Torterra

Torterra ドダイトス
Grotle < Torterra > Chimchar
Species	Type
Continent Pokémon
Number	Ability
#389	Overgrow Shell Armor
Height	Weight
7′3″ (2.2m)	683.4 lbs. (310kg)
Gender Ratio
Male: 87.5%	Female: 12.5%
Evolves From	Evolves Into
Grotle	None
Egg Group	Catch Rate
Monster/Grass	45
Tier	EV Yield
Generation 4: UU Generation 5: NU/RU	2 Attack Points 1 Defense Point

Torterra (ドダイトス) is the third Pokémon in the Sinnoh Pokédex. It is a Grass/Ground Type, and it is known as the Continent Pokémon.

Torterra has the Overgrow Ability. This Ability increases the power of its Grass Type attacks by 50% when its HP falls below a third [33%] of its maximum. A second Ability is available to Torterra that come from the Dream World, the Shell Armor Ability. This Ability prevents opponents from landing a Critical Hit regardless the chances of a Critical Hit happening.

Turtwig can evolve into a Grotle starting at Level 18, and can evolve into Torterra starting at Level 32.

Torterra is in the Egg Groups Monster and Grass, and its Egg takes approximately 5,120 Steps to hatch. It takes Torterra 1,059,860 Experience Points to reach Level 100.

[edit] Biology

[edit] Physiology

Torterra takes on the appearance of a tortoise that has a small tree growing out of its back. Rock-like spikes are also present on the sides of its face and back as well.

[edit] Gender Differences

Torterra doesn't have any differences to differentiate between male and female.

[edit] Game Information

[edit] Original Games

The only way to obtain a Torterra is by way of evolution; evolving Grotle specifically.

[edit] Spin-Off Games

Like its pre-evolutions Turtwig and Grotle, Torterra appears at Mystifying Forest B1-B13 and Mystery Jungle B1-B29 in Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness. The floor ranges are the same in Explorers of Sky, but the two respective dungeons are called Mystic Forest and Mystery Jungle. Additionally, Torterra also appears at Sky Summit at PTC1-PTC4 1F-3F, PTC5-PTC8 1F-4F and PTC9 1F-5F.

In Mystery Dungeon 3, Torterra appears at Weird Mountain 15F-20F and Legendary Volcanic Island on Floors 26-28, 31 & 32, 36 & 37, 39 & 40, 44 & 45 and 47 & 48 in Dungeon Blazing Adventure Squad. Torterra appears at Weird Rockland and Weird Forest 20F-23F in the other two versions.

In Dungeon Stormy Adventure Squad Torterra appears at Legendary Wetland on Floors 26 & 27, 32-34, 36, 39-41, 44, 46, and 48 & 49. The floor range is slightly different at Legendary Mountains in Dungeon Light Adventure Squad, as Torterra appears on Floors 26, 28, 30, 33-35, 39-41, 44 and 49.

Torterra appears at Vien Forest in Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, but the Field Assist Slam x4 is required to find it. Torterra does not appear in Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs.

Torterra can be found at Sunny Seashore Desert 4-3 in Pokémon Rumble Blast.

[edit] Trading Card Game

Torterra appears in a total of six sets and a Diamond/Pearl Promo (Lv. X Card). It is listed as a Rare Card in the Diamond and Pearl (2; 1 Lv. X Card), Majestic Dan, Stormfront, Platinum, and Unleashed sets.

[edit] Anime/Manga Information

[edit] Anime

Paul would use a Torterra in many of its Trainer's appearances, starting in the episode Top-Down Training!. Amongst its appearances, but was not used by Paul in his Sinnoh League match against Ash.

Ash's Grotle would evolve into Torterra in the episode The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!.

[edit] Moves

A trainer named Maury would use a Torterra in the film The Rise of Darkrai.

Ash's Torterra appeared in the film Zoroark: Master of Illusions and the Pikachu Short Pikachu's Really Mysterious Adventure.

[edit] Manga

Torterra's Manga information is unknown as of writing.

[edit] Pokémon Information

[edit] Competitive Battling

Torterra was listed in the UU, or Under-Utilized Tier of Competitive Battling in Generation IV. In Generation V it demoted to the Never-Utilized and Rarely-Utilized Tiers of Competitive Battling. Despite having the bulk to take hits and cause plenty of damage, it's low Speed and a double weakness to Ice-Type attacks leave it vulnerable to being taken out before it can attack.

