Torterra (Update)

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<p>With its respectable Attack, decent defenses, and sub-par Speed, Torterra is a natural candidate for Rock Polish. After a single boost, Torterra reaches an amazing 422 Speed, and when coupled with an Attack stat of roughly 452 (factoring in Life Orb), Torterra certainly makes for a dangerous late-game sweeper. Thanks to its Ground and Grass STABs, common walls such as Steelix, Slowbro, and Milotic can't take repeated abuse from this brute. Stone Edge covers Flying-types such as Altaria and Moltres, both of which are immune to Ground and 4x resist Grass. Wood Hammer is preferred over Seed Bomb as it can OHKO the standard Slowbro roughly 80% of the time, and guarantees OHKOs on things such as Milotic and Claydol while 2HKOing Spiritomb and Miltank after Stealth Rock damage. Seed Bomb is useful, however, if you want a non-recoil Grass STAB that still hits things such as Slowbro, Milotic, and such hard enough to 2HKO.</p>

<p>Keep in mind while Rock Polish doubles Torterra's Speed, it is still able to outspeed Torterra. Anything with 423 Speed or above can easily outrun Torterra, meaning Choice Scarf users can still revenge kill Torterra after a Rock Polish. With that in mind, utilizing Thunder Wave to cripple faster sweepers would be an excellent idea. This makes Regice quite an effective teammate, as Regice also has a STAB Ice Beam to destroy Grass-types who plague Torterra, and doesn't mind letting Torterra take Rock attakcs aimed at it.</p>

<p>Leftovers is an option if one prefers Torterra to last longer; however, it does come at the cost of some power. Still, Torterra will likely be sweeping late-game, where most of its counters are weakened to the point where Torterra does not require a Life Orb to finish them off.</p> This part is dodgy. If Torterra is likely to be sweeping late-game when it doesn't require a Life Orb, why not make Leftovers the main item choice?

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<p>While Torterra is usually seen as a fearsome sweeper, Torterra can also be a tough tank to budge, especially with a beefy 384 HP and 339 Defense. Torterra holds a few key resistances and immunities, namely Rock, Ground, and Electric. Considering how common these moves are, it's easy for Torterra to come in, sponge an attack, and begin Leech Seeding foes. Torterra's usefulness doesn't end there: if need be, it can deploy Stealth Rock, and even Roar out opponents, such as Swords Dance Drapion, who even fails to 2HKO with a boosted STAB attack. Torterra can also scare away sweepers with its powerful STAB moves in Wood Hammer and Earthquake.</p>

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<p>Even though Torterra is an excellent physical tank, Ice attacks will usually be enough to take it down. Pairing Torterra with something to take Ice attacks would be an good idea. Something like Flareon sponges Ice moves, absorbs Fire attacks, and also has enough Special Defense to continuously switch in on Choice Specs Venusaur or Sceptile. Flareon can also pass Wishes, and can rely on Torterra to handle its Ground and Rock weakness. Nonetheless, Torterra is bulky enough to take even boosted physical Ice moves (a Dragon Dance Feraligatr without Life Orb fails to OHKO Torterra with Ice Punch).</p>

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<p>While this set may look odd, it does very well, working similarly to Uxie, Azelf, and Deoxys-S. This set is designed to set up the defensive screens, enabling Pokemon such as Dragon Dance Feraligatr or Swords Dance Absol to set up much more easily and possibly sweep the opponent. What sets Torterra apart from other UU dual screen users is its typing, as most Dual Screen users are Psychic-type. Torterra is also one of few dual screen users that excels in physical attacks.</p>

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<p>Reflect and Light Screen, obviously, are used on this set to support the team. The recommended item, Light Clay, prolongs the effects of the defensive screens, allowing for more set up time. Earthquake and Seed Bomb are two powerful STAB attacks that Torterra can use when in a pinch. Torterra isn't a slouch in Attack either, as even with no EVs, Torterra sits at a respectable 254 Attack. For example, Earthquake OHKOes Pokemon such as Blaziken, Ninetales, and Toxicroak, while Seed Bomb OHKOes Omastar and Kabutops. If you wish to increase Torterra's longevity, and have the option of setting up screens multiple times, then Synthesis is a good option over one of the attacking moves. Stealth Rock is another option for this set, as you'll have several turns to set it up while your opponent's attacks are doing half damage. Stealth Rock also helps your sweeper, as the entry hazard will eliminate all Focus Sashes that could put a damper on your sweep. The EVs listed maximize Torterra's defenses so it can take physical and special hits with relative ease.</p>

