Turtwig (Pokémon)
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| Turtwig ナエトル Naetle | |
 Artwork from Platinum | |
| Pronunciation | tuhr-twig |
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| Type | Grass |
| Species | Tiny Leaf Pokémon |
| National Dex | #387 |
| Johto Dex | #— |
| Hoenn Dex | #— |
| Sinnoh Dex | #001 |
| Fiore Browser | R— |
| Almia Browser | R-052 |
| Height | 1′04″ (0.4m) |
| Weight | 22.5 lbs. (10.2kg) |
| Ability | Overgrow |
| Egg groups | Monster/Plant |
| Time to hatch | 5,120 steps |
| Effort yield | 1 Atk |
| Exp. yield | 64 base exp. |
| Lv. 100 at | 1,059,860 exp. |
| Gender | 12.5% ♀/87.5% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | Green |
| Catch rate | 45 |
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Turtwig (Japanese: ナエトル Naetle) is a Grass-type Pokémon.
It evolves into Grotle starting at level 18, whom 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.
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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 apparently 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
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 receive 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.
Behavior
Turtwig is a Pokémon that tends to be non-violent. As a show of affection, a Turtwig have been known to chomp their trainer's head.
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. When it drinks, the shell on its back becomes harder.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
As a plant-based Pokémon, Turtwig usually nourishes itself through photosynthesis. It can eat berries like other Pokémon.
In the anime
Turtwig first appeared in Following a Maiden Voyage.
As with the prior sagas, the region's native starter Pokémon were captured by main characters. Ash obtained his Turtwig in Gettin' Twiggy With It.
The Gym Leader Gardenia has a speedy Turtwig.
Paul started his journey with a Turtwig. It is now a Torterra.
In the manga
Diamond owns a Turtwig, which he nicknamed "Rū" in the Pokémon Special, which evolved into a Grotle simultaneously with Saruhiko (Pearl's Chimchar), and Piplup in Eterna City, and then again in Veilstone City into a Torterra along with Saruhiko and Prinplup.
In the TCG
- Main article: Turtwig (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
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| 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 | JP You know your Turtwig is in good health if the shell made of soil on its back is fairly moist. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location | |
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| 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 | ||
In side games
| Game | Location |
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| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness) | Starter Pokémon Mystifying Forest (B1-B13) Mystery Jungle (B1-B29) |
| Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | Nakibi Beach |
Base stats
| HP: | 55 | |
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| Attack: | 68 | |
| Defense: | 64 | |
| SpAtk: | 45 | |
| SpDef: | 55 | |
| Speed: | 31 |
Type effectiveness
| Weak to | Resistant to | Immune to | Normal effectiveness |
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Learnset
Turtwig is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
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| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Contest | Appeal |
| Start | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 35 | 95% | 35 | Tough | 3 ♥♥♥
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| 5 | Withdraw | Water | Status | — | —% | 40 | Cute | 2 ♥♥
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| 9 | Absorb | Grass | Special | 20 | 100% | 25 | Smart | 1 ♥
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| 13 | Razor Leaf | Grass | Physical | 55 | 95% | 25 | Cool | 3 ♥♥♥
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| 17 | Curse | ??? | Status | — | —% | 10 | Tough | 0 |
| 21 | Bite | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 | Tough | 3 ♥♥♥
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| 25 | Mega Drain | Grass | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 | Smart | 1 ♥
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| 29 | Leech Seed | Grass | Status | — | 90% | 10 | Smart | 0 |
| 33 | Synthesis | Grass | Status | — | —% | 5 | Smart | 0 |
| 37 | Crunch | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 | Tough | 2 ♥♥
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| 41 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 60 | 100% | 10 | Smart | 1 ♥
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| 45 | Leaf Storm | Grass | Special | 140 | 90% | 5 | Cute | 2 ♥♥
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| Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon | ||||||||
By TM/HM
By breeding
By tutoring
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| Game | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Contest | Appeal | |||
| D | P | Pt | Earth Power | Ground | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 | Smart | 0 | |
| D | P | Pt | Mud-Slap | Ground | Special | 20 | 100% | 10 | Cute | 3 ♥♥♥
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| D | P | Pt | Seed Bomb | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 | Smart | 0 | |
| D | P | Pt | Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 | Cute | 3 ♥♥♥
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| D | P | Pt | Synthesis | Grass | Status | — | —% | 5 | Smart | 0 | |
| Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game, while a colored background indicates that the move is available. | |||||||||||
Side game data
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness | ||
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 Body size: 1
| Recruit Rate: 8.2% | IQ Group: E |
| Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | ||
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| Field Move: None |
Evolution
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Sprites
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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 | Back | |||
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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.
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. Its German name comes from Chelonia and Ast. Its French name, Tortipouss, comes from tortue and pousse. Its Korean name, Mobugi, is a combination of '모'(Mo, meaning 'sprout') and 거북이(Geobugi, means 'turtle').
In other languages
- German: Chelast
- French: Tortipouss
- Korean: 모부기 Mobugi
- Chinese (Taiwan): 草苗龜 Caǒ Miáo Guī
Related articles
External links
Notes
| This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon as a species. |
