Turtwig (Pokémon)
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Turtwig (Japanese: ナエトル Naetle) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.
It evolves into Grotle starting at level 18, who evolves into Torterra starting at level 32.
Along with Chimchar and Piplup, it is one of the three starter Pokémon the player can choose at the beginning of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum.
Biology
Physiology
Turtwig's appearance is characteristic of a turtle or tortoise, and it is primarily light green in coloration. Its prominent, yellow-colored jawbone may denote a relationship to the snapping turtle. Its green and yellow body is covered by a shell. A small seedling grows on a brown-colored patch on its head, similar to the plant bulb on Bulbasaur's back and the leaf on Chikorita's head, the plant part revealing its Grass-type nature. The brown shell on its back has a thick black stripe and rim, and is apparently made of earth. The shell should feel moist on a healthy Turtwig. Turtwig’s eyes are yellow, as are its feet, and Turtwig’s tail is small.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Turtwig can utilize the sun in order to use moves like Synthesis and SolarBeam. Its rock hard shell provides great defense but reduces its speed. Turtwig receives a huge power boost to its Template:Type2 moves when it is weary from battle. Turtwig are also capable of many other Grass-type moves such as Razor Leaf and Giga Drain.
Behavior
Turtwig is a Pokémon that tends to be non-violent. As a show of affection, some Turtwig have been known to chomp their trainer's head. The leaf on its head will wilt if it becomes thirsty. As a result, it lives in areas that are close to lakes.
Turtwig is also sometimes either shy and lazy, or outgoing and protective.
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 in dense forests.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
As a plant-based Pokémon, Turtwig usually nourishes itself through photosynthesis. It can eat berries like other Pokémon. It also drinks water, which hardens its soil-based shell. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist.
In the anime
Turtwig made its debut appearance in Following a Maiden Voyage. It was a starter Pokémon Professor Rowan was giving out. It had a relaxing nature.
Another Turtwig appeared in Dawn of a New Era!. It was under the ownership of a trainer at the Pokémon Center.
Ash obtained his Turtwig in Gettin' Twiggy With It. It eventually evolved in Aiding the Enemy!.
The Gym Leader Gardenia has a Turtwig that first appeared in The Grass-Type is Always Greener!. It was used in the gym battle against Ash in The Grass Menagerie. It defeated Staravia, but lost to Ash's Turtwig.
Another Turtwig also appeared in Classroom Training!. A young boy was using it at the Trainers School to battle a Chimchar.
Paul's starter was a Turtwig, which has fully evolved into a Torterra. It appeared as a Turtwig in a flashback with Paul in A Pyramiding Rage! where it was watching Reggie battle Brandon.
Pokédex entries
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In the manga
Diamond owns a Turtwig, which he nicknamed "Wig" in Pokémon Adventures, which evolved into a Grotle simultaneously with Chimhiko (Pearl's Chimchar), and Platinum's Piplup in Eterna City, and then again in Veilstone City into a Torterra along with Chimhiko.
In the TCG
- Main article: Turtwig (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Game locations
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In side games
Stats
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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Pokéathlon stats
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
By breeding
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Father | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | S. Contest | Appeal | ||||
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Amnesia | Psychic | Status | — | —% | 20 | Cute | 0 | |||||
Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100% | 15 | Tough | 3 ♥♥♥ | |||||
Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 | Tough | 0 | |||||
Growth | Normal | Status | — | —% | 40 | Beauty | 0 | |||||
Sand Tomb | Ground | Physical | 15 | 70% | 15 | Smart | 0 | |||||
Seed Bomb | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 | Smart | 3 ♥♥♥ | |||||
Spit UpHGSS | Normal | Special | — | 100% | 10 | Tough | 2 ♥♥ | |||||
StockpileHGSS | Normal | Status | — | —% | 20 | Tough | 0 | |||||
Superpower | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100% | 5 | Tough | 2 ♥♥ | |||||
SwallowHGSS | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Tough | 0 | |||||
Tickle | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 | Cute | 2 ♥♥ | |||||
Thrash | Normal | Physical | 90 | 100% | 20 | Tough | 2 ♥♥ | |||||
Worry Seed | Grass | Status | — | 100% | 10 | Beauty | 2 ♥♥ | |||||
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By tutoring
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Game | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | |||||||
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B | W | B2 | W2 | Grass Oath | Grass | Special | 50 | 100% | 10 | ||||
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Side game data
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
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Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
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Evolution
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Level 18 → |
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Level 32 → |
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Sprites
Gen | Game | ||||||
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I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I. | |||||||
II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II. | |||||||
III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III. | |||||||
IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | HeartGold | SoulSilver | Back | |
V | Black | White | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | ||
Trivia
- Turtwig is the heaviest of the basic forms of all of the starters.
- Turtwig, along with Totodile, are the only starters who evolve at level 18. This is also the highest level a starter Pokémon evolves through level-up.
- Turtwig is the only starter Pokémon that knows a move that is neither Template:Type2 nor its primary type when given to the player.
- Turtwig bears a resemblance to Troopea, an enemy species in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga.
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
- German: Chelast - From Chelonia (the genus of the green turtle) and Ast (branch).
- French: Tortipouss - From tortue (tortoise) and pousse (bud).
- Korean: 모부기 Mobugi - Combination of 모 Mo (sprout) and 거북이 Geobugi (turtle).
- Chinese (Taiwan): 草苗龜 Cǎo Miáo Guī - Literally "Grass sprout turtle".
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