Turtwig (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Turtwig (disambiguation).

Turtwig Tiny Leaf Pokémon ナエトル Naetle #387 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Grass Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Overgrow Cacophony Cacophony Shell Armor Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Monster and Grass Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 1'04" 0.4 m Turtwig 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 22.5 lbs. 10.2 kg Turtwig 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 64 Gen. IV Unknown IV 64 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Turtwig 0 HP 1 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Turtwig (Japanese: ナエトル Naetle) is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves into Grotle starting at level 18, which evolves into Torterra starting at level 32.

Along with Chimchar and Piplup, Turtwig is one of three starter Pokémon of Sinnoh available at the beginning of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum.

Biology

Turtwig is a small, light green, quadruped Pokémon resembling a turtle or tortoise. Its eyes, feet, and lower jaw are yellow. Its body is covered by a brown shell that is composed of earth. The shell has a thick black stripe and a black rim. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist. A small seedling grows on a brown patch on its head. This seedling will wilt if the Pokémon becomes thirsty. As a plant-based Pokémon, Turtwig usually nourishes itself through photosynthesis. It also drinks water, which hardens its soil-based shell. Due to its status as a starter Pokémon, a wild Turtwig is hard to come by and it is generally found under the ownership of Trainers.

In the anime

Turtwig in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Turtwig

Ash caught his Turtwig in Gettin' Twiggy With It!. It eventually evolved into Grotle during Aiding the Enemy!, and again into Torterra during The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!.

Paul's Turtwig

Paul's starter Pokémon was a Turtwig, which eventually 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.

Other

Turtwig debuted in Following a Maiden's Voyage! as one of the starter Pokémon that Professor Rowan was giving out. It had a relaxed nature, ate almost the whole time, and was oblivious to the fight going on between Chimchar and Piplup. However, it appeared to be afraid of Rowan, as seen when it panicked after he glared at it.

A Turtwig debuted in The Grass-Type is Always Greener!, under the ownership of Gardenia. It was used to battle Ash's Staravia and Turtwig, and it was able to defeat both of them. It reappeared in A Secret Sphere of Influence!, where it helped protect the Adamant Orb. It was then used in the Gym battle against Ash in The Grass Menagerie, where it once again defeated Staravia, but lost to Ash's Turtwig.

A Turtwig appeared in DPS01, under the ownership of Professor Rowan, who was presenting it to Shinko as one of the starter Pokémon for her to pick. It was left behind after Rowan's Chimchar and Piplup got into a fight and escaped his lab.

Minor appearances

A Turtwig appeared in Dawn of a New Era!, under the ownership of a Trainer at the Pokémon Center.

A Turtwig appeared in Classroom Training!. A young boy was using it at the Snowpoint Trainers' School to battle a Chimchar. Another Turtwig appeared during a flashback under the command of a young Candice.

A Turtwig appeared in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade as one of the Pokémon watching Meloetta's concert.

A Trainer's Turtwig appeared in Settling the Scorbunny!, where it was seen on the plane to Galar.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP005 Turtwig Ash's Pokédex Turtwig, the Tiny Leaf Pokémon. Its shell is made of earth and when it absorbs water, it becomes harder.

In the manga

Turtwig in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga

Main article: Ash's Turtwig

Ash's Turtwig appeared in PDP06. It evolved into a Grotle in PDP29.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Tru

Diamond owns a Turtwig, which he nicknamed "Tru" in Pokémon Adventures, which evolved into a Grotle simultaneously with Chimler (Pearl's Chimchar), and Platinum's Piplup in Eterna City, and then again in Veilstone City into a Torterra along with Chimler. He first appeared in Stagestruck Starly.

In the Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! manga

A Turtwig appeared in ABM01.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

A Turtwig appeared in a Poké Ball in In Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!!, being one of the options for Hareta to pick.

Turtwig is Jun's starter Pokémon in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!. It was partnered with Hareta's Piplup to battle Mars's Zubat and Purugly. It later appeared as a Torterra, having evolved from Grotle earlier. It first appeared in The Mystery Boy, Jun!!.

Gardenia has a Turtwig, which was used in a Gym battle against Hareta's Misdreavus in Win with Teamwork!!.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

A Turtwig appeared in PMDP24, under the ownership of Professor Oak.

In the TCG

Main article: Turtwig (TCG)

In the TFG

One Turtwig figure has been released.

• Black Star Promo: Turtwig

Other appearances

Turtwig appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as a trophy.

Trophy information

"A Tiny Leaf Pokémon. Despite its animal appearance, Turtwig actually has vegetation sprouting from its head. The shell on its back is made of soil and hardens when it drinks water. Much like a plant, Turtwig performs photosynthesis, absorbing sunlight and making oxygen. It also relies heavily on water to keep its plant healthy and thus spends a lot of time near lakes. Turtwig evolves into Grotle."

