Torterra (Pokémon)

Torterra ドダイトス Dodaitose

Artwork from D/P

Types Species  Grass  Ground  Continent Pokémon Ability Exp. at 100 Overgrow 1,059,860 Pokédex National #389 Johto #— Hoenn #— Sinnoh #003 Browser Fiore R— Almia R-054 Height Weight 7'03" 683.4 lbs. Pokédex color Footprint Body style Catch rate Green 45 Gender ratio 87.5% male 12.5% female Egg groups Egg cycles Monster, Plant 21 (5355 steps) EV yield HP 0 Atk 2 Def 1 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Exp. 208 External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex On Smogon Pokédex On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex On Marriland Pokédex Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Torterra (Japanese: ドダイトス Dodaitose) is a dual-type Grass/Ground Pokémon.

It evolves from Grotle starting at level 32. It is the final form of Turtwig.

Biology

Physiology

Torterra possess a giant, flat-looking shell that resembles those of the ankylosaurs. Upon this shell rests a single, oak-like tree and three triangular, gray-colored stony extensions resembling mountain peaks; as opposed to the two bushes on Grotle's back. The shell also has a patterning of brown, resembling soil, next to the tree, and a white rim that forms a continuation on the front of the shell, the feature most resembling a baseball diamond. Torterra’s shell is most likely 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, which is 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. The upper portions of Torterra’s body and its lower jaw are green, and they bear two large spikes, like the ones on their shell, 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, which appear as if they are actually jagged stones.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Torterra has the ability Overgrow, causing its Grass-type attacks to become stronger when it has taken a lot of damage. As a fully-evolved Grass-type starter, it can learn Hyper Beam, Giga Impact and Frenzy Plant.

Behavior

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, who don't seem to notice or mind. When Torterra do move, they often migrate in herds in search of water. These herds give the impression of a moving forest.

Habitat

Torterra live in dense forests near freshwater lakes.

Maury and his Torterra

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Due to their docile nature, Torterra are likely herbivores. Being a Grass-type Pokémon, Torterra can also likely use photosynthesis.

In the anime

Torterra's first movie appearance was in The Rise of Darkrai belonging to a Trainer named Maury. It battled against Ash's Pikachu.

Torterra's debut appearance in the anime was in Top-Down Training, where it was revealed to be Paul's starter Pokémon. It later helped Ash's Grotle cope with its reduced Speed in Aiding the Enemy.

A Torterra appeared in the opening The Greatest - Everyday!, under the ownership of Ash.

Pokédex entries

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Diamond owned a Turtwig which evolved into a Grotle, and then again into a Torterra.

In the TCG

Main article: Torterra (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

Stats

Base stats

Pokéthlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

By leveling up

By TM/HM

By breeding

By tutoring

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: -12%	IQ Group: E
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Grass	Poké Assist: ( Grass )	Field Move: (Tackle ×4)
"It attacks by scattering leaves and shooting seeds."

Evolution

Unevolved Turtwig  Grass

Level 18 →

First evolution Grotle  Grass

Level 32 →

Second evolution Torterra  Grass  Ground

Sprites

Gen	Game
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	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back

For other sprites and images, please see Torterra images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• 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.
• Torterra has the highest base Defense of all the final stages of the Starter Pokémon.
• Torterra has the lowest Speed of all the final evolutions of the starters.
• Torterra has the lowest base stat total among all final evolutions of the Starter Pokémon. It shares this trait with the other Grass-type starters except Sceptile.
• Torterra is the heaviest of all the final evolved starters.
  • Torterra is also the second tallest of all evolved-starter Pokémon. It is succeeded only by Feraligatr.
• When walking to the right in Amity Square, Torterra's sprite shows the left side of Torterra, the opposite of how it should appear.
• Torterra's color palette was changed slightly in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, despite it being a non-Johto Pokémon. This also happened to Registeel, Chimchar, Stunky, Skuntank, Glameow, Purugly, and Chatot.

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.

Name origin

Its name comes from tortoise and terra, which is Latin for "ground". The -terra may also refer to terrapins. Its Japanese name may come from 土 do, earth or ground, 大 dai, large, and tortoise. 土台 Dodai also means foundation.

In other languages

• German: Chelterrar - From Chelonia (the genus of the green turtle) and terra.
• French: Torterra
• Korean: 토대부기 Todaebugi
• Chinese: 土台龜 Tu Tai Gui

Related articles

• Paul's Torterra

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