Turtwig Pokemon Guide

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Turtwig Pokemon Guide

Turtwig is a Grass-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4, known as one of the Sinnoh first partner Pokemon alongside Chimchar and Piplup. This guide covers Turtwig’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.

Normal Form

Turtwig

Shiny Form

Shiny Turtwig

Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Turtwig guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Turtwig Guide Contents

Description	Quick Facts
Stats	Best Moves
All Moves	Weaknesses
Evolution	Locations
Abilities	FAQ

Turtwig Description

Turtwig is a small Grass-type Pokemon that resembles a turtle with a sprout growing from its head. It is the first stage of the Sinnoh Grass starter line and evolves into Grotle, then Torterra.

Competitive Overview

Is Turtwig Good in Competitive?

Turtwig is usually more important as the first stage of the Torterra evolution line than as a fully competitive Pokemon. Its good early Attack and Defense can help during a playthrough, but its low Speed and unevolved stats limit it in most higher-level formats.

Turtwig’s biggest strengths are Grass-type utility, access to recovery and setup moves in some games and the ability to evolve into Grotle at Level 18. Players looking for stronger long-term battle value usually build toward Torterra.

Turtwig Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Turtwig, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Turtwig

National Dex

#0387

Type

Grass

Species

Tiny Leaf Pokemon

Height

1’04” / 0.4 m

40 cm

Weight

22.5 lbs / 10.2 kg

10.2 kg

Abilities

Overgrow, Shell Armor

Turtwig Stats

Turtwig has solid early-game Attack and Defense for a first-stage starter Pokemon, but it is slow and becomes much stronger after evolving into Grotle and Torterra.

Attack

Defense

Special Attack

Special Defense

Speed

Turtwig Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Turtwig’s useful moves focus on Grass-type damage, early physical attacks, recovery and support. These are some of Turtwig’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Seed Bomb

A reliable physical Grass-type attack that fits Turtwig’s stronger Attack stat.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Razor Leaf

A classic Grass-type attack for Turtwig that can hit consistently during early playthroughs.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Giga Drain

A useful Grass-type attack that can damage opponents while helping Turtwig recover HP.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Leaf Storm

A powerful special Grass-type attack for situations where Turtwig needs maximum Grass damage.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Body Slam

A strong Normal-type physical move that can also threaten paralysis.

Dark type Pokemon icon

Crunch

Useful Dark-type coverage against Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon when available.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Synthesis

A recovery move that helps Turtwig stay healthy during longer battles.

Rock type Pokemon icon

Stealth Rock

A strong support option in games where Turtwig can use entry hazard pressure.

Turtwig All Moves

Turtwig can learn Grass, Normal, Dark, Ground and support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Turtwig’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100
5	Withdraw	Water	Status	–	–
9	Absorb	Grass	Special	20	100
13	Razor Leaf	Grass	Physical	55	95
17	Curse	Ghost	Status	–	–
21	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100
25	Mega Drain	Grass	Special	40	100
29	Leech Seed	Grass	Status	–	90
33	Synthesis	Grass	Status	–	–
37	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
41	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
45	Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	130	90

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Amnesia	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
TM	Bullet Seed	Grass	Physical	25	100
TM	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
TM	Curse	Ghost	Status	–	–
TM	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
TM	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	90	100
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
TM	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	–	100
TM	Grass Pledge	Grass	Special	80	100
TM	Grassy Glide	Grass	Physical	55	100
TM	Grassy Terrain	Grass	Status	–	–
TM	Heavy Slam	Steel	Physical	–	100
TM	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100
TM	Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	130	90
TM	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	–
TM	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
TM	Mud Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Reflect	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Roar	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
TM	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	50	100
TM	Solar Beam	Grass	Special	120	100
TM	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	–	–
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
TM	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100
TM	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Growth	Normal	Status	–	–
Shell Smash	Normal	Status	–	–
Spit Up	Normal	Special	–	100
Stockpile	Normal	Status	–	–
Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100
Swallow	Normal	Status	–	–
Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100
Tickle	Normal	Status	–	100
Wide Guard	Rock	Status	–	–
Worry Seed	Grass	Status	–	100

Turtwig Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Turtwig is a Grass-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Water, Electric, Grass and Ground-type moves, but it is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying and Bug-type moves.

