Torterra (Pokémon)

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Torterra ドダイトス Dodaitose #389
Art by Ken Sugimori from Diamond and Pearl
Type Grass Ground Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Continent Pokémon
Abilities Overgrow Blue-Striped ----- Shell Armor Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh #003 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-054 Oblivia R-141
Height 7'03" Imperial 2.2 m Metric 7'03"/2.2 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 683.4 lbs. Imperial 310.0 kg Metric 683.4 lbs./310.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Green	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 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*
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.

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 no longer allows them to withdraw into their shells as easily as they could as Turtwig, though it gives 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

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 {{{soulsilverdex}}}
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 {{{whitedex}}} 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
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 V, 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× 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× 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× 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× 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
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Canon	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100100	080}}80%	5
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM78	Smooth Over	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	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 IV Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP	S. Contest	Appeal
	Amnesia	Psychic	Status	—	—%	20	Cute	0
	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15	Tough	3 ♥♥♥
	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15	Tough	0
	Growth	Normal	Status	—	—%	40	Beauty	0
	Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	15	70%	15	Smart	0
	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100%	15	Smart	3 ♥♥♥
	Spit UpHGSS	Normal	Special	—	100%	10	Tough	2 ♥♥
	StockpileHGSS	Normal	Status	—	—%	20	Tough	0
	Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5	Tough	2 ♥♥
	SwallowHGSS	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Tough	0
	Tickle	Normal	Status	—	100%	20	Cute	2 ♥♥
	Thrash	Normal	Physical	90	100%	20	Tough	2 ♥♥
	Worry Seed	Grass	Status	—	100%	10	Beauty	2 ♥♥
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Torterra in Generation IV 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 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 ) Field move: (Tackle ×4) Browser entry   It attacks by scattering leaves and shooting seeds.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Grass  ( Grass ) Past ( Normal ) (Tackle ×4) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast 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 PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Turtwig  Grass

Level 18 →

First Evolution Grotle  Grass

Level 32 →

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
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• Torterra shares the same species type with Groudon; both of them are known as the Continent Pokémon.
• No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Torterra.
• Torterra has the highest base Defense of all the final stages of the Starter Pokémon.
• Torterra has the lowest Speed of all the final evolutions of the starters.
• Torterra has the lowest base stat total among all final evolutions of the Starter Pokémon. It shares this trait with the other Template:Type2 starters except Sceptile and Jalorda, who are at 530 and 528, respectively.
• Torterra is the heaviest of all the final evolved starters.
• When walking to the right in Amity Square, Torterra's sprite shows the left side of Torterra, the opposite of how it should appear.
• Torterra's color palette was changed slightly in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, despite it being a non-Johto Pokémon. This also happened to Registeel, Chimchar, Stunky, Skuntank, Glameow, Purugly, and Chatot.

Origin

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

• German: Chelterrar - From Chelonia (the genus of the green turtle) and terra.
• French: Torterra
• Korean: 토대부기 Todaebugi
• Chinese: 土台龜 Tu Tai Gui - From its Japanese name. May mean "Earth terrace tortoise". 台 may also refer to "platform", "stage", "stand", or "support".

Related articles

• Ash's Torterra
• Paul's Torterra
• Wig

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