Turtwig pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

Contents
Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

turtle: water-based reptile
twig: a small tree branch

Pokedex data

National №	387
Type	Grass
Species	Tiny Leaf Pokémon
Height	1′4″ (0.41m)
Weight	22.5 lbs (10.2 kg)
Abilities	Overgrow Shell Armor (Dream World)
Local №	001 (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum)
Japanese	Naetoru

Breeding

Egg Groups	Grass and Monster
Gender	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 Attack
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	64
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	2	½	½	½	2		2	½	2		2

Turtwig stats

The base stats for Turtwig are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

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

Pokedex descriptions

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 Black White	The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist.
HeartGold SoulSilver	Photosynthesis occurs across its body under the sun. The shell on its back is actually hardened soil.

Evolution chart

#387
Turtwig
Grass →
(Level 18)

#388
Grotle
Grass →
(Level 32)

#389
Torterra
Grass · Ground

Moves learnt by level up

Turtwig learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
5	Withdraw	Water	Status	-	-
9	Absorb	Grass	Special	20	100
13	Razor Leaf	Grass	Physical	55	95
17	Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-
21	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100
25	Mega Drain	Grass	Special	40	100
29	Leech Seed	Grass	Status	-	90
33	Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-
37	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
41	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
45	Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	140	90

Other generations: IV V

Turtwig learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Turtwig egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Growth	Normal	Status	-	-
Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Spit Up	Normal	Special	-	100
Stockpile	Normal	Status	-	-
Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100
Swallow	Normal	Status	-	-
Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100
Tickle	Normal	Status	-	100
Worry Seed	Grass	Status	-	100
Wide Guard	Rock	Status	-	-

Turtwig learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Turtwig egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Growth	Normal	Status	-	-
Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Spit Up	Normal	Special	-	100
Stockpile	Normal	Status	-	-
Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100
Swallow	Normal	Status	-	-
Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100
Tickle	Normal	Status	-	100
Worry Seed	Grass	Status	-	100

Turtwig learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Turtwig egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Growth	Normal	Status	-	-
Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100
Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100
Tickle	Normal	Status	-	100
Worry Seed	Grass	Status	-	100

Other generations: IV V

Move Tutor moves

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Turtwig can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Grass Pledge	Grass	Special	50	100

Turtwig can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-
Worry Seed	Grass	Status	-	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Turtwig can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Turtwig is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100

Turtwig is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100
8	Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Turtwig is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Turtwig is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
9	Bullet Seed	Grass	Physical	25	100
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
19	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
23	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
76	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: IV V

Turtwig sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Turtwig

Diamond Pearl	Lake Verity
Platinum	Route 201

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★ ★ ★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Turtwig

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Turtwig stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Turtwig sprites

Where to find Turtwig

Pokeathlon stats

Answers to Turtwig questions

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