Turtwig (Pokémon)
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Turtwig (Japanese: ナエトル Naetle) is a Grass-type Pokémon. Along with Chimchar and Piplup, it is one of the three starter Pokémon the player receives at the beginning of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
Turtwig comes with the ability Overgrow, which increases the power of Grass-type attacks by 50% once the Pokémon has less than one-third of its maximum HP.
Turtwig evolves into Grotle at Level 18, and then again into Torterra at Level 32.
Biology
Physiology
Turtwig's appearance is characteristic of a turtle or tortoise. Its prominent jawbone may denote a relationship to the snapping turtle. Its green and yellow body is covered by a shell. A small seedling grows on its head, similar to the plant bulb on Bulbasaur's back and the leaf on Chikorita's head.
Turtwig is a reptilian creature much like a tortoise. A sprout growing from its head reveals its Grass-type nature. The shell on its back is apparantley made of Earth. The soil-based shell on its back grows stronger when it absorbs water. Turtwig survives by carrying out photosynthesis with its whole body. The leaf on its head will wilt if it becomes thirsty. As a result, it lives in areas that are close to lakes.
Gender differences
Turtwig have no distinct gender differences.
Special abilities
Turtwig can utilize the Sun in order to use moves like Synthesis and Solarbeam. Its rock hard shell provides great defence but reduces its speed. Turtwig recieve a huge power boost to its Grass-type moves when it is weary from battle. Turtwig are also capable of many other Grass-type moves such as Razor Leaf and Giga Drain, as well as Ground-type moves like Earthquake and Stone Edge.
Behavior
Habitat
Turtwig are somewhat scarce in the wild. They're usually given to young Pokémon Trainers as a starter Pokémon by Professor Rowan. Turtwig can be found living along lakes.
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
As a plant-based Pokémon, usually nourishes itself through photosynsethesis, but it can eat berries; like most other Pokémon.
In the anime
Turtwig first appeared in Following a Maiden Voyage.
As with the Hoenn saga, each of the three characters captured a starter Pokémon. Ash obtained his Turtwig in Gettin' Twiggy With It.
The Gym Leader Gardenia has a Turtwig.
In the manga
Diamond owns a Turtwig in the Pokémon Special manga which evolved into a Grotle.
In the TCG
- Diamond & Pearl, as Turtwig Lv.10, a Grass-type common card (#103)
Turtwig cards and every other cards came out on May 23. In March 2007, three limited edition collectors' tins were released by Pokémon USA. Turtwig Lv.10 from Diamond & Pearl was included in one of the tins as a special holographic card. The other two tins contained Chimchar Lv.8 and Piplup Lv.9 from the same set.
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Game locations
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In side games
Game | Location |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 | Starter Pokémon |
Base stats
Stat | Range | ||
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 55
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115 - 162 | 220 - 314 | |
68
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65 - 132 | 126 - 258 | |
64
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62 - 127 | 119 - 249 | |
45
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45 - 106 | 85 - 207 | |
55
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54 - 117 | 103 - 229 | |
31
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32 - 91 | 60 - 177 | |
Total: 318
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Other Pokémon with this total | ||
Type effectiveness
Template:DP type effectiveness
Learnset
By leveling up
Game | Generation IV |
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Start | Tackle |
5 | Withdraw |
9 | Absorb |
13 | Razor Leaf |
17 | Curse |
21 | Bite |
25 | Mega Drain |
29 | Leech Seed |
33 | Synthesis |
37 | Crunch |
41 | Giga Drain |
45 | Leaf Storm |
By TM/HM
Game | Generation IV |
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TM06 | Toxic |
TM09 | Bullet Seed |
TM10 | Hidden Power |
TM11 | Sunny Day |
TM16 | Light Screen |
TM17 | Protect |
TM19 | Giga Drain |
TM20 | Safeguard |
TM21 | Frustration |
TM22 | Solarbeam |
TM23 | Iron Tail |
TM27 | Return |
TM32 | Double Team |
TM33 | Reflect |
TM42 | Facade |
TM43 | Secret Power |
TM44 | Rest |
TM45 | Attract |
TM53 | Energy Ball |
TM58 | Endure |
TM70 | Flash |
TM75 | Swords Dance |
TM76 | Stealth Rock |
TM78 | Captivate |
TM82 | Sleep Talk |
TM83 | Natural Gift |
TM86 | Grass Knot |
TM87 | Swagger |
TM90 | Substitute |
HM01 | Cut |
HM04 | Strength |
HM06 | Rock Smash |
HM08 | Rock Climb |
By breeding
Evolution
Template:EvoChart Box | Template:EvoChart Box |
Trivia
Origin
Turtwig is based on a snapping turtle with plant characteristics.
Name origin
Turtwig is a combination of turtle and twig. Naetle is derived from 苗 nae, the Japanese word for sprout, and turtle.
In other languages
Related articles
External links
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