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh #001 Johto #— Diamond Made from soil, the shell on its back hardens when it drinks water. It lives along lakes. Pearl It undertakes photosynthesis with its body, making oxygen. The leaf on its head wilts if it is thirsty. Platinum The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist. HeartGold Photosynthesis occurs across its body under the sun. The shell on its back is actually hardened soil. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist. White Black 2 The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X Photosynthesis occurs across its body under the sun. The shell on its back is actually hardened soil. Y It undertakes photosynthesis with its body, making oxygen. The leaf on its head wilts if it is thirsty. Omega Ruby Photosynthesis occurs across its body under the sun. The shell on its back is actually hardened soil. Alpha Sapphire It undertakes photosynthesis with its body, making oxygen. The leaf on its head wilts if it is thirsty.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Starter Pokémon from Professor Rowan's briefcase at Lake Verity Platinum Starter Pokémon from Professor Rowan's briefcase on Route 201 HeartGold SoulSilver Trade
Generation V Black White Global Link event Black 2 White 2 Global Link event
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire From Professor Birch on Route 101 after entering the Hall of Fame twice
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Breed Grotle or Torterra Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Mystifying Forest (1F-13F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F), Happy Outlook (B1F-B15F) MD Sky Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Mystifying Forest (1F-13F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F), Happy Outlook (B1F-B15F) Ranger: SoA Nabiki Beach Rumble Silent Forest PokéPark Wii Meadow Zone Ranger: GS Hinder Cape, Forest Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Desert: Sunny Seashore Rumble U Adventure Area: Grab and Go!, Variety Battle: Get 1,000 Combos!
Generation VI Battle Trozei Mysterious Fountain: Stage 2 Shuffle Zaffiro Coast: Stage 612 Rumble World Dark Land: Boundless Prairie (All Areas) Picross Area 18: Stage 01

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
BW	Global Link Turtwig	Japanese	PGL	10	October 29, 2010 to November 30, 2011
BW	Global Link Turtwig	Korean	PGL	10	June 1, 2011 to June 1, 2013
B2W2	Global Link Turtwig	English	PGL	10	December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013
B2W2	Global Link Turtwig	French	PGL	10	December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013
B2W2	Global Link Turtwig	German	PGL	10	December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013
B2W2	Global Link Turtwig	Italian	PGL	10	December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013
B2W2	Global Link Turtwig	Spanish	PGL	10	December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 55		115 - 162	220 - 314
Attack: 68		65 - 132	126 - 258
Defense: 64		62 - 127	119 - 249
Sp. Atk: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp. Def: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Speed: 31		32 - 91	60 - 177
Total: 318	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 13/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 055 Withdraw Water Status 0000— ——% 40 099 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25 1313 Razor Leaf Grass Physical 05555 09595% 25 1717 Curse Ghost Status 0000— ——% 10 2121 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 2525 Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100100% 15 2929 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000— 09090% 10 3333 Synthesis Grass Status 0000— ——% 5 3737 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 4141 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100100% 10 4545 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130130 09090% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Turtwig Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Turtwig Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM01 TM01 Work Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM20 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM33 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM53 TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM96 TM96 Nature Power Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Turtwig Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Turtwig Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Amnesia Psychic Status — —% 20 Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10 Grassy Terrain Grass Status — —% 10 Growth Normal Status — —% 20 Heavy SlamUSUM Steel Physical — 100% 10 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 35 85% 15 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15 Spit Up Normal Special — 100% 10 Stockpile Normal Status — —% 20 Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 Swallow Normal Status — —% 10 Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10 Tickle Normal Status — 100% 20 Wide Guard Rock Status — —% 10 Worry Seed Grass Status — 100% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Turtwig in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Turtwig in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Turtwig Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Turtwig Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10 S M US UM Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10 S M US UM Grass Pledge Grass Special 80 100% 10 S M US UM Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 S M US UM Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Stealth Rock Rock Status — —% 20 S M US UM Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 S M US UM Synthesis Grass Status — —% 5 S M US UM Worry Seed Grass Status — 100% 10

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Turtwig can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Turtwig cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Turtwig Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Turtwig Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Rollout	Turtwig (Majestic Dawn 77)
Stomp	Turtwig (Supreme Victors 131)

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Grass Poké Assist: Grass Field move: None Browser entry R-052 It attacks by spitting leaves and seeds.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Grass Poké Assist: (present) Grass Field move: (present) (Tackle ×1) Poké Assist: (past) Grass Field move: (past) (Tackle ×1) Browser entry R-139/N-039 It creates vines around itself that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Turtwig often plays in the Meadow Zone. He played Bulbasaur's Daring Dash to save Chikorita!
Pokémon Battle Trozei Grass Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Grass Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #356 Leaf Combo Increases damage done by any Grass types in the combo.			Pokémon Shuffle Grass Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #356 Hammering Streak Increases damage when it is triggered in a row. Swappable Skill(s): Three Force
Pokémon GO Base HP: 146 Base Attack: 119 Base Defense: 110 Egg Distance: 2 km* Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 25 Fast Attacks: Tackle, Razor Leaf Charged Attacks: Energy Ball, Seed Bomb, Body Slam, Frustration‡, Return‡

Evolution

Unevolved Turtwig  Grass

Level 18 →

First evolution Grotle  Grass

Level 32 →

Second evolution Torterra  Grass  Ground

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Turtwig images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Turtwig is the heaviest of the basic forms of all of the starter Pokémon. It also has the lowest base Speed stat out of all starter Pokémon.
• Turtwig is the only starter Pokémon to know a stat-raising move when initially received as a player's first Pokémon.

Origin

Turtwig may be based on the Asian leaf turtle or wood turtle.

Name origin

Turtwig is a combination of turtle and twig.

Naetle is a combination of 苗 nae (sprout) and turtle.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ナエトル Naetle From 苗 nae and turtle French Tortipouss From tortue and pousse Spanish Turtwig Same as English name German Chelast From Chelonia and Ast Italian Turtwig Same as English name Korean 모부기 Mobugi From 모 mo and 거북이 geobugi Mandarin Chinese 草苗龜 / 草苗龟 Cǎomiáoguī Literally "Grass sprout turtle" Cantonese Chinese

More languages Hindi टर्टविग Turtwig Same as English name Russian Тортвиг Tortvig Тартуиг Tartuig* Transcription of English name Thai นาเอเติล Naetle Transcription of trademarked Japanese name

Related articles

• Ash's Turtwig
• Paul's Turtwig
• Tru
• Starter Pokémon
• Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)

External links

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See also: player's first Pokémon

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