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.
Some Pokémon are born on a TORTERRA’s back and spend their entire life there.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Platinum, Infernape's Fire Blast hits Torterra for 65-76%. Dragonite's Outrage hits Torterra for 51-60%.
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Torterra View Infernape builds →Close Combat30-35% U Turn 2x24-28% Fire Blast 2x65-76% | ||
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Torterra View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed23-27% Outrage51-60% | ||
 Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Torterra View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin6-7% Explosion29-35% Payback6-7% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Torterra View Weavile builds →Ice Shard 4x45-53% Pursuit11-13% | ||
Platinum Evolution
The three-stage chain from Turtwig through Grotle ends here at Torterra. Want more? Breed for Turtwig eggs. A decent partner pool 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 45 partners from the Plant and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Body Slam, Double-Edge and 7 more.
Platinum Torterra Best Moveset
Start with max HP and Defense EVs. Impish nature gives Torterra the right physical wall lean, Leftovers adds passive recovery each turn, and Overgrow works in the background. Earthquake is the main damage option.
Best Build
Torterra best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Earthquake
- Wood Hammer
- Leech Seed
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Torterra misses out on Amnesia and Body Slam. That's 10 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
How to Get Torterra in Platinum
You're catching Turtwig first, not Torterra. Turtwig appears but it's a rare spawn in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Torterra Guide
In Platinum, Torterra works as a tank with 525 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Platinum'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.
For Platinum, Torterra has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
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