Turtwig

Turtwig official artwork
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Turtwig

Tiny Leaf Pokémon

GRASS

Photosynthesis occurs across its body under the sun. The shell on its back is actually hardened soil.

Turtwig is No. 0387 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Grass-type Tiny Leaf Pokémon. Photosynthesis occurs across its body under the sun. The shell on its back is actually hardened soil. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.

Turtwig first belongs to Generation Iv. Turtwig does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Attack, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Overgrow and Shell Armor, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.

Turtwig at a glance

Type
GRASS
Weak to
FIREICEPOISONFLYINGBUG
Best base stat
Attack — 68
Abilities
Overgrow, Shell Armor (Hidden)
Next evolution
Grotle — Level 18
Height
0.4 m
Weight
10.2 kg
Generation
Generation Iv
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Capture rate
45
Base happiness
70

Base stats

Hp55
Attack68
Defense64
Special Attack45
Special Defense55
Speed31
Total318

Type effectiveness

Damage taken when Turtwig is hit by each type:

Weak to

FIREICEPOISONFLYINGBUG

Resists

WATER½×ELECTRIC½×GRASS½×GROUND½×

Based on Grass typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Evolution family

Level 18
Selected game context

Pokémon Gold and Silver