Type matchups
Damage Torterra takes from each attacking type.
As a Grass/Ground type, Torterra has 4 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 2 other Pokémon share the Grass/Ground typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 95
- Attack
- 109
- Defense
- 105
- Sp. Atk
- 75
- Sp. Def
- 85
- Speed
- 56
- Total
- 525
Torterra has a base stat total of 525, higher than 73% of Pokémon. With Attack (109) well above Sp. Atk (75), it works best as a physical attacker. At 56 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 95 HP, 105 Defense and 85 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.
Torterra can have the abilities Overgrow and Shell Armor.
How to beat Torterra
The best way to beat Torterra is with Ice moves, which deal 4× damage. Flying, Bug and Fire moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Ground and Rock moves are resisted.
Good counters: Articuno hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and is immune to Torterra's Ground moves and resists its Grass moves. Abomasnow hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Grass and Ground moves. Frosmoth hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Grass and Ground moves.
Evolution
Torterra is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Turtwig → Grotle → Torterra), evolving from Grotle.
Best counters to Torterra
Other Grass/Ground Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Torterra weak to?
As a Grass/Ground type, Torterra takes super-effective damage from Ice (4×), Flying, Bug and Fire moves.
What is Torterra resistant to?
Torterra resists Ground and Rock moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Torterra?
Strong type-based picks include Articuno, Abomasnow and Frosmoth, which hit Torterra with super-effective attacks.