Turtwig (Pokémon)

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Turtwig
ナエトル Naetle
130
Artwork from Platinum
Pronunciation tuhr-twig
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
Footprint Image:F387.png
Body style Image:Body08.png

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.

Contents

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
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
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
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
 
Attack: 68
 
Defense: 64
 
SpAtk: 45
 
SpDef: 55
 
Speed: 31
 

Type effectiveness

Weak to Resistant to Immune to Normal effectiveness

Learnset

Turtwig is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.


By leveling up

Generation IV
Level Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
Start Tackle Normal Physical 35 95% 35 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
5 Withdraw Water Status —% 40 Cute 2 ♥♥
9 Absorb Grass Special 20 100% 25 Smart 1
13 Razor Leaf Grass Physical 55 95% 25 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
17 Curse ??? Status —% 10 Tough 0
21 Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
25 Mega Drain Grass Special 40 100% 15 Smart 1
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 ♥♥
41 Giga Drain Grass Special 60 100% 10 Smart 1
45 Leaf Storm Grass Special 140 90% 5 Cute 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By TM/HM

Generation IV
TM Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
TM06 Toxic Poison Status 85% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM09 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 10 100% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 100% 15 Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status —% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status —% 30 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM17 Protect Normal Status —% 10 Cute 0
TM19 Giga Drain Grass Special 60 100% 10 Smart 1
TM20 Safeguard Normal Status —% 25 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM22 SolarBeam Grass Special 120 100% 10 Cool 1
TM23 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM27 Return Normal Physical 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM32 Double Team Normal Status —% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM33 Reflect Psychic Status —% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM42 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM43 Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM44 Rest Psychic Status —% 10 Cute 0
TM45 Attract Normal Status 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 80 100% 10 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM58 Endure Normal Status —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
TM70 Flash Normal Status 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status —% 30 Beauty 0
TM76 Stealth Rock Rock Status —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM78 Captivate Normal Status 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
TM83 Natural Gift Normal Physical 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 100% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM87 Swagger Normal Status 90% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM90 Substitute Normal Status —% 10 Smart 1
HM01 Cut Normal Physical 50 95% 30 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
HM04 Strength Normal Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
HM06 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥
HM08 Rock Climb Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By breeding

Generation IV
Father Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur
Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking
Lickitung, Lickilicky
Tangela, Tangrowth
Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff
Seedot, Nuzleaf, Shiftry
Amnesia Psychic Status —% 20 Cute 0
Lickitung, Lickilicky
Lapras
Snorlax
Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium
Aron, Lairon, Aggron
Tropius
Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein
Shieldon, Bastiodon
Shellos, Gastrodon
Gible, Gabite, Garchomp
Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur
Cubone, Marowak
Kangaskhan
Snorlax
Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff
Marill, Azumarill
Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert
Aron, Lairon, Aggron
Cranidos, Rampardos
Shieldon, Bastiodon
Gible, Gabite, Garchomp
Snover, Abomasnow
Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Tough 0
Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur
Paras, Parasect
Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Victreebel
Tangela, Tangrowth
Sunkern, Sunflora
Seedot, Nuzleaf, Shiftry
Shroomish, Breloom
Roselia, Roserade
Cacnea, Cacturne
Tropius
Cherubi, Cherrim
Carnivine
Snover, Abomasnow
Growth Normal Status —% 40 Beauty 0
Gible, Gabite, Garchomp Sand Tomb Ground Physical 15 70% 15 Smart 0
Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur
Exeggutor
Sunkern, Sunflora
Shroomish, Breloom
Cacnea, Cacturne
Snover, Abomasnow
Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15 Smart 0
Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥
Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume, Bellossom
Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Victreebel
Tangela , Tangrowth
Lapras
Lotad, Lombre, Ludicolo
Cherubi, Cherrim
Tickle Normal Status 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
Nidoking
Cubone, Marowak
Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr
Larvitar, Pupitar, Tyranitar
Cranidos, Rampardos
Gible, Gabite, Garchomp
Thrash Normal Physical 90 100% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥
Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur
Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Victreebel
Exeggcute , Exeggutor
Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff
Sunkern, Sunflora
Seedot, Nuzleaf, Shiftry
Shroomish, Breloom
Cherubi, Cherrim
Carnivine
Worry Seed Grass Status 100% 10 Beauty 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding

By tutoring

Generation IV
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 ♥♥♥
D P Pt Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15 Smart 0
D P Pt Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
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
Image:MDP387.png Body size: 1 Recruit Rate: 8.2% IQ Group: E
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group: Grass Poké Assist: Grass Field Move: None


Evolution

Unevolved
Base form
Image:387.png
Turtwig
 Grass 
Level 18
First evolution
Image:388.png
Grotle
 Grass 
Level 32
Second evolution
Image:389.png
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   Back
Image:Spr_4d_387.png Image:Spr_4p_387.png Image:Spr_b_g4_387.png
Image:Spr_4d_387_s.png Image:Spr_4p_387_s.png Image:Spr_b_g4_387_s.png
Turtwig 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

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Notes



Starter Pokémon
Grass-type Fire-type Water-type
Kanto (Prof. Oak) Bulbasaur - Ivysaur - Venusaur Charmander - Charmeleon - Charizard Squirtle - Wartortle - Blastoise
Johto (Prof. Elm) Chikorita - Bayleef - Meganium Cyndaquil - Quilava - Typhlosion Totodile - Croconaw - Feraligatr
Hoenn (Prof. Birch) Treecko - Grovyle - Sceptile Torchic - Combusken - Blaziken Mudkip - Marshtomp - Swampert
Sinnoh (Prof. Rowan) Turtwig - Grotle - Torterra Chimchar - Monferno - Infernape Piplup - Prinplup - Empoleon
Pokémon Yellow Pokémon Colosseum Pokémon XD Pokémon Ranger
Pikachu (player only)
Eevee (rival only)
Espeon
Umbreon
Eevee
Vaporeon - Jolteon - Flareon - Espeon - Umbreon
Plusle (Solana) - Minun (Lunick)
Starly - Pachirisu - Munchlax (SoA)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2
Bulbasaur - Charmander - Squirtle - Pikachu - Meowth - Psyduck - Machop - Cubone
Eevee - Chikorita - Cyndaquil - Totodile - Treecko - Torchic - Mudkip - Skitty
Bulbasaur - Charmander - Squirtle - Pikachu - Meowth - Chikorita - Cyndaquil - Totodile
Treecko - Torchic - Mudkip - Skitty - Turtwig - Chimchar - Piplup - Munchlax
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