*Turtwig, along with {{p|Totodile}}, are the only starters who evolve at level 18. This is also the highest level a starter Pokémon evolves through level-up.
*Turtwig, along with {{p|Totodile}}, are the only starters who evolve at level 18. This is also the highest level a starter Pokémon evolves through level-up.
*Turtwig is the only starter Pokémon that knows {{m|Withdraw|a move}} that is neither {{type2|Normal}} nor its primary type when given to the player.
*Turtwig is the only starter Pokémon that knows {{m|Withdraw|a move}} that is neither {{type2|Normal}} nor its primary type when given to the player.
*Like Bulbasaur, Turtwig is number 001 in the [[Pokédex]] for [[Sinnoh|its region]]. It also has similarities (Especially in its evolved forms) with the Bulbasaur [[evolution]] family.
*Like [[Bulbasaur]], Turtwig is number 001 in the [[Pokédex]] for [[Sinnoh|its region]]. It also has similarities (Especially in its evolved forms) with the Bulbasaur [[evolution]] family.
Turtwig's appearance is characteristic of a turtle or tortoise, and it is primarily light green in coloration. Its prominent, yellow-colored jawbone may denote a relationship to the snapping turtle. Its green and yellow body is covered by a shell. A small seedling grows on a brown-colored patch on its head, similar to the plant bulb on Bulbasaur's back and the leaf on Chikorita's head, the plant part revealing its Grass-type nature. The brown shell on its back has a thick black stripe and rim, and is apparently made of earth. The shell should feel moist on a healthy Turtwig. Turtwig’s eyes are yellow, as are its feet, and Turtwig’s tail is small.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Turtwig can utilize the sun in order to use moves like Synthesis and SolarBeam. Its rock hard shell provides great defense but reduces its speed. Turtwig receives a huge power boost to its Template:Type2 moves when it is weary from battle. Turtwig are also capable of many other Grass-type moves such as Razor Leaf and Giga Drain.
Behavior
Turtwig is a Pokémon that tends to be non-violent. As a show of affection, some Turtwig have been known to chomp their trainer's head. The leaf on its head will wilt if it becomes thirsty. As a result, it lives in areas that are close to lakes.
Turtwig is also sometimes either shy and lazy, or outgoing and protective.
Habitat
Turtwig are somewhat scarce in the wild. They're usually given to young Pokémon Trainers as a starter Pokémon by Professor Rowan. Turtwig can be found living along lakes in dense forests.
As a plant-based Pokémon, Turtwig usually nourishes itself through photosynthesis. It can eat berries like other Pokémon. It also drinks water, which hardens its soil-based shell. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist.
Another Turtwig also appeared in Classroom Training!. A young boy was using it at the Trainers School to battle a Chimchar.
Paul's starter was a Turtwig, which has fully evolved into a Torterra. It appeared as a Turtwig in a flashback with Paul in A Pyramiding Rage! where it was watching Reggie battle Brandon.
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Turtwig is the heaviest of the basic forms of all of the starters.
Turtwig, along with Totodile, are the only starters who evolve at level 18. This is also the highest level a starter Pokémon evolves through level-up.
Turtwig is the only starter Pokémon that knows a move that is neither Template:Type2 nor its primary type when given to the player.
Like Bulbasaur, Turtwig is number 001 in the Pokédex for its region. It also has similarities (Especially in its evolved forms) with the Bulbasaur evolution family.
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
For other sprites and images, please see Turtwig images on Bulbagarden Archives.