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<p>As was previously stated, Torterra's typing is another asset to this set. Torterra generally draws out Ice-type (to exploit its 4x weakness) or Bug-type attacks. This makes Torterra a great teammate for Charizard, Feraligatr, and other Water-type Pokemon. Behind the defensive screens, it's very easy for Charizard to set up a Substitute and then Belly Drum. Poliwrath can also set up with Belly Drum, or even Bulk Up. The bane of any dual screener is Brick Break; thankfully, Brick Break is on the rarer side in UU. Brick Break is near impossible to stop because it breaks the defensive screens even when targeting Ghost-types, so your best bet is to just attack the Brick Break user with a powerful onslaught. Most Pokemon in UU that can use Brick Break, like Toxicroak, Blaziken, and Hariyama, have better options in terms of Fighting attacks. The only Pokemon in UU that commonly uses Brick Break is Scyther Also Charizard? Although I guess as long as Moltres is UU, Charizard won't see much play. Scyther resists Seed Bomb and is immune to Earthquake, so your team will have to support you in that respect. Stealth Rock is Scyther's greatest counter, as taking 50% damage on the switch in will make it easy pickings for most Pokemon. Registeel, Torkoal, and Steelix also make good counters to it because of their strong Defense and resistance to Scyther's STAB (or STABs in the case of Registeel and Steelix).</p>

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<p>Torterra makes an excellent staller with Leech Seed, its high defenses, and its bulky Substitutes. Additionally, Torterra has the ability to 2HKO the most common Grass-type in the metagame with its powerful STAB Earthquake Grass resists Ground. If you're referring to Venusaur (which I think so) I think it'd be good to mention it here, with something like "the most common Grass-type in UU, Venusaur"). Wood Hammer and Toxic are there for completely different reasons, but both of them are viable. Toxic is going to be very useful against Grass-types not named Venusaur because it gives Torterra a way around them. Wood Hammer is helpful so that you don't get set up on by Pokemon such as Mismagius, Omastar, Cloyster, and Donphan. The premise is simple, just send Torterra into a weak physical or resisted attack and set up a Substitute on the switch. If the Pokemon that comes in is not a Grass-type or Clefable, use Leech Seed and start stalling until they are in KO range. If something like Venusaur or Clefable comes in, hit it hard with a STAB Earthquake, which 2HKOes almost every variant of both Venusaur and Clefable. If a pure Grass-type such as Tangrowth comes in, hit it with a Toxic and easily stall its HP away. If you're carrying Wood Hammer, you'll need to switch out but then you can handle Pokemon such as Cloyster and Omastar who would otherwise set up on you.</p>

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<p>Torterra's best friend is something that can take Ice attacks, destroy bulky Grass-types, and possibly spread paralysis. Regice is a perfect teammate for any Torterra, as it can counter Sceptile Sceptile has an SD set, and Specs Focus Blast 2HKOes 252HP / Calm Regice switching into Stealth Rock although it does only have a 49% chance of hitting twice, Tangrowth (bar physical versions), and other Grass-types effectively, as well as throwing Thunder Waves at switch-ins such as Magmortar, Blaziken, and Houndoom. Regice appreciates Torterra's Rock resistance too, as well as his ability to smash apart Chansey, Registeel, and other Regice. If one wishes, an offensive Regice could be paired with a defensive Torterra, as most of Regice's counters are beaten handily by Torterra, excluding Fire-types and vice versa. Omastar and Lanturn both resist three out of Torterra's four weaknesses, and can sponge Ice Beams aimed at Torterra comfortably. Omastar gets a special mention, as it can Spike up the opposition's field, making Torterra's job easier, as well as hitting Venusaur and Sceptile with a powerful Ice Beam coming off the highest non-Uber Water-type. Lanturn can utilize Discharge, paralyzing things to allow Torterra to sweep more comfortably.</p>

<p>Defensive Torterra pair up well with Ice-resistant sweepers, such as Magmortar, Blaziken, Houndoom, and even Glaceon. They can take Ice attacks aimed at Torterra, and set up. Things such as mixed Nidoking obviously would switch-out from a Houndoom due to the fear of Fire Blast and being outspeed, and from a Glaceon in fear of a STAB Ice Beam. Slowbro is also a decent partner for Torterra, sponging Ice attacks as well as Fire moves and being able to Calm Mind in the face of Choice-locked sweepers. Poliwrath, especially Bulk Up or SubPunch versions, can also use most of Torterra's fears (bar bulky Grass-types) as set-up bait. It also doesn't mind having something to take Electric attacks directed at it.</p>

