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Torterra

Continent Pokémon

Torterra official artwork
Official art

Torterra is a Grass/Ground-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Ice and 2× weak to Flying, Bug and Fire, with a base stat total of 525. In Pokémon Champions it’s #165 on the Doubles ladder and #166 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Height
2.2 m 7′03″
Weight
310 kg 683.4 lbs
Base stat total
525 Higher than 80% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IV Diamond & Pearl
Abilities
Champions#165 Doubles = · #166 Singles ▼2Usual set White Herb · Adamant · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32Full set →
This remarkable, large-bodied Pokémon would serve beautifully as borrowed scenery for a garden, and its strength is peerless. Torterra roams the wilderness in search of clean water.
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Base stats

HP95170–202300–394
Atk109116–177200–348
Def105112–172193–339
SpA7585–139139–273
SpD8594–150157–295
Spe5668–118105–232
Total525Higher than 80% of Pokémon
HP95Atk109Def105Spe56SpD85SpA75

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk, 1 Def.

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Type matchups

GrassGroundshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×
Ice (because of Grass and Ground)
2×
Bug (because of Grass)Fire (because of Grass)Flying (because of Grass)

Resists

½×
Ground (because of Grass)Rock (because of Ground)

Immune to

0×
Electric (because of Grass and Ground)
Takes normal damage from 11 types
NormalFightingPoisonGhostSteelWaterGrassPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 56); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+118Max108No SP76Min68Scarf177Tailwind236

At max Speed, Torterra outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Torterra against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
118Torterra · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
108Torterra · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
76Torterra · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#165 of 262 used

Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

White Herb (37.3%) · (71.7%) · Adamant (43.6%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (12.7%)

MovesWood HammerHeadlong RushProtectWide Guard

Singles

#166 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

White Herb (30.7%) · (55.3%) · Jolly (53.4%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (36.2%)

MovesShell SmashHeadlong RushWood HammerRock Blast

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values
Torterra, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2220.1%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6190.1%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3150.1%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860.1%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500.1%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430.1%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.3% of teams · rank #144 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 2 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 2 teams behind these numbers.Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Impish
Stat Points
32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def
  1. Earthquake
  2. Leech Seed
  3. Wood Hammer
  4. Protect

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.2%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.1%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting) thin0.1%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.3%

Abilities

  • 63.4%
  • 36.6%

Stat Points

  • Impish 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def42.5%
  • Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD32.2%
  • Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe8.1%
  • Sassy 30 HP / 7 Def / 14 SpA / 15 SpD6.9%

These 4 cover 89.7% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesRUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

Moves

Level up 15

EvoEarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
1AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec20100%25
1Razor LeafHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.GrassPhys5595%25
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1WithdrawRaises the user's Defense by 1.WaterStatus——40
1Wood HammerHas 33% recoil.GrassPhys120100%15
17CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
22Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
27Mega DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec40100%15
33Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.GrassStatus—90%10
39SynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.GrassStatus——5
45Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
51Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
57Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpec13090%5
63Headlong RushLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.GroundPhys120100%5

TM / HM / TR 58

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM33Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpec60—20
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10
TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
TM121Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%10
TM128AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicStatus——20
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
TM137Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10
TM146Grass PledgeUse with Fire or Water Pledge for added effect.GrassSpec80100%10
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM155Frenzy PlantUser cannot move next turn.GrassSpec15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM159Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpec13090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM176Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15
TM179Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15
TM186High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10
TM194Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.GrassPhys55100%20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM215Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.GroundSpec70100%10
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
TM225Hard PressMore power the more HP the target has left.SteelPhys—100%10

Egg moves 11

EggDouble-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
EggGrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun.NormalStatus——20
EggShell SmashLowers Def, SpD by 1; raises Atk, SpA, Spe by 2.NormalStatus——15
EggSpit UpMore power with more uses of Stockpile.NormalSpec—100%10
EggStockpileRaises user's Defense, Sp. Def by 1. Max 3 uses.NormalStatus——20
EggSuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
EggSwallowHeals the user based on uses of Stockpile.NormalStatus——10
EggThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.NormalPhys120100%10
EggTickleLowers the target's Attack and Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%20
EggWide GuardProtects allies from multi-target moves this turn.RockStatus——10
EggWorry SeedThe target's Ability becomes Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10

Biology

Some Pokémon make their nests on a Torterra's back, and their children may spend their entire lives there. Groups of Torterra roaming around in search of clear water have been mistaken for forests moving on their own. Ancient civilizations believed that a giant Torterra lived underground.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

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Pokédex entries

Continent Pokémon
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
Green
—
Pal Park area
Forest
Original Sinnoh#003Extended Sinnoh#003Hisui#132Blueberry#193
  1. This remarkable, large-bodied Pokémon would serve beautifully as borrowed scenery for a garden, and its strength is peerless. Torterra roams the wilderness in search of clean water.

    Legends: Arceus
  2. Ancient people imagined that beneath the ground, a gigantic TORTERRA dwelled.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · X · Omega Ruby
  3. Some Pokémon are born on a TORTERRA’s back and spend their entire life there.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
  4. Groups of this Pokémon migrating in search of water have been mistaken for “moving forests.”

    Pearl
  5. Small Pokémon occasionally gather on its unmoving back to begin building their nests.

    Diamond · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

English
Torterra
Japanese
ドダイトス
Japanese (romaji)
Dodaitose
Korean
토대부기
Chinese (Traditional)
土台龜
Chinese (Simplified)
土台龟
French
Torterra
German
Chelterrar
Spanish
Torterra
Italian
Torterra

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Training

2 Atk, 1 Def
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
236
Medium Slow

Breeding

MonsterGrass
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Grotle: Level 32.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.