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. 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 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 animeIn the mangaIn the TCGOther 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.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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Made from soil, the shell on its back hardens when it drinks water. It lives along lakes.
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Pearl
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It undertakes photosynthesis with its body, making oxygen. The leaf on its head wilts if it is thirsty.
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Platinum
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The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist.
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HeartGold
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Photosynthesis occurs across its body under the sun. The shell on its back is actually hardened soil.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Black
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The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist.
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White
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Black 2
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The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist.
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White 2
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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In side games
Pokémon Global Link promotions
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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55
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115 - 162
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220 - 314
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68
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65 - 132
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126 - 258
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64
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62 - 127
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119 - 249
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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31
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32 - 91
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60 - 177
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Total: 318
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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
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PP
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Stockpile
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Normal
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Status
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- A superscript level indicates that Turtwig can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level
- 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 event moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Turtwig is the heaviest of the basic forms of all of the starter Pokémon.
- Turtwig, along with Totodile, are the only starter Pokémon who evolve at level 18. This is also the highest level that an unevolved starter Pokémon evolves at.
- Turtwig is the only starter Pokémon that knows a move that is neither Normal-type nor its primary type when given to the player.
- Turtwig's evolutionary line and Oshawott's evolutionary line are the only starter Pokémon evolutionary lines that share Hidden Abilities.
Origin
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
Turtwig is based on a snapping turtle with plant characteristics.
Name origin
Turtwig is a combination of turtle and twig.
Naetle is a combination of 苗 nae (sprout) and turtle.
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