#389 · Generation 4
Torterra
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 2,934 / 3,318
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 1,677 / 2,096
- Research CP (L15)
- 1,257
- Buddy distance
- 3 km
- 2nd charged move
- 10,000 dust · 25 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Verdict: Situational
Torterra has a niche: C-tier Ultra League, C-tier Grass raid attacker (Shadow). Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
Battle roles
- CUltra League#280 of 851 · score 79.9
It is ranked #280 in Ultra League on PvPoke with Mud Slap / Frenzy Plant / Sand Tomb.
- CGrass raid attackershadow#16 Grass · 15.2 DPS
As a Shadow it ranks #16 of 344 Grass-type attackers with Mud Slap / Frenzy Plant (needs an Elite TM).
- –Great League#563 of 1154 · score 73.2
Ranked #563 of 1154; not competitive in Great League.
- –Master League#174 of 409 · score 66.8
Ranked #174 of 409; not competitive in Master League.
Collection value
- Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
| League | Tier | Rank | Score | Recommended moves | Typical build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | – | #563 / 1154 | 73.2 | Mud Slap · Frenzy Plant · Sand Tomb | L19 · 4/13/13 |
| Great LeagueShadow | – | #678 / 1154 | 70.2 | Mud Slap · Frenzy Plant · Sand Tomb | L19 · 4/13/13 |
| Ultra League | C | #280 / 851 | 79.9 | Mud Slap · Frenzy Plant · Sand Tomb | L33.5 · 4/15/10 |
| Ultra LeagueShadow | – | #331 / 851 | 78 | Mud Slap · Frenzy Plant · Sand Tomb | L33.5 · 4/15/10 |
| Master League | – | #174 / 409 | 66.8 | Mud Slap · Frenzy Plant · Sand Tomb | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Master LeagueShadow | – | #177 / 409 | 66.4 | Mud Slap · Frenzy Plant · Sand Tomb | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Ultra Premier | B | #118 / 689 | 87.6 | Mud Slap · Frenzy Plant · Stone Edge | |
| Ultra PremierShadow | C | #154 / 689 | 86.1 | Mud Slap · Frenzy Plant · Sand Tomb | |
| Master Premier | B | #49 / 274 | 79.4 | Mud Slap · Frenzy Plant · Stone Edge | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Master PremierShadow | – | #98 / 274 | 70.1 | Mud Slap · Frenzy Plant · Sand Tomb | L50 · 15/15/15 |
Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.
Raid attacker rankings
| Attacking type | Tier | Rank | DPS | TDO | Best moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| grassShadow | C | #16 / 344 | 15.2 | 276 | Mud Slap · Frenzy PlantElite TM |
| grass | – | #42 / 344 | 12.8 | 280 | Mud Slap · Frenzy PlantElite TM |
| groundShadow | – | #51 / 302 | 12.6 | 228 | Mud Slap · Earthquake |
| rockShadow | – | #75 / 294 | 11.4 | 207 | Razor Leaf · Stone Edge |
| ground | – | #81 / 302 | 10.7 | 233 | Mud Slap · Earthquake |
| rock | – | #113 / 294 | 9.7 | 211 | Razor Leaf · Stone Edge |
Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bite | dark | 6 | +4 | 0.5s | 12.0 | 2 | +4 | 1 turn |
Razor LeafSTAB | grass | 13 | +7 | 1.0s | 13.0 | 9 | +4 | 2 turns |
Mud-SlapSTAB | ground | 19 | +13 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 11 | +10 | 3 turns |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stone Edge | rock | 105 | -100 | 2.5s | 1.05 | 100 | -55 | |
Solar BeamSTAB | grass | 180 | -100 | 5.0s | 1.80 | 150 | -80 | |
EarthquakeSTAB | ground | 140 | -100 | 3.5s | 1.40 | 120 | -65 | |
Sand TombSTAB | ground | 60 | -33 | 4.0s | 1.82 | 55 | -45 | 100% chance: -1 foe Def |
Frenzy PlantElite TMSTAB | grass | 100 | -50 | 2.5s | 2.00 | 100 | -45 |
Questions people ask
- Is Torterra good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Torterra is C-tier for Ultra League and has 1 other ranked role.
- Should I keep or transfer Torterra?
- Torterra has a niche: C-tier Ultra League, C-tier Grass raid attacker (Shadow). Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
- What are the best Torterra IVs for Ultra League?
- The rank-1 Ultra League spread is 4/15/10 (Attack/Defense/HP), which reaches the 2500 CP cap at level 33.5. Low Attack with high Defense and HP wins in capped leagues. Use the IV checker on this page to rank your own copy among all 4,096 spreads.
- Is Torterra a good raid attacker?
- Torterra ranks #42 of 344 grass attackers with 12.8 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
- Can Torterra be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Torterra is available from evolution, photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
- Is Shadow Torterra worth keeping?
- Shadow Torterra hits 20% harder and takes 20% more damage. The Shadow form is C-tier for Grass raid attacker, so keep it.
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