<p>Thanks to its ability to break down some of the best defensive walls in UU, anything having trouble with Steelix, Slowbro, Milotic, Registeel, etc...can benefit from having Torterra as a teammate. Swellow can wreck teams that don't have Steelix or Registeel, Agility Blaziken can cause havoc once Milotic or Slowbro is absent, and even things like Calm Mind Alakazam like having things like Registeel and Chansey gone. If you do plan on using Torterra as a wall breaker, the Choice Band or Swords Dance set is your best bet, although Rock Polish Torterra can destroy most of these walls, with or without a Speed boost.</p>

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<p>On the physical side, Seed Bomb can be used anywhere Wood Hammer is listed if you find the recoil distasteful and do not mind the significant drop in base power, while Rock Slide can supplant Stone Edge if you want a bit more accuracy and PP. Torterra's special attacking options include Leaf Storm, Giga Drain, Energy Ball, Earth Power, and Grass Knot, none of which should be used when you have Seed Bomb, Wood Hammer, Earthquake, and a great base Attack stat.</p>

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[SET]
name: Substitute + 3 Attacks
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Wood Hammer / Seed Bomb
move 4: Stone Edge
item: Leftovers / Life Orb
ability: Overgrow
nature: Adamant
evs: 216 HP / 252 Atk / 40 Spe

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<p>Leftovers is an option if one prefers Torterra to last longer; however, it does come at the cost of some power. Still, Torterra will likely be sweeping late-game, where most of its counters are weakened to the point where Torterra does not require a Life Orb to finish them off.</p> This part is dodgy. If Torterra is likely to be sweeping late-game when it doesn't require a Life Orb, why not make Leftovers the main item choice?

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Banedon said:

Forgot to highlight this part:

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Heysup said:

This shit was fucked up: http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/torterra

So yea, I'm basically "stealing" this from Valantaro who hasn't edited his since early October and I don't want to waste all this work that he did!

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[Overview]

<p>Torterra, while not the most unpredictable Pokemon, is an awesome and resilient sweeper who is often underrated and tossed aside due to its poor Speed and 4x weakness to Ice. Still, if you give it the proper support, Torterra can make an excellent addition to any team, whether it be stalling with Leech Seed, setting up Stealth Rock, or sweeping with Swords Dance or Rock Polish. Thanks to its Ground and Grass STABs, most of UU's most dedicated walls, such as Steelix, Registeel, Slowbro, and Milotic, are tossed around like ragdolls by Torterra, allowing things such as Swellow and Blaziken to set up and sweep without anything to stop them. Torterra also boasts being one of the only reliable Rhyperior and Aggron counters, never being 2HKOed by Choice Banded Head Smashes with a defensive spread, as well as OHKOing both back Wood Hammer and Earthquake respectively. (Why just mention Grass type attack? Aggron obviously won't be OHKOed)</p>

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Heysup said:

[Overview]

<p>Torterra may not be the most unpredictable Pokemon, but he has a few key traits that help establish his niche in the UU metagame. Torterra possesses two high-BP Base Power STAB moves that can break many of UU's common physical walls, such as like Milotic, Registeel, and Steelix, as well as Rock Polish to augment his horrible Speed and set up a sweep. While Torterra mostly sees use as an offensive Pokemon, he has several defensive uses as well. Torterra is one of the few Pokemon who resists the Rock +- and Ground-type attacking combination, which enables him to act as a check to Pokemon such as Rhyperior and Aggron. He also has possesses semi-reliable recovery in Synthesis as well as several support options, including Stealth Rock and Leech Seed.</p>

<p>Torterra's main downfall is his abysmal Speed. E, since even after a Rock Polish, there are plenty ofsome Choice Scarf users who are able to outspeed Torterra and KO him. His 4x weakness to Ice can be easily preyed upon as well. Both generally lead to Torterra's unwelcome removal from battle.that can outspeed it. By using strong, super effective attacks, it will be easy to pick off Torterra, despite it being hard to wall</p>

