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Damage multipliers this Pokemon takes from each attacking type (based on the current form).
Damage multipliers of this Pokemon's same-type (STAB) moves against each defending type.
High-firepower meta Pokémon that hit it super-effectively by type (estimated, not battle data)
Based on real ladder matchup statistics and expert community assessments (data snapshot 2026-08)
Torterra sits at a 0.14% usage rate in singles, ranked 149th, well outside the competitive conversation. A base Speed of 56 forces it to move last in nearly every exchange, and while its defenses are respectable, the offensive output lacks the punch needed to decide games in the current singles environment.
Playstyle:The dominant singles shell centers on Shell Smash with White Herb, followed by Headlong Rush and Rock Slide barrages; Focus Sash variants prioritize getting the boost off before fainting. Adamant spreads pour EVs into Attack and Speed, since outspeeding the opponent after one boost is the entire game plan, yet the 56 base Speed ceiling means Torterra still eats a hit before it can strike back. Earthquake-tyrant Magikarp builds have proven problematic, taking Grass-type hits comfortably and refusing to fall to Torterra alone.
At 0.06% usage in doubles and ranked 208th, Torterra is about as fringe as a Pokémon can be. Its stat profile and reliance on setup turns fit singles pacing much better than the rotate-heavy, speed-control-driven doubles meta.
Playstyle:In doubles the most common moves are Wood Hammer and Rock Slide, together accounting for over 30% of the moveset, with Shell Smash at 14.0% alongside Headlong Rush, Wide Guard, and Protect forming a versatile utility package. White Herb leads the item slot, supplemented by Expert Belt and Yache Berry for a mid-speed offensive build; Adamant and Brave spreads cover both the outspeed and underspeed game plans respectively. Teammates like Armarouge, Milotic, and Scizor each appear above 5%, reflecting complementary role coverage.