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Turtwig #0386 Deoxys #0388 Grotle

• Contents
• Info
• Base stats
• Evolution chart
• Pokédex entries
• Moves learned
• Sprites
• Locations
• Language

Turtwig is a Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.

Turtwig

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	0387
Type	Grass
Species	Tiny Leaf Pokémon
Height	0.4 m (1′04″)
Weight	10.2 kg (22.5 lbs)
Abilities	1. OvergrowShell Armor (hidden ability)
Local №	0001 (Diamond/Pearl)0001 (Platinum)0001 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)0130 (Legends: Arceus)0191 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield	1 Attack
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	64
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Grass, Monster
Gender	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP	55	220	314
Attack	68	126	258
Defense	64	119	249
Sp. Atk	45	85	207
Sp. Def	55	103	229
Speed	31	60	177
Total	318	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Turtwig.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
2	½	½	½	2	2	½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2	2

Evolution chart

#0387 Turtwig Grass (Level 18)#0388 Grotle Grass (Level 32)#0389 Torterra Grass · Ground

Turtwig changes

• In Generations 4-7, Turtwig has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

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.
HeartGoldSoulSilver	Photosynthesis occurs across its body under the sun. The shell on its back is actually hardened soil.
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2	The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist.
XOmega Ruby	Photosynthesis occurs across its body under the sun. The shell on its back is actually hardened soil.
YAlpha Sapphire	It undertakes photosynthesis with its body, making oxygen. The leaf on its head wilts if it is thirsty.
Brilliant Diamond	Made from soil, the shell on its back hardens when it drinks water. It lives along lakes.
Shining Pearl	It undertakes photosynthesis within its body, making oxygen. The leaf on its head wilts if the Pokémon is thirsty.
Legends: Arceus	This Pokémon becomes more energetic the more sunlight there is. The part resembling a shell is similar to silt and is slightly damp and warm to the touch.

Moves learned by Turtwig

• In other generations
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Legends: Z-A Scarlet/Violet

Moves learnt by level up

Turtwig does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Moves learnt by TM

Turtwig cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Moves learnt by level up

Turtwig learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	Normal		40	100
5	Withdraw	Water		—	—
9	Absorb	Grass		20	100
13	Razor Leaf	Grass		55	95
17	Curse	Ghost		—	—
21	Bite	Dark		60	100
25	Mega Drain	Grass		40	100
29	Leech Seed	Grass		—	90
33	Synthesis	Grass		—	—
37	Crunch	Dark		80	100
41	Giga Drain	Grass		75	100
45	Leaf Storm	Grass		130	90

Egg moves

Turtwig learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Turtwig gen 9 learnset page.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Double-Edge	Normal		120	100
Growth	Normal		—	—
Shell Smash	Normal		—	—
Spit Up	Normal		—	100
Stockpile	Normal		—	—
Superpower	Fighting		120	100
Swallow	Normal		—	—
Thrash	Normal		120	100
Tickle	Normal		—	100
Wide Guard	Rock		—	—
Worry Seed	Grass		—	100

Moves learnt by TM

Turtwig is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
01	Take Down	Normal		90	85
05	Mud-Slap	Ground		20	100
07	Protect	Normal		—	—
20	Trailblaze	Grass		50	100
25	Facade	Normal		70	100
28	Bulldoze	Ground		60	100
33	Magical Leaf	Grass		60	∞
35	Mud Shot	Ground		55	95
47	Endure	Normal		—	—
49	Sunny Day	Fire		—	—
56	Bullet Seed	Grass		25	100
59	Zen Headbutt	Psychic		80	90
66	Body Slam	Normal		85	100
70	Sleep Talk	Normal		—	—
71	Seed Bomb	Grass		80	100
74	Reflect	Psychic		—	—
75	Light Screen	Psychic		—	—
81	Grass Knot	Grass		—	100
85	Rest	Psychic		—	—
88	Swords Dance	Normal		—	—
99	Iron Head	Steel		80	100
103	Substitute	Normal		—	—
108	Crunch	Dark		80	100
111	Giga Drain	Grass		75	100
116	Stealth Rock	Rock		—	—
119	Energy Ball	Grass		90	100
121	Heavy Slam	Steel		—	100
128	Amnesia	Psychic		—	—
133	Earth Power	Ground		90	100
137	Grassy Terrain	Grass		—	—
146	Grass Pledge	Grass		80	100
159	Leaf Storm	Grass		130	90
168	Solar Beam	Grass		120	100
171	Tera Blast	Normal		80	100
172	Roar	Normal		—	—
176	Sand Tomb	Ground		35	85
179	Smack Down	Rock		50	100
194	Grassy Glide	Grass		55	100
204	Double-Edge	Normal		120	100
224	Curse	Ghost		—	—

• In other generations
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Turtwig sprites

Type	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal				—
Shiny				—		—

• See all Turtwig sprites

Where to find Turtwig

DiamondPearl	Lake Verity
Platinum	Route 201
HeartGoldSoulSilver	Trade/migrate from another game
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
XY	Trade/migrate from another game
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire	Route 101
SunMoon	Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra SunUltra Moon	Breed Grotle/Torterra
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee	Not available in this game
SwordShield	Not available in this game
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl	Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern
Legends: Arceus	Droning Meadow
ScarletVioletLegends: Z-A	Location data not yet available

Answers to Turtwig questions

• How can I breed both Superpower and Seed Bomb onto Turtwig?
• What is a good Little Cup moveset for Turtwig?
• in white could there ever be an event for mew or starters of other reigons
• View more questions on PokéBase »

Other languages

English	Turtwig
Japanese	ナエトル (Naetle)
German	Chelast
French	Tortipouss
Italian	Turtwig
Spanish	Turtwig
Korean	모부기 (mobugi)
Chinese (Simplified)	草苗龟
Chinese (Traditional)	草苗龜

English	Tiny Leaf Pokémon
Japanese	わかばポケモン
German	Winziglaub-Pokémon
French	Pokémon Minifeuille
Italian	Pokémon Fogliolina
Spanish	Pokémon Hojita
Korean	어린잎포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)	嫩叶宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)	嫩葉寶可夢

Name origin

turtle water-based reptile twig a small tree branch #0386 Deoxys #0388 Grotle