Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Torterra's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 3 Attack and Defense EVs per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Ancient people imagined that beneath the ground, a gigantic Torterra dwelled.
Small Pokémon occasionally gather on its unmoving back to begin building their nests.
Torterra Weakness
Ice, Fire, Flying, and Bug moves hit Torterra for super-effective damage. Ice hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Electric-type moves can't touch it at all. Torterra's overall bulk (95/105/85) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ground, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Weavile can KO Torterra with Ice Shard (87-103%). Zapdos deals 40-48% with Heat Wave.
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Torterra View Weavile builds →Knock Off35-41% Ice Shard 4x87-103%KO Pursuit22-26% | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Torterra View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave 2x40-48% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Torterra View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain22-27% Flamethrower 2x80-95% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
The three-stage chain from Turtwig through Grotle ends here at Torterra. Want more? Breed for Turtwig eggs. Plenty of partners available via two egg groups. The evolution from Turtwig pushed Torterra to 525 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +41. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Torterra to get Turtwig eggs easily using 59 partners from the Plant and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Body Slam, Double-Edge and 13 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Torterra Best Moveset
Start with Defense and Sp. Def investment EVs. Sassy nature gives Torterra the right slow wall lean, Leftovers adds passive recovery each turn, and Shellarmor works in the background. Earthquake is the main damage option.
Best Build
Torterra best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Earthquake
- Wood Hammer
- Leech Seed
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Wood Hammer
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Torterra misses out on Amnesia and Body Slam. That's 16 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Frenzy Plant and Leaf Storm, with Normal and Dark coverage and more rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Torterra in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
No wild encounters for Torterra. The 3-stage chain runs through Turtwig, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 32 once you've got the levels.
Torterra Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Torterra works as a tank with 525 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire's meta. Earthquake with Leftovers is the standard set.
Overgrow strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Torterra. Shell Armor is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Torterra is a physical attacker with base 109 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 56 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the tank role.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, run Earthquake, Wood Hammer, Leech Seed, and Protect on Torterra. Earthquake is the most common pick at 24% usage. Earthquake provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Torterra appears in 12 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves