These Pokémon are often compared to certain depictions of prehistoric Pokémon, primarily due to the sturdy spike-like plates lining their backs. They headbutt trees to knock free the fruits within to eat and send foes flying with their thick tails.
A Toritar is so overwhelmingly powerful, it can bring down a whole mountain to make its nest. Small Pokémon occasionally gather on its unmoving back to begin building their nests.