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TurtwigTiny Leaf Pokémon ナエトルNaetle #0387 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Grass Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Overgrow Cacophony Cacophony Shell Armor Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Monster and Grass Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 1'04" 0.4 m Turtwig 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form5}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form6}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form7}}}	Weight 22.5 lbs. 10.2 kg Turtwig 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form5}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form6}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form7}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 64Gen. IV UnknownIV 64V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Turtwig 0HP 1Atk 0Def 0Sp.Atk 0Sp.Def 0Speed 0HP 0Atk 0Def 0Sp.Atk 0Sp.Def 0Speed 0HP 0Atk 0Def 0Sp.Atk 0Sp.Def 0Speed 0HP 0Atk 0Def 0Sp.Atk 0Sp.Def 0Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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 the three first partner Pokémon of Sinnoh available at the beginning of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl.

Contents

• 1 Biology
  • 1.1 Evolution
• 2 Game data
  • 2.1 Pokédex entries
  • 2.2 Game locations
    • 2.2.1 In side games
    • 2.2.2 In events
      • 2.2.2.1 In-game events
    • 2.2.3 Pokémon Global Link promotions
  • 2.3 Held items
  • 2.4 Stats
    • 2.4.1 Base stats
    • 2.4.2 Pokéathlon stats
  • 2.5 Type effectiveness
  • 2.6 Learnset
    • 2.6.1 By leveling up
    • 2.6.2 By TM
    • 2.6.3 By breeding
    • 2.6.4 TCG-only moves
  • 2.7 Side game data
  • 2.8 Evolution data
  • 2.9 Sprites
    • 2.9.1 Other sprites
• 3 In animation
  • 3.1 Main series
    • 3.1.1 Major appearances
      • 3.1.1.1 Ash's Turtwig
      • 3.1.1.2 Paul's Turtwig
      • 3.1.1.3 Other
    • 3.1.2 Minor appearances
    • 3.1.3 Pokédex entries
  • 3.2 GOTCHA!
  • 3.3 Pokémon Evolutions
• 4 In the manga
  • 4.1 Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl
  • 4.2 Pocket Monsters DP
  • 4.3 Pokémon Adventures
  • 4.4 Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!
  • 4.5 Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
• 5 In the TCG
• 6 In the TFG
• 7 Other appearances
  • 7.1 Trophy information
• 8 Trivia
  • 8.1 Origin
    • 8.1.1 Name origin
• 9 In other languages
• 10 See also
• 11 External links

Biology

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 and minerals. The shell has a thick black stripe and a black rim. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist. A pair of small leaves, described singularly as "the leaf on its head" by the Pokédex, grow on a brown patch on its head. This leaf will wilt if the Pokémon becomes thirsty.

Since it is a plant-based Pokémon, Turtwig usually nourishes itself through photosynthesis; it becomes more energetic when exposed to enough sunlight. It also drinks water, which hardens its soil-based shell. Due to its status as a first partner Pokémon, a wild Turtwig is hard to come by and it is generally found under the ownership of Trainers. It has been recently seen living in the Terarium of Blueberry Academy.

Evolution

Turtwig evolves into Grotle, which evolves into Torterra

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Turtwig Grass

→

First Evolution Grotle Grass

→

Second Evolution Torterra Grass  Ground

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh #001 Johto #— 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
Generation V Unova #— 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. White 2
Generation VI Central Kalos #— Coastal Kalos #— Mountain Kalos #— Hoenn #— 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.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— Isle of Armor #— Crown Tundra #— Sinnoh #001 Hisui #130 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield. 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.
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #191 Lumiose #— Hyperspace #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Z-A. Scarlet The shell on its back is made of soil. If the shell is moist to the touch, Turtwig is very healthy. Violet It uses its whole body to photosynthesize when exposed to sunlight. Its shell is made from hardened soil.

