Grotle (Japanese: ハヤシガメ Hayashigame) is the Grass-type Starter Pokémon of the Sinnoh region, evolved from Turtwig.
Biology
Physiology
Grotle has a large, yellow shell that covers the back, head and short tail. It also has two large bushes that sprout nuts and there are three brown stripes on the shell. Grotle's lower jaw is yellow and has triangle shaped on its cheeks. The feet are also yellow and they each have three claws.
Habitat
These Pokémon live in forests and are often found near sources of food.
Food
Grotle, like Turtwig, gets energy by photosynthesis but it can also eat berries.
Evolution
Grotle is the evolved form of Turtwig as of level 18. Grotle evolves into Torterra once it reaches level 32.
Game Info
Statistics
Pokédex Entries
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Game locations
Locations | ||
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Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
Diamond and Pearl | Evolve Turtwig | None |
Platinum | Evolve Turtwig | None |
HeartGold and SoulSilver | Trade | None |
X and Y | Transfer | None |
Side Game Locations
Locations | |
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Game(s) | Area(s) |
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Mystifying Forest (B1F-B13F) Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F) |
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | Vien Forest |
Sprites
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Trivia
Origin
Grotle is based on a turtle or tortoise with foliage growing from its shell.
Etymology
Grotle probably got its name from "Ground" and "Turtle", or alternatively, "Grotto", and "Turtle". Or another alternative is "Grow" and "Turtle" due to plants ability to photosynthesize.
Gallery
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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