[edit] Area Location

Game	Rarity	Location
Diamond/Pearl/Platinum	None	Evolve Grotle
Heart Gold/Soul Silver	None	Trade
Black/White	None	PokéTransfer or Dream World
Black 2/White 2	None	Trade

[edit] Pokédex Entries

**Pokédex Entries**
Gen	Game	Pokedex Entry
I	Pokémon Red	N/A
I	Pokémon Blue	N/A
I	Pokémon Yellow	N/A

II	Pokémon Gold	N/A
II	Pokémon Silver	N/A
II	Pokémon Crystal	N/A

III	Pokémon Ruby	N/A
III	Pokémon Sapphire	N/A
III	Pokémon Emerald	N/A
III	Pokémon FireRed	N/A
III	Pokémon LeafGreen	N/A

IV	Pokémon Diamond	Small Pokémon occasionally gather on its unmoving back to begin building their nests.
IV	Pokémon Pearl	Groups of this Pokémon migrating in search of water have been mistaken for "moving forests."
IV	Pokémon Platinum	Some Pokémon are born on a Torterra's back and spend their entire life there.
IV	Pokémon HeartGold	Ancient people imagined that beneath the ground, a gigantic Torterra dwelled.
IV	Pokémon SoulSilver	Ancient people imagined that beneath the ground, a gigantic Torterra dwelled.

V	Pokémon Black	Some Pokémon are born on a Torterra's back and spend their entire life there.
V	Pokémon White	Some Pokémon are born on a Torterra's back and spend their entire life there.
V	Pokémon Black 2	Some Pokémon are born on a Torterra's back and spend their entire life there.
V	Pokémon White 2	Some Pokémon are born on a Torterra's back and spend their entire life there.

[edit] Pokéathlon Statistics

Stat	#
Speed	1-2
Power	5
Technique	3
Stamina	5
Jump	2

[edit] Statistics

Base Stats

		Min-	Min	Max	Max+
HP	95	-	300	394	-
Atk	109	200	223	317	348
Def	105	193	215	309	339
Sp. Atk	75	139	155	249	273
Sp. Def	85	157	175	269	295
Spd	56	105	117	211	232

[edit] Moves

[edit] Via Level-Up

Level	Move	Power	Acc%	Class
Start	Wood Hammer	120	100	Physical
Start	Tackle	50	100	Physical
Start 5	Withdraw	N/A	N/A	Status
Start 9	Absorb	20	100	Special
Start 13	Razor Leaf	55	95	Physical
17	Curse	N/A	N/A	Status
22	Bite	60	100	Physical
27	Mega Drain	40	100	Special
32	Earthquake	100	100	Physical
33	Leech Seed	N/A	90	Status
39	Synthesis	N/A	N/A	Status
45	Crunch	80	100	Physical
51	Giga Drain	75	100	Special
57	Leaf Storm	140	90	Special

[edit] Via TM/HM

TM/HM No.	Move	Power	Acc%	Class
TM05	Roar	--	100	Status
TM06	Toxic	--	90	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	??	100	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	--	--	Status
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90	Special
TM16	Light Screen	--	--	Status
TM17	Protect	--	--	Status
TM20	Safeguard	--	--	Status
TM21	Frustration	??	100	Physical
TM22	Solarbeam	120	100	Special
TM26	Earthquake	100	100	Physical
TM27	Return	??	100	Physical
TM32	Double Team	--	--	Status
TM33	Reflect	--	--	Status
TM37	Sandstorm	--	--	Status
TM39	Rock Tomb	50	80	Physical
TM42	Facade	70	100	Physical
TM44	Rest	--	--	Status
TM45	Attract	--	100	Status
TM48	Round	60	100	Special
TM53	Energy Ball	80	100	Special
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90	Physical
TM69	Rock Polish	--	--	Status
TM70	Flash	--	100	Status
TM71	Stone Edge	100	80	Physical
TM75	Swords Dance	--	--	Status
TM78	Bulldoze	60	100	Physical
TM80	Rock Slide	75	90	Physical
TM86	Grass Knot	??	100	Special
TM87	Swagger	--	90	Status
TM90	Substitute	--	--	Status
TM94	Rock Smash	40	100	Physical
HM01	Cut	50	95	Physical
HM04	Strength	80	100	Physical

[edit] Via Breeding

Move	Power	Acc%	Class
Worry Seed	--	100%	Status
Growth	--	--%	Status
Tickle	--	100%	Status
Body Slam	85	100%	Physical
Double-Edge	120	100%	Physical
Sand Tomb	35	85%	Physical
Seed Bomb	80	100%	Physical
Thrash	120	100%	Physical
Amnesia	--	--%	Status
Superpower	120	100%	Physical
Stockpile	--	--%	Status
Swallow	--	--%	Status
Spit Up	??	100%	Special
Earth Power	90	100%	Special
Wide Guard	--	--%	Status

[edit] Via Move Tutor

[edit] All Generation 5 Games

Move	Type	Power	Acc%	Class
Frenzy Plant		150	90%	Special
Grass Pledge		50	100%	Special

[edit] Black 2/White 2 Exclusive Moves

Move	Power	Acc%	Class
Block	--	--%	Status
Earth Power	90	100%	Special
Giga Drain	75	100%	Special
Iron Head	80	100%	Physical
Iron Tail	100	75%	Physical
Outrage	120	100%	Physical
Seed Bomb	80	100%	Physical
Sleep Talk	--	--%	Status
Snore	40	100%	Special
Stealth Rock	--	--%	Status
Superpower	120	100%	Physical
Synthesis	--	--%	Status
Worry Seed	--	100%	Status