Shadow Torterra
Grass/Ground-type, Generation 4. Ranked #18 among Grass-type raid attackers (Tier C).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Razor Leaf Frenzy Plant 22.4 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Frenzy Plant is an Elite TM move. Frenzy Plant costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Torterra takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 606
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,677 CP
Shadow Torterra moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Mud Slap STAB | Ground | 19 | 13 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 8.7 |
| Razor Leaf Best STAB | Grass | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake STAB | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Sand Tomb STAB | Ground | 60 | 33 | 4.0s | 15 | 1.82 |
| Solar Beam STAB | Grass | 180 | 100 | 5.0s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Frenzy Plant Best STAB Elite | Grass | 100 | 50 | 2.5s | 40 | 2.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Mud Slap | Ground | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| Razor Leaf | Grass | 9 | 4 | 1 | 9.00 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Sand Tomb | Ground | 40 | 40 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Solar Beam | Grass | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 55 | 1.82 | — |
| Frenzy Plant | Grass | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Torterra runs Razor Leaf with Frenzy Plant — 22.4 DPS and 507 TDO as a Grass-type attacker. It also covers the Ground slot with Mud Slap and Earthquake.
The highest-damage fast move is Razor Leaf (13 DPS); Mud Slap builds energy fastest (8.7 EPS). Frenzy Plant is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Shadow Torterra places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass | #18 | C | 22.4 | 507 | Razor Leaf Frenzy Plant |
| Ground | #23 | C | 21.7 | 493 | Mud Slap Earthquake |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Torterra
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 611 | 705 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 1,020 | 1,132 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 1,579 | 1,718 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,964 | 2,138 |
Is Shadow Torterra good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
#18 among Grass-type raid attackers (Tier C, 22.4 DPS). The same Stardust goes further on a higher-ranked Grass attacker.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 41 |
| Lv 2 | 130 |
| Lv 3 | 218 |
| Lv 4 | 307 |
| Lv 5 | 395 |
| Lv 6 | 484 |
| Lv 7 | 573 |
| Lv 8 | 661 |
| Lv 9 | 750 |
| Lv 10 | 838 |
| Lv 11 | 922 |
| Lv 12 | 1,006 |
| Lv 13 | 1,090 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,174 |
| Lv 15 | 1,257 |
| Lv 16 | 1,341 |
| Lv 17 | 1,425 |
| Lv 18 | 1,509 |
| Lv 19 | 1,593 |
| Lv 20 | 1,677 |
| Lv 21 | 1,760 |
| Lv 22 | 1,844 |
| Lv 23 | 1,928 |
| Lv 24 | 2,012 |
| Lv 25 | 2,096 |
| Lv 26 | 2,180 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,264 |
| Lv 28 | 2,348 |
| Lv 29 | 2,431 |
| Lv 30 | 2,515 |
| Lv 31 | 2,557 |
| Lv 32 | 2,599 |
| Lv 33 | 2,641 |
| Lv 34 | 2,683 |
| Lv 35 | 2,725 |
| Lv 36 | 2,767 |
| Lv 37 | 2,809 |
| Lv 38 | 2,851 |
| Lv 39 | 2,893 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,934 |
| Lv 41 | 2,972 |
| Lv 42 | 3,009 |
| Lv 43 | 3,047 |
| Lv 44 | 3,085 |
| Lv 45 | 3,123 |
| Lv 46 | 3,161 |
| Lv 47 | 3,200 |
| Lv 48 | 3,239 |
| Lv 49 | 3,278 |
| Lv 50 | 3,318 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0389
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 2.20 m
- Weight
- 310.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0389_POKEMON_TORTERRA_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Torterra in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Torterra's best moveset is Razor Leaf with Frenzy Plant, worth 22.4 DPS as a Grass-type raid attacker. Frenzy Plant is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.
It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.
What are Shadow Torterra's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Torterra takes super effective damage from Ice, Bug, Fire, Flying. Ice is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Ground, Rock. Electric damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Shadow Torterra's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Torterra reaches 3,318 CP at level 50 and 2,934 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Torterra: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Torterra?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Torterra shows 661 CP (level 8), or 1,090 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 1,677 CP, or 2,096 weather boosted.
Is Shadow Torterra better than regular Torterra?
Only the Shadow form makes the raid rankings: Shadow Torterra is #18 among Grass-type attackers at 22.4 DPS, while regular Torterra is unranked. See Torterra.
How do you get Shadow Torterra in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Torterra is rescued after beating Team GO Rocket, or caught from a Shadow Raid — which Grunts, Leaders and raids carry it changes with every Rocket rotation. It cannot be traded or Mega Evolved. Purifying it costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy and turns it into a regular Torterra with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.