[OVERVIEW]
Torterra is a great Grass / Ground type Pokemon that brings a variety of sets and niches to the ZU metagame thanks to its well-rounded stats and diverse movepool. Torterra either functions as a wall that offers Stealth Rock and recovery or provides multiple forms of sweeping and wallbreaking with its high-Base Power dual STAB attacks, coverage, and setup moves like Swords Dance and Rock Polish. The defensive set in particular can check a range of Pokemon like Golem, Silvally-Dragon, and Mareanie, which also makes Torterra notable for being a Stealth Rock setter with reliable recovery to check these Pokemon consistently. These qualities allow it to fit on many cores, and its natural bulk and power mean that no matter the set, it can be relatively hard to deal with. Torterra does find limitations with its mediocre Speed and multiple relevant weaknesses, as Swanna, Simisear, and Rapidash can all revenge kill the setup sets and threaten wall sets with their coverage. Notably, its 4x Ice weakness allows opposing Ice-type coverage from Electivire, Raichu, and Silvally-Fighting to take it down easily. There is also the multitude of Grass- and Ground-types in the tier like Leafeon and Golem that all give Torterra noticeable competition.
[SET]
name: Stealth Rock
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Synthesis
move 3: Wood Hammer
move 4: Earthquake
item: Leftovers
ability: Overgrow
nature: Careful
evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Synthesis allows Torterra to recover its health and outstall special attackers like Silvally-Dragon and Kadabra. Stealth Rock lets Torterra be an entry hazard setter that threatens other setters and removers like Golem, Mawile, Sandslash, and Komala. Toxic can be used to threaten switch-ins or entry hazard removers like Gourgiest-XL and Silvally-Fighting, but it makes Torterra much more passive and comes at the cost of one of its more relevant moves like Stealth Rock or Synthesis.
Set Details
========
Maximum Special Defense investment is used for tanking general special attacks.
Usage Tips
========
Set up Stealth Rock when the opponent is using entry hazard setters and removers that have a hard time dealing with or trading hits with Torterra, such as the opposing Golem, Sandslash, Mareanie, Silvally-Dragon, and Silvally-Dark. Torterra can switch in on and force out multiple slower defensive Pokemon like Metang, Mawile, and Pyukumuku, though it does have to worry about being hit by Toxic. Torterra can tank most special hits very well, and even Pokemon with strong super effective coverage like Swanna and Silvally-Water can lose trades, as Torterra can tank their hits and OHKO back with an Overgrow-boosted Wood Hammer. However, it still falls to harder hits like if Swanna is running Flyinium Z. In the same vein, Torterra can be played offensively to set up Stealth Rock early and then sacrifice itself with a favorable tradeoff on attackers like Combusken, Swanna, and Simisear that all have a hard time OHKOing Torterra without the help of a Z-Move. Switching in to block Volt Switch can be risky when Electivire and Rotom-S both have super effective coverage and should be done with caution.
Team Options
========
Torterra should be paired with walls that can cover its weaknesses like Bronzor, Mareanie, and Poliwrath, which form a defensive core and enjoy Torterra's good Ground- and Electric-type matchups. Bronzor and Mareanie especially benefit from Torterra's positive matchups against foes like Kadabra and Sandslash thanks to its great special bulk and ability to take a weaker Knock Off. Pivots like Rotom-S and Silvally-Water help take heavy hits from Flying-, Fire- and Ice-type attacks that Torterra struggles tanking on its own. Offensive picks like Komala, Crustle, and Pinsir appreciate Torterra's ability to threaten faster attackers like Kadabra and Silvally-Dragon as well as switch into Ground- and Rock-types that check them defensively. Stealth Rock support from Torterra helps setup sweepers like Swanna and Combusken get the chip damage on walls like Rotom-S and Silvally-Dragon they need to clean late-game.
[SET]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: Wood Hammer
move 4: Earthquake
item: Rockium Z
ability: Overgrow
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Swords Dance allows Torterra to double its Attack against walls that don't threaten it so that it can break past potential switch-ins. Stone Edge helps hit Flying- and Grass-types that resist its STAB attacks.
Set Details
========
Rockium Z both makes Stone Edge perfectly accurate and grants it high Base Power for anything that resists Torterra's STAB coverage, like Gourgeist-XL or Rotom-S. An Adamant nature is preferred over Jolly for the extra power, though Jolly can be an option to make Torterra faster than Modest Glaceon, Pawniard, and Combusken.
