Competitive Information for Torterra [Sun/Moon]
Grass / Ground
Abilities:
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokemon's offensive stat is 1.5x with Grass attacks.
This Pokemon cannot be struck by a critical hit.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Torterra? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Unveil the power of Torterra, an outstanding Pokémon known for its Grass and Ground typing! It's a sight to see Torterra out in the 7th generation battlefield. It is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, and Ice-typed attacks. Discover Torterra's movesets below and unleash its potential in battles!
Item: Leftovers / Grassium Z
Ability: Overgrow
Nature: Impish (+Def, -SpA)
EVs: 248 Hp / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Moveset:
- Wood Hammer / Seed Bomb
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
- Synthesis
Torterra proves to be a sensational Physical Wall for single battles. It's primary goal is to withstand physical attacks and hit back effectively. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Torterra last longer regaining it's health points every turn. With Overgrow, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Torterra's offensive stat is 1.5x with grass attacks. With a Grassium Z equipped to it, if Torterra has a grass move, this item allows it to use a grass z-move.
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Torterra's attack by 2 stages).
◆ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Torterra by a weather-dependent amount).
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Item: Grassium Z / Yache Berry
Ability: Shell Armor
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Wood Hammer / Seed Bomb
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Outrage
- Superpower
Torterra stands out as an exceptional Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to crush rivals using heavy-hitting physical power. With Shell Armor, Torterra cannot be struck by a critical hit. With a Grassium Z equipped to it, if Torterra has a grass move, this item allows it to use a grass z-move. With a Yache Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ice-type attack then the Yache Berry gets consumed.
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Torterra's last move failed).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Torterra afterwards).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Torterra's attack and defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Overgrow
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
EVs: 20 Hp / 200 Atk / 145 Def / 145 SpD
Moveset:
- Seed Bomb
- Safeguard
- Rock Slide
- Thrash
When it comes to single battles, Torterra shines as a first-rate Physical Tank. This approach seeks to take a hefty amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Life Orb boosts the power of Torterra's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Overgrow, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Torterra's offensive stat is 1.5x with grass attacks.
◆ Safeguard is a status move (for 5 turns, protects Torterra's party from status).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Thrash is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Torterra afterwards).
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Item: Red Card
Ability: Overgrow
Nature: Naughty (+Atk, -SpD)
EVs: 249 Hp / 43 Atk / 216 Def
Moveset:
- Seed Bomb
- Superpower
- Curse
- Swords Dance
Taking on single battles? Torterra is a sensational Physical Wall. It's primary goal is to absorb physical damage and return fire with decent force. With Overgrow, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Torterra's offensive stat is 1.5x with grass attacks. With a Red Card equipped to it, if Torterra survives a hit, attacker is forced to switch to a random ally then the Red Card gets consumed.
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Torterra's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
◆ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Torterra's attack by 2 stages).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Torterra? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Groundium Z / Yache Berry
Ability: Shell Armor
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Razor Leaf / Wood Hammer
- Rock Slide
- Double-Edge / Return
Torterra is a superior Physical Sweeper to use for double battles. The purpose of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with intense physical moves. With Shell Armor, Torterra cannot be struck by a critical hit. With a Groundium Z equipped to it, if Torterra has a ground move, this item allows it to use a ground z-move. With a Yache Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ice-type attack then the Yache Berry gets consumed.
◆ Bulldoze is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Razor Leaf is a physical STAB-boosted 55-base power Grass-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Wood Hammer is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Grass-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Torterra can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Torterra.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Torterra can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Torterra
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Sunny day + Growth
- Moves: Safeguard + Outrage
- Moves: Safeguard + Thrash
- Moves: Grassy terrain + Secret power
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Leech seed
- Moves: Toxic + Leech seed
- Moves: Stockpile + Spit up
- Moves: Stockpile + Swallow
- Ability: Overgrow + Item: Focus sash
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Wide Guard
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Torterra's stats
- Amnesia
- Curse
- Growth
- Rock Polish
- Stockpile
- Swords Dance
- Withdraw
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Torterra
- Crunch
- Earthquake
- Frenzy Plant
- Heavy Slam
- Leech Seed
- Light Screen
- Outrage
- Protect
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Rock Polish
- Rock Slide
- Seed Bomb
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
- Substitute
- Swords Dance
- Synthesis
- Toxic
- Wood Hammer
Common Effort Values for Torterra in Sun and Moon
- Impish Nature ( 248/0/252/0/8/0/ )
- Adamant Nature ( 252/252/0/0/4/0/ )
- Optimize Torterra's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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