A Torterra? Torterra?! In OU!?!? Wtf is going on in the world?!
I didn't know it was you, I got it off a friend's signature. Sorry about that.Im not angry with this but the fact that this passage literally refer to me hurts like hell and make me want to laugh as hard as possible, lolz
I havent seen torterra selling point in gen 5 even with DW ability though. So yeah this "guy who use torterra in OU" havent got an idea yet
well kay then FYI that sig is taken from my warstory in which is used scarf torterra in OU (with double edge) and getting 3 KO but is bashed for using gimmicks just to be original not for good reason(im using it for Rotom counter though)I didn't know it was you, I got it off a friend's signature. Sorry about that.
Unfortunately, you'll have to kill yourself to take out Balloon Doryuuzu with Wood Hammer. 212 HP / 120 Atk / 176 Def; Adamant can always survive Jolly +2 X-Scissor with Stealth Rock and OHKO back with Overgrow Wood Hammer. If Doryuuzu is Adamant it takes 83.3% - 98.4% from +2 X-Scissor. In general, it's not a very good idea, but Torterra can still do it.Grass/Ground has some nice resistances, especially the resistance toward rock. It's physical bulk and ability to use Leech Seed help it greatly, allowing it to switch in on high HP threats and sap away. It's speed let's it come in on things like Roopushin and toss out Reflect and/or Leech Seed while shrugging off weaker priority. Though if you switch on Roop, you have to be prepared for it to just spam Bulk Up, so Leech Seed should be a priority.
Also is Torterra OHKO'd by +2 Doryuzuu's Return/X-Scissor? Torterra does resist ground/rock (which are wonderful resistances for any defensive Pokemon), but with the popularity of Balloon Dory, it doesn't seem like Torterra will be doing much to it regardless.
Torterra with Shell Armor and Stealth Rocks is impossible since the latter is no longer a TM."The Grass-Type That Eats Seaking For Breakfast"
Torterra @ Leftovers
Ability: Shell Armor
Nature: Impish / Careful
EV Spread: 252 HP, 252 SpDef, 4 Def/Spe
Moveset:
1. Leech Seed [Grass] / Rock Polish [Rock] / Stealth Rock [Rock]
2. Seed Bomb [Grass] / Wood Hammer [Grass]
3. Earthquake [Ground]
4. Rock Slide [Rock] / Roar [Normal]
Rock Polish is certainly threatening, but it depends on what your team needs. Most teams would rather have other sweepers that don't require as much support; Torterra needs opposing Grass-types, Skarmory, Bronzong, Ice Sharders, and a lot of Choice Scarf Pokemon eliminated before attempting a sweep.Torterra with Shell Armor and Stealth Rocks is impossible since the latter is no longer a TM.
Also, I feel like people are focusing too much on Torterra's devensive capability. Yes, its new Dream World ability makes it more inclined toward defense, but Torterra still has good Attack, a great movepool and the ability to boost both its Attack and Speed, so offensive sets should not be forgotten.
Shellder and ClamperlI'd just like to point out that to this point gamefreak has kept shell break away from anything that would die from using it...
I perdict he'll see some action in RU once Yanmega gets banned.