Usage Tips
========
Torterra can set up a Swords Dance against slower walls like Golem and Mareanie to then break past potential switch-ins like Gourgeist-XL, Exeggutor, and Altaria with Continental Crush. Torterra can revenge kill slower walls and frailer offensive Pokemon without setting up like Sandslash, Kecleon, and Crustle. It should not, however, always switch into them, as Kecleon and Crustle heavily threaten Torterra with Ice Beam and X-Scissor, respectively. Continental Crush can catch Flying-type switch-ins like Rotom-S and Altaria off guard when the opponent is predicting either a defensive set or a STAB attacks. Keeping Torterra healthy and distant from status like burn or Toxic allows it to break past walls throughout the game without succumbing to the heavy recoil from Wood Hammer.
Team Options
========
Late-game cleaners such as Swords Dance Combusken, Choice Scarf Pinsir, and Shell Smash Crustle appreciate the wallbreaking that Torterra can provide early-game. Entry hazards from Metang, Crustle, and Mareanie can all support Torterra with wallbreaking and punishing the opponent from switching out against it. Pivots like Silvally-Water and Rotom-S have good defensive type synergy with Torterra and allow it to switch in more safely while also proving entry hazard removal so that Torterra remains healthy. Pokemon like Bronzor, Rapidash, and Poliwrath help switch into Swanna and Simisear, some of Torterra’s revenge killers, and help defend and keep Torterra alive for longer in the game.
[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Wood Hammer
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Stone Edge
move 4: Crunch
item: Choice Band
ability: Overgrow
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Stone Edge nails switch-ins to Torterra’s STAB attacks like Altaria, Rotom-S, and Shiinotic. Crunch gives this set unique coverage primarily to hit Bronzor as well as others like Exeggutor and Gourgeist-XL.
Set Details
========
Maximum Attack with an Adamant nature and Choice Band allows Torterra to break past walls like Bronzor and Altaria.
Usage Tips
========
Torterra should be played as a bulky wallbreaker, switching into walls like Golem, Mareanie, and Muk; however, watch out for debilitating status effects from these three. Wood Hammer does enormous damage even to frailer Pokemon that resist Grass like Combusken, Rapidash, and Rotom-S. In these cases, and so long as the opponent does not have a more reliable Grass-type switch-in like Leafeon, Altaria, or Sap Sipper Bouflant, Wood Hammer is safer to lock into compared to Earthquake. On the other hand, Earthquake can be used without the fear of Torterra losing HP, as Wood Hammer's high recoil severely limits Torterra's longevity. Crunch and Stone Edge are good for catching some of Torterra’s checks off guard like Bronzor and Jumpluff, but their lack of power can be exploited by opposing setup sweepers like Combusken and Silvally-Fighting. These situations and more show that Torterra is heavily prediction reliant and needs to be played accordingly, lest it succumb to inadequate damage. Getting Torterra into Overgrow range for the Attack buff can be done early by letting it trade hits with faster attackers like Leafeon or Silvally or naturally from Wood Hammer recoil.
Team Options
========
Offensive U-Turn and Volt Switch users like Silvally-Water and Electivire help bring in Torterra and have good defensive type synergy with it. Similarly, defensive pivots such as Bronzor and Mareanie help soak up Ice-, Flying-, and Fire-type attacks from Pokemon that may try to revenge kill Torterra like Electivire and Rapidash. Choice Scarf users like Swanna and Rotom-S help check opposing setup sweepers like Combusken, Crustle, Leafeon, and Chatot if Torterra is locked into unfavorable attacks like Crunch and Earthquake. In turn, Torterra breaks down walls like Sandslash and Mawile for them. Specially attacking late-game cleaners like Z-Rain Dance Swanna and Nasty Plot Raichu appreciate Torterra's prior wallbreaking. Entry hazard removers like Komala and Rotom-S keep the field clean for Torterra to come in safely, avoiding unnecessary chip damage while also threatening common entry hazard setters like Golem, Mawile, and Mareanie. Entry hazard setters on Torterra's side like Metang and Shuckle provide the necessary chip damage to break Gourgeist-XL, Altaria, and Rotom-S; Sticky Web from Shuckle also slows down targets like Silvally-Water and Mr. Mime to make them vulnerable to Torterra.
