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Cards/Torterra
Torterra card from the Space-Time Smackdown set
Illustration by kawayoo. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 2 Pokémon

Torterra

A sturdy grass-type powerhouse with high damage potential.

Grass160 HPStage 2Advanced to play

What this card does

The card has 160 hit points, making it quite tough to defeat.

It uses the Frenzy Plant attack to deal 150 damage to an opponent's Pokemon.

Signature attack

Frenzy Plant

During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Frenzy Plant. (150 damage)

Frenzy Plant costs four energy cards and deals significant damage. You must skip using this strong attack on your following turn as a trade-off.

Attacks

GGCC
Frenzy Plant150

During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Frenzy Plant.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks focused on dealing heavy hits with grass-type attacks. It works well when you can protect it from fire weaknesses.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • Good health points
  • Stage 2 evolution
Watch out for
  • Vulnerable to fire attacks
  • Forced rest turn
  • Requires four energy cards
Pro tip

Use Frenzy Plant when you are sure the opponent cannot attack back effectively next turn.

From the Pokédex

Torterra grows trees on its back that bloom with flowers in spring.

Note for the parent

Check that your child remembers to pause the Frenzy Plant attack for one round after using it.

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