Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Turtwig

Turtwig

Tiny Leaf Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Turtwig is a Grass Type Tiny Leaf Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Turtwig can be found with Overgrow as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 1 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Brave Nature, based on 318 combined Base Stats.

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Turtwig Stats & Abilities
Turtwig Evolutions
Turtwig Locations
Turtwig Weakness
Turtwig Best Moves
Turtwig Level Up Moves
Turtwig TM Moves
Turtwig Egg Moves
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Turtwig Stats and Abilities

Based on Turtwig Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Turtwig Highest IV Stat is Attack 68 and the Lowest being Speed 31.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	55	220	314
E	Attack	68	126	258
F	Defense	64	119	249
F	Special Attack	45	85	207
F	Special Defense	55	103	229
F	Speed	31	60	177
F	Total	318


Turtwig	Detail
Best Nature	Brave ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	1 Attack
Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Grass, Monster
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)


Abilities	Description
Overgrow Ability 1	Overgrow increases the power of Grass-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
Shell Armor Hidden Ability	Shell Armor prevents the Pokémon from receiving a critical hit.

How To Evolve Turtwig in BDSP

Turtwig requires (Level 18) to evolve into Grotle and then (Level 32) to evolve into Torterra.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution	Evolution Requirement	Final Evolution
Turtwig	Level 18 →	Grotle	Level 32 →	Torterra

Where To Find Turtwig in BDSP

Turtwig has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Sunlit Cavern	National	Turtwig Lv. 16-63
Still-Water Cavern	National	Turtwig Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave	National	Turtwig Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave	National	Turtwig Lv. 16-63
Lake Verity	Interact	Turtwig Lv. 5

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Turtwig Weakness

Turtwig is a Grass Type pokemon. This will cause Turtwig to take More Damage from Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Ground, Water, Grass, Electric Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Flying Poison Bug Fire Ice
0.5x Less Damage	Ground Water Grass Electric
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Turtwig Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Lugia
S	Ho-Oh
S	Rayquaza
S	Dragonite
S	Salamence

What pokemon is Turtwig Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Palkia
S	Kyogre
S	Groudon
S	Celebi
S	Garchomp

Best Moves Turtwig in BDSP

Best Moveset for Turtwig Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
45	Leaf Storm	Special	195	90	5	Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
37	Crunch	Physical	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
41	Giga Drain	Special	112.5	100	10	User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
21	Bite	Physical	60	100	25	May cause flinching.

Best Moveset for Turtwig TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	180	100	10	Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
TM53	Energy Ball	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM96	Strength	Physical	80	100	15

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Turtwig Lv Up Moves

Turtwig TM Moves

Turtwig Egg Moves

Turtwig Level Up Moves

List of Moves Turtwig can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Tackle	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
5	Withdraw	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status Raises user's Defense.
6	Leafage	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Strikes opponent with leaves.
10	Growth	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
13	Razor Leaf	Power: 82.5 Acc: 95 PP: 25 Physical High critical hit ratio.
17	Curse	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Ghosts lose 50% of max HP and curse the opponent; Non-Ghosts raise Attack, Defense and lower Speed.
21	Bite	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical May cause flinching.
25	Mega Drain	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
29	Leech Seed	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 10 Status Drains HP from opponent each turn.
33	Synthesis	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status User recovers HP. Amount varies with the weather.
37	Crunch	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
41	Giga Drain	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
45	Leaf Storm	Power: 195 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.

Turtwig TM Moves

List of Moves Turtwig can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM09	Bullet Seed	Power: 37.5 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM10	Work Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM16	Light Screen	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM19	Giga Drain	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM20	Safeguard	Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 Status The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM22	Solar Beam	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM53	Energy Ball	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM70	Flash	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM75	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM76	Stealth Rock	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM86	Grass Knot	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Turtwig Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Turtwig can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Worry Seed	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Changes the opponent's Ability to Insomnia.
Growth	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
Tickle	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Attack and Defense.
Body Slam	Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May paralyze opponent.
Double-Edge	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage.
Sand Tomb	Power: 35 Acc: 85 PP: 15 Physical Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
Seed Bomb	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
Thrash	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
Amnesia	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
Superpower	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Lowers user's Attack and Defense.
Stockpile	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Stores energy for use with Spit Up and Swallow.
Swallow	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status The more times the user has performed Stockpile, the more HP is recovered.
Spit Up	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Power depends on how many times the user performed Stockpile.
Earth Power	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
Wide Guard	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user's team from multi-target attacks.
Grassy Terrain	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Restores a little HP of all Pokémon for 5 turns.
Heavy Slam	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical The heavier the user, the stronger the attack.

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