[SET]
name: Rock Polish
move 1: Rock Polish
move 2: Stone Edge / Swords Dance
move 3: Wood Hammer
move 4: Earthquake
item: Grassium Z / Rockium Z
ability: Overgrow
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Rock Polish allows Torterra to clean a weakened team late-game after setting up. Stone Edge provides the needed coverage to hit Flying-types and Pokemon that resist Grass like Pinsir and Simisage. Swords Dance is another option over Stone Edge to boost Attack and provide a Double Dance set that can break past more walls like Granbull and Silvally-Fighting.
Set Details
========
Maximum Speed and a Jolly nature are run to outspeed slower Choice Scarf users like Pinsir and Rotom-S after a Rock Polish. Grassium Z provides extra power and negates recoil on Wood Hammer on Silvally-Water and Komola and is especially relevant if Swords Dance is run over Stone Edge. Rockium Z on the other hand offers accurate, powerful Rock-type coverage for hitting Flying-types like Altaria and Jumpluff that could wall Torterra without it.
Usage Tips
========
Set up a Rock Polish to clean late-game once faster Choice Scarf users like Electivire and Swanna are dealt with, along with bulkier physical walls like Gourgeist-XL and Shiinotic that Torterra cannot break on its own. Torterra’s natural bulk allows it to set up on walls and sweepers alike, such as Golem, Sandslash, and Silvally-Dragon. It does lack some firepower, though, meaning foes like Silvally-Dragon needs to be already be significantly weakened for Torterra to set up on and sweep past them. If Torterra has Swords Dance, try to boost the appropriate stat when needed, or use both setup moves when the opponent is trying to sacrifice their Golem or Mawile and is not expecting the Double Dance set. When up against defensive teams, Torterra may not need to set up Rock Polish and instead can be best played expendably to try to dent walls like Pyukumuku and Poliwrath.
Team Options
========
Entry hazard support from Bronzor or Metang helps Torterra secure the chip damage it needs to clean late-game, and their useful Ice- and Flying-type resistances help against attacks that scare Torterra. Wallbreakers like Choice Band Komala and Nasty Plot Simisear help break through walls that check Torterra like Bronzor and Gourgeist-XL. Pursuit trappers like Silvally-Dark and Pawniard also get rid of Bronzor and additionally can secure the damage needed on other attackers to put them in sweeping range for Torterra. Other sweepers like Life Orb Combusken and Nasty Plot Simipour can bait revenge killers like Choice Scarf Electivire and Rotom-S, which can all be setup fodder for Torterra once they are Choice locked. Swanna and Silvally-Fighting are worthwhile entry hazard removers that can allow Torterra to preserve its full natural bulk for when it enters the field to set up and sweep.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Figy Berry is helpful on some sets, as it can provide passive recovery for when Torterra needs it to set up or to mitigate Wood Hammer recoil. Other damage-reducing Berries all have their own uses to bait and beat different attackers; Yache Berry lets Torterra tank Ice coverage from Electivire and Silvally-Water, Occa Berry allows it to win tradeoffs against every Fire-type in the tier, and a Coba Berry set with Stone Edge allows it to bait and OHKO Swanna and Toucannon. A faster, more offensive Stealth Rock set is plausible on teams that want the extra offensive pressure, but it lacks the utility that the defensive set has. In the same vein, bulkier Swords Dance or even Curse sets can be pulled off, but they tend to be less effective with the lack of Speed.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Flying-types**: Flying-types often resist both of Torterra’s STAB attacks, making it resort to Rock coverage if the set can afford it. Swanna and Toucannon threaten it offensively, while Altaria and Jumpluff can wall most variants of Torterra .
**Bulky Grass-types**: Grass-types resist both of Torterra's STAB attacks, making Leafeon, Bellossom, and especially Gourgeist-XL viable checks for the most part, only worrying about stronger coverage like Stone Edge or status from Toxic.
**Bronzor**: Bronzor is a great go-to check for Torterra that resists its usual coverage and wears it down with Psywave and Toxic. However, it has to be wary of Choice Band sets with Crunch and of being worn down enough to be put into Bloom Doom range.
**Ice Coverage**: Anything that can afford to run strong Ice coverage can have an option to offensively check Torterra, notably Ice Beam from Silvally-Water and Ice Punch from Electivire.