Type

Grass

Weaknesses

Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice

Resistances

Ground, Water, Grass and Electric

Immunity

None

Turtwig Abilities

Turtwig’s abilities support its role as a Grass-type starter Pokemon, either powering up Grass moves or preventing critical hits when its hidden ability is available.

Overgrow

Powers up Grass-type moves when Turtwig is at low HP. This is Turtwig’s standard starter ability.

Shell Armor

Prevents critical hits from landing on Turtwig when this hidden ability is available.

Turtwig Evolution

Turtwig evolves into Grotle starting at Level 18, and Grotle evolves into Torterra starting at Level 32. The full Turtwig evolution line is Turtwig, Grotle and Torterra.

Stage 1

Turtwig

Grass type Pokemon icon

Starting form

Stage 2

Grotle

Grass type Pokemon icon

Evolves from Turtwig at Level 18

Stage 3

Torterra

Evolves from Grotle at Level 32

Where to Find Turtwig in Pokemon Games

Turtwig’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Turtwig is obtained as a starter Pokemon, through transfer or by finding it in specific later-game locations.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Turtwig
Pokemon Red	Not available because Turtwig had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Blue	Not available because Turtwig had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Yellow	Not available because Turtwig had not been introduced yet.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Turtwig
Pokemon Gold	Not available because Turtwig had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Silver	Not available because Turtwig had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Crystal	Not available because Turtwig had not been introduced yet.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Turtwig
Pokemon Ruby	Not available because Turtwig had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Sapphire	Not available because Turtwig had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Emerald	Not available because Turtwig had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon FireRed	Not available because Turtwig had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Not available because Turtwig had not been introduced yet.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Turtwig
Pokemon Diamond	Choose as a starter Pokemon at the beginning of the game.
Pokemon Pearl	Choose as a starter Pokemon at the beginning of the game.
Pokemon Platinum	Choose as a starter Pokemon at the beginning of the game.
Pokemon HeartGold	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Turtwig
Pokemon Black	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Black 2	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White 2	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Turtwig
Pokemon X	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Y	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Received from Professor Birch on Route 101 after entering the Hall of Fame twice.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Received from Professor Birch on Route 101 after entering the Hall of Fame twice.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Turtwig
Pokemon Sun	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Moon	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Breed from Grotle or Torterra, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Breed from Grotle or Torterra, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Not available in this game.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Turtwig
Pokemon Sword	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shield	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Choose as a starter Pokemon at the beginning of the game. Turtwig can also be found in Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern and Sunlit Cavern after gaining access to the Grand Underground.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Choose as a starter Pokemon at the beginning of the game. Turtwig can also be found in Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern and Sunlit Cavern after gaining access to the Grand Underground.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Found in the Crimson Mirelands at Droning Meadow. Turtwig can also appear in massive mass outbreaks.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Turtwig
Pokemon Scarlet	Found in The Indigo Disk DLC in the Canyon Biome after boosting Canyon Biome biodiversity. Turtwig can also be received as a possible Egg from Jacq.
Pokemon Violet	Found in The Indigo Disk DLC in the Canyon Biome after boosting Canyon Biome biodiversity. Turtwig can also be received as a possible Egg from Jacq.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Turtwig
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Turtwig FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Turtwig. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Turtwig?

Turtwig is a Grass-type Pokemon.

What is Turtwig weak against?

Turtwig is weak to Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice-type moves.

What does Turtwig evolve into?

Turtwig evolves into Grotle at Level 18. Grotle evolves into Torterra at Level 32.

What are Turtwig’s abilities?

Turtwig’s abilities are Overgrow and Shell Armor. Shell Armor is its hidden ability.

What are Turtwig’s best moves?

Turtwig’s best moves often include Seed Bomb, Razor Leaf, Giga Drain, Leaf Storm, Body Slam, Crunch, Synthesis and Stealth Rock.

Is Turtwig good in Pokemon?

Yes, Turtwig is a useful early-game starter Pokemon, especially during Sinnoh playthroughs. It becomes much stronger after evolving into Grotle and Torterra.

How do you get Turtwig?

The most common way to get Turtwig is to choose it as a starter Pokemon in Sinnoh games or transfer it from another compatible game.

Does Turtwig have a Mega Evolution?

No. Turtwig does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or major regional form in the main Pokemon games.

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