Torterra vs Empoleon
Empoleon has the higher base stat total (530 vs 525), Empoleon is faster (base Speed 60 vs 56), and Torterra’s Ground moves hit Empoleon for 2×, while Empoleon’s own types do 1× damage to Torterra.
Sinnoh starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 4 starter trio.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Torterra | Empoleon |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 95 (higher) | 84 |
| Attack | 109 (higher) | 86 |
| Defense | 105 (higher) | 88 |
| Sp. Atk | 75 | 111 (higher) |
| Sp. Def | 85 | 101 (higher) |
| Speed | 56 | 60 (higher) |
| Total | 525 | 530 (higher) |
| Bulk | 285 (higher) | 273 |
Who has the edge?
Torterra has the higher Attack (109 vs 86), has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (285 vs 273), and hits Empoleon for 2× with its Ground moves, but Empoleon is faster (60 vs 56 base Speed) and has the higher Sp. Atk (111 vs 75).
Torterra is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (109 vs 86)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (285 vs 273)
- hits Empoleon for 2× with its Ground moves
Empoleon is ahead on
- is faster (60 vs 56 base Speed)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (111 vs 75)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Torterra: Overgrow, Shell Armor; Empoleon: Torrent, Competitive), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Torterra has 108 Speed and Empoleon has 112, so Empoleon moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Torterra | Empoleon |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 56 | 60 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 108 | 112 |
Type matchup, both ways
Torterra (Grass/Ground) attacking Empoleon
Grass 1×, Ground 2×. Using only its own types, Torterra hits Empoleon for 1× with Grass moves (normal damage) and 2× with Ground moves (super effective).
Empoleon (Water/Steel) attacking Torterra
Water 1×, Steel 1×. Using only its own types, Empoleon hits Torterra for 1× with Water moves (normal damage) and 1× with Steel moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Torterra: Fire 2× (super effective), Ice 4× (super effective), Flying 2× (super effective), Bug 2× (super effective).
- Empoleon: Electric 2× (super effective), Fighting 2× (super effective), Ground 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Torterra
- Overgrow. Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Shell Armor (hidden ability). Protects against critical hits.
Empoleon
- Torrent. Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Competitive (hidden ability). Raises Special Attack by two stages upon having any stat lowered.
Size, generation and evolution
Torterra is taller (2.2 m vs 1.7 m for Empoleon), and Torterra is heavier (310 kg vs 84.5 kg for Empoleon).
| Detail | Torterra | Empoleon |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 2.2 m | 1.7 m |
| Weight | 310 kg | 84.5 kg |
| Generation | 4 (Sinnoh) | 4 (Sinnoh) |
| Evolution line | Turtwig → Grotle → Torterra | Piplup → Prinplup → Empoleon |
Torterra (#0389) is a Grass/Ground-type Continent Pokémon from Sinnoh, first seen in Generation 4, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Turtwig → Grotle → Torterra.
Empoleon (#0395) is a Water/Steel-type Emperor Pokémon from Sinnoh, first seen in Generation 4, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Piplup → Prinplup → Empoleon.
Keep exploring
- Open Torterra and Empoleon in the Compare tool
- Torterra and Empoleon Pokédex pages
- Grass/Ground weaknesses · Water/Steel weaknesses
- Speed tiers