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Turtwig(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Grass First partner Pokémon that made its first appearance in the fourth generation games Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. It evolves into Grotle at level 18.
Physiology and Behavior[]
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 becomes more energetic when exposed to enough sunlight. 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.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Turtwig first appeared in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl as a First partner Pokémon. Other than the player being able to train one, Gardenia, one of the gym leaders, also uses one. Turtwig returned in Pokémon Platinum and Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Other Pokémon games[]
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Turtwig appeared as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl along with the other starter Pokémon in the game (Piplup appeared as a Poké Ball Pokémon in addition to being a trophy). The following is Turtwig's trophy description:
Trophy descriptions[]
- "A Tiny Leaf Pokemon. 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."
In the anime[]
Ash Ketchum's Turtwig with his Pikachu in the anime.
Turtwig first appeared in the made for TV anime Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, which was in a way a preview for the upcoming television show. In the anime, Turtwig appeared along side the other first partner Pokémon Chimchar and Piplup.
Turtwig is the second Pokémon that Ash catches in Sinnoh, after Starly. In the episode where Ash catches him, Team Rocket kidnaps Ash's Pikachu. Soon after they escaped in their balloon, it crashed. Noticing that the Pikachu was in trouble, Turtwig defended him against the team. Once Ash arrived, Turtwig thought falsely that they were trying to capture Pikachu, so Turtwig grabbed the tired Pokémon and ran. Later on, the misunderstandings were forgiven, and at the end of the show, Turtwig joins Ash's team. By the time the series nearly ended, it evolved into a Torterra.
Turtwig briefly appeared in Pokémon Evolutions under the ownership of a Trainer in the reception hall of the Battle Tower.
In the manga[]
In the manga, the character Diamond has a Turtwig.
Pokémon Trading Card Game[]
The Japanese Turtwig card.
Currently there are three Turtwig cards available in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. In March 2007, Pokémon USA released a limited edition collectors level 10 Turtwig card along with their first partner Pokémon (Chimchar Lv. 8 and Piplup Lv. 9).
Worldwide cards:
- Diamond & Pearl, as Turtwig Lv. 10, Grass-type common card.
Japanese cards:
- Turtwig - PPP Promotion Cards
- Turtwig - "DP-P" Promotional Cards
Origin and inspiration[]
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
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| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | Made from soil, the shell on its back hardens when it drinks water. It lives along lakes. |
| Pokémon Pearl | It undertakes photosynthesis with its body, making oxygen. The leaf on its head wilts if it is thirsty. |
| Pokémon Platinum | The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | Photosynthesis occurs across its body under the sun. The shell on its back is actually hardened soil. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | Photosynthesis occurs across its body under the sun. The shell on its back is actually hardened soil. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist. |
| Pokémon White | The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist. |
| Pokémon White 2 | The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | Photosynthesis occurs across its body under the sun. The shell on its back is actually hardened soil. |
| Pokémon Y | It undertakes photosynthesis with its body, making oxygen. The leaf on its head wilts if it is thirsty. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | Photosynthesis occurs across its body under the sun. The shell on its back is actually hardened soil. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | It undertakes photosynthesis with its body, making oxygen. The leaf on its head wilts if it is thirsty. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | Made from soil, the shell on its back hardens when it drinks water. It lives along lakes. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | It undertakes photosynthesis within its body, making oxygen. The leaf on its head wilts if the Pokémon is thirsty. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | The shell on its back is made of soil. If the shell is moist to the touch, Turtwig is very healthy. |
| Pokémon Violet | It uses its whole body to photosynthesize when exposed to sunlight. Its shell is made from hardened soil. |
Game locations[]
| Title | Location(s) | |
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| Fourth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Diamond | ||
| Pokémon Pearl | ||
| Pokémon Platinum | ||
| Sixth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon X | ||
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | ||
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | ||
| Eighth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | Grand Underground - Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern (post National Dex) | |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | Grand Underground - Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern (post National Dex) | |
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | ||
| Ninth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Scarlet | Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern | |
| Pokémon Violet | Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern | |
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
| HP | 55 |
| Attack | 68 |
| Defense | 64 |
| Sp. Attack | 45 |
| Sp. Defense | 55 |
| Speed | 31 |
| Total | 318 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Sprites[]
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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 Pokèmon to learn a Water-type move by level up, that being Withdraw.
| First partner Pokémon | |
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| Generation I | Bulbasaur • Charmander • Squirtle • Pikachu (Yellow and Let's Go Pikachu!) • Eevee (Let's Go Eevee!) |
| Generation II | Chikorita • Cyndaquil (also in Legends: Arceus) • Totodile |
| Generation III | Treecko • Torchic • Mudkip |
| Generation IV | Turtwig • Chimchar • Piplup |
| Generation V | Snivy • Tepig • Oshawott (also in Legends: Arceus) |
| Generation VI | Chespin • Fennekin • Froakie |
| Generation VII | Rowlet (also in Legends: Arceus) • Litten • Popplio |
| Generation VIII | Grookey • Scorbunny • Sobble |
| Generation IX | Sprigatito • Fuecoco • Quaxly |