Turtwig in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl First partner Pokémon from Professor Rowan's briefcase at Lake Verity Platinum First partner Pokémon from Professor Rowan's briefcase on Route 201 HeartGold SoulSilver Trade
Generation V Black White Global Link event Black 2 White 2 Global Link event
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Received from Professor Birch on Route 101 after entering the Hall of Fame twice
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Breed Grotle or Torterra Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl First partner Pokémon from Professor Rowan's briefcase at Lake VerityGrand Underground - Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern (after obtaining the National Pokédex) Legends: Arceus Crimson Mirelands: near Droning Meadow, massive mass outbreaks
Generation IX Scarlet Violet TradeVersion 2.0.1+ The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Received as an Egg from Jacq on Reveler's Road (random between Turtwig, Chimchar and Piplup)Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern (after boosting biodiversity in the Canyon Biome) Legends: Z-A Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Hero Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Mystifying Forest (1F-13F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F), Happy Outlook (B1F-B15F) MD Sky Hero Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Mystifying Forest (1F-13F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F), Happy Outlook (B1F-B15F) Ranger: SoA Nabiki Beach Rumble Silent Forest PokéPark Wii Meadow Zone Ranger: GS Hinder Cape, Forest Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Desert: Sunny Seashore Rumble U Adventure Area: Grab and Go!, Variety Battle: Get 1,000 Combos!
Generation VI Battle Trozei Mysterious Fountain: Stage 2 Rumble World Dark Land: Boundless Prairie (All Areas) Super MD Hero Pokémon, Partner Pokémon Picross Area 18: Stage 01
Generation VII Rumble Rush Garchomp Sea, Arceus Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation Shuffle Zaffiro Coast: Stage 612 Masters EX Sync pair scout: Dawn & Turtwig

In events

In-game events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
HOME	HOME Hidden Ability Turtwig	Worldwide	hide	5	May 18, 2022 onwards

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
BW	Global Link Turtwig	Japanese	PGL	10	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	10	December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013

Held items

Games		Held items
Legends: Arceus		Normal Oran Berry (35%) Spoiled Apricorn (15%) Grit items by level Alpha Exp. Candy S (100%) Seed of Mastery (10%) Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP:55	115 - 162	220 - 314
Attack:68	65 - 132	126 - 258
Defense:64	62 - 127	119 - 249
Sp. Atk:45	45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp. Def:55	54 - 117	103 - 229
Speed:31	32 - 91	60 - 177
Total:318	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 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 13/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damagednormally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

Turtwig is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 2.0.1+.

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 055 Withdraw Water Status 0000— 00——% 40 099 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25 1313 Razor Leaf Grass Physical 05555 09595% 25 1717 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00——% 10 2121 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 2525 Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100100% 15 2929 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000— 09090% 10 3333 Synthesis Grass Status 0000— 00——% 5 3737 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 4141 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100100% 10 4545 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130130 09090% 5

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 level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM005 TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM033 TM033 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM035 TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM056 TM056 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 02525 100}}100% 30 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM071 TM071 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM074 TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM081 TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM088 TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM099 TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM108 TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM111 TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM116 TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM119 TM119 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM121 TM121 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM128 TM128 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM133 TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM137 TM137 Grassy Terrain Grass Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM146 TM146 Grass Pledge Grass Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM159 TM159 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM168 TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM172 TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM176 TM176 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15 TM179 TM179 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15 TM194 TM194 Grassy Glide Grass Physical 05555 100}}100% 20 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM224 TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Turtwig Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Turtwig Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Growth Normal Status — —% 20 Shell Smash Normal Status — —% 15 Spit Up Normal Special — 100% 10 Stockpile Normal Status — —% 20 Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 Swallow Normal Status — —% 10 Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10 Tickle* Normal Status — 100% 20 Wide Guard Rock Status — —% 10 Worry Seed Grass Status — 100% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Turtwig 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

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Rollout	Turtwig (Majestic Dawn 77)
Stomp	Turtwig (Supreme Victors 131)

