Torterra (Pokémon)
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| Torterra ドダイトス Dodaitose | |
 Artwork from Diamond/Pearl | |
| National Dex | #389 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #— |
| Hoenn Dex | #— |
| Sinnoh Dex | #003 |
| Fiore Browser | R— |
| Almia Browser | R-054 |
| Type | Grass / Ground |
| Species | Continent Pokémon |
| Height | 7′03″ (2.2m) |
| Weight | 683.4 lbs. (310.0kg) |
| Ability | Overgrow |
| Egg groups | Monster |
| Plant | |
| Time to hatch | 5,120 steps |
| Effort yield | 2 Atk, 1 Def |
| Exp. yield | 208 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 1,059,860 exp. |
| Gender | 12.5% ♀ / 87.5% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | Green |
| Catch rate | 45 |
Torterra (Japanese: ドダイトス Dodaitose) is a Grass/Ground-type Pokémon.
Torterra comes with the ability Overgrow, which increases the power of Grass-type attacks by 50% once the Pokémon has less than one-third of its maximum HP.
Torterra evolves from Grotle starting at Level 32. It is the final evolution of Turtwig.
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Biology
Torterra possess a giant, flat-looking shell that resembles those of the ankylosaurs. The rim of the shell is white and above their heads is a diamond-shaped extension of the rim. Torterra carry on their shells an enormous tree with soil nearby and three mountain peaks on its back, giving the impression that one is looking at a landscape from a distance. Their bodies are bulky and seem to be too big for their shells. Their bulk no longer allows them to withdraw into their shells as easily as they could as Turtwig, though it gives a sufficient amount of protection from foes. Their main body colors are a dull green on their backs and heads with a brown underbelly and legs. Torterra have several vertical lines running across their backs, though they have fewer lines going across their bellies. They bear two large spikes that jut out of the sides of their heads, making it look somewhat like an Ankylosaurus. Torterra's eyes are intimidating, encircled by a black ring and bearing small red pupils. Their mouth is jagged and at the end of their snout is a dark brown beak, giving them the appearance of a snapping turtle. Their thick, tree trunk-like legs are massive and powerful in order to hold up their enormous, heavy bodies. They bear three toes on each of their legs and appear as if they are actually jagged stones.
Their shell is the basis of their classification as the Continent Pokémon, befitting not only for their shell's appearance, but also for the size of Torterra's actual body. Despite their great size, these Pokémon are peaceful in nature and enjoy being with others of their own kind, preferring to bask in sunlight as they do not like to fight. When immobile, they look as if they are part of the ground upon which they rest, not as though they were a sleeping Pokémon. Because of this appearance, there are occasions when small Pokémon will gather and build nests on the shell of a stationary Torterra. When Torterra do move, they often move in herds in search of water. These herds give the impression of a moving forest. Torterra is the heaviest of all the final evolved starters, and the second tallest, coming in only behind Feraligatr.
Physiology
Upon evolution, the two bushes on Grotle's back turn into a single, small, bonsai-like tree. What appears to be three miniature mountains have also grown on its back.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Behavior
Torterra is a Pokémon that tends to be nonviolent. Calm and collected, Torterra will tolerate many things, even Pokémon nests being built on its back.
Habitat
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Torterra's first appearance was in Top-Down Training, where it was revealed to be Paul's starter Pokémon.
Torterra also appeared in the movie The Rise of Darkrai. It battled Ash's Pikachu.
In the manga
Diamond's Grotle evolved into a Torterra.
