Torterra
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.
Some Pokémon are born on a Torterra’s back and spend their entire life there.
Stat spread.
Total of 525. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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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.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
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.
Through the generations.
Torterra as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Torterra is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Torterra vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 199 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Torterra | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 95 | 70 | +25 |
| Attack | 109 | 80 | +29 |
| Defense | 105 | 77 | +28 |
| Special Attack | 75 | 66 | +9 |
| Special Defense | 85 | 69 | +16 |
| Speed | 56 | 59 | -3 |
| Total | 525 | 421 | +104 |
Torterra appears in 17 games.
Every mainline release where Torterra is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Torterra isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Torterra is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Torterra appears in 25 episodes.
From DP040 (2007-07-19) through JN146 (2023-03-17).
- DP040 Top-Down Training! Diamond & Pearl 2007-12-08
- DP051 Glory Blaze! Diamond & Pearl 2008-02-01
- DP052 Smells Like Team Spirit! Diamond & Pearl 2008-02-01
- DP100 Aiding the Enemy! Diamond & Pearl 2009-04-04
- DP127 Sliding Into Seventh! Diamond & Pearl 2009-10-10
- DP131 Pedal to the Mettle! Diamond & Pearl 2009-11-07
- DP132 Evolving Strategies! Diamond & Pearl 2009-11-14
- DP133 Uncrushing Defeat! Diamond & Pearl 2009-11-21
- DP141 Challenging a Towering Figure Diamond & Pearl 2010-01-23
- DP166 The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore! Diamond & Pearl 2010-07-31
- DP167 Teaching the Student Teacher! Diamond & Pearl 2010-08-07
- DP168 Keeping in Top Forme! Diamond & Pearl 2010-08-14
+ 13 more episodes
- DP170 An Elite Coverup! Diamond & Pearl 2010-08-21
- DP178 For the Love of Meowth! Diamond & Pearl 2010-10-23
- DP179 The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World! Diamond & Pearl 2010-10-30
- DP181 Bucking the Treasure Trend! Diamond & Pearl 2010-11-13
- DP185 Working on a Right Move! Diamond & Pearl 2010-12-11
- DP187 A Real Rival Rouser! Diamond & Pearl 2011-01-08
- DP188 Battling a Thaw in Relations! Diamond & Pearl 2011-01-15
- DP191 Memories Are Made of Bliss! Diamond & Pearl 2011-02-05
- JN058 A Rollicking Roll... Journeys 2021-09-10
- JN077 Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start! Journeys 2022-05-26
- JN129 A Flood of Torrential Gains! (The Finals I: Journeys 2023-06-23
- JN143 Ride, Lapras, Ride! Journeys 2023-09-08
- JN146 Ash and Latios! Journeys 2023-09-08
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Torterra partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Torterra partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Torterra card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Torterra
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.