Turtwig Best Moveset
Grass at 68 Attack and 31 Speed. AbilityShell Armor blocks critical hits but the stats behind it can't compete. The moveset is building toward Torterra. Two evolutions from Grass/Ground TermStab at 109 Attack and 105 Defense.
Turtwig saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). This was Turtwig's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Overgrow with Oranberry, favoring a Impish nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Turtwig best EVs are HP and Defense
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Seed Bomb
- Crunch
- Stealth Rock
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
Turtwig saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Turtwig maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Overgrow with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Wall Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Leech Seed
- Giga Drain
- Light Screen
Recommended Teammates
Turtwig was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. This was a decline from E-Tier in the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Overgrow with Focus Sash, favoring a Brave nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Iron Tail
- Crunch
- Rock Smash
- Bullet Seed
Recommended Teammates
Turtwig saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Turtwig climbed from F-Tier as the competitive landscape shifted. Its most popular set ran Shellarmor with Eviolite, favoring a Impish nature.
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Synthesis
- Stealth Rock
- Seed Bomb
Turtwig saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Turtwig maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Shellarmor with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Substitute
- Seed Bomb
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Turtwig Weakness
Turtwig's Grass typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
What is Turtwig Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Turtwig
Scizor can KO Turtwig with U-turn (129-152%). Blaziken threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (181-213%). Baxcalibur deals 34-41% with Icicle Spear.
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Turtwig View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch37-43% Knock Off40-47% U Turn 2x129-152%KO Close Combat73-86% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Turtwig View Blaziken builds →Close Combat90-106%KO Flare Blitz 2x181-213%KO | ||
 Baxcalibur DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThermalexchange ItemLoaded Dice NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Turtwig View Baxcalibur builds →Icicle Spear 2x34-41% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Turtwig View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball57-67% Sludge Bomb 2x127-149%KO | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Turtwig View Salamence builds →Earthquake21-25% | ||
Evolution
Turtwig is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Grotle first, then eventually reaches Torterra. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via two egg groups. The evolved forms gain up to 207 total stats over Turtwig. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Turtwig
moderate rates for Turtwig across 2 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
1 encounter spots for Turtwig at decent spawn rates starting from early-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Turtwig in PLA
To get Turtwig, start by catching Turtwig through walking encounters at Lv. 11-40. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Turtwig ✓Droning MeadowLv.11-36GrassRate 15%
Step 3Catch or Evolve into TorterraHolm of TrialsLv.29-40GrassRate 15%or evolve from Grotle (Step 2)
moderate rates for Turtwig across 8 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Turtwig in BDSP
The path to Turtwig starts with Turtwig at Lv. 58-63 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
No wild encounters for Turtwig. The 3-stage chain runs through Turtwig, which you can catch in the wild from the locations below. Evolve at level 32 once you've got the levels.
Base Stats
Turtwig's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Speed trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 1 Attack EV, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
This Pokémon becomes more energetic the more sunlight there is. The part resembling a shell is similar to silt and is slightly damp and warm to the touch.
Turtwig Guide
Turtwig does the job early-game if you need a Grass type on your team. Evolve it into Grotle before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Turtwig first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 12 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves