Best moveset for Torterra in Pokemon Go and is it any good?
As Pokemon Go players participate in the Road to Sinnoh event, they may be wondering about the best movesets for the Gen 4 starters. We’ve got you covered on what we recommend for Torterra.
Torterra made its debut in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl as the final evolution of the Grass-type starter Turtwig. As the final form, Torterra adopts a Grass/Ground dual-type compared to its pure Grass previous evolutions.
During the Road to Sinnoh event, Pokemon Go trainers can face Grotle in 3-star Raids in addition to the other Gen 4 starters.
For those who have evolved that Grotle, keep reading for Torterra’s best moveset and its viability in competitive play.
Torterra general stats in Pokemon Go
This Grass/Ground dual-type Pokemon has a Stamina-based stat spread with 202 (ATK), 188 (DEF), and 216 (STA) and can reach a max CP value of 3318 in Pokemon Go, which can be boosted by Sunny weather.
As a Grass/Ground-type, Torterra is vulnerable to Ice, Bug, Fire, and Flying moves. However, it is resistant to Electric, Ground, and Rock-type attacks.
Best moveset for Torterra
The best moveset available for Torterra is Razor Leaf as a Fast Move and Frenzy Plant as a Charged Move, with 14.38 damage per second and 468.1 damage before the Pokemon faints.
Alternatively, you could run Bite as a Fast Move instead of Razor Leaf and Solar Beam as a Charged Move instead of Frenzy Plant.
All moves Torterra can learn
This Gen 4 Pokemon can learn a total of two Fast Moves and five Charged Moves.
Torterra Fast Moves
- Bite (Dark)
- Razor Leaf (Grass/STAB)
Torterra Charged Moves
- Earthquake (Ground/STAB)
- Stone Edge (Rock)
- Solar Beam (Grass/STAB)
- Sand Tomb (Ground/STAB)
- Frenzy Plant (Grass/STAB/Elite TM)
Is Torterra any good in Pokemon Go?
Torterra isn’t a terrible choice when it comes to competitive play in Pokemon Go. However, it is incredibly weak to Ice-type attacks with its Grass/Ground typing. Although Frenzy Plant is a great move to have to weaken Ground, Rock, and Water-type Pokemon.
That’s everything you need to know about Torterra’s moveset and whether or not you should train it for Pokemon Go battles. For more game content, check our guides below:
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