Turtwig comes with the abilityOvergrow, which increases the power of Grass-type attacks by 50% once the Pokémon has less than one-third of its maximum HP.
Turtwig evolves into Grotle at Level 18, and then again into Torterra at Level 32.
Turtwig's appearance is characteristic of a turtle or tortoise. Its prominent jawbone may denote a relationship to the snapping turtle. Its green and yellow body is covered by a shell. A small seedling grows on its head, similar to the plant bulb on Bulbasaur's back and the leaf on Chikorita's head.
Turtwig is a reptilian creature much like a tortoise. A sprout growing from its head reveals its Grass-type nature. The shell on its back is apparantley made of Earth. The soil-based shell on its back grows stronger when it absorbs water. Turtwig survives by carrying out photosynthesis with its whole body. The leaf on its head will wilt if it becomes thirsty. As a result, it lives in areas that are close to lakes.
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 defence but reduces its speed. Turtwig recieve a huge power boost to its Grass-type moves when it is weary from battle. Turtwig are also capable of many other Grass-type moves such as Razor Leaf and Giga Drain, as well as Ground-type moves like Earthquake and Stone Edge.
Behavior
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. When it drinks, the shell on its back becomes harder.
Tutwig is the heaviest of the basic forms of the starters.
Origin
Turtwig is based on a snapping turtle with plant characteristics.
Name origin
Turtwig is a combination of turtle and twig. Naetle is derived from 苗 nae, the Japanese word for sprout, and turtle. Its German name comes from Chelonia and Ast. Its French name, Tortipouss, comes from tortue and pousse. Its Korean name, Mobugi, is a combination of '모'(Mo, meaning 'sprout') and 거북이(Geobugi, means '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 Turtwig images on Bulbagarden Archives.
