Grotle (Pokémon)

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Turtwig #387: Turtwig
Pokémon
#389: Torterra Torterra
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Grotle (disambiguation).
Grotle
ハヤシガメ Hayashigame
#388
388Grotle.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from Diamond and Pearl
Type
Grass Unknown
Category
Grove Pokémon
Abilities
Overgrow Shell Armor
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers
Sinnoh
#002
Regional Browser numbers
Almia
R-053
Oblivia
R-140 N-040
Height
3'07"
Imperial
1.1 m
Metric
Weight
213.8 lbs.
Imperial
97.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Green
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
Body08.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F388.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding
Monster and
Grass groups
21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
1
Def
1
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 141 Battle Exp.: 1411*

Grotle (Japanese: ハヤシガメ Hayashigame) is a Grass-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Turtwig starting at level 18 and evolves into Torterra starting at level 32.

Biology

Physiology

Grotle with acorns

The shell possessed by Turtwig has grown to protect Grotle's entire head, back, and short tail, and, along with its change of coloration to yellow, now appears sectioned. Turtwig's sprout has migrated to Grotle's back and grown into full bushes, which may occasionally be seen carrying brown, acorn-like nuts. There are three long, brown ridges on the top of Grotle's shell. Grotle’s lower jaw is yellow in coloration and has triangular extensions on the cheeks. Grotle’s feet are also colored yellow, each with three claws.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Grotle has the ability to sense where pure water wells up.

Behavior

Grotle will sometimes start to roll around in dirt and mud. This allows minerals to seep in and make its shell even harder. Grotle may also carry acorn-like nuts on its bushes.

Habitat

Grotle live in forests, near sources of fresh water.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Much like Turtwig, Grotle nourishes itself through photosynthesis. It may also eat berries like most Pokémon.

In the anime

Major appearances

Grotle in the anime

Ash's Grotle

Grotle made its debut appearance in Aiding the Enemy!, when Ash's Turtwig evolved.

Minor appearances

A Grotle appeared in the opening scenes of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP100 Grotle Ash's Pokédex Grotle, the Grove Pokémon and the evolved form of Turtwig. Grotle lives near water in forests, and leaves the forest during the day to allow light to shine on the tree on its shell.

In the manga

Tru, Diamond's Torterra, as a Grotle

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Tru

Diamond had a Grotle named Tru, which is his Turtwig's evolved form. It became stronger and (slightly) faster in this new form, but was scarcely used for battles, as it would have been ineffective against Gardenia's Grass-type Pokémon, though it still helped Platinum train for future Gym battles. Soon afterwards, the Grotle became a Torterra alongside Chimler in Veilstone City fighting a legion of Galactic Grunts, and its power and endurance grew tremendously.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Jun's Turtwig evolved into a Grotle off-screen and later into Torterra.

In the TCG

Main article: Grotle (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 It lives along water in forests. In the daytime, it leaves the forest to sunbathe its treed shell.
Pearl The shell is hardened soil. Some Pokémon come to peck the berries growing on the trees on its back.
Platinum It knows where pure water wells up. It carries fellow Pokémon there on its back.
HeartGold A Grotle that lives in the forest is said to have its own secret springwater.
SoulSilver
Generation V
Black It knows where pure water wells up. It carries fellow Pokémon there on its back.
White
Black 2 It knows where pure water wells up. It carries fellow Pokémon there on its back.
White 2
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
None Evolve Turtwig
Platinum
None Evolve Turtwig
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
Pal Park
None
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Evolve Turtwig
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
Vien Forest
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Canal Ruins
Pokémon Rumble Silent Forest
Pokémon Rumble Blast Desert: Sunny Seashore

