Turtwig

Turtwig
Turtwig's artwork for Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions
First appearance	Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions (2006)
Generation	Generation IV
Category	Tiny Leaf Pokémon
Evolves from	N/A
Evolves into	Grotle (level 18)
Pronunciation	$TURT-wig$
Type(s)	Grass
Height	1'04" (0.4m)
Weight	22.5 lbs. (10.2 kg)
Gender ratio	87.5% male (♂) 12.5% female (♀)
Pokédex color	Green
Egg group(s)	Monster, Grass
Abilities	Overgrow, Shell Armor (Dream World)
Pokédex navigation
National Pokédex: ← Deoxys | Turtwig (#387) | Grotle →
Sinnoh Pokédex: Turtwig (#001) | Grotle →

Turtwig is a small green turtle Pokémon and the Grass-type Starter Pokémon of the Generation IV games, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions and Pokémon Platinum Version. It evolves into Grotle at level 18 and then into Torterra at level 32.

Game appearances

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions / Pokémon Platinum Version

In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions, a Turtwig is found in a suitcase at Lake Verity along with the other two Starter Pokémon, Chimchar and Piplup. If the player character chooses Turtwig, their rival chooses Chimchar, as Turtwig is weak to Fire-type moves. The Grass-type Gym Leader, Gardenia, also uses a Turtwig. In Pokémon Platinum Version, the suitcase is found at Route 201 instead.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Turtwig along with the other two Starter Pokémon, Chimchar and Piplup, each have their own trophy.

Pokémon anime

In the Pokémon anime, Turtwig makes its appearance in the first Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl episode, "Following a Maiden Voyage!", where it is shown as one of the three Sinnoh Starter Pokemon in Professor Rowan's lab.

In "Gettin' Twiggy With It", Ash catches a wild Turtwig, making it the second Pokémon that he caught in the Sinnoh region. Throughout the show, Ash's Turtwig has a habit of chomping down on Ash's head to express joy and emotions.

In "The Grass-type Is Always Greener", just like in the games, Gardenia uses a Turtwig, which knows how to use Leaf Storm.

Pokémon Trading Card Game

• Diamond & Pearl, as Turtwig Lv. 10, a Grass-type common card (#103)

In March 2007, three limited edition collectors' tins were released by Pokémon USA. Turtwig Lv.10 from Diamond & Pearl was included in one of the tins as a special holographic card. The other two tins contained Chimchar Lv.8 and Piplup Lv.9 from the same set.

Learnset

Leveling

Turtwig attempts to learn a new move every four levels.

Level	Move	Type	Power	Accuracy	PP	Category	Condition	Appeal
-	Tackle		35	95%	35
5	Withdraw		—	—	40
9	Absorb		20	100%	25
13	Razor Leaf		55	95%	25
17	Curse		—	—	10			—
21	Bite		60	100%	25
25	Mega Drain		40	100%	15
29	Leech Seed		—	90%	10			—
33	Synthesis		—	—	5			—
37	Crunch		80	100%	15
41	Giga Drain		60	100%	10
45	Leaf Storm		140	90%	5

Profiles

Pokédex entries

Game(s)	Description
Pokémon Diamond Version	Made from soil, the shell on its back hardens when it drinks water. It lives along lakes.
Pokémon Pearl Version	It undertakes photosynthesis with its body, making oxygen. The leaf on its head wilts if it is thirsty.
Pokémon Platinum Version	The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl trophy

Name	Image	Game	Description
Turtwig		Nintendo DS Pokémon Diamond/Pearl	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.

General information

Biology

Turtwig's appearance is characteristic of a tortoise despite the prefix in its name being derived from "turtle". Its prominent jawbone may denote a relationship to the snapping turtle. Its green and yellow body is covered by a shell. A small seedling grows on Turtwig's head.

The soil-based shell on Turtwig's back grows stronger when it absorbs water. Turtwig survives by carrying out photosynthesis with its whole body. The leaf on its head wilts whenever it becomes thirsty. As a result, it lives in areas that are close to lakes.

Etymology

Turtwig's name is a portmanteau of the words "turtle" and "twig". Its Japanese name "Naetoru" is derived from the Japanese word for seedling (苗, nae) and the English world "turtle".

Reveal

Turtwig was revealed on August 5, 2006 along with the other Starter Pokémon of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions, Piplup and Chimchar. Its English name was first officially confirmed in Nintendo Power's April 2007 (Volume 214) issue.

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Turtwig.

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  Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions sprite

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  The player character has the option of choosing a Turtwig as their Starter Pokémon from a briefcase in Lake Verity in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ナエトル Naetoru (romanized) Naetle (trademark)

References

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