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Torterra (Japanese: ドダイトス Dodaitose) is a dual-type Grass/Ground Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves from Grotle starting at level 32. It is the final form of Turtwig.
Biology
Torterra is a tall, bulky, quadrupedal Pokémon resembling a tortoise, with a large shell covering its back. There is a single, oak-like tree and three triangular, stony extensions resembling mountain peaks on the top of the shell. There is a patch of brown, resembling soil, next to the tree. A white rim surrounds the shell and forms a diamond-shaped continuation on the front. Torterra's body appears sectioned, with the upper half being green and the lower half brown. Its mouth is jagged, which gives it the appearance of a snapping turtle. It also has a black nose. Its lower jaw is green and there are two large spikes protruding from its cheeks. Torterra's small, red eyes are encircled by a black ring. Its legs are thick and they have four toes each, which appear as if they are actually jagged stones. There are three toes on the front and one on the heel.
Torterra's large and clean shell supports the lives of many small Pokémon, which occasionally gather and build their nests upon the shell. Some are even born and spend their entire lives there. Torterra migrates in groups, searching for clean water, creating the illusion of moving forests. However, it is typically immobile. Torterra is believed to possess unmatched physical strength. Ancient people believed the ground contained a gigantic Torterra living underneath.
Evolution
Torterra evolves into Grotle and is the final form of Turtwig.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #003
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Johto #—
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Diamond
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Small Pokémon occasionally gather on its unmoving back to begin building their nests.
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Pearl
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Groups of this Pokémon migrating in search of water have been mistaken for "moving forests."
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Platinum
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Some Pokémon are born on a Torterra's back and spend their entire life there.
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HeartGold
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Ancient people imagined that beneath the ground, a gigantic Torterra dwelled.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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Some Pokémon are born on a Torterra's back and spend their entire life there.
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White
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Black 2
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Some Pokémon are born on a Torterra's back and spend their entire life there.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #—
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X
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Ancient people imagined that beneath the ground, a gigantic Torterra dwelled.
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Y
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Small Pokémon occasionally gather on its unmoving back to begin building their nests.
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Omega Ruby
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Ancient people imagined that beneath the ground, a gigantic Torterra dwelled.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Small Pokémon occasionally gather on its unmoving back to begin building their nests.
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Generation VIII
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Galar #—
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Sinnoh #003
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Hisui #132
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield.
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Brilliant Diamond
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Small Pokémon occasionally gather on its unmoving back to begin building their nests.
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Shining Pearl
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Groups of this Pokémon migrating in search of water have been mistaken for moving forests.
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Legends: Arceus
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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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Generation IX
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Paldea #—
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Kitakami #—
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Blueberry #193
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Scarlet
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Ancient people imagined that beneath the ground dwelt a gigantic Torterra.
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Violet
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Some Pokémon are born on a Torterra’s back and spend their entire life there.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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95
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155 - 202
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300 - 394
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109
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102 - 177
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200 - 348
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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56
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54 - 118
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105 - 232
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Total: 525
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Torterra
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Torterra
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Torterra
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Torterra
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Torterra
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Torterra
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Torterra
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Torterra
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Torterra
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Other sprites
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Platinum intro sprite
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In animation
Major appearances
Ash's Torterra debuted in The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!, when he evolved into one during a battle with Team Rocket.
Torterra made its main series debut in Top-Down Training!, where it was revealed to be Paul's first partner Pokémon. It later helped Ash's Grotle cope with his reduced speed in Aiding the Enemy!.
Other
Torterra debuted in The Rise of Darkrai, under the ownership of a Coordinator named Maury. It battled against Ash's Pikachu, and also tried to stop Darkrai. It was later used in the Battle Stage of the Alamos Contest, where it faced off against Kai's Empoleon.
Minor appearances
A Torterra appeared in Eyes on the Goal!, under the ownership of the Shell Sage.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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DP040
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Torterra
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Ash's Pokédex
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Torterra, the Continent Pokémon. Torterra is the final evolved form of Turtwig. Sometimes small Pokémon will gather to make their nests on Torterra's back.
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DP166
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Torterra
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Torterra, the Continent Pokémon. Its large back and sanitary nature offer an ideal place for smaller Pokémon to build their nests.
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In the manga
Pocket Monsters DP
A Torterra appeared in PMDP07.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Tru
In Stunning Staravia & Stinky Skuntank II, Diamond's Grotle, nicknamed Tru, evolved into a Torterra in Veilstone City alongside Pearl's Chimler.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
Torterra is the final form of Jun's first partner Pokémon, Turtwig. It made its debut in this form in Hareta's Heart's Desire.
In the TCG
- Main article: Torterra (TCG)
Other appearances
Multiple Torterra appeared in POKÉMON Detective Pikachu. They were genetically modified by scientists at the PCL for their growing. Many normal-sized Torterra live in the facility, but gigantic ones, who are as big as mountains, lay dormant nearby.
Trivia
- Torterra shares its category with Groudon. They are both known as the Continent Pokémon.
- When walking to the right in Amity Square in Pokémon Platinum, Torterra's sprite erroneously shows its left side.
- Torterra's Speed stat of 56 is the lowest base stat of any fully evolved first partner Pokémon.
Origin
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
Torterra appears to be based on a snapping turtle and an ankylosaur, which is an armored dinosaur. Its large features and spikes may also be inspired by extinct Meiolania and Proganochelys turtles. In concept, it may be based on the World Turtle from various mythologies that carries the world upon its back.
Name origin
Torterra may be a combination of tortoise and terra (Latin for earth).
Dodaitose may be a combination of 土 do (earth or ground), 大 dai (large), 土台 dodai (foundation), and tortoise.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ドダイトス Dodaitose
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From 土 do, 大 dai, 土台 dodai, and tortoise
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French
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Torterra
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Same as English name
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Spanish
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Torterra
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Same as English name
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German
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Chelterrar
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From the genus Chelonia and terra
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Italian
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Torterra
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Same as English name
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Korean
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토대부기 Todaibugi
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From 토 (土) to, 대 (大) dae, 토대 (土臺) todae, and 거북이 geobugi
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Mandarin Chinese
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土台龜 / 土台龟 Tǔtáiguī
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From 土 tǔ, 台 tái, and 龜 / 龟 guī
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Cantonese Chinese
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土台龜 Tóutòihgwāi
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From 土 tóu, 台 tòih, and 龜 gwāi
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More languages
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Greek
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Τορτέρα Tortéra
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Transcription of English name
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Hindi
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धराटॉइस Dharatoise
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From धरातल dharatal or धरती dharti and tortoise
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Thai
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โดไดโทส Dodaithot
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Transcription of Japanese name
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See also
External links
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