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Turtwig

Turtwig

#387 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Tiny Leaf Pokémon

Turtwig

#387 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Tiny Leaf Pokémon

Stats

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.

Deoxys Speed

Grotle

Turtwig normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Turtwig sprite

Shiny

Turtwig

Tiny Leaf Pokémon

#387
Grass

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

10.2 kg (22.5 lbs)

Abilities

Overgrow

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Turtwig takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Fire

Ice

Poison

Flying

Bug

Resists

Water

0.5×

Electric

0.5×

Grass

0.5×

Ground

0.5×

Growth

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

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
MonsterGrass
Gender
87.5% male
12.5% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon HeartGold box art

HeartGold

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

Pokémon SoulSilver box art

SoulSilver

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

Evolution

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

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartTackleNormalPhysical359535

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

5WithdrawWaterStatus--40

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

9AbsorbGrassSpecial2010025

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

13Razor LeafGrassPhysical559525

Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

17Curse???Status--10

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

21BiteDarkPhysical6010025

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

25Mega DrainGrassSpecial4010015

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

29Leech SeedGrassStatus-9010

A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn.

33SynthesisGrassStatus--5

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

37CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

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

41Giga DrainGrassSpecial6010010

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

45Leaf StormGrassSpecial140905

A storm of sharp leaves is whipped up. The attack’s recoil sharply reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

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

TM09Bullet SeedGrassPhysical1010030

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

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

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

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

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

TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

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

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial6010010

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

TM20SafeguardNormalStatus--25

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

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

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

TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

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

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

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

TM33ReflectPsychicStatus--20

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

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

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

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial8010010

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

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

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

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

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

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

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

TM76Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

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

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

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

TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

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

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

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

HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

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

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

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

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.

HM08Rock ClimbNormalPhysical908520

A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

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

HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

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

Seed BombGrassPhysical8010015

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

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

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

SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005

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

SynthesisGrassStatus--5

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

Worry SeedGrassStatus-10010

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

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

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

Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

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

GrowthNormalStatus--20

The user’s body is forced to grow all at once. It raises the Sp. Atk stat.

Sand TombGroundPhysical157015

The user traps the foe inside a harshly raging sandstorm for two to five turns.

Seed BombGrassPhysical8010015

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

Spit UpNormalSpecial-10010

The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack.

StockpileNormalStatus--20

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

SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005

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

SwallowNormalStatus--10

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

ThrashNormalPhysical9010020

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

TickleNormalStatus-10020

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

Worry SeedGrassStatus-10010

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

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

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.

#386

Deoxys Speed

#388

Grotle

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