Torterra (Pokémon)

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Torterra (Japanese: ドダイトス Dodaitose) is a dual-type introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves from starting at level 32. It is the final form of .
==Biology==
Torterra is a tall, bulky, quadrupedal resembling a , with a large shell covering its back. There is a single, oak-like tree and three triangular, stony extensions resembling mountain peaks on the top of the shell. There is a patch of brown, resembling soil, next to the tree. A white rim surrounds the shell and forms a diamond-shaped continuation on the front. Torterra's body appears sectioned, with the upper half being green and the lower half brown. Its mouth is jagged, which gives it the appearance of a snapping turtle. It also has a black nose. Its lower jaw is green and there are two large spikes protruding from its cheeks. Torterra's small, red eyes are encircled by a black ring. Its legs are thick and they have four toes each, which appear as if they are actually jagged stones. There are three toes on the front and one on the heel.
Torterra's large and clean shell supports the lives of many small Pokémon, which occasionally gather and . Some are even born and spend their entire lives there. Torterra migrates in groups, searching for clean water, creating the illusion of moving forests. However, it is typically immobile. Torterra is believed to possess unmatched physical strength. Ancient people believed the ground contained a gigantic Torterra living underneath.
===Evolution===
Torterra evolves into and is the final form of .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
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Torterra in the
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=====Poké Portal News=====
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===Held items===
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
====By leveling up====
====By TM====
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===Side game data===
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===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
====Other sprites====
Platinum intro sprite
==In animation==
===Major appearances===
====Ash's Torterra====
's Torterra debuted in The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!, when he evolved into one during a with .
====Paul's Torterra====
Torterra made its animated series debut in Top-Down Training!, where it was revealed to be Paul's first partner Pokémon. It later helped Ash's Grotle cope with his reduced in Aiding the Enemy!.
====Other====
Torterra debuted in The Rise of Darkrai, under the ownership of a named Maury. It battled against Ash's Pikachu, and also tried to stop . It was later used in the Battle Stage of the , where it faced off against 's .
===Minor appearances===
A Torterra appeared in Eyes on the Goal!, under the ownership of the Shell Sage.
===Pokédex entries===
==In the manga==
===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Torterra appeared in PMDP07.
===Pokémon Adventures===
In Stunning Staravia & Stinky Skuntank II, 's , nicknamed Tru, evolved into a Torterra in Veilstone City alongside 's Chimler.
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Torterra is the final form of 's first partner Pokémon, . It made its debut in this form in Hareta's Heart's Desire.
==In the TCG==
==Other appearances==
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Multiple Torterra appeared in . They were genetically modified by scientists at the PCL for their growing. Many normal-sized Torterra live in the facility, but gigantic ones, who are as big as mountains, lay dormant nearby.
==Trivia==
* Torterra shares its with . They are both known as the Continent Pokémon.
* When walking to the right in Amity Square in , Torterra's sprite erroneously shows its left side.
* Torterra's stat of 56 is the lowest base stat of any fully evolved first partner Pokémon.
===Origin===
Torterra appears to be based on a and an , which is an armored dinosaur. Its large features and spikes may also be inspired by extinct and turtles. In concept, it may be based on the from various mythologies that carries the world upon its back.
====Name origin====
Torterra may be a combination of tortoise and terra (Latin for earth). It may also incorporate terror.
Dodaitose may be a combination of 土 do (earth or ground), 大 dai (large), 土台 dodai (), and tortoise.
==In other languages==
==See also==
* Ash's Torterra
* Paul's Torterra
* Tru
* First partner Pokémon
==External links==
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