* {{AP|In the anime|Grotle}}, Grotle is said to be slower now that it has evolved. However, Grotle has a higher base Speed than {{p|Turtwig|its pre-evolved form}}.
* {{AP|In the anime|Grotle}}, Grotle is said to be slower now that it has evolved. However, Grotle has a higher base Speed than {{p|Turtwig|its pre-evolved form}}.
* Grotle is the only second stage [[Generation IV]] {{pkmn2|starter}} to [[Evolution|evolve]] at [[level]] 32. {{p|Monferno}} and {{p|Prinplup}} both evolve at level 36.
* Grotle is the only second stage [[Generation IV]] {{pkmn2|starter}} to [[Evolution|evolve]] at [[level]] 32. {{p|Monferno}} and {{p|Prinplup}} both evolve at level 36.
*Grotle and its evolutionary family is the second starter family to be based off of turtles, the other one being the {{p|Squirtle}} evolutionary family.
*When Grotle evolves into {{p|Torterra}}, all of its stats increase by 20 points.
*When Grotle evolves into {{p|Torterra}}, all of its stats increase by 20 points.
The shell possessed by Turtwig has grown to protect Grotle's entire head, back, and short tail, and, along with its change of coloration to yellow, now appears sectioned. Turtwig's sprout has migrated to Grotle's back and grown into full bushes, which may occasionally be seen carrying brown, acorn-like nuts. There are three long, brown ridges on the top of Grotle's shell. Grotle’s lower jaw is yellow in coloration and has triangular extensions on the cheeks. Grotle’s feet are also colored yellow, with three claws.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Grotle has the ability to sense where pure water wells up.
Grotle will sometimes start to roll around in dirt and mud. This allows minerals to seep in and make its shell even harder. Grotle may also carry acorn-like nuts on its bushes.
Habitat
Grotle live in forests, near sources of fresh water.
Grotle, the Grove Pokémon and the evolved form of Turtwig. Grotle lives near water in forests, and leaves the forest during the day to allow light to shine on the tree on its shell.
In the manga
Diamond had a Grotle named Tru, which is his Turtwig's evolved form. It became stronger and (slightly) faster in this new form, but was scarcely used for battles, as it would have been ineffective against Gardenia's Grass-type Pokémon, though it still helped Platinum train for future gym battles. Soon afterwards, the Grotle became a Torterra alongside Chimler in Veilstone City fighting a legion of Galactic Grunts, and its power and endurance grew tremendously.
Grotle is the heaviest of any of the middle evolutions of the starters and heavier than all of the final stages of the starters except for Venusaur, Meganium, and Torterra. Interestingly, all of these Pokémon are Grass-type.
In the anime, Grotle is said to be slower now that it has evolved. However, Grotle has a higher base Speed than its pre-evolved form.
Grotle is based on a snapping turtle. It may also be base on a World Turtle, most likely Akupara. World Turtles are mythical turtles who carry worlds and universes on their backs. It also may be based on the minogame.
Name origin
"Grotle" comes from grove and turtle. Its Japanese name, Hayashigame, derives from 林 hayashi, grove, and 亀 kame, turtle.
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 Grotle images on Bulbagarden Archives.
