Best Torterra build
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Generated from the game rules and this Pokémon's move pool: a solid default for a 30-minute run. Swap moves to match the cards you are offered.
Moves (4 slots)
| Slot | Move | Kind | Why | Evolves into |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Core (starting move) | Vine Whip Grass | Melee | Long-range whips in a wide arc. | Power Whipneeds Power · ×1.9 damage, more range and hits in 360° |
| 2Crowd clear | Mud Shot Ground | Burst | Splashes mud around and slows foes. | Earth Powerneeds Power · +6 projectiles, ×1.6 damage and +1 pierce |
| 3Close defense | Petal Blizzard Grass | Orbit | A cyclone of leaves spins widely around you. | Petal Danceneeds Synthesis · +2 orbs, ×1.7 damage and more radius |
| 4Flex / damage | Spikes Ground | Mines | Scatters spikes that burst when stepped on. | Fissureneeds Power · ×1.8 damage, +2 mines and a bigger blast |
How to play the run
- Level Vine Whip first. It is your only attack at the start. Push it to level 5 with upgrade cards.
- Take Power once (+10% damage with every move.) so a golden card turns Vine Whip into Power Whip (×1.9 damage, more range and hits in 360°).
- Add Mud Shot for the hordes. Only your active move fires, so switch to it (1–4, Q/E or tap) when you are surrounded.
- Enter every rift you can. Beating the legendary gives a bond: fuse Vine Whip with Mud Shot so both fire together from one slot.
- Hold Life Orb: +30% damage, but each attack costs a little HP. Held items drop from chests and bosses; you keep one at a time.
- Before minute 30, stack damage and defense: the Judgment of Arceus sends ever-stronger legendaries until you fall.
Level-up card priority
- Power — +10% damage with every move.evolution
- Synthesis — +0.9 HP regenerated per second.evolution
- Reflexes — -8% cooldown on every move.
- Vigor — +20 max HP (and heals it).
Items
Life Orb — +30% damage, but each attack costs a little HP.
Alternative: Choice Band — +40% damage, but you can't switch moves.
Permanent upgrades first
- Repertoire (Start with 2 moves, 1,500 coins to max)
- Strength (+4% damage, 5,050 coins to max)
- Reflexes (-3% cooldown, 3,340 coins to max)
- Critical Hit (+3% critical chance (x1.5 damage), 6,300 coins to max)
Best weather
Sandstorm: Rock, Ground and Steel are boosted; the rest suffer.
Super effective against
FireWaterElectricPoisonGroundRockSteel
Best rift arenas for this build
- Steel Fortress (Registeel, Jirachi, Dialga, Heatran…)
- Toxic Swamp (Eternatus, Munkidori, Fezandipiti)
- Ancient Quarry (Regirock, Terrakion, Diancie)
Arenas whose legendaries take the most damage from these move types.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Torterra build in PokéSurvivor?
Vine Whip, Mud Shot, Petal Blizzard, Spikes, holding Life Orb. Take Power, Synthesis so the moves can evolve at max level.
What item should Torterra hold?
Life Orb (+30% damage, but each attack costs a little hp.) If you find Choice Band first, it is a good alternative.
How do Torterra's moves evolve?
Vine Whip → Power Whip (needs Power); Mud Shot → Earth Power (needs Power); Petal Blizzard → Petal Dance (needs Synthesis); Spikes → Fissure (needs Power).
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