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Turtwig
Tiny Leaf Pokémon |
ナエトル
Naetle |
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#387 |
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Abilities
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Shell Armor
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Breeding
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EV yield
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Footprint
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Turtwig (Japanese: ナエトル Naetle) is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves into Grotle starting at level 18, which evolves into Torterra starting at level 32.
Along with Chimchar and Piplup, Turtwig is one of three starter Pokémon of Sinnoh available at the beginning of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl.
Biology
A Turtwig tired from thirst, with its seedling wilting
Turtwig is a small, light green, quadrupedal Pokémon resembling a turtle or tortoise. Its eyes, feet, and lower jaw are yellow. Its body is covered by a brown shell that is composed of earth. The shell has a thick black stripe and a black rim. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist. A small seedling grows on a brown patch on its head. This seedling will wilt if the Pokémon becomes thirsty. Since it is a plant-based Pokémon, Turtwig usually nourishes itself through photosynthesis. It also drinks water, which hardens its soil-based shell. Due to its status as a starter Pokémon, a wild Turtwig is hard to come by and it is generally found under the ownership of Trainers.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Ash's Turtwig
Ash caught his Turtwig in Gettin' Twiggy With It!. He eventually evolved into a Grotle during Aiding the Enemy!, and again into a Torterra during The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!.
Paul's Turtwig
Paul's starter Pokémon was a Turtwig, which eventually 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.
Other
Turtwig debuted in Following a Maiden's Voyage! as one of the starter Pokémon that Professor Rowan was giving out. It had a relaxed nature, ate almost the whole time, and was oblivious to the fight going on between Chimchar and Piplup. However, it appeared to be afraid of Rowan, as seen when it panicked after he glared at it.
In The Grass-Type is Always Greener!, Gardenia used a Turtwig to battle Ash's Staravia and Turtwig, and it was able to defeat both of them. In A Secret Sphere of Influence!, it helped protect the Adamant Orb. In The Grass Menagerie, it was used in the Gym battle against Ash, where it once again defeated Staravia but lost to Ash's Turtwig.
In DPS01, Professor Rowan presented a Turtwig to Shinko as one of the starter Pokémon for her to pick. It was left behind after Rowan's Chimchar and Piplup got into a fight and escaped his lab.
A Turtwig appeared in JN058, under the ownership of the Turtle Master. It took part in a race with Team Rocket's Chewtle.
Minor appearances
In Dawn of a New Era!, a Trainer's Turtwig was at the Pokémon Center.
In Classroom Training!, a young boy used a Turtwig to battle a Chimchar at the Snowpoint Trainers' School. A flashback featured another Turtwig under the command of a young Candice.
In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Turtwig watched Meloetta's concert.
In Settling the Scorbunny!, a Trainer's Turtwig was on the plane to Galar.
A Turtwig appeared in a fantasy alongside the other starter Pokémon in Getting More Than You Battled For!.
Pokédex entries
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. |
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GOTCHA!
A Turtwig briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
In the manga
Turtwig in
Pokémon Adventures
Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl
- Main article: Ash's Turtwig
Ash's Turtwig appeared in PDP06. It evolved into a Grotle in PDP29.
Pocket Monsters DP
A Turtwig appeared in PMDP24, under the ownership of Professor Oak.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Tru
Diamond owns a Turtwig, which he nicknamed Tru. He 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. He first appeared in Stagestruck Starly.
Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!
A Turtwig appeared in ABM01.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
A Turtwig appeared in a Poké Ball in In Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!!, being one of the options for Hareta to pick.
Turtwig is Jun's starter Pokémon in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!. It was partnered with Hareta's Piplup to battle Mars's Zubat and Purugly. It later appeared as a Torterra, having evolved from Grotle earlier. It first appeared in The Mystery Boy, Jun!!.
Gardenia has a Turtwig, which was used in a Gym battle against Hareta's Misdreavus in Win with Teamwork!!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Turtwig (TCG)
In the TFG
One Turtwig figure has been released.
- Black Star Promo: Turtwig
Other appearances
Turtwig appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as a trophy.
Trophy information
"A Tiny Leaf Pokémon. Despite its animal appearance, Turtwig actually has vegetation sprouting from its head. The shell on its back is made of soil and hardens when it drinks water. Much like a plant, Turtwig performs photosynthesis, absorbing sunlight and making oxygen. It also relies heavily on water to keep its plant healthy and thus spends a lot of time near lakes. Turtwig evolves into Grotle."
