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No. 0389 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Torterra

The Continent Pokémon

TL;DR. Torterra is a grass/ground-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 525. Some Pokémon are born on a Torterra’s back and spend their entire life there.

Grass Ground

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

Height2.2 m

Weight310.0 kg

AbilitiesOvergrow

HiddenShell Armor

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 525. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 95

Attack 109

Defense 105

Sp. Attack 75

Sp. Defense 85

Speed 56

Total525

525 base stat total, the 189th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 33rd among Grass-types.

109 base Attack, Torterra's strongest stat, ranking 35th of 199 Grass-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Torterra in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Torterra reaches 2,934 CP at level 40 and 3,357 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack202

GO Defense188

GO Stamina216

Max CP (L40)2,934

Max CP (L50)3,318

Best buddy (L51)3,357

Raid catch CP 1,600–1,677 (L20). Weather boosted 2,000–2,096 (L25).

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Competitive

Torterra in competitive play.

Torterra is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #401 in the Great League.

Shell Smash

Shell Smash / Headlong Rush / Bullet Seed / Rock Blast

ItemLoaded Dice
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraFire, Steel

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #401 79.5 score

Ultra League #284 80.7 score

Master League #176 66 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Torterra.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Torterra, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Torterra?

Torterra is a Grass/Ground-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Torterra weak to?

Torterra takes 4× damage from Ice. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Flying, Bug.

What is Torterra resistant to?

Torterra is immune to Electric. It also resists Ground, Rock.

How does Torterra evolve?

Torterra evolves from Grotle (Level 32). Torterra is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Torterra from?

Torterra was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0389.

What are Torterra's base stats?

Torterra has HP 95, Attack 109, Defense 105, Special Attack 75, Special Defense 85, and Speed 56. Total base stat total: 525.

What are Torterra's abilities?

Torterra can have the ability Overgrow, plus the Hidden Ability Shell Armor.

Is Torterra legendary or mythical?

No. Torterra is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Torterra's best stat?

Torterra's highest base stat is Attack at 109, which ranks 35th of 199 Grass-type Pokémon.

Is Torterra good?

Torterra has a base stat total of 525, the 189th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 33rd among Grass-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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