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 Sinnoh first partner Pokémon available at the beginning of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl.
Biology
A Turtwig tired from thirst, with its seedling wiltingTurtwig 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 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.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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| Generation IV | | Sinnoh
#001 | | Johto
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| Diamond | Made from soil, the shell on its back hardens when it drinks water. It lives along lakes. |
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| Pearl | It undertakes photosynthesis with its body, making oxygen. The leaf on its head wilts if it is thirsty. |
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| Platinum | The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist. |
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| HeartGold | Photosynthesis occurs across its body under the sun. The shell on its back is actually hardened soil. |
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| Black | The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist. |
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| 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 | | Kalos
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| X | Photosynthesis occurs across its body under the sun. The shell on its back is actually hardened soil. |
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| Y | It undertakes photosynthesis with its body, making oxygen. The leaf on its head wilts if it is thirsty. |
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| Omega Ruby | Photosynthesis occurs across its body under the sun. The shell on its back is actually hardened soil. |
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| 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 VIII | | Galar
#— | | Sinnoh
#001 | | Hisui
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| Brilliant Diamond | Made from soil, the shell on its back hardens when it drinks water. It lives along lakes. |
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| Shining Pearl | It undertakes photosynthesis within its body, making oxygen. The leaf on its head wilts if the Pokémon is thirsty. |
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| 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. |
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| Generation IX | | Paldea
#— | | Kitakami
#— | | Blueberry
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| Scarlet | The shell on its back is made of soil. If the shell is moist to the touch, Turtwig is very healthy. |
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| Violet | It uses its whole body to photosynthesize when exposed to sunlight. Its shell is made from hardened soil. |
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In side games
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In events
In-game events
Pokémon Global Link promotions
| Games | Event | Language | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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| 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
Stats
Base stats
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
Evolution data
Sprites
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Other sprites
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
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 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!.
Pokédex entries
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| 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!.
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 TurtwigAsh'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: TruDiamond 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.
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: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
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| More languages |  Hindi | खिलटल Khiltle | From खिलता khilta and turtle |  Russian | Тортвиг Tortvig
Тартуиг Tartuig* | Transcription of English name |  Thai | นาเอเติล Naetoen | Transcription of Japanese name |
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See also
External links
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