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Master League PvP guide

Torterra Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters

Torterra is a Grass/Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #174. Its recommended PvP moveset is Mud Slap with Frenzy Plant and Sand Tomb.

Master League

#174

Viable pick

Type

Grass/Ground

Best Fast Move

Mud Slap

Charged Moves

Frenzy PlantSand Tomb

Max CP

3,318

Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026

ABOUT TORTERRA

Is Torterra Good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Torterra is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #174.

Torterra is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #280.

Torterra PvP Rankings

LeagueRankPvP ScoreRecommended Moves
Great League#55073.6Mud Slap, Frenzy Plant, Sand Tomb
Ultra League#28079.9Mud Slap, Frenzy Plant, Sand Tomb
Master LeagueBest#17466.8Mud Slap, Frenzy Plant, Sand Tomb

Best Moveset for Torterra in Pokémon GO PvP

Mud Slap
ground

Fast Move · STAB

DMG11Energy+10Turns3DPT3.67EPT3.33

Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass

Frenzy Plant
grass

Charged Move · STAB

DMG100Energy cost45

Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water

Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic

Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel

Sand Tomb
ground

Charged Move · STAB

DMG55Energy cost45

Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass

The recommended PvP moveset for Torterra is Mud Slap with Frenzy Plant and Sand Tomb.

Alternative movesets

All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Torterra in the imported game data.

Fast Moves

Bite
dark

Fast Move

DMG2Energy+4Turns1DPT2.00EPT4.00

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting

Mud SlapRecommended
ground

Fast Move · STAB

DMG11Energy+10Turns3DPT3.67EPT3.33

Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass

Razor Leaf
grass

Fast Move · STAB

DMG9Energy+4Turns2DPT4.50EPT2.00

Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water

Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic

Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel

Charged Moves

Earthquake
ground

Charged Move · STAB

DMG120Energy cost65

Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass

Frenzy PlantRecommended
grass

Charged Move · STAB

DMG100Energy cost45

Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water

Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic

Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel

Sand TombRecommended
ground

Charged Move · STAB

DMG55Energy cost45

Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass

Solar Beam
grass

Charged Move · STAB

DMG150Energy cost80

Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water

Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic

Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel

Stone Edge
rock

Charged Move

DMG100Energy cost55

Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel

Return
normal

Charged Move

DMG130Energy cost70

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel

Torterra PvP Move Counts

Mud Slap → Frenzy Plant

5 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

5454

Mud Slap → Sand Tomb

5 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

5454

Torterra Battle Guide

Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Torterra wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.

Torterra Weaknesses & Resistances

Defensive type multipliers below combine Torterra's Grass/Ground typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.

Weak to

  • ice2.56×
  • bug1.6×
  • fire1.6×
  • flying1.6×

Resistant to

  • electric0.244×
  • ground0.625×
  • rock0.625×

Best Counters to Torterra in Pokémon GO PvP

Recommended attacks are measured against Torterra in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Torterra's league HP.

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Aqua Tailwater

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    33% HP

  • Spacial Renddragon

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    57% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Waterfallwater

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Avalancheice

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    109% HP

  • Origin Pulsewater

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    74% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Roar of Timedragon

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    85% HP

  • Iron Headsteel

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    48% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Outragedragon

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    63% HP

  • Fusion Boltelectric

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    13% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Geomancyfairy

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Close Combatfighting

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    44% HP

  • Moonblastfairy

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    47% HP

Ratings are shown from Torterra's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Torterra.

Best Teammates for Torterra in Pokémon GO PvP

Good teammates for Torterra should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.

Covers 4 of Torterra's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Torterra's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Torterra's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Torterra's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Torterra's 5 hardest current matchups.

Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.

Best PvP IVs for Torterra

LeagueRankIVsCPLevelStat Product
Great League#10/11/131,50019.51,888,327
#20/12/121,50019.51,883,758
#30/15/81,49819.51,883,477
#40/9/151,49919.51,883,196
#52/15/151,497191,881,452
Ultra League#10/15/152,497344,074,542
#21/15/132,499344,071,181
#30/12/152,49834.54,068,927
#40/13/142,49934.54,065,904
#50/14/132,50034.54,062,649
Master League#115/15/153,318506,034,291
#214/15/153,302506,006,483
#315/14/153,309506,004,565
#415/15/143,310506,003,186
#513/15/153,287505,978,675

Torterra Stats in Pokémon GO

Torterra's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.

Great League

Torterra 0/11/13 (Best IV)

Level
19.5
CP
1,500
Attack
119.2
Defense
117.4
HP
135

Ultra League

Torterra 0/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
34
CP
2,497
Attack
152.6
Defense
153.4
HP
174

Master League

Torterra 15/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
50
CP
3,318
Attack
182.3
Defense
170.6
HP
194

Torterra Evolution

A Shadow form of Torterra also exists in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon Similar to Torterra in Pokémon GO PvP

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Torterra Pokémon GO PvP FAQ

What is the best moveset for Torterra in Pokémon GO PvP?

Torterra's recommended PvP moveset is Mud Slap with Frenzy Plant and Sand Tomb.

Is Torterra good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Torterra is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #174.

What counters Torterra in Pokémon GO PvP?

Palkia (Origin), Kyogre and Dialga (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Torterra in Master League.

What is Torterra weak to in Pokémon GO?

Torterra is weak to Ice (2.56×), Bug (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Flying (1.6×).