[SET]
name: Rock Polish Sweeper
move 1: Rock Polish
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Wood Hammer / Seed Bomb
move 4: Stone Edge
item: Life Orb
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>With respectable Attack and sub-par Speed, Torterra is a natural candidate for Rock Polish. After a single boost, Torterra reaches an amazing 422 Speed, and when coupled with an Attack stat of 348, makes a dangerous late-game sweeper. Common walls such as Steelix, Slowbro, and Milotic can't take repeated abuse from this brute's Ground and Grass STABs. Stone Edge covers Flying-types such as Altaria and Moltres, both of whom are immune to Ground and 4x resist Grass. Wood Hammer is preferred over Seed Bomb as it can OHKO the standard Slowbro roughly 80% of the time and guarantees the OHKOs on things such as Milotic and Claydol while 2HKOing Spiritomb and Miltank after Stealth Rock damage. However, Seed Bomb is useful, however,can be used if you want a non-recoil Grass STAB that still hits things such as Slowbro and Milotic hard enough to 2HKO.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Although Torterra packs a ton of power, it gets stopped cold by most Grass-types, such as Leafeon and Tangrowth. The most Torterra can do is hit them with a neutral Stone Edge, which, in Tangrowth's case, deals a paltry 25% maximum. On account of this, adeals only 25% maximum to Tangrowth. With this in mind, Pokemon who removes bulky Grass-types would be an ideal partner for Torterra. A Life Orb Milotic or Slowbro is an excellent lure for things such as Venusaur, as Venusaur would normally expect to outspeed and OHKO both with a Life Orb Leaf Storm or Power Whip, only to be hit by a powerful Ice Beam or Psychic on the switch. Torterra can also switch in on Electric attacks directed at Slowbro or Milotic and get a free chance to Rock Polish up. Swellow is also an excellent partner, luring in Steel-types such as Registeel and Steelix, U-turning to Torterra, and allowing him to set up a Rock Polish or 2HKO both with Earthquake.</p>

<p>Keep in mind while Rock Polish doubles Torterra's Speed, he can still be outsped. Anything with 423 Speed or above can easily outrun Torterra, meaning that Choice Scarf users can still revenge kill Torterra after a Rock Polish. Registeel works well with Rock Polish Torterra because it can absorb the Choice Scarf attacks fromattacks from Choice Scarf Venusaur or Rotom easily. It can also paralyze them to give Torterra an easier time sweeping.</p>

<p>While Leftovers is an option if one prefers Torterra to last longer; however, it does comes at the cost of some power. Still,Although Torterra will likely be sweeping late-game, where most of its counters are weakened to the point where Torterra does not always require a Life Orb to finish them off. T, the power loss is most noticeable when Torterra is weakening its counters early game.</p>

[SET]
name: Tank
move 1: Wood Hammer / Seed Bomb
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Leech Seed / Synthesis
move 4: Roar / Stealth Rock
item: Leftovers
nature: Impish
EVs: 212 HP / 252 Def / 44 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]

<p>While Torterra is usually seen as a fearsome sweeper, Torterra can also be a tough tank to budge, especially with a beefy 384 HP and 339 Defense. Torterra holds a few key resistances and immunities to Rock-, Ground-, and Electric-type moves. Considering how common these moves are, it's easy for Torterra to come in, sponge an attack, and begin Leech Seeding foes. Torterra's usefulness doesn't end there:; if need be, it can deployset up Stealth Rock, and even Roar out opponents, such as Swords Dance Drapion, who even fails to 2HKO even with a boosted STAB attack. Torterra can also scare away sweepers with its powerful STAB moves in Wood Hammer and Earthquake.</p>

<p>Torterra works ideally on teams that require physical bulk who also hits common switch-ins hard. Torterra also is one of the onlymore reliable Rhyperior counters in the game, fearing only a Choice Band boosted Megahorn. It can also threaten with a 4x super effective Wood Hammer or Seed Bomb. Roar works best in the last slot, as it can help Torterra spread anyrack up Spikes orand Stealth Rock damage, as well as prevent Baton Pass chains from setting up.</p>

<p>The EVs are quite simple: 212 HP EVs give Torterra a Leftovers number, while 44 Speed give it the ability to outpace common Pokemon such as Omastar and Rhyperior. The rest is dumped in Defense to maximize its physical bulk.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Even though Torterra is an excellent physical tank, Ice-type attacks will usually be enough to take it down. Pairing Torterra with something tohat can take Ice-type attacks would beis an good idea. Something like Flareon can sponges Ice moves, absorbs Fire attacks, and also has enough Special Defense to continuously switch in on Choice Specs Venusaur or Sceptile. Flareon can also pass Wishes, and can rely on Torterra to handle its Ground and Rock weakness. Nonetheless, Torterra is bulky enough to take even boosted physical Ice-type moves (a Dragon Dance Feraligatr without Life Orb fails to OHKO Torterra with Ice Punch).</p>

