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Turtwig in Pokémon Black & White

#387 in the National Pokédex • Tiny Leaf Pokémon

Turtwig in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

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 details

Type

Grass

Category

Tiny Leaf Pokémon

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

10.2 kg (22.5 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0387

Turtwig in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

55

220

314

Attack

68

126

258

Defense

64

119

249

Sp. Atk

45

85

207

Sp. Def

55

103

229

Speed

31

60

177

Total

318

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Turtwig, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
64

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
87.5% male
12.5% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Turtwig

Turtwig

#387

Level 18

Grotle

Grotle

#388

Grotle

Grotle

#388

Level 32

Torterra

Torterra

#389

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartTackle

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

Normal5010035
5Withdraw

The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat.

Water--40
9Absorb

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass2010025
13Razor Leaf

Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily.

Grass559525
17Curse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Ghost--10
21Bite

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.

Dark6010025
25Mega Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass4010015
29Leech Seed

A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.

Grass-9010
33Synthesis

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

Grass--5
37Crunch

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Dark8010015
41Giga Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass7510010
45Leaf Storm

The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Grass140905

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.
Class
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

Varies

30–7010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM16Light Screen

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.

Psychic--30
TM17Protect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM20Safeguard

The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.

Normal--25
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM22Solar Beam

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

Grass12010010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM33Reflect

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.

Psychic--20
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM53Energy Ball

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Grass8010010
TM70Flash

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

Normal-10020
TM75Swords Dance

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

Normal--30
TM86Grass Knot

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage.

Grass-10020
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015
HM01Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Normal509530
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Grass Pledge

A column of grass hits opposing Pokémon. When used with its water equivalent, its damage increases into a vast swamp.

Grass5010010

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Amnesia

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic--20
Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015
Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

Normal12010015
Earth Power

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Ground9010010
Growth

The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

Normal--40
Sand Tomb

The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.

Ground358515
Seed Bomb

The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.

Grass8010015
Spit Up

The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the damage.

Normal-10010
Stockpile

The user charges up power and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def. The move can be used three times.

Normal--20
Superpower

The user attacks the target with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense.

Fighting1201005
Swallow

The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP. Storing more power heals more HP.

Normal--10
Thrash

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.

Normal12010010
Tickle

The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.

Normal-10020
Wide Guard

The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn. If used in succession, its chance of failing rises.

Rock--10
Worry Seed

A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making its Ability Insomnia.

Grass-10010

These require the labeled breeding, transfer, trade or historical distribution route. Historical gifts and Dream World services are no longer ordinary active acquisition sources.
Class
Acquisition
Bullet Seed

The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target. Two to five seeds are shot in rapid succession.

Grass2510030

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Captivate

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

Varies

-10015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal4010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent’s team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle.

Rock--20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hidden Ability entries show the game’s programmed slots. Obtaining one can require a historical Dream World promotion, a special gift or a trade from Black 2 and White 2. A programmed slot does not establish that the Hidden Ability was officially obtainable in Generation V.

Overgrow

Ability Slot 1

Powers up Grass-type moves in a pinch.

Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Shell Armor(Hidden Ability)

The Pokémon is protected against critical hits.

Protects against critical hits.

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