Turtwig (Pokémon)

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

Turtwig ナエトル Naetle #387
Art by Ken Sugimori from Platinum
Type Grass ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Tiny Leaf Pokémon
Abilities Overgrow Blue-Striped ----- Shell Armor Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh #001 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-052 Oblivia R-139 N-039
Height 1'04" Imperial 0.4 m Metric 1'04"/0.4 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 22.5 lbs. Imperial 10.2 kg Metric 22.5 lbs./10.2 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Green	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding Monster and Plant groups 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 64 Battle Exp.: 641*
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 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

Gardenia's Turtwig

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 owned by Rowan appears in SS024.

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!, and again in The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!.

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

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

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.

In the TCG

Main article: Turtwig (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV 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 {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl One Starter Pokémon from Professor Rowan's briefcase near Lake Verity Platinum One Starter Pokémon from Professor Rowan's briefcase on Route 201 HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Starter Pokémon Mystifying Forest (B1-B13) Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Nakibi Beach
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Hinder Cape
Pokémon Rumble	Silent Forest
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Meadow Zone

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 V, 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× 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× 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× 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× None

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 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 140140 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 V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
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 V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	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
	Growth	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
	Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	15	70%	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 IV 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 V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Grass Pledge	Grass	Special	50	100%	10
A black 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

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
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 Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Grass  Poké Assist: ( Grass ) Field move: None Browser entry   It attacks by spitting leaves and seeds.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Grass  ( Grass ) Past ( Normal ) (Tackle ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It creates vines around itself that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available 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!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Turtwig  Grass

Level 18 →

First evolution Grotle  Grass

Level 32 →

Second evolution Torterra  Grass  Ground

Sprites

Gen	Game
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

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

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 and its evolutionary family is the second starter family to be based off of turtles, the other one being the Squirtle evolutionary family.

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

Language Name Name Origin French Tortipouss From tortue and pousse German Serpifeu From Chelonia, Greek for turtle, and Ast Korean 모부기 Mobugi From 모 mo and 거북이 geobugi Chinese (Mandarin) 草苗龜 Cǎo Miáo Guī Literally "grass sprout turtle"

Related articles

• Ash's Turtwig
• Tru
• Gardenia's Turtwig
• Paul's Turtwig

First partner trios

Kanto

Bulbasaur

Charmander

Squirtle

Johto

Chikorita

Cyndaquil

Totodile

Hoenn

Treecko

Torchic

Mudkip

Sinnoh

Turtwig

Chimchar

Piplup

Unova

Snivy

Tepig

Oshawott

Kalos

Chespin

Fennekin

Froakie

Alola

Rowlet

Litten

Popplio

Galar

Grookey

Scorbunny

Sobble

Paldea

Sprigatito

Fuecoco

Quaxly

See also: player's first Pokémon

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