Torterra (#0389) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP95155–202300–394

Atk109102–177200–348

Def10599–172193–339

SpA7572–139139–273

SpD8581–150157–295

Spe5654–118105–232

Total525Higher than 80% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk, 1 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 56). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+118Max108No SP76Min68Scarf177Tailwind236

At max Speed, Torterra outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ice4×Bug2×Fire2×Flying2×

Resists

Ground½×Rock½×

Immune to

Electric0×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingPoisonGhostSteelWaterGrassPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Overgrow
Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Shell ArmorHidden ability
Protects against critical hits.

Competitive

SV SinglesRUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#165 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

Same as Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

White Herb (37.3%) · Shell Armor (71.7%) · Adamant (43.6%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (12.7%)

Moves Wood Hammer, Headlong Rush, Protect, Wide Guard

Singles

#166 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 2 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

White Herb (30.7%) · Overgrow (55.3%) · Jolly (53.4%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (36.2%)

Moves Shell Smash, Headlong Rush, Wood Hammer, Rock Blast

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

5.67% of teams · rank #39 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: White Herb
Ability: Overgrow
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Fairy

Shell Smash
Headlong Rush
Earthquake
Rock Blast

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players6.63%
Rated 1500+6.29%
Rated 1630+5.67%
Rated 1760+3.38%

Usage by month

Oct 20255.67%

Moves

Shell Smash93.7%
Headlong Rush49.9%
Earthquake49.9%
Rock Blast43.3%
Bullet Seed41.7%
Seed Bomb41.5%
Zen Headbutt39.1%
Wood Hammer10.6%
Stone Edge9.1%
Synthesis6.7%

Items

White Herb50.2%
Loaded Dice43.2%
Rocky Helmet4.2%
Leftovers1.5%
Focus Sash0.5%
Assault Vest0.1%

Abilities

81.9%
18.1%

EV spreads

Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe31.1%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe29.2%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe12.8%
Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe9.2%
Jolly 252 HP / 68 Atk / 188 Spe7.1%

Tera types

Fairy33.8%
Grass22.1%
Fire11.7%
Flying10.2%

Common teammates

Bisharp52.1%
Gengar36.4%
Maushold35.7%
Diancie32.1%
Crawdaunt28.6%
Kleavor25.7%
Entei20.9%
Basculegion-F19.3%

Evolution

#0387TurtwigGrass
1. Level 18#0388GrotleGrass
  1. Level 32#0389TorterraGrassGround

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

EvoEarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

1AbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25

1Razor LeafHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys5595%25

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1WithdrawRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.WaterStatus——40

1Wood HammerUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.GrassPhys120100%15

17CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

22BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

27Mega DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec40100%15

33Leech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

39SynthesisHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.GrassStatus——5

45CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

51Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

57Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5

63Headlong RushThe user smashes into the target in a full-body tackle. This also lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats.GroundPhys120100%5

TM / HM / TR 58

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10

TM146Grass PledgeWith Fire Pledge, damages opposing Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP every turn for four turns.GrassSpec80100%10

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM155Frenzy PlantUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.GrassSpec15090%5

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM176Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

TM179Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

TM186High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

TM194Grassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM215Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

TM225Hard PressThe target is crushed with an arm, a claw, or the like to inflict damage. The more HP the target has left, the greater the move's power.SteelPhys—100%10

Egg moves 11

EggDouble-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

EggGrowthRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

EggShell SmashRaises user’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by two stages. Lower user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——15

EggSpit UpPower is 100 times the amount of energy Stockpiled.NormalSpec—100%10

EggStockpileStores energy up to three times for use with Spit Up and Swallow.NormalStatus——20

EggSuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

EggSwallowRecovers 1/4 HP after one Stockpile, 1/2 HP after two Stockpiles, or full HP after three Stockpiles.NormalStatus——10

EggThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

EggTickleLowers the target’s Attack and Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

EggWide GuardPrevents any multi-target moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.RockStatus——10

EggWorry SeedChanges the target’s ability to Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Continent Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Forest

Original Sinnoh#003Extended Sinnoh#003Hisui#132Blueberry#193

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.
Legends: Arceus
Ancient people imagined that beneath the ground, a gigantic TORTERRA dwelled.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · X · Omega Ruby
Some Pokémon are born on a TORTERRA’s back and spend their entire life there.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
Groups of this Pokémon migrating in search of water have been mistaken for “moving forests.”
Pearl
Small Pokémon occasionally gather on its unmoving back to begin building their nests.
Diamond · Y · Alpha Sapphire