin building their nests.
: Groups of this Pokémon migrating in search of water have been mistaken for “moving forests.”
: Some Pokémon are born on a TORTERRA’s back and spend their entire life there.
: Ancient people imagined that beneath the ground, a gigantic TORTERRA dwelled.

: Some Pokémon are born on a Torterra's back and spend their entire life there.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Continent
Color: Green
Cry
Footprint
Shape: Mensal

Height

$${_("Trainer dude")}$

7'2.6"
2.2 m

Weight

$${_("Trainer dudette")}$

3100

683.4 lb
310.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Moves

Grass and Ground moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Torterra's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

			Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	Wood Hammer			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
—	—	—	Tackle			35	50	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—	Withdraw			40	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
—	—	—	Absorb			25	20	100%		Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
—	—	—	Razor Leaf			25	55	95%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
5	5	5	Withdraw			40	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
9	9	9	Absorb			25	20	100%		Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
13	13	13	Razor Leaf			25	55	95%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
17	17	17	Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
22	22	22	Bite			25	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
27	27	27	Mega Drain			15	40	100%		Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
32	32	32	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
33	33	33	Leech Seed			10	—	90%		Seeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.
39	39	39	Synthesis			5	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.
45	45	45	Crunch			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
51	51	51	Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
57	57	57	Leaf Storm			5	140	90%		Lowers the user's Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
			Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Turtwig but not Torterra
			Amnesia			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Defense by two stages.
			Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
			Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
			Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
			Growth			40	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage.
			Sand Tomb			15	35	85%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
			Seed Bomb			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			Spit Up			10	*	100%		Power is 100 times the amount of energy Stockpiled.
			Stockpile			20	—	—		Stores energy up to three times for use with Spit Up and Swallow.
			Superpower			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
			Swallow			10	—	—		Recovers 1/4 HP after one Stockpile, 1/2 HP after two Stockpiles, or full HP after three Stockpiles.
			Thrash			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
			Tickle			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack and Defense by one stage.
			Wide Guard			10	—	—	3	Prevents any multi-target moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.
			Worry Seed			10	—	100%		Changes the target's ability to Insomnia.
			Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
			Block			5	—	—		Prevents the target from leaving battle.
			Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
			Frenzy Plant			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
			Grass Pledge			10	50	100%		With Fire Pledge, damages opposing Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP every turn for four turns.
			Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
			Iron Head			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
			Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
			Outrage			15	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
			Seed Bomb			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			Superpower			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
			Synthesis			5	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.
			Worry Seed			10	—	100%		Changes the target's ability to Insomnia.
			Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
05	05	05	Roar			20	—	100%	-6	Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
09	09		Bullet Seed			30	25	100%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	*	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
16	16	16	Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns..
17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
19	19		Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
20	20	20	Safeguard			25	—	—		Protects the user's field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
22	22	22	SolarBeam			10	120	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
23	23		Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
26	26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
33	33	33	Reflect			20	—	—		Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
37	37	37	Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
39	39	39	Rock Tomb			10	50	80%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
43	43		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
		48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
53	53	53	Energy Ball			10	80	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
58	58		Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
68	68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
69	69	69	Rock Polish			20	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
70	70	70	Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
71	71	71	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
75	75	75	Swords Dance			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
		78	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
76	76		Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
78	78		Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
80	80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
82	82		Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
83	83		Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
86	86	86	Grass Knot			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
		94	Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
H1	H1	H1	Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H4	H4	H4	Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H6	H6		Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
H8	H8		Rock Climb			20	90	85%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.