Turtwig

Turtwig (Pokédex #0387) is a Grass-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 4. It is officially classified as the Tiny Leaf Pokémon. Made from soil, the shell on its back hardens when it drinks water. It lives along lakes.

As a Grass-type POKEMON, Turtwig has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug moves. It resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground moves, taking only half damage from them.

Turtwig's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 318 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 55 · ATK 68 · DEF 64 · SP.ATK 45 · SP.DEF 55 · SPD 31. Its standout stat is ATK (68), which makes it best suited for physical offense roles. Its abilities are Overgrow, Shell armor, with Shell armor as its hidden ability.

Turtwig stands 0.4 m (16") tall and weighs 10.2 kg (22.5 lbs). Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Medium Slow. Egg groups: Monster, Plant.

Turtwig is part of the Turtwig → Grotle → Torterra evolution line (3-stage). Turtwig is the base form and can evolve into Grotle via Level 18.

Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Grotle and Torterra. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.