Master League PvP guide
Torterra (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Torterra (Shadow) is a Grass/Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #177. Its recommended PvP moveset is Mud Slap with Frenzy Plant and Sand Tomb.
Master League
#177
Viable pick
Type
Grass/Ground
Best Fast Move
Mud Slap
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,318
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT TORTERRA (SHADOW)
Is Torterra (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Torterra (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #177.
Torterra (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #331.
Torterra (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #698 | 69.7 | Mud Slap, Frenzy Plant, Sand Tomb |
| Ultra League | #331 | 78.0 | Mud Slap, Frenzy Plant, Sand Tomb |
| Master LeagueBest | #177 | 66.4 | Mud Slap, Frenzy Plant, Sand Tomb |
Best Moveset for Torterra (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
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 Move · STAB
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 (Shadow) is Mud Slap with Frenzy Plant and Sand Tomb.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Torterra (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Fast Move · STAB
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
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
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 Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
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 Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Torterra (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Mud Slap → Frenzy Plant
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Mud Slap → Sand Tomb
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Torterra (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Torterra (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Torterra (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Torterra (Shadow)'s Grass/Ground typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- ice2.56×
- bug1.6×
- fire1.6×
- 1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.244×
- ground0.625×
- rock0.625×
Best Counters to Torterra (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Torterra (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Torterra (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
58% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
48% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
40% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
68% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Super Effective
130% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
88% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
102% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
58% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
76% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Resisted
15% HP
Ratings are shown from Torterra (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Torterra (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Torterra (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Torterra (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 3 of Torterra (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Torterra (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Torterra (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Torterra (Shadow)'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 (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/11/13 | 1,500 | 19.5 | 1,888,327 |
| #2 | 0/12/12 | 1,500 | 19.5 | 1,883,758 | |
| #3 | 0/15/8 | 1,498 | 19.5 | 1,883,477 | |
| #4 | 0/9/15 | 1,499 | 19.5 | 1,883,196 | |
| #5 | 2/15/15 | 1,497 | 19 | 1,881,452 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 2,497 | 34 | 4,074,542 |
| #2 | 1/15/13 | 2,499 | 34 | 4,071,181 | |
| #3 | 0/12/15 | 2,498 | 34.5 | 4,068,927 | |
| #4 | 0/13/14 | 2,499 | 34.5 | 4,065,904 | |
| #5 | 0/14/13 | 2,500 | 34.5 | 4,062,649 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,318 | 50 | 6,034,291 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,302 | 50 | 6,006,483 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 3,309 | 50 | 6,004,565 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 3,310 | 50 | 6,003,186 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,287 | 50 | 5,978,675 |
Torterra (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Torterra (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Torterra (Shadow) 0/11/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 19.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 119.2
- Defense
- 117.4
- HP
- 135
Ultra League
Torterra (Shadow) 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 34
- CP
- 2,497
- Attack
- 152.6
- Defense
- 153.4
- HP
- 174
Master League
Torterra (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,318
- Attack
- 182.3
- Defense
- 170.6
- HP
- 194
Torterra (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Torterra (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Ground / Grass typing · Same Mud Slap fast move · Ultra League #190
Shares Ground typing · Same Mud Slap fast move · Master League #206
Shares Ground typing · Same Mud Slap fast move · Master League #258
Shares Ground typing · Same Mud Slap fast move · Master League #289
Shares Ground typing · Same Mud Slap fast move · Master League #212
Shares Ground typing · Same Mud Slap fast move · Master League #244
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Torterra (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Torterra (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Torterra (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Mud Slap with Frenzy Plant and Sand Tomb.
Is Torterra (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Torterra (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #177.
What counters Torterra (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Lunala, Palkia (Origin) and Kyogre are among the strongest current counters to Torterra (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Torterra (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Torterra (Shadow) is weak to Ice (2.56×), Bug (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Flying (1.6×).