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Wood Hammer
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Stone Edge
move 4: Superpower / Seed Bomb / Toxic
item: Choice Band
nature: Adamant
EVs: 44 HP / 252 Atk / 212 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Choice Band Torterra requires no set up to deal damage, allowing it to immediately come into battle and start firing off powerful Earthquakes and Wood Hammers coming off a 522 Attack stat. Wood Hammer is highly recommended over Seed Bomb, as its massivehigh base power allows it to OHKO every Water-type in UU, as well as deal up to 62% on the standard Hariyama. Earthquake is another strong STAB that doesn't have the nasty recoil, and also hits Steel-types that come in trying to absorb Wood Hammer. Stone Edge covers Flying-types such as Moltres, and Altaria as well as Pinsir who resists Earthquake and can hit you with a STAB X-Scissor. The last slot is up to you; Seed bomb hits the likes of Claydol and Mismagius without having to rely on Wood Hammer's recoil or Stone Edge's shaky accuracy, while Superpower is a safer option against enemy Torterra and Manget Rise Magneton than Wood Hammer. Toxic is an option solely for taking out foes such as Tangrowth who wall this set.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Ice attacks and Grass-types such as Tangrowth and Leafeon are the bane of Torterra, especially this version, as Torterra could potentially be locked in on an ineffective moves. Something to take Ice- or Fire-type attacks as well as threaten bulky Grass Pokemon would benefit Torterra greatly. Arcanine is a good partner for these reasons. Other Fire-types such as Houndoom can benefit from Fire attacks as well as immediately threaten things like Venusaur and Sceptile with a STAB Fire Blast.</p>

[SET]
name: Dual Screen
move 1: Reflect
move 2: Light Screen
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Stealth Rock / Seed Bomb
item: Light Clay
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP / 16 Def / 240 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>While this set may look odd, it does very well, working similarly to Uxie, Azelf, and Deoxys-S. This set is designed to set up the defensive sReflect and Light Screens, enabling Pokemon such as Dragon Dance Feraligatr or Swords Dance Absol to set up much more easily and then possiblybefore sweeping the opponent. What sets Torterra apart from other UU dual screen users is its typing, as most Dual Screen users are Psychic-type. Torterra is also one of few dual screen users that excels in physical attacks.</p>

<p>Reflect and Light Screen, obviously, are used on this set to support the team. The recommended item, Light Clay, prolongs the effects of the defensive screens, allowing for more set up time. Earthquake and Seed Bomb are two powerful STAB attacks that Torterra can use when in a pinch. Torterra isn't a slouch in Attack either, as even with no EVs, Torterra sits at a respectable 254 Attack. For example, Earthquake OHKOes Pokemon such as Blaziken, Ninetales, and Toxicroak, while Seed Bomb OHKOes Omastar and Kabutops. If you wish to increase Torterra's longevity, and have the option of setting up screens multiple times, then Synthesis is a good option over one of the attacking moves. Stealth Rock is another option for this set, as you'll have several turns to set it up while your opponent's attacks are doing half damage. Stealth Rock also helps your sweeper, as the entry hazard will eliminate all Focus Sashes that could put a damper on yourince Torterra is taking less damage as a thanks to Reflect and Light Screen, Stealth Rock can be used to support your sweeper, as the entry hazard damage will help score the OHKOs needed for an easy sweep. The EVs listed maximize Torterra's defenses so it can take physical and special hits with relative ease.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>As was previously stated, Torterra's typing is another asset to this set. Torterra generally draws out Ice-type (to exploit its 4x weakness) or Bugis a prime target for Bug- and Ice-type attacks. This makes Torterra a great teammate for Charizard, Feraligatr, and other Water-type Pokemon. Behind the defensive screens, it's very easy for Charizard to set up a Substitute then Belly Drum. Poliwrath can also set up with Belly Drum, or even Bulk Up. The bane of any dual screener is Brick Break; thankfully, Brick Break is on the rarer side in UU. Brick Break is near impossible to stop because it breaks the defensive sBrick Break will instantly end the likes of Reflect and Light Screens, even when targeting Ghost-types, so your best bet is to just attack the Brick Break user with a powerful onslaught. Magainst Ghost-types, so they will be a problem. Fortunately, most Pokemon in UU that can use Brick Break, likesuch Toxicroak, Blaziken, and Hariyama, have better options in terms of Fighting attacks, and in the case of the former two, are KOed by Earthquake. The only Pokemon in UU that commonly uses Brick Break is Scyther. Scyther, who resists Seed Bomb and is immune to Earthquake anyway, so your team will have to support you in that respect. Stealth Rock is Scyther's greatest counter, as taking 50% damage on the switch in will make it easy pickings for most will need to find ways around that. Scyther is hurt most by Stealth Rock, which will reduce its HP by half, allowing it to be picked off easily by many Pokemon. Registeel, Torkoal, and Steelix also make good counters to it because of their strong Defense and resistance to Scyther's STABs (or STABs in the case of Registeel and Steelixalthough Torkoal is not resistant to Aerial Ace).</p>