**Faster Attackers**: Torterra’s low Speed and reliance on its bulk or setup make it vulnerable to many wallbreakers and sweepers like Rapidash, Simisear, Exeggutor, and Choice Band Komala.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Ho3nConfirm3d, 231074]]
- Quality checked by: [[5gen, 296755], [uhuhuhu7, 407249]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216], [estronic, 240732]]
Torterra is a great Grass / Ground type Pokemon that brings a variety of sets and niches to the ZU metagame thanks to its well-rounded stats and diverse movepool. Torterra either functions as a wall that offers Stealth Rock and recovery or provides multiple forms of sweeping and wallbreaking with its high-Base Power dual STAB attacks, coverage, and setup moves like Swords Dance and Rock Polish. The defensive set in particular can check a range of Pokemon like Golem, Silvally-Dragon, and Mareanie, which also makes Torterra notable for being a Stealth Rock setter with reliable recovery to check these Pokemon consistently. These qualities allow it to fit on many cores, and its natural bulk and power mean that no matter the set, it can be relatively hard to deal with. Torterra does find limitations with its mediocre Speed and multiple relevant weaknesses, as Swanna, Simisear, and Rapidash can all revenge kill the setup sets and threaten wall sets with their coverage. Notably, its 4x Ice weakness allows opposing Ice-type coverage from Electivire, Raichu, and Silvally-Fighting to take it down easily. There is also the multitude of Grass- and Ground-types in the tier like Leafeon and Golem that all give Torterra noticeable competition.
[SET]
name: Stealth Rock
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Synthesis
move 3: Wood Hammer
move 4: Earthquake
item: Leftovers
ability: Overgrow
nature: Careful
evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Synthesis allows Torterra to recover its health and outstall special attackers like Silvally-Dragon and Kadabra. Stealth Rock lets Torterra be an entry hazard setter that threatens other setters and removers like Golem, Mawile, Sandslash, and Komala. Toxic can be used to threaten switch-ins or entry hazard removers like Gourgiest-XL and Silvally-Fighting, but it makes Torterra much more passive and comes at the cost of one of its more relevant moves like Stealth Rock or Synthesis.
Set Details
========
Maximum Special Defense investment is used for tanking general special attacks.
Usage Tips
========
Set up Stealth Rock when the opponent is using entry hazard setters and removers that have a hard time dealing with or trading hits with Torterra, such as the opposing Golem, Sandslash, Mareanie, Silvally-Dragon, and Silvally-Dark. Torterra can switch in on and force out multiple slower defensive Pokemon like Metang, Mawile, and Pyukumuku, though it does have to worry about being hit by Toxic. Torterra can tank most special hits very well, and even Pokemon with strong super effective coverage like Swanna and Silvally-Water can lose trades, as Torterra can tank their hits and OHKO back with an Overgrow-boosted Wood Hammer. However, it still falls to harder hits like if Swanna is running Flyinium Z. In the same vein, Torterra can be played offensively to set up Stealth Rock early and then sacrifice itself with a favorable tradeoff on attackers like Combusken, Swanna, and Simisear that all have a hard time OHKOing Torterra without the help of a Z-Move. Switching in to block Volt Switch can be risky when Electivire and Rotom-S both have super effective coverage and should be done with caution.
Team Options
========
Torterra should be paired with walls that can cover its weaknesses like Bronzor, Mareanie, and Poliwrath, which form a defensive core and enjoy Torterra's good Ground- and Electric-type matchups. Bronzor and Mareanie especially benefit from Torterra's positive matchups against foes like Kadabra and Sandslash thanks to its great special bulk and ability to take a weaker Knock Off. Pivots like Rotom-S and Silvally-Water help take heavy hits from Flying-, Fire- and Ice-type attacks that Torterra struggles tanking on its own. Offensive picks like Komala, Crustle, and Pinsir appreciate Torterra's ability to threaten faster attackers like Kadabra and Silvally-Dragon as well as switch into Ground- and Rock-types that check them defensively. Stealth Rock support from Torterra helps setup sweepers like Swanna and Combusken get the chip damage on walls like Rotom-S and Silvally-Dragon they need to clean late-game.
[SET]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: Wood Hammer
move 4: Earthquake
item: Rockium Z
ability: Overgrow
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Swords Dance allows Torterra to double its Attack against walls that don't threaten it so that it can break past potential switch-ins. Stone Edge helps hit Flying- and Grass-types that resist its STAB attacks.
Set Details
========
Rockium Z both makes Stone Edge perfectly accurate and grants it high Base Power for anything that resists Torterra's STAB coverage, like Gourgeist-XL or Rotom-S. An Adamant nature is preferred over Jolly for the extra power, though Jolly can be an option to make Torterra faster than Modest Glaceon, Pawniard, and Combusken.