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery DungeonExplorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: E
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Talk to in Sahra Town Connected to: Torterra, Chimchar, Piplup Connection Orb Set: 1 Phrases Normal I feel great when the sun hits the twig on my head... Low HP (< 50%) The twig on me head is gonna wither... Phrases if the hero Normal (All right! I'll give it my all!) Low HP (< 50%) (This is hard…but I need to hang in there!) Phrases if the partner Normal Let's give it our all! Low HP (< 50%) I'm OK… I can take it a little more…
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Grass Poké Assist: Grass Field move: None Browser entry R-052 It attacks by spitting leaves and seeds.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Grass Poké Assist:(present) Grass Field move:(present) (Tackle ×1) Poké Assist:(past) Grass Field move:(past) (Tackle ×1) Browser entry R-139/N-039 It creates vines around itself that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.55 seconds Base HP: 49 Base Attack: 69 Base Defense: 50 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Turtwig often plays in the Meadow Zone. He played Bulbasaur's Daring Dash to save Chikorita!
Pokémon Picross  Grass  Skill: Auto Fix Max Size: 10 × 10 Rank: Normal Activation Timing: Automatic Recovery Period: 00:30 Effect: It automatically fixes squares when you incorrectly fill them in. Number of squares: 7
Pokémon Battle Trozei Grass Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Grass Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #356 Leaf Combo Increases damage done by any Grass types in the combo.			Pokémon Shuffle Grass Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #356Winking Hammering Streak Increases damage when it is triggered in a row. Swappable Skill(s): Three Force PSB drops: Great Challenge (Week 12)
Pokémon GO Base HP: 146 Base Attack: 119 Base Defense: 110 Egg Distance: 2 km* Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 25 Fast Attacks: Tackle, Razor Leaf Charged Attacks: Energy Ball, Seed Bomb, Body Slam, Frustration, Return

Costumes in Pokémon GO
Lucas hat	Dawn hat

Evolution data

Unevolved Turtwig Grass

Level 18→

First Evolution Grotle Grass

Level 32→

Second Evolution Torterra Grass  Ground

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Turtwig images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Other sprites

Speedy in Pokémon Super Contests

In animation

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 first partner 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 first partner 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 first partner 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 Eyes on the Goal!, under the ownership of the Shell Sage. 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 first partner Pokémon in Getting More Than You Battled For!.

A Trainer's Turtwig appeared in Showdown at the Gates of Warp!.

A Trainer's Turtwig appeared in Food Fit for a Kingambit!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source 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.

GOTCHA!

A Turtwig briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

Pokémon Evolutions

A Turtwig briefly appeared in The Rival under the ownership of a Trainer in the reception hall of the Battle Tower.

In the manga

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 first partner 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."

Trivia

• Turtwig is the heaviest of the basic forms of all of the first partner Pokémon. It also has the lowest base Speed stat out of all first partner Pokémon.
• Turtwig is the only first partner Pokémon to know a stat-raising move when initially received as a player's first Pokémon.
• Turtwig is the only Grass type first partner Pokémon to learn a Water type move by level up, that being Withdraw.

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. In concept, it may be based on the World Turtle from various mythologies that carries the world upon its back.

Name origin

Turtwig may be a combination of turtle and twig.

Naetle may be a combination of 苗 nae (sprout) and turtle.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ナエトル Naetle From 苗 nae and turtle French Tortipouss From tortue, petit, and pousse Spanish Turtwig Same as English name German Chelast From the genus Chelonia and Ast Italian Turtwig Same as English name Korean 모부기 Mobugi From 모 mo and 거북이 geobugi Mandarin Chinese 草苗龜 / 草苗龟 Cǎomiáoguī From 草 cǎo, 苗 miáo, and 龜 / 龟 guī Cantonese Chinese 草苗龜 Chóumìuhgwāi From 草 chóu, 苗 mìuh, and 龜 gwāi Brazilian Portuguese Turtwig Same as English name

More languages Bulgarian Търтуиг Turtwig Transcription of English name Hindi खिलटल Khiltle From खिलता khilta and turtle Russian Тортвиг TortvigТартуиг Tartuig* Transcription of English name Thai นาเอเติล Naetoen Transcription of Japanese name

See also

• Ash's Turtwig
• Paul's Turtwig
• Tru
• First partner Pokémon
• Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)

External links

First partner trios Kanto Bulbasaur Charmander Squirtle Johto Chikorita Cyndaquil Totodile Hoenn Treecko Torchic Mudkip Sinnoh Turtwig Chimchar Piplup Unova Snivy Tepig Oshawott Kalos Chespin Fennekin Froakie Alola Rowlet Litten Popplio Galar Grookey Scorbunny Sobble Paldea Sprigatito Fuecoco Quaxly Gen X Browt Pombon Gecqua Other trios: Hisui • Lumiose See also: Pikachu (Yellow) • Pikachu/Eevee (LGPE) • Other first Pokémon

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