Venusaur vs Torterra
Venusaur and Torterra have the same base stat total (525), Venusaur is faster (base Speed 80 vs 56), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Venusaur: 1× at best against Torterra; Torterra: 1× at best against Venusaur).
Grass-type starter finals from Kanto and Sinnoh.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Venusaur | Torterra |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 | 95 (higher) |
| Attack | 82 | 109 (higher) |
| Defense | 83 | 105 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 100 (higher) | 75 |
| Sp. Def | 100 (higher) | 85 |
| Speed | 80 (higher) | 56 |
| Total | 525 | 525 |
| Bulk | 263 | 285 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Venusaur is faster (80 vs 56 base Speed) and has the higher Sp. Atk (100 vs 75), but Torterra has the higher Attack (109 vs 82) and has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (285 vs 263).
Venusaur is ahead on
- is faster (80 vs 56 base Speed)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (100 vs 75)
Torterra is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (109 vs 82)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (285 vs 263)
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 (Venusaur: Overgrow, Chlorophyll; Torterra: Overgrow, Shell Armor), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Venusaur has 132 Speed and Torterra has 108, so Venusaur moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Venusaur | Torterra |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 80 | 56 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 132 | 108 |
Type matchup, both ways
Venusaur (Grass/Poison) attacking Torterra
Grass 1×, Poison 1×. Using only its own types, Venusaur hits Torterra for 1× with Grass moves (normal damage) and 1× with Poison moves (normal damage).
Torterra (Grass/Ground) attacking Venusaur
Grass ¼×, Ground 1×. Using only its own types, Torterra hits Venusaur for ¼× with Grass moves (not very effective) and 1× with Ground moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Venusaur: Fire 2× (super effective), Ice 2× (super effective), Flying 2× (super effective), Psychic 2× (super effective).
- Torterra: Fire 2× (super effective), Ice 4× (super effective), Flying 2× (super effective), Bug 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
Venusaur
- Overgrow. Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Chlorophyll (hidden ability). Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
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.
Size, generation and evolution
Torterra is taller (2.2 m vs 2 m for Venusaur), and Torterra is heavier (310 kg vs 100 kg for Venusaur).
| Detail | Venusaur | Torterra |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 2 m | 2.2 m |
| Weight | 100 kg | 310 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 4 (Sinnoh) |
| Evolution line | Bulbasaur → Ivysaur → Venusaur | Turtwig → Grotle → Torterra |
Venusaur (#0003) is a Grass/Poison-type Seed Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Bulbasaur → Ivysaur → Venusaur.
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.
Keep exploring
- Open Venusaur and Torterra in the Compare tool
- Venusaur and Torterra Pokédex pages
- Grass/Poison weaknesses · Grass/Ground weaknesses
- Speed tiers