Usage Tips
========
Torterra can set up a Swords Dance against slower walls like Golem and Mareanie to then break past potential switch-ins like Gourgeist-XL, Exeggutor, and Altaria with Continental Crush. Torterra can revenge kill slower walls and frailer offensive Pokemon without setting up like Sandslash, Kecleon, and Crustle. It should not, however, always switch into them, as Kecleon and Crustle heavily threaten Torterra with Ice Beam and X-Scissor, respectively. Continental Crush can catch Flying-type switch-ins like Rotom-S and Altaria off guard when the opponent is predicting either a defensive set or a STAB attack
Team Options
========
Late-game cleaners such as Swords Dance Combusken, Choice Scarf Pinsir, and Shell Smash Crustle appreciate the wallbreaking that Torterra can provide early-game. Entry hazards from Metang, Crustle, and Mareanie can all support Torterra with wallbreaking and punishing the opponent from switching out against it. Pivots like Silvally-Water and Rotom-S have good defensive type synergy with Torterra and allow it to switch in more safely while also proving entry hazard removal so that Torterra remains healthy. Pokemon like Bronzor, Rapidash, and Poliwrath help switch into Swanna and Simisear, some of Torterra’s revenge killers, and help defend and keep Torterra alive for longer in the game.
[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Wood Hammer
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Stone Edge
move 4: Crunch
item: Choice Band
ability: Overgrow
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Stone Edge nails switch-ins to Torterra’s STAB attacks like Altaria, Rotom-S, and Shiinotic. Crunch gives this set unique coverage primarily to hit Bronzor as well as others like Exeggutor and Gourgeist-XL.
Set Details
========
Maximum Attack with an Adamant nature and Choice Band allows Torterra to break past walls like Bronzor and Altaria.
Usage Tips
========
Torterra should be played as a bulky wallbreaker, switching into walls like Golem, Mareanie, and Muk; however, watch out for debilitating status effects from these three. Wood Hammer does enormous damage even to frailer Pokemon that resist Grass like Combusken, Rapidash, and Rotom-S. In these cases, and so long as the opponent does not have a more reliable Grass-type switch-in like Leafeon, Altaria, or Sap Sipper Bouflant, Wood Hammer is safer to lock into compared to Earthquake. On the other hand, Earthquake can be used without the fear of Torterra losing HP, as Wood Hammer's high recoil severely limits Torterra's longevity. Crunch and Stone Edge are good for catching some of Torterra’s checks off guard like Bronzor and Jumpluff, but their lack of power can be exploited by opposing setup sweepers like Combusken and Silvally-Fighting. These situations and more show that Torterra is heavily prediction reliant and needs to be played accordingly, lest it succumb to inadequate damage. Getting Torterra into Overgrow range for the Attack buff can be done early by letting it trade hits with faster attackers like Leafeon or Silvally or naturally from Wood Hammer recoil.
Team Options
========
Offensive U-Turn and Volt Switch users like Silvally-Water and Electivire help bring in Torterra and have good defensive type synergy with it. Similarly, defensive pivots such as Bronzor and Mareanie help soak up Ice-, Flying-, and Fire-type attacks from Pokemon that may try to revenge kill Torterra like Electivire and Rapidash. Choice Scarf users like Swanna and Rotom-S help check opposing setup sweepers like Combusken, Crustle, Leafeon, and Chatot if Torterra is locked into unfavorable attacks like Crunch and Earthquake. In turn, Torterra breaks down walls like Sandslash and Mawile for them. Specially attacking late-game cleaners like Z-Rain Dance Swanna and Nasty Plot Raichu appreciate Torterra's prior wallbreaking. Entry hazard removers like Komala and Rotom-S keep the field clean for Torterra to come in safely, avoiding unnecessary chip damage while also threatening common entry hazard setters like Golem, Mawile, and Mareanie. Entry hazard setters on Torterra's side like Metang and Shuckle provide the necessary chip damage to break Gourgeist-XL, Altaria, and Rotom-S; Sticky Web from Shuckle also slows down targets like Silvally-Water and Mr. Mime to make them vulnerable to Torterra.
