Torterra (ドダイトス, Dodaitosu^?, Dodaitose in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar^[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media, created by Satoshi Tajiri. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... This is a complete list of Pokémon which appear in the National Pokédex as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Chimchar Hikozaru in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Chimchar Hikozaru in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Pokémon game mechanics. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... Animated, colour-coded map showing the various continents. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes, based partly on, and expanded from, the Classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes, based partly on, and expanded from, the Classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes, based partly on, and expanded from, the Classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... An inch (plural: inches; symbol or abbreviation: in or, sometimes, ″ - a double prime) is the name of a unit of length in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The metre or meter is a measure of length. ... The pound (abbreviations: lb or, sometimes in the United States, #) is a unit of mass in a number of different systems, including various systems of units of mass that formed part of English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The U.S. National Prototype Kilogram, which currently serves as the primary standard for measuring mass in the U.S. It was assigned to the United States in 1889 and is periodically recertified and traceable to the primary international standard, The Kilogram, held at the Bureau International des Poids et... The Pokémon series of role-playing video games features many different concepts and items. ... Japanese  ) is a language spoken by over 130 million people, in Japan and Japanese emigrant communities around the world. ... This is a complete list of Pokémon which appear in the National Pokédex as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... A media franchise is an intellectual property involving the characters, setting, and trademarks of an original work of media (usually a work of fiction), such as a film, a work of literature, a television program, or a video game. ... It has been suggested that Multiplayer game be merged into this article or section. ... The main cast of the anime Cowboy Bebop (1998) (L to R: Spike Spiegel, Jet Black, Ed Tivrusky, Faye Valentine, and Ein the dog) For the oleo-resin, see Animé (oleo-resin). ... Manga )   (pl. ... A book is a set or collection of written, printed, illustrated, or blank sheets, made of paper, parchment, or other material, usually fastened together to hinge at one side, and rots your brain. ... Various trading cards A trading card (or collectible card) is a small card which is intended for trading and collecting. ... Satoshi Tajiri , born on August 28, 1965) is a Japanese electronic game designer and the creator of Pocket Monsters, better known as Pokémon. ...

Torterra are famous for being the final evolved form of one of the three species of Pokémon the player can choose at the start of their adventure in the Diamond and Pearl versions of the series. The purpose of Torterra in the games, anime and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon, untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments, and tamed Pokémon owned by Pokémon trainers.^[2] Pokémon Diamond , Pocket Monsters Diamond) and Pokémon Pearl , Pocket Monsters Pearl) are a pair of role-playing video games developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld video game console. ... The player characters, Red (male) and Leaf (female), of FireRed and LeafGreen. ...

The name Torterra is a portmanteau of the words tortoise and terra. Its Japanese name Dodaitose is a portmanteau of the Japanese word for foundation (土台, dodai^?) and the English word tortoise (トータス, tōtasu^?). A portmanteau (IPA pronunciation: ) is a word or morpheme which fuses two or more words or parts of words to give a combined or loaded meaning. ... A foundation is a structure that transmits loads from a building or road to the underlying ground. ...

