Torterra Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Grass / Ground · BST: 525 · Role: Physical Attacker
Torterra is a Grass / Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, Bug. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Torterra, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Glalie, Mega Glalie, Beartic plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 525 base stat total, Torterra plays as a Physical Attacker. Its highest stat is Attack (109), and at base 56 Speed it sits faster than 20% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a bulky Physical wall like Skarmory or Hippowdon can switch in safely.
What counters Torterra in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.
Top counters vs Torterra
- Glalie (Ice)
- Mega Glalie (Ice)
- Beartic (Ice)
- Avalugg (Ice)
- Alolan Ninetales (Ice / Fairy)
- Abomasnow (Grass / Ice)
- Mega Abomasnow (Grass / Ice)
- Weavile (Dark / Ice)
How each counter beats Torterra
- Glalie (Ice) outspeeds Torterra and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Mega Glalie (Ice) outspeeds Torterra and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Beartic (Ice) underspeeds but can still trade Torterra and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Avalugg (Ice) underspeeds but can still trade Torterra and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Alolan Ninetales (Ice / Fairy) outspeeds Torterra and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
Torterra weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Fire (×2)
- Ice (×4)
- Flying (×2)
- Bug (×2)
Resistances
- Ground (×0.5)
- Rock (×0.5)
Immunities
- Electric
Base stats
- HP
- 95
- Attack
- 109
- Defense
- 105
- Sp. Attack
- 75
- Sp. Defense
- 85
- Speed
- 56
- Total
- 525
Best Tera Types for Torterra
The best Tera Types for Torterra cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Overgrow — [object Object]
- Shell Armor (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Grass-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Torterra:
Frequently asked questions about Torterra
What counters Torterra in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Torterra are Glalie, Mega Glalie, Beartic, Avalugg, Alolan Ninetales. These Pokémon hit Torterra super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Torterra weak to?
Torterra is a Grass / Ground-type Pokémon weak to Fire, Ice, Flying, Bug. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Torterra?
The single best pick against Torterra in the Pokémon Champions roster is Glalie, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Torterra in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Torterra, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Grass / Ground) and carries super-effective coverage (Fire, Ice, Flying, Bug). Avoid Pokémon that share Torterra's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Torterra good in Pokémon Champions?
Torterra's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (525 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.
Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.