[SET]
name: Rock Polish
move 1: Rock Polish
move 2: Stone Edge / Swords Dance
move 3: Wood Hammer
move 4: Earthquake
item: Grassium Z / Rockium Z
ability: Overgrow
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Rock Polish allows Torterra to clean a weakened team late-game after setting up. Stone Edge provides the needed coverage to hit Flying-types and Pokemon that resist Grass like Pinsir and Simisage. Swords Dance is another option over Stone Edge to boost Attack and provide a Double Dance set that can break past more walls like Granbull and Silvally-Fighting.
Set Details
========
Maximum Speed and a Jolly nature are run to outspeed slower Choice Scarf users like Pinsir and Rotom-S after a Rock Polish. Grassium Z provides extra power and negates recoil on Wood Hammer on Silvally-Water and Komola and is especially relevant if Swords Dance is run over Stone Edge. Rockium Z on the other hand offers accurate, powerful Rock-type coverage for hitting Flying-types like Altaria and Jumpluff that could wall Torterra without it.
Usage Tips
========
Set up a Rock Polish to clean late-game once faster Choice Scarf users like Electivire and Swanna are dealt with, along with bulkier physical walls like Gourgeist-XL and Shiinotic that Torterra cannot break on its own. Torterra’s natural bulk allows it to set up on walls and sweepers alike, such as Golem, Sandslash, and Silvally-Dragon. It does lack some firepower, though, meaning foes like Silvally-Dragon needs to be already be significantly weakened for Torterra to set up on and sweep past them. If Torterra has Swords Dance, try to boost the appropriate stat when needed, or use both setup moves when the opponent is trying to sacrifice their Golem or Mawile and is not expecting the Double Dance set. When up against defensive teams, Torterra may not need to set up Rock Polish and instead can be best played expendably to try to dent walls like Pyukumuku and Poliwrath.
Team Options
========
Entry hazard support from Bronzor or Metang helps Torterra secure the chip damage it needs to clean late-game, and their useful Ice- and Flying-type resistances help against attacks that scare Torterra. Wallbreakers like Choice Band Komala and Nasty Plot Simisear help break through walls that check Torterra like Bronzor and Gourgeist-XL. Pursuit trappers like Silvally-Dark and Pawniard also get rid of Bronzor and additionally can secure the damage needed on other attackers to put them in sweeping range for Torterra. Other sweepers like Life Orb Combusken and Nasty Plot Simipour can bait revenge killers like Choice Scarf Electivire and Rotom-S, which can all be setup fodder for Torterra once they are Choice locked. Swanna and Silvally-Fighting are worthwhile entry hazard removers that can allow Torterra to preserve its full natural bulk for when it enters the field to set up and sweep.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Figy Berry is helpful on some sets, as it can provide passive recovery for when Torterra needs it to set up or to mitigate Wood Hammer recoil. Other damage-reducing Berries all have their own uses to bait and beat different attackers; Yache Berry lets Torterra tank Ice coverage from Electivire and Silvally-Water, Occa Berry allows it to win tradeoffs against every Fire-type in the tier, and a Coba Berry set with Stone Edge allows it to bait and OHKO Swanna and Toucannon. A faster, more offensive Stealth Rock set is plausible on teams that want the extra offensive pressure, but it lacks the utility that the defensive set has. In the same vein, bulkier Swords Dance or even Curse sets can be pulled off, but they tend to be less effective with the lack of Speed.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Flying-types**: Flying-types often resist both of Torterra’s STAB attacks, making it resort to Rock coverage if the set can afford it. Swanna and Toucannon threaten it offensively, while Altaria and Jumpluff can wall most variants of Torterra .
**Bulky Grass-types**: Grass-types resist both of Torterra's STAB attacks, making Leafeon, Bellossom, and especially Gourgeist-XL viable checks for the most part, only worrying about stronger coverage like Stone Edge or status from Toxic.
**Bronzor**: Bronzor is a great go-to check for Torterra that resists its usual coverage and wears it down with Psywave and Toxic. However, it has to be wary of Choice Band sets with Crunch and of being worn down enough to be put into Bloom Doom range.
**Ice Coverage**: Anything that can afford to run strong Ice coverage can have an option to offensively check Torterra, notably Ice Beam from Silvally-Water and Ice Punch from Electivire.
**Faster Attackers**: Torterra’s low Speed and reliance on its bulk or setup make it vulnerable to many wallbreakers and sweepers like Rapidash, Simisear, Exeggutor, and Choice Band Komala.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Ho3nConfirm3d, 231074]]
- Quality checked by: [[5gen, 296755], [uhuhuhu7, 407249]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216], [estronic, 240732]]
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