In the TCG
- Main article: Torterra (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| IV | Diamond | Small Pokémon occasionally gather on its unmoving back to begin building their nests. |
| Pearl | Groups of this Pokémon migrating in search of water have been mistaken for "moving forests". |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | None | Evolve Grotle |
| Pokémon Platinum | Unknown |
In side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage | Vien Forest |
Base stats
| HP: | 95 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack: | 109 | |
| Defense: | 105 | |
| SpAtk: | 75 | |
| SpDef: | 85 | |
| Speed: | 56 |
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
|---|---|---|
Learnset
Torterra is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
| Generation IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. |
| Previous | Tackle |  | 
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| Withdraw |  | 
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| Absorb |  | 
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| Razor Leaf | |
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| Wood Hammer | |
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| 5 | Withdraw | |
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| 9 | Absorb | |
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| 13 | Razor Leaf | |
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| 17 | Curse |  |
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| 22 | Bite |  |
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| 27 | Mega Drain | |
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| 32 | Earthquake |  |
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| 33 | Leech Seed | |
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| 39 | Synthesis | |
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| 45 | Crunch | |
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| 51 | Giga Drain | |
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| 57 | Leaf Storm | |
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By TM/HM
| # | Generation IV | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Roar | |
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| TM06 | Toxic |  |
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| TM09 | Bullet Seed | |
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| TM10 | Hidden Power | |
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| TM11 | Sunny Day |  |
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| TM15 | Hyper Beam | |
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| TM16 | Light Screen |  |
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| TM17 | Protect | |
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| TM19 | Giga Drain | |
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| TM20 | Safeguard | |
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| TM21 | Frustration | |
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| TM22 | Solarbeam | |
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| TM23 | Iron Tail |  |
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| TM26 | Earthquake | |
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| TM27 | Return | |
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| TM32 | Double Team | |
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| TM33 | Reflect | |
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| TM37 | Sandstorm |  |
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| TM39 | Rock Tomb | |
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| TM42 | Facade | |
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| TM43 | Secret Power | |
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| TM44 | Rest | |
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| TM45 | Attract | |
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| TM53 | Energy Ball | |
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| TM58 | Endure | |
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| TM68 | Giga Impact | |
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| TM69 | Rock Polish | |
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| TM70 | Flash | |
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| TM71 | Stone Edge | |
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| TM75 | Swords Dance | |
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| TM76 | Stealth Rock | |
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| TM78 | Captivate | |
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| TM80 | Rock Slide | |
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| TM82 | Sleep Talk | |
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| TM83 | Natural Gift | |
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| TM86 | Grass Knot | |
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| TM87 | Swagger | |
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| TM90 | Substitute | |
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| HM01 | Cut | |
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| HM04 | Strength | |
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| HM06 | Rock Smash |  |
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| HM08 | Rock Climb | |
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By breeding
By tutoring
When Torterra has a high happiness rating, a Move Tutor can teach it Frenzy Plant. Venusaur, Meganium, and Sceptile are also able to learn this when happy.
Side game data
| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage | ||
|---|---|---|
| Group:
| Poké Assist:
| Field Move: Tackle x4 |
Evolution
Level 32
Torterra
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Sprites
| Gen | Game | ||||||
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| I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I. | |||||||
| II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II. | |||||||
| III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III. | |||||||
| IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | Back | |||
| Image:Spr 4p 389.png | 
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| Image:Spr 4p 389 s.png | 
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For other sprites and images, please see Torterra images on Bulbagarden Archives.Trivia
- On a weight basis, Torterra is the heaviest final form of a starter Pokémon weighing a whopping 683.4 pounds (310.0 kilograms).
- Torterra shares the same species type with Groudon. Both of them are known as the Continent Pokémon.
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Torterra.
Origin
Torterra has aspects of a snapping turtle and an ankylosaurus, a species of armored dinosaur. It may also be based upon the world turtles in various mythologies that carry worlds upon their backs, or perhaps the Xuanwu/Genbu of various Asian myths. The head and legs make it resemblant to a Home's Hingeback Tortoise, a reptile that lives in Central African rainforest.
Name origin
Its name comes from tortoise and terra, which is Latin for "ground". Its Japanese name may come from 土 do, earth or ground, 大 dai, large, and tortoise. 土台 dodai also means foundation. Its German name, Chelterrar, comes from Chelonia and terra.
In other languages
Related articles
External links
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