#0389 · heartgold soulsilver · gen 4
Torterra
Continent Pokémon
Ancient people imagined that beneath the ground, a gigantic TORTERRA dwelled.
- Gender:
- ♀ 12.5% · ♂ 87.5%
- Catch rate:
- 45/255
- Base happiness:
- 70
- Egg cycles:
- 20
- Height:
- 2.2 m
- Weight:
- 310.0 kg
- Egg groups:
- Monster, Grass
- Growth rate:
- Medium slow
- Body shape:
- Mensal
Base stats
HP95
Atk109
Def105
Sp.Atk75
Sp.Def85
Speed56
Total: 525
Weaknesses & resistances
×4
Ice
×2
FlyingBugFire
×½
GroundRock
×0
Electric
Abilities
Overgrow
Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
EV yield (current): +2 ATK · +1 DEF
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Through the eras
Historical changes
- G5
overgrow overgrow, shell armor
Where to find
No encounter data for this game
Moves — By level
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TackleA physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 35 | 95% | |
| 1 | AbsorbA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 20 | 100% | |
| 1 | Razor LeafSharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.▶ All opponents | Grass | 55 | 95% | |
| 1 | WithdrawThe user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat.▶ User | Water | — | — | |
| 1 | Wood HammerThe user slams its rugged body into the foe to attack. The user also sustains serious damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 120 | 100% | |
| 5 | WithdrawThe user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat.▶ User | Water | — | — | |
| 9 | AbsorbA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 20 | 100% | |
| 13 | Razor LeafSharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.▶ All opponents | Grass | 55 | 95% | |
| 17 | CurseA move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.▶ Specific move | — | — | ||
| 22 | BiteThe foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 60 | 100% | |
| 27 | Mega DrainA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 40 | 100% | |
| 32 | EarthquakeThe user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 100 | 100% | |
| 33 | Leech SeedA seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | — | 90% | |
| 39 | SynthesisThe user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.▶ User | Grass | — | — | |
| 45 | CrunchThe user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 80 | 100% | |
| 51 | Giga DrainA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 60 | 100% | |
| 57 | Leaf StormA storm of sharp leaves is whipped up. The attack’s recoil sharply reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 140 | 90% |
Moves — By TM/HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | RoarThe foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM06 | ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 85% | |
| TM09 | Bullet SeedThe user forcefully shoots seeds at the foe. Two to five seeds are shot in rapid succession.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 10 | 100% | |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 1 | 100% | |
| TM11 | Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — | |
| TM15 | Hyper BeamThe foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM16 | Light ScreenA wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.▶ User’s field | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM17 | ProtectIt enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM19 | Giga DrainA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 60 | 100% | |
| TM20 | SafeguardThe user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.▶ User’s field | Normal | — | — | |
| TM21 | FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM22 | Solar BeamA two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 120 | 100% | |
| TM23 | Iron TailThe foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | 100 | 75% | |
| TM26 | EarthquakeThe user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 100 | 100% | |
| TM27 | ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM33 | ReflectA wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.▶ User’s field | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM37 | SandstormA five-turn sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.▶ Entire field | Rock | — | — | |
| TM39 | Rock TombBoulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 80% | |
| TM42 | FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM43 | Secret PowerThe user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM45 | AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM53 | Energy BallThe user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 80 | 100% | |
| TM58 | EndureThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM68 | Giga ImpactThe user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM69 | Rock PolishThe user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.▶ User | Rock | — | — | |
| TM70 | FlashThe user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM71 | Stone EdgeThe user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 100 | 80% | |
| TM75 | Swords DanceA frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM76 | Stealth RockThe user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.▶ Opponent’s field | Rock | — | — | |
| TM78 | CaptivateIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.▶ All opponents | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM80 | Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.▶ All opponents | Rock | 75 | 90% | |
| TM82 | Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM83 | Natural GiftThe user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM86 | Grass KnotThe user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | — | 100% | |
| TM87 | SwaggerThe user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% | |
| TM90 | SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| HM01 | CutThe foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 50 | 95% | |
| HM04 | StrengthThe foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 80 | 100% | |
| HM06 | Rock SmashThe user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 40 | 100% | |
| HM08 | Rock ClimbA charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 90 | 85% |
Tutor: HeadbuttThe user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.▶ Selected Pokémon, SnoreAn attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon, Mud-SlapThe user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.▶ Selected Pokémon, OutrageThe user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. However, it then becomes confused.▶ Random opponent, SynthesisThe user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.▶ User, SuperpowerThe user attacks the foe with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense.▶ Selected Pokémon, BlockThe user blocks the foe’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.▶ Selected Pokémon, Frenzy PlantThe foe is slammed with an enormous tree. The user can’t move on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon, Worry SeedA seed that causes worry is planted on the foe. It prevents sleep by making its ability Insomnia.▶ Selected Pokémon, Seed BombThe user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above.▶ Selected Pokémon, Earth PowerThe user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.▶ Selected Pokémon, Iron HeadThe foe slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon
