Torterra Pokemon Guide

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Torterra Pokemon Guide

Torterra is a Grass and Ground-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4 and the final evolution of Turtwig. This guide covers Torterra’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.

Normal Form

Torterra

Shiny Form

Shiny Torterra

Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Torterra guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Torterra Guide Contents

Description	Quick Facts
Stats	Best Moves
All Moves	Weaknesses
Evolution	Locations
Abilities	FAQ

Torterra Description

Torterra is the final evolution of Turtwig and Grotle. It is a large Grass and Ground-type Pokemon known for the tree and rocky shell on its back.

Competitive Overview

Is Torterra Good in Competitive?

Torterra can be a strong physical attacker in playthroughs and lower-speed formats thanks to its high Attack, solid physical bulk and useful Grass and Ground STAB combination. Its access to moves like Earthquake, Wood Hammer and Stealth Rock gives it clear utility.

Torterra’s biggest issue is its low Speed and major weakness to Ice-type attacks. It performs best when it can use its bulk, resistances and Ground immunity to Electric-type moves to find safe turns.

Torterra Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Torterra, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Torterra

National Dex

#0389

Type

Grass / Ground

Species

Continent Pokemon

Height

7’03” / 2.2 m

220 cm

Weight

683.4 lbs / 310.0 kg

310.0 kg

Abilities

Overgrow, Shell Armor

Torterra Stats

Torterra has strong Attack and Defense with useful HP, but it is slow. Its stat spread supports bulky physical attacking sets and strong Ground-type pressure.

Attack

109

Defense

105

Special Attack

Special Defense

Speed

Torterra Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Torterra has a strong physical movepool with Grass, Ground, Rock and utility options. These are some of Torterra’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Ground type Pokemon icon

Earthquake

A powerful Ground-type attack and one of Torterra’s most important moves.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Wood Hammer

A hard-hitting Grass-type attack that gives Torterra major damage potential.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Seed Bomb

A reliable physical Grass-type move without recoil.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Giga Drain

A Grass-type attack that can help Torterra recover HP while dealing damage.

Rock type Pokemon icon

Stone Edge

Useful Rock-type coverage against Flying, Bug, Fire and Ice-type Pokemon.

Ground type Pokemon icon

Headlong Rush

A very strong Ground-type option in games where Torterra can use it.

Rock type Pokemon icon

Stealth Rock

A valuable entry hazard that helps Torterra support its team.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Synthesis

Recovery that helps Torterra stay healthy in longer battles.

Torterra All Moves

Torterra can learn a variety of moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Torterra’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Start	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
1	Absorb	Grass	Special	20	100
1	Razor Leaf	Grass	Physical	55	95
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100
1	Withdraw	Water	Status	–	–
1	Wood Hammer	Grass	Physical	120	100
17	Curse	Ghost	Status	–	–
22	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100
27	Mega Drain	Grass	Special	40	100
33	Leech Seed	Grass	Status	–	90
39	Synthesis	Grass	Status	–	–
45	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
51	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
57	Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	130	90
63	Headlong Rush	Ground	Physical	120	100

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Amnesia	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Body Press	Fighting	Physical	80	100
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
TM	Bullet Seed	Grass	Physical	25	100
TM	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
TM	Curse	Ghost	Status	–	–
TM	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
TM	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
TM	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	90	100
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Frenzy Plant	Grass	Special	150	90
TM	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
TM	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
TM	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	–	100
TM	Grass Pledge	Grass	Special	80	100
TM	Grassy Glide	Grass	Physical	55	100
TM	Grassy Terrain	Grass	Status	–	–
TM	Hard Press	Steel	Physical	0	100
TM	Heavy Slam	Steel	Physical	–	100
TM	High Horsepower	Ground	Physical	95	95
TM	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
TM	Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	100
TM	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	–	–
TM	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100
TM	Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	130	90
TM	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	–
TM	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
TM	Mud Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
TM	Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Reflect	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Roar	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rock Blast	Rock	Physical	25	90
TM	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
TM	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95
TM	Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
TM	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	–	–
TM	Scary Face	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Scorching Sands	Ground	Special	70	100
TM	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	50	100
TM	Solar Beam	Grass	Special	120	100
TM	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	–	–
TM	Stomping Tantrum	Ground	Physical	75	100
TM	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
TM	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100
TM	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Growth	Normal	Status	–	–
Shell Smash	Normal	Status	–	–
Spit Up	Normal	Special	–	100
Stockpile	Normal	Status	–	–
Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100
Swallow	Normal	Status	–	–
Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100
Tickle	Normal	Status	–	100
Wide Guard	Rock	Status	–	–
Worry Seed	Grass	Status	–	100