[SET]
name: RestTalk Shuffler
move 1: Roar
move 2: Rest
move 3: Sleep Talk
move 4: Wood Hammer / Earthquake
item: Leftovers
ability: Overgrow
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP / 216 Def / 40 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Torterra is an excellent support Pokémon that can service the majority of UU stall teams. I great asset to stall teams thanks to its handy resistances coupled with its formidable physical bulk allow. These let it to switch in on a large amount of the metagame's most common Pokéemon, such as Rhyperior, Registeel, and Steelix, and Roar as they either switch or do a negligible amount of damage. This forces the opponent to lose health to entry hazards and possibly reveal one or two previously veiledhidden members of their team. Rest means that Torterra will rarely find itself under pressure from physical foes that cannot hit it forheals Torterra fully, meaning it is less worried by weak, super effective damagehits.</p>

<p>The real selling point of this set is, interestingly enough, is its Speed. Torterra sits in a Speed tier slightly above most other defensive Pokéemon, and can really put the pressure on opposing stall teams with the combination of Rest, Sleep Talk, and Roar, which allows Torterra to Roar before slower opposing Pokémon have a chance to heal. The fact that it can switch into the majority of Pokémon on opposing stall teams makes its job even easier. 40 Speed EVs also allows Torterra to outpace the standard Clefable by two points.<p>

<p>This does not mean that this set is dead weight against offensive teams, either. Torterra can abuse its physical bulk to come in on many of the physically orientated sweepers of UU, such as Hitmontop and its other Fighting-type comrades. Balanced teams will tend to include one of the defensive Pokémon mentioned earlier. Once in, Torterra can opt to add further residual damage with Roar, or to try to hit an opposing Pokémon hard with one of its STAB moves. Wood Hammer is preferred due to the fact that nothing is immune to it, and it allows Torterra to hit bulky Water-types that may feel they can switch in and Ice Beam for the KO. Rest allows Torterra to heal off any recoil damage sustainedWood Hammer's recoil is also negated by Rest, meaning Torterra does not need to worry. Earthquake is an option that will allow Torterra to hit more Pokémon for neutral damage, most notably Venusaur, and opposing Fire-types, such as Arcanine, for super-effective damage. It may even hit cheeky Moltres who may try to grab a free Roost. It does have the drawback of offeringWhile it allows Levitators andor Flying-types a free switch, although they run the risk of taking Stealth Rock damage and being forced out again by Roar, regardlessto come in, they will likely get Roared out again anyway.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>This set preys off its ability to force switches, and as such, needs support from Pokéemon that can set up entry hazards to function effectively. Good examples are Omastar, which provides handy Fire, Ice and Flying resistances, as well as the ability to set up Spikes;, and Chansey, which can cover the large amount of Special attacks that opponents will try to use against Torterra, while also setting up Stealth Rock. Toxic Spikes support is useful, but not as high priority as the other two hazard types.</p>

<p>Bulky Water-types like Slowbro will also pair up well with this set, as they have the ability to check many of the common stall-breakers (such as Blaziken) as well as providing useful, since they can also bring resistances to Fire- and Ice resistance-type attacks. They can also force switches with their stalling capability, furthering the goal of the stall team. Lanturn gets particular mention because of its Flying resistance, good Special Defense, and ability to threaten the Water-types that try to prey on Torterra's Ice weakness. Having another physically bulky Pokéemon not weak to Flying is very helpful inwith a Flying-type resistance is good for dealing with Scyther, who can stop this set dead once they are allowed to switch in. Steelix and Registeel are also able to do this job.</p>