Biological characteristics

Torterra are possibly based on Akupara, a tortoise in Hindu mythology upon whom the Earth resides. It may also possibly be based on Iroquois creation myth, where the world is created by various animals on a turtle's back, or maybe the mythical Genbu. The fact that Torterra is based on a religious belief (in this case, the Iroquois and the Chinese) further shows that the three fully evolved starters in Sinnoh are based on religious figures. Torterra possess a giant, flat-looking shell that looks a bit like a round bonsai tree container. The rim of the shell is white and above their heads is a diamond-shaped extension of the rim. Torterra carry on their shells an enormous tree with soil nearby and three mountain peaks on its back, giving the impression that one is looking at a landscape from a distance. Their bodies are bulky and seem to be too big for their shells. Their bulk no longer allows them to withdraw into their shells as easily as they could as Turtwig, though it gives a sufficient amount of protection from foes. Their main body colors are a dull green on their backs and heads with a brown underbelly and legs. Torterra have several vertical lines running across their backs, though they have fewer lines going across their bellies. They bear two large spikes that jut out of the sides of their heads, making it look somewhat like an Ankylosaurus. Torterra's eyes are intimidating, encircled by a black ring and bearing small red pupils. Their mouth is jagged and at the end of their snout is a dark brown beak, giving them the appearance of a snapping turtle. Their thick, tree trunk-like legs are massive and powerful in order to hold up their enormous, heavy bodies. They bear three toes on each of their legs and appear as if they are actually jagged stones. In Hindu mythology, Akupara is a tortoise who carries the world on his back. ... This article discusses the adherents of Hinduism. ... Creation within belief systems covers creation beliefs that are part of a named system of beliefs. ... A black land tortoise in Oriental mythology, known as Bixi (贔屭) in China and genbu in Japan. ... A bonsai trident maple growing in the root over rock style. ... Binomial name Ankylosaurus magniventris Brown, 1908 Ankylosaurus (pronounced or , meaning stiffened lizard) is a genus of ankylosaurid dinosaur, containing one species, . Fossils of Ankylosaurus are found in geologic formations dating to the very end of the Cretaceous Period in western North America. ...

Their shell is the basis of their classification as the Continent Pokémon, befitting not only for their shell's appearance, but also for the size of Torterra's actual body. Despite their great size, these Pokémon are peaceful in nature and enjoy being with others of their own kind, preferring to bask in sunlight as they do not like to fight. When immobile, they look as if they are part of the ground upon which they rest, not as though they were a sleeping Pokémon. Because of this appearance, there are occasions when small Pokémon will gather and build nests on the shell of a stationary Torterra. When Torterra do move, they often move in herds in search of water. These herds give the impression of a moving forest. Torterra is the heaviest of all the final evolved starters, and the second tallest, coming in only behind Feraligatr. Feraligatr , Ordile in original Japanese language versions) are one of the fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

In the video games

Torterra was introduced in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl as the final evolution of Turtwig. With the Earthquake attack, it can trump Fire-type pokémon which would usually have an advantage over Grass-types. Torterra's Ground-type characteristics also mean that Electric attacks do not have an effect on it. However, Ice-type moves deal 4x damage against it. Turtwig , Naetle in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ...

Torterra evolves from Grotle at level 32 and can learn the Earthquake move immediately; a reflection of its new Grass- and Ground-type combination, something its previous evolutions notably lacked. It has high Attack and HP stats in addition to the highest Defense of all twelve final starter Pokémon evolutions. However, its Special Attack is low and it's Speed stat is the lowest of all twelve final starter Pokémon evolutions, with a base 56. This is the first time a grass-type Pokemon has the highest attack of any final evolved starters excluding Blaziken and Swampert who both have higher attack power. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

If Torterra has a high happiness rating, a Move Tutor in Sinnoh will offer to teach it the move Frenzy Plant, an exclusive move shared with Venusaur, Meganium, and Sceptile (Though Torterra's low special attack makes Frenzy Plant, Leaf Storm, and its draining moves [Abosrb, Mega Drain, Giga Drain] somewhat useless since they are all special attacks [Oddly enough, Razor Leaf is a physical attack]). Torterra is classified as the Continent Pokémon, a classification shared with Groudon. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Venusaur , Fushigibana in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ... Meganium ) is a fictional species from the Pokémon series. ... Sceptile Jukain in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ... Groudon ) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

In the anime

Ash's Pikachu has been seen in trailers for the 10th movie battling one.

In the Trading Card Game

Torterra Lv.45 from
Diamond & Pearl

• Diamond & Pearl, as Torterra Lv.45, a Grass-type holographic card (#17)
  • • Body Slam 30 Flip. If heads, the foe is paralyzed.
    • Leaf Storm 60 Remove 2 damage from all your Grass-type Pokemon.
• Diamond & Pearl, as Torterra Lv.X, a Grass-type Pokémon Lv.X card (#122)

Torterra will also be featured by a theme deck: Terra Firma. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

References

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External links

• Official Pokemon website
• Torterra at Bulbapedia, a Pokémon-centric wiki
• Torterra’s fourth-generation Pokédex entry at Serebii.net
• PsyPoke Pokédex entry