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
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Johto
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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 |
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Generation V |
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Unova
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Black |
The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist. |
White |
Black 2 |
The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist. |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
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Hoenn
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X |
Photosynthesis occurs across its body under the sun. The shell on its back is actually hardened soil. |
Y |
It undertakes photosynthesis with its body, making oxygen. The leaf on its head wilts if it is thirsty. |
Omega Ruby |
Photosynthesis occurs across its body under the sun. The shell on its back is actually hardened soil. |
Alpha Sapphire |
It undertakes photosynthesis with its body, making oxygen. The leaf on its head wilts if it is thirsty. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
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Kanto
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
Starter Pokémon from Professor Rowan's briefcase at Lake Verity |
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Platinum |
Starter Pokémon from Professor Rowan's briefcase on Route 201 |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Generation V |
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Black 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
From Professor Birch on Route 101 after entering the Hall of Fame twice |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Mystifying Forest (1F-13F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F), Happy Outlook (B1F-B15F) |
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MD Sky |
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Mystifying Forest (1F-13F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F), Happy Outlook (B1F-B15F) |
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Ranger: SoA |
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Rumble |
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PokéPark Wii |
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Ranger: GS |
Hinder Cape, Forest Temple |
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Rumble Blast |
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Rumble U |
Adventure Area: Grab and Go!, Variety Battle: Get 1,000 Combos! |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
Mysterious Fountain: Stage 2 |
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Shuffle |
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Rumble World |
Dark Land: Boundless Prairie (All Areas) |
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Picross |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Garchomp Sea, Arceus Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal |
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Pokémon Global Link promotions
BW |
Global Link Turtwig |
Japanese |
PGL |
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October 29, 2010 to November 30, 2011 |
BW |
Global Link Turtwig |
Korean |
PGL |
10 |
June 1, 2011 to June 1, 2013 |
B2W2 |
Global Link Turtwig |
English |
PGL |
10 |
December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013 |
B2W2 |
Global Link Turtwig |
French |
PGL |
10 |
December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013 |
B2W2 |
Global Link Turtwig |
German |
PGL |
10 |
December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013 |
B2W2 |
Global Link Turtwig |
Italian |
PGL |
10 |
December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013 |
B2W2 |
Global Link Turtwig |
Spanish |
PGL |
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December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013 |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
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HP:
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115 - 162 |
220 - 314 |
Attack:
68
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65 - 132 |
126 - 258 |
Defense:
64
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62 - 127 |
119 - 249 |
Sp. Atk:
45
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45 - 106 |
85 - 207 |
Sp. Def:
55
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54 - 117 |
103 - 229 |
Speed:
31
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32 - 91 |
60 - 177 |
Total:
318
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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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, 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 Turtwig's learnsets from other generations. |
TCG-only moves
Move |
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Rollout |
Turtwig (Majestic Dawn 77) |
Stomp |
Turtwig (Supreme Victors 131) |
Side game data
Evolution
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Level 18
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
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Generation V |
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Generation VI |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Turtwig images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Turtwig is the heaviest of the basic forms of all of the starter Pokémon. It also has the lowest base Speed stat out of all starter Pokémon.
- Turtwig is the only starter Pokémon to know a stat-raising move when initially received as a player's first Pokémon.
Origin
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
On the Origin of Species: Turtwig, Grotle and Torterra
Turtwig seems to be based on a terrestrial turtle, possibly one of the Asian box turtles.
Name origin
Turtwig is a combination of turtle and twig.
Naetle is a combination of 苗 nae (sprout) and turtle.
In other languages
Language |
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Japanese |
ナエトル Naetle |
From 苗 nae and turtle |
French |
Tortipouss |
From tortue and pousse |
Spanish |
Turtwig |
Same as English name |
German |
Chelast |
From Chelonia and Ast |
Italian |
Turtwig |
Same as English name |
Korean |
모부기 Mobugi |
From 모 mo and 거북이 geobugi |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
草苗龜 / 草苗龟 Cǎomiáoguī |
Literally "Grass sprout turtle" |
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[hide]More languages |
Hindi |
टर्टविग Turtwig |
Same as English name |
Russian |
Тортвиг Tortvig
Тартуиг Tartuig* |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
นาเอเติล Naetoen |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Ash's Turtwig
- Paul's Turtwig
- Tru
- Starter Pokémon
- Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)
External links
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