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Grotle (Japanese: ハヤシガメ Hayashigame) is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves from Turtwig starting at level 18 and evolves into Torterra starting at level 32.
Along with Monferno, Prinplup, Luxio, Gabite and Staravia, Grotle is one of the six starter Pokémon available for the male player character in Pokémon Battle Revolution.
Biology
Grotle is a quadrupedal Pokémon with light green skin and a large shell covering its back. The shell is composed of hardened soil and conforms to the shape of Grotle's body, extending from its forehead to the tip of its short tail. The shell appears sectioned and is yellow with three long, brown ridges atop it. There are two bush-like trees growing around the outermost ridges. Grotle's lower jaw is yellow and has triangular extensions on the cheeks, while its upper jaw has a hooked tip. Its feet are yellow and have three claws each.
Grotle has the ability to sense where pure water wells up, and will carry other Pokémon on its back to these sources. Grotle lives in forests, but leaves during the day to allow more sunlight on its trees. Berries grow on the trees, attracting some species of Pokémon. In the anime, Grotle is seen to produce acorn-like nuts instead.
In the anime
Major appearances
Ash's Turtwig evolved into a Grotle in Aiding the Enemy!, which also marked the species' debut. In The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!, Grotle evolved into a Torterra.
Minor appearances
A Grotle appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Pokédex entries
In the manga
In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga
- Main article: Ash's Grotle
Ash's Grotle first appeared in PDP29, where it evolved from a Turtwig.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Tru
In Ring Around the Roserade I, Diamond's Turtwig, Tru, evolved into a Grotle. He became stronger and (slightly) faster in this new form, but was scarcely used for battles, as he would have been ineffective against Gardenia's Grass-type Pokémon, though he still helped Platinum train for future Gym battles. Soon afterwards, Grotle became a Torterra alongside Chimler in Veilstone City fighting a legion of Galactic Grunts, and his 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.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #002
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Johto #—
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Diamond
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It lives along water in forests. In the daytime, it leaves the forest to sunbathe its treed shell.
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Pearl
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The shell is hardened soil. Some Pokémon come to peck the berries growing on the trees on its back.
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Platinum
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It knows where pure water wells up. It carries fellow Pokémon there on its back.
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HeartGold
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A Grotle that lives in the forest is said to have its own secret springwater.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Black
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It knows where pure water wells up. It carries fellow Pokémon there on its back.
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White
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Black 2
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It knows where pure water wells up. It carries fellow Pokémon there on its back.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #—
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X
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It lives along water in forests. In the daytime, it leaves the forest to sunbathe its treed shell.
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Y
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It knows where pure water wells up. It carries fellow Pokémon there on its back.
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Omega Ruby
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It lives along water in forests. In the daytime, it leaves the forest to sunbathe its treed shell.
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Alpha Sapphire
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It knows where pure water wells up. It carries fellow Pokémon there on its back.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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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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75
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135 - 182
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260 - 354
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89
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84 - 155
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164 - 304
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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36
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36 - 96
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69 - 188
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Total: 405
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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 IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII. Click on the generation numbers above to see Grotle's learnsets from other generations.
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Tackle ×3)
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Poké Assist: (past)
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Field move: (past)
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(Tackle ×1)
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Browser entry R-140/N-040
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It creates vines around itself that make Pokémon Slowed.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.25 seconds
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Base HP: 54
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Base Attack: 75
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Base Defense: 54
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Other sprites
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Platinum intro's sprite
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Trivia
- Grotle is the heaviest of the second-stage starter Pokémon, at 213.8 lbs. (97.0 kg), being heavier than many other fully-evolved starter Pokémon.
- 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.
Origin
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
Grotle is based on a snapping turtle, but may also originate from a World Turtle, most likely Akūpāra. The minogame could be another inspiration.
Name origin
Grotle is a combination of grove and turtle. It may also derive from grotto or grow, referring to its Grass type.
Hayashigame is a combination of 林 hayashi (grove) and 亀 kame (turtle).
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ハヤシガメ Hayashigame
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From 林 hayashi and 亀 kame
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French
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Boskara
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From bosquet and carapace
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Spanish
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Grotle
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Same as English name
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German
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Chelcarain
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From Chelonia, Carapax, and Hain
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Italian
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Grotle
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Same as English name
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Korean
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수풀부기 Supulbugi
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From 수풀 supul and 거북이 geobugi
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Mandarin Chinese
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樹林龜 / 树林龟 Shùlínguī
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Literally "Forest turtle"
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Cantonese Chinese
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More languages
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Hindi
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ग्रोटल Grotle
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Same as English name
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Thai
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ฮายาชิกาเมะ Hayashigame
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
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