Torterra Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Torterra is a Grass and Ground-type Pokemon. This gives it an Electric immunity and useful Ground and Rock resistances, but it also creates a major weakness to Ice-type moves.

Type

Grass / Ground

Weaknesses

Ice, Fire, Flying and Bug

Resistances

Ground and Rock

Immunity

Electric

Torterra Abilities

Torterra’s abilities support its role as a bulky Grass and Ground-type final evolution, either powering up Grass moves or preventing critical hits when its hidden ability is available.

Overgrow

Powers up Grass-type moves when this Pokemon is at low HP.

Shell Armor

Prevents critical hits from landing when this hidden ability is available.

Torterra Evolution

Torterra evolves from Grotle starting at Level 32. The full Torterra evolution line is Turtwig, Grotle and Torterra.

Stage 1

Turtwig

Starting form

Stage 2

Grotle

Evolves from Turtwig at Level 18

Stage 3

Torterra

Evolves from Grotle at Level 32

Where to Find Torterra in Pokemon Games

Torterra’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Torterra is obtained by evolving Grotle at Level 32 after evolving Turtwig into Grotle at Level 18.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Torterra
Pokemon Red	Not available because Torterra had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Blue	Not available because Torterra had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Yellow	Not available because Torterra had not been introduced yet.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Torterra
Pokemon Gold	Not available because Torterra had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Silver	Not available because Torterra had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Crystal	Not available because Torterra had not been introduced yet.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Torterra
Pokemon Ruby	Not available because Torterra had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Sapphire	Not available because Torterra had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Emerald	Not available because Torterra had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon FireRed	Not available because Torterra had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Not available because Torterra had not been introduced yet.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Torterra
Pokemon Diamond	Evolve from Grotle at Level 32.
Pokemon Pearl	Evolve from Grotle at Level 32.
Pokemon Platinum	Evolve from Grotle at Level 32.
Pokemon HeartGold	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Torterra
Pokemon Black	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Black 2	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White 2	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Torterra
Pokemon X	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Y	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Evolve from Grotle at Level 32.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Evolve from Grotle at Level 32.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Torterra
Pokemon Sun	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Moon	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Evolve from Grotle at Level 32.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Evolve from Grotle at Level 32.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Not available in this game.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Torterra
Pokemon Sword	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shield	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Evolve from Grotle at Level 32.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Evolve from Grotle at Level 32.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Found in Holm of Trials, or evolve from Grotle at Level 32.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Torterra
Pokemon Scarlet	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Violet	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Torterra
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Torterra FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Torterra. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Torterra?

Torterra is a Grass / Ground-type Pokemon.

What is Torterra weak against?

Torterra is weak to Ice, Fire, Flying, Bug-type moves.

What does Torterra evolve from?

Torterra evolves from Grotle at Level 32.

What are Torterra’s abilities?

Torterra’s abilities are Overgrow, Shell Armor.

What are Torterra’s best moves?

Torterra’s best moves often include Earthquake, Wood Hammer, Seed Bomb, Giga Drain, Stone Edge, Headlong Rush.

Is Torterra good in Pokemon?

Torterra can be useful in the right playthrough or format, especially when its typing, abilities and evolution line are used well.

How do you get Torterra?

The most common way to get Torterra depends on the game, but it often involves choosing, evolving, trading or transferring within its evolution line.

Does Torterra have a Mega Evolution?

No, Torterra does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or major alternate form in the main Pokemon games.

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