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
75
135 - 182 260 - 354
89
84 - 155 164 - 304
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
36
36 - 96 69 - 188
Total:
405
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
2/3 ★★
Power
4/4 ★★★★
Skill
3/3 ★★★
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
15/18 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
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
00Start Withdraw Water Status 0000 —% 40
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
2222 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
2727 Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100100% 15
3232 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000 09090% 10
3737 Synthesis Grass Status 0000 —% 5
4242 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
4747 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100100% 10
5252 Leaf Storm Grass Special 140140 09090% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Grotle
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Grotle
  • 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 
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM22 SolarBeam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Grotle
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Grotle
  • 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 
SlowpokeSlowbroSnorlax
Amnesia Psychic Status —% 20
LaprasSnorlaxChikoritaBayleefMeganiumTropius
Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurCuboneMarowakAron
LaironAggron
Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
Nidoking
Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurParasParasectBellsprout
WeepinbellTangelaTangrowthSunkernSunfloraSeedot
NuzleafShroomishRoseliaCacneaCacturneTropius
CherubiCherrimCarnivineSnivyServineSerperior
CottoneeWhimsicottMaractusFoongusAmoonguss
Growth Normal Status —% 40
GibleGabiteGarchomp
Sand Tomb Ground Physical 35 85% 15
BulbasaurExeggutorSunkernShroomishBreloom
Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15
VictreebelCarnivine
Spit Up Normal Special 100% 10
VictreebelCarnivine
Stockpile Normal Status —% 20
TotodileCroconawFeraligatrDruddigon
Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5
VictreebelCarnivine
Swallow Normal Status —% 10
NidokingCuboneMarowakTotodileCroconawFeraligatr
LarvitarPupitarTyranitar
Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10
TangelaTangrowth
Tickle Normal Status 100% 20
Mudkip
Wide Guard* Rock Status —% 10
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurExeggcuteHoppipSkiploom
JumpluffSunkernSunfloraShroomishCherubiCherrim
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 Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10
B W B2 W2 Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10
B W B2 W2 Grass Pledge Grass Special 50 100% 10
B W B2 W2 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15
B W B2 W2 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10
B W B2 W2 Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Stealth Rock Rock Status —% 20
B W B2 W2 Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5
B W B2 W2 Synthesis Grass Status —% 5
B W B2 W2 Worry Seed Grass Status 100% 10
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Grotle can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Grotle cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Grotle
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Grotle
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V
Other generations:
IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Grotle
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Grotle
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see 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
MDP E 388.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -10%
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 PA.png
( Grass )
Field move: Tackle 2 field move.png
(Tackle ×2)
Browser entry  
It attacks by launching leaves like daggers.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Grass  Grass Assist.png
( Grass )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Tackle 3 field move.png
(Tackle ×3)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It creates vines around itself that make Pokémon Slowed.
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Turtwig
Unevolved
Turtwig
 Grass 
Rare Candy
Level 18


Grotle
First evolution
Grotle
 Grass 
Rare Candy
Level 32


Torterra
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
Spr 4d 388.png Spr 4p 388.png Spr 4h 388.png Spr b 4d 388.png
Spr 4d 388 s.png Spr 4p 388 s.png Spr 4h 388 s.png Spr b 4d 388 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 388.png Spr 5b2 388.png Spr b 5b 388.png
Spr 5b 388 s.png Spr 5b2 388 s.png Spr b 5b 388 s.png
Grotle For other sprites and images, please see Grotle images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Grotle is the heaviest of the second-stage starter Pokémon.
  • In the anime, Grotle is said to be slower now that it has evolved. However, Grotle has a higher base Speed than its pre-evolved form.
  • Grotle is the only second-stage Sinnoh starter Pokémon to evolve at level 32. Monferno and Prinplup both evolve at level 36.
  • When Grotle evolves into Torterra, all of its stats increase by 20 points.
  • Grotle's evolutionary line and Oshawott's evolutionary line are the only starter Pokémon evolutionary lines that share Hidden Abilities.
  • Grotle has been the first second-stage Grass-Type starter Pokémon without a "Y" in its name.

Origin

Bulbanews
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:

Grotle is based on a snapping turtle. It may also be based on a World Turtle, most likely Akupara. World Turtles are mythical turtles who carry worlds and universes on their backs. It also may be based on the minogame.

Name origin

Grotle is a combination of grove and turtle.

Hayashigame is a combination of 林 hayashi (grove) and 亀 kame (turtle).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ハヤシガメ Hayashigame From hayashi and kame
France Flag.png French Boskara From bosquet and carapace
Spain Flag.png Spanish Grotle Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Chelcarain From Chelonia, Carapax, and Hain
Italy Flag.png Italian Grotle Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 모부기 Mobugi From mo and 거북이 geobugi
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 樹林龜 / 树林龟 Shùlínguī Literally "Forest turtle"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese


Related articles

External links

Turtwig #387: Turtwig
Pokémon
#389: Torterra Torterra


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