No. 0387
Turtwig
Tiny Leaf Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
Turtwig is a Grass-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice, with a base stat total of 318. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 0.4 m 1′04″
- Weight
- 10.2 kg 22.5 lbs
- Base stat total
- 318 Higher than 23% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen IV Diamond & Pearl
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.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 9 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 31); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Turtwig outspeeds 7 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokémon's offensive stat is 1.5× with Grass attacks.
Everything about Overgrow →This Pokémon cannot be struck by a .
Everything about Shell Armor →
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KlawfCompetitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 2026Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
0.6% of teams · rank #63 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Eviolite- Ability
- Nature
- Modest
- EVs
- 76 HP / 236 SpA / 188 Spe
- Tera Type
- Fire
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.6%
- 1500 weighting0.6%
- 1630 weighting0.6%
- 1760 weighting0.7%
Usage by month
Moves
- Shell Smash100.0%
- Tera Blast92.7%
- Earth Power89.9%
- Giga Drain89.5%
- Bullet Seed7.6%
- Zen Headbutt4.4%
- Substitute3.2%
- Bulldoze3.2%
- Seed Bomb2.5%
- Superpower2.4%
Items
- Eviolite92.0%
Loaded Dice7.6%
White Herb0.4%
Focus Sash0.1%
Heavy-Duty Boots0%
Leftovers0%
Abilities
- 98.2%
- 1.8%
EV spreads
- Modest 76 HP / 236 SpA / 188 Spe88.1%
- Adamant 212 Atk / 84 Def / 188 Spe3.2%
- Naughty 212 Atk / 76 SpA / 188 Spe3.2%
- Adamant 76 HP / 212 Atk / 188 Spe2.8%
- Modest 236 SpA / 76 SpD / 188 Spe1.4%
Tera types
- Fire89.5%
- Water3.6%
- Ghost3.2%
- Fairy3.2%
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ImpidimpEvolution
#0387TurtwigGrass- Level 18
#0388GrotleGrass- Level 32
#0389TorterraGrassGround
Moves
Level up 12
| 1 | TackleNo additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 35 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | WithdrawRaises the user's Defense by 1. | Water | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 9 | AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 20 | 100% | 25 |
| 13 | Razor LeafHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes. | Grass | Phys | 55 | 95% | 25 |
| 17 | CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 21 | Bite30% chance to make the target flinch. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 25 | Mega DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| 29 | Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn. | Grass | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| 33 | SynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount. | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 37 | Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 41 | Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| 45 | Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Grass | Spec | 130 | 90% | 5 |
TM / HM / TR 40
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1. | Ground | Spec | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM20 | Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1. | Grass | Phys | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM28 | Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1. | Ground | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM33 | Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy. | Grass | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM35 | Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Ground | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM49 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM56 | Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Grass | Phys | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| TM59 | Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch. | Psychic | Phys | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| TM66 | Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target. | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM71 | Seed BombNo additional effect. | Grass | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM74 | ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM75 | Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM81 | Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target. | Grass | Spec | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM88 | Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM99 | Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch. | Steel | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM108 | Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM111 | Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM116 | Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness. | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM119 | Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Grass | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM121 | Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target. | Steel | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM128 | AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM133 | Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ground | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM137 | Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP. | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM146 | Grass PledgeUse with Fire or Water Pledge for added effect. | Grass | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM159 | Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Grass | Spec | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| TM168 | Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight. | Grass | Spec | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM172 | RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM176 | Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Ground | Phys | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| TM179 | Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity. | Rock | Phys | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM194 | Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority. | Grass | Phys | 55 | 100% | 20 |
| TM204 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM224 | CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
Egg moves 11
| Egg | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | GrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| Egg | Shell SmashLowers Def, SpD by 1; raises Atk, SpA, Spe by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| Egg | Spit UpMore power with more uses of Stockpile. | Normal | Spec | — | 100% | 10 |
| Egg | StockpileRaises user's Defense, Sp. Def by 1. Max 3 uses. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| Egg | SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Egg | SwallowHeals the user based on uses of Stockpile. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Egg | ThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Egg | TickleLowers the target's Attack and Defense by 1. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| Egg | Wide GuardProtects allies from multi-target moves this turn. | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Egg | Worry SeedThe target's Ability becomes Insomnia. | Grass | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Turtwig's shell is made from hardened soil. It can photosynthesize with its body, and becomes more energetic under sunlight. The sprout on its head wilts if it is thirsty.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official worldwide vote#21 in Sinnoh in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 10,865 votesThe Pokémon Company International
- Official vote, Japan#162 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Tiny Leaf Pokémon
- Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
- Color
- Green
- —
- Pal Park area
- Forest
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.
Legends: ArceusPhotosynthesis occurs across its body under the sun. The shell on its back is actually hardened soil.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · X · Omega RubyThe shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy TURTWIG, the shell should feel moist.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2It undertakes photosynthesis with its body, making oxygen. The leaf on its head wilts if it is thirsty.
Pearl · Y · Alpha SapphireMade from soil, the shell on its back hardens when it drinks water. It lives along lakes.
Diamond
Names around the world
- English
- Turtwig
- Japanese
- ナエトル
- Japanese (romaji)
- Naetle
- Korean
- 모부기
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 草苗龜
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 草苗龟
- French
- Tortipouss
- German
- Chelast
- Spanish
- Turtwig
- Italian
- Turtwig
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI
Generation V
Generation IV
Training
- 1 Atk
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 64
- Medium Slow
Breeding
- MonsterGrass
- ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Alpha Sapphire 1 area
- Road 101Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Omega Ruby 1 area
- Road 101Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Platinum 1 area
- Road 201Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Pearl 1 area
- Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Diamond 1 area
- Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.