The complete Pokemon Diamond and Pearl pokedex, part 1
We run through the entire list - with pics and statistics
Pokémon Name: Torterra
Type: Grass / Ground
Classification: Continent
Pokédex Number: 003 Sinnoh / 389 National
Abilities: Overgrow – Increases the power of Grass-type attackswhen HP is low
Dream World ability: Shell Armor – not affected by critical hits
Useful Attacks: Leaf Storm
Location Found:
D/P/P: Evolved from Grotle
HG/SS: Trade from D/P/P
B/W: Poke Transfer
Torterra is the final evolution of the sapling snapping turtle Pokemon Turtwig. No longer a simple reptile, Torterra is a massive ankylosaur, sporting a mountainous spike and a giant tree on its back, conveying both of its aspects. After two stages as a pure-grass type, he gains a second Ground type, making it one of the more interesting of the new type combinations. While this setup makes it double weak to Ice and Poison attacks, the Grass type protects its Ground aspect from Water attacks, while the Ground type is an effective counter to fire attacks. Its new Leaf Storm move is the most powerful Grass-type attack, but lowers Torterra's Special Attack rating, making subsequent uses weaker.
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