[SET]
name: Substitute + 3 Attacks
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Wood Hammer / Seed Bomb
move 4: Stone Edge
item: Leftovers / Life Orb
ability: Overgrow
nature: Adamant
evs: 216 HP / 252 Atk / 40 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Torterra forces switches quite often because of its excellent slew of resistances and threatening STAB attacks. Because of this, Substitute makes a great move to capitalize on the switch. UWith its great bulk and typing providing many chances of switching in, Torterra can cause a few switches itself. Substitute makes a great move to abuse this, since unlike Rock Polish, Substitute Torterra will easily take out a Pokemon every time it comes in because of the free attack it gets. Substitute and Earthquake are staples on this set, but Wood Hammer and Stone Edge can easily be replaced by other moves. Seed Bomb can be used over Wood Hammer because it avoids theis an option, since Substitute and Wood Hammer recoil, which can add up with Substitute. The recommended item is Leftovers because it helps Torterra set up more Substitutes, but Life Orb allows Torterra to hit hardill wear Torterra down very fast. Leftovers is chosen to allow Torterra to make more Substitutes, although Life Orb can be used for more power.</p>

<p>The EVs are fairly simple, 216 HP EVs gives Torterra a Substitute number and excellent bulk. With 40 Speed EVs, Torterra outpaces Pokemon such as Omastar and Rhyperior, and the rest of the EVs are dumped in Attack to maximize Torterra's damage output.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>First and foremost, this Torterra set needs a Pokemon who will lure out Earthquake and Stone Edge for Torterra to switch into and set up on. Fire-types such as Houndour, Arcanine, and Magmortar come to mind as great partners for this reason. Since Torterra also requires a teammate to switch into Ice Beam, you can kill two birds with one stone by using one of the Pokemon listed above. This set also works well with Spikes because of the fact that it is abusing switches. Cloyster is one of the most effective Spikes users, and it also has great defensive synergy with Torterra.</p>

[SET]
name: SubSeed
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Leech Seed
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Toxic / Wood Hammer
item: Leftovers
ability: Overgrow
nature: Adamant
evs: 216 HP / 80 Atk / 212 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Torterra makes an excellent staller with Leech Seed, its high defenses, and its bulky Substitutes. Additionally, Torterra has the ability to 2HKO Venusaur with its powerful STAB Earthquake. Wood Hammer and Toxic are there for completely different reasons, but both of them are viable. Toxic is going to be very useful against Grass-types not named Venusaur because it gives Torterra a way around them. Wood Hammer is helpful so that you don't get set up on by Pokemon such as Mismagius, Omastar, Cloyster, and Donphan. The premise is simple, just send Torterra into a weak physical or resisted attack and set up a Substitute on the switch. If the Pokemon that comes in is not a Grass-type or Clefable, use Leech Seed and start stalling until they are in KO range. If something like Venusaur orand Clefable comes in, hit it hard with a STAB Earthquake, which 2HKOes almost every variant of both Venusaur and Clefableare both 2HKOed by Earthquake, so there is no worry anyway. If a pure Grass-type such as Tangrowth comes in, hit it with a Toxic and easily stall its HP away. If you're carrying Wood Hammer, you'll need to switch out but then you can handle Pokemon such as Cloyster and Omastar who would otherwise set up on you.</p>

<p>The EVs look a little obscure at first, but they are quite necessary for this set to work effectively. The 216 HP EVs gives Torterra bulky Substitutes and a Substitute number, meaning it will be able to Substitute one extra timefive times at least. 80 Attack EVs and an Adamant nature ensures that you can 2HKO the ever-common support Venusaur. 212 Speed allows you to outpace many threats such as defensive Milotic and Venusaur, as well as Hitmontop, Donphan, Omastar and others.</p>

<p>For this set to work to its highest potential, it needs to be paired with Spikes and Stealth Rocks users, as well as a Ghost to block Rapid Spin. Omastar, Qwilfish, and Cloyster are great at setting up Spikes, and they also all resist Ice. Defensive Mismagius works great as a Pokemon to block Rapid Spin because it can Taunt Foresight users such as Hitmontop.</p>

<p>Generally, any SubSeed set requires you to remove Grass-types for it to function well, so a Pokemon such as Scyther or Moltres make great partners for Torterra as they can both switch into any Grass-type attack and OHKO them with Aerial Ace and Fire Blast respectively.</p>


[Team Options]

