0389 Torterra

Performance

Status

  • Ranking Score:
    76.7
  • Main moves:
    Razor Leaf, Frenzy Plant*, Stone Edge
  • Type
    GRASS
    GROUND
  • Level:
    17.5-20.5
  • Rank:
    Lvl 19.5 0/11/13CP 1500
  • Buddy Distance:
    3km
  • Charged Move Cost:
    10,000 Stardust
  • Attack:
    120.5
  • Defense:
    117.6
  • Stamina:
    131
  • Overall:
    1857

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Traits

Moves

Properties

Registeel has the following traits and playstyles:
  • + Fast Move Pressure
    Deals heavy Fast Move damage. It can pressure switches and work around shields.
  • - Slow
    Takes a long time to reach Charged Moves.
  • - Volatile
    Susceptible to one or more double weaknesses.
Move stats include same type and Shadow attack bonuses.
Recommended Move:
*Event or Elite TM exclusive*Unobtainable via TM
No.Move TypesMoveAccuracyPowerDamageAverageFast MoveCountRemark
1FastRazor Leaf262Heavy Damage
2FastBite241Heavy Damage
3ChargedFrenzy Plant*451202.6712 - 11 - 11 - 11General
4ChargedStone Edge551001.8214 - 14 - 14 - 13Coverage Nuke
5ChargedEarthquake651322.0317 - 16 - 16 - 16Nuke
6ChargedSand Tomb100% chance -1 Def opponent40300.7510 - 10 - 10 - 10Debuff Spam/Bait
7ChargedSolar Beam801802.2520 - 20 - 20 - 20Nuke
Weaknesses
ice
x2.56
bug
x1.6
fire
x1.6
flying
x1.6
Resistances
electric
x0.244
rock
x0.625
ground
x0.625

Character Introduction

Summary

Torterra is a Grass & Ground Pokémon which evolves from Grotle. It is vulnerable to Ice, Flying, Bug and Fire moves. Torterra's strongest moveset is Razor Leaf & Frenzy Plant and it has a Max CP of 2,934.

About

"Small Pokémon occasionally gather on its unmoving back to begin building their nests."

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PVP Mode Explanatory Notes

PvP Moveset Explanation
Razor Leaf + Frenzy Plant and Sand Tomb

Razor Leaf takes advantage of STAB to deal massive damage, at the cost of the offering the worst energy generation in the game. Bite is generally an inferior move due to a lack of STAB and also worse damage output stat-wise, but an off-typing can catch opponents by surprise in certain formats. 

Frenzy Plant is very powerful and hits even harder with STAB, but is somewhat redundant due to the high damage output of Razor Leaf. Sand Tomb is recommended to for its low energy cost and debuff utility. Stone Edge is good for coverage against all of Torterra's weaknesses, though poor energy gains makes it difficult to use. Earthquake benefits from STAB and provides wide coverage against numerous typings, but 65 energy is a lot to ask for from Torterra. The revamp of Return during the Dec 11, 2019 rebalance makes it cost too much energy to be reliably accessible. 

 
PvP Rating Explanation
Great League: 2 / 5

Torterra is a niche pick for Great League, with decently well-rounded stats, a somewhat risky typing, and a very slow moveset. The numerous Grass-type contenders in this league all compete with each other for a slot on the roster, though Torterra stands out due to its niche typing which offers 3x resistance vs Electric-type damage. Losses against fellow Grass-types who use Frenzy Plant, in addition to Tropius, makes it hard to pick Torterra over them in the general meta. The addition of Sand Tomb following the Dec 11, 2019 rebalance enables Torterra to apply a debuff on the opponent before fainting, which gives it some utility compared to other Razor Leafers. 

Ultra League: 1 / 5

Torterra serves little use in Ultra League other than hard-countering Swampert, while also beating Melmetal. As mainly a Grass-type, Torterra has a difficult time dealing with the Giratina-centered meta. Perhaps its best use is either bench pressure to deter Swampert, or actually being used to delete Swampert. 

Master League: 1 / 5

Torterra lacks sufficient stats to perform well in Master League. As a Grass-type, its use is mostly as an anti-meta solution to common picks like Tyranitar, Groudon, and Kyogre. Overall not too spectacular, and probably one you can live without. 

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