<p>Torterra's best friend isHaving something that can take Ice-type attacks and destroy bulky Grass-types is the best support for Torterra. With this in mind, Arcanine makes a great teammate for Torterra. Arcan, since alsoit has great defensive synergy with Torterra, since Arcanine is; being weak to Rock- and Ground-type attacks and Torterra is weak to Ice- and Fire-type attacks. Omastar gets a special mention, as it can Spike up the opposition's field, making Torterra's job easier, as well as hitting Venusaur and Sceptile with a powerful Ice Beam coming off the highest non-Uber Water-type. Lanturn can utilize Discharge, allowing it to paralyze Pokemon to allow Torterra to sweep more easily.</p>

<p>Defensive Torterra pair up well with Ice-resistant sweepers, such as Magmortar, Blaziken, Houndoom, and even Glaceon. They can take Icswitch in on Ice-type attacks aimed at Torterra, and set up. Things such as mixed Nidoking obviously would switch-out from a Houndoom due to the fear of Fire Blast and being outspeed, and from a Glaceon in fear of a STAB Ice Beam. Slowbro is also a decent partner for Torterra, sponging Ice attacks as well as Fir- and Fire-type moves and being able to Calm Mind in the face of Choice-locked sweepers. Poliwrath, especially Bulk Up or SubPunch versions, can also use most of Torterra's fears (bar bulky Grass-types) as set-up bait. It also doesn't mind having something to take Electric-types attacks directed at it.</p>

<p>Thanks to its ability to break down some of the best walls in UU, anything having trouble with Steelix, Slowbro, Milotic, or Registeel, etc... can benefit from having Torterra as a teammate. Swellow can wreck teams that don't have Steelix or Registeel, Agility Blaziken can cause havoc once Milotic or Slowbro is absent, and even things like Calm Mind Alakazam like having things like Registeel and Chansey gone. If you do plan on using Torterra as a wall breaker, the Choice Band or Swords Dance set is your best bet, although Rock Polish Torterra can destroy most of these walls, with or without a Speed boost.</p>

[Optional Changes]

<p>On the physical side, Seed Bomb can be used anywhere over Wood Hammer is listed if you find the recoil distastefulf you dislike the recoil damage and do not mind the significant drop in base power, while Rock Slide can supplant Stone Edge if you want a bit more accuracy and PP. Torterra's special attacking options include Leaf Storm, Giga Drain, Energy Ball, Earth Power, and Grass Knot, none of which should be used when you have Seed Bomb, Wood Hammer, Earthquake, and a great base Attack stat.</p>

<p>Swords Dance and Curse are both interesting options on Torterra, as it boosts its Attack to very impressive levels. Still, the Ice-type weakness is too great to ignore, and more often than not, Icesuch moves will still deal over half damage to even a Curse boosted Torterra. Growth can be used to increase its chances at special sweeping, although it does very little outside of that. Synthesis is an option, especially on the Tank and Swords Dance set, to, since it keeps Torterra alive longer and increase the chances it has of sweeping. However Torterra, unlike Rhyperior, does not have Solid Rock to compensate for its deadly 4x weakness.</p>

[Counters]

<p>Tangrowth is a full stop to any Torterra, as even a Swords Dance Stone Edge fails to 2HKO. Venusaur and Leafeon work similarly, however, they trade bulk for Speed, and are able to outrun Torterra and hit him hard with either a STAB Leaf Storm or STAB Leaf Blade. Hariyama with Ice Punch and max HP / max Defense is a decent check to any Torterra, as even a Choice Banded Wood Hammer fails to OHKO, and Eartquake fails to 2HKO 100% of the time. Weezing is immune to Earthquake, resists Wood Hammer, and isn't 2HKOed by a Choice Band Stone Edge, making it a very solid Torterra counter. Weezing threatens with Flamethrower, or even Will O -O-Wisp. As long as it avoids Stone Edge, Moltres can swapcome in on Torterra and threaten it with a STAB, super effective Fire Blast. </p>

<p>The key to countering Torterra is to use resistances and immunitiesorterra's lower Special Defense, weakness to Ice-, Fire-, Flying-, and Bug-type moves, and its predictability are what lead to its downfall. Takinge advantage of these, as well as its slow Sspeed and weakness to Ice never hurts eitherin order to get rid of it.</p>

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Thund91 said:

The analysis seems good enough already. If it's alright with Heysup I can update it one more time, add the specially bulky set, and get it GP'd for upload.

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