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+ | |name=Turtwig |
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+ | |jname=ナエトル Naetoru |
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+ | |ndex=387 |
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+ | |ndexprev=Deoxys |
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+ | |ndexnext=Grotle |
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+ | |dexsinnoh=001 |
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+ | |evointo=Grotle |
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+ | |gen=Generation IV |
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+ | |species=Tiny Leaf Pokémon |
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+ | |type=Grass |
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+ | |imheight=1'04" |
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+ | |imweight=22.5 lbs. |
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+ | |metheight=0.4 m |
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+ | |metweight=10.2 kg |
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+ | |ability=[[Overgrow]] |
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+ | |dw=Shell Armor |
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+ | |body=08 |
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+ | |color=Green |
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+ | |male=87.5 |
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+ | |egg1=Monster |
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+ | |egg2=Grass |
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+ | |evo=[[File:387.png]][[File:388.png|link=Grotle]][[File:389.png|link=Torterra]]}} |
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+ | '''Turtwig''' (Japanese: '''ナエトル''' ''Naetoru'') is the {{Type|Grass}}-[[Types|type]] [[Starter Pokémon]] of the [[Sinnoh]] region. |
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+ | ==Biology== |
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− | [[Category:Grass Pokémon]] |
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+ | ===Physiology=== |
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− | [[Category:Generation IV Pokémon]] |
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+ | [[File:Ash Turtwig.png|thumb|Ash's Turtwig in action!]] Turtwig is a Pokémon and appears to be a green-ish Pokémon with a small twig on its head. On the twig are two green leaves. It has large yellow eyes and its face is oddly shaped. On the bottom of the face there is a yellow mouth in an obtuse shape. Also on its face it has two tiny nostrils. It has four small stubby feet, so it can't move as fast, and on the bottom of its feet are an obtuse area of yellow towards the bottom of the feet. It also has a shell on its back. The shell is brown with black on the bottom and a few stripes. |
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− | [[Category:Starter Pokémon]] |
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+ | |||
− | [[Category:Single Type Pokémon]] |
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+ | ==Evolution== |
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− | [[Category:Body style 08 Pokémon]] |
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+ | '''Turtwig''' [[evolution|evolves]] into a [[Grotle]] starting at level 18, who later evolves into a [[Torterra]] starting at level 32. |
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− | [[Category:Monster group Pokémon]] |
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+ | |||
− | [[Category:Plant group Pokémon]] |
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+ | ==Game Info== |
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+ | |||
+ | ===Pokédex Entries=== |
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+ | {{Pokédexentries |
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+ | |type={{Grass}} |
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+ | |gen=IV |
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+ | |diamond=Made from soil, the shell on its back hardens when it drinks water. It lives along lakes. |
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+ | |pearl=It undertakes photosynthesis with its body, making oxygen. The leaf on its head wilts if it is thirsty. |
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+ | |platinum=The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist. |
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+ | |heartgold=Photosynthesis occurs across its body under the sun. The shell on its back is actually hardened soil. |
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+ | |soulsilver=Photosynthesis occurs across its body under the sun. The shell on its back is actually hardened soil. |
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+ | |black=The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist. |
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+ | |white=The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist. |
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+ | |black 2=The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist. |
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+ | |white 2=The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist. |
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+ | |x=Photosynthesis occurs across its body under the sun. The shell on its back is actually hardened soil. |
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+ | |y=It undertakes photosynthesis with its body, making oxygen. The leaf on its head wilts if it is thirsty.}} |
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+ | |||
+ | ===Locations=== |
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+ | {{Game Locations |
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+ | |type={{Grass}} |
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+ | |diamondpearl=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Rowan]]'s briefcase near [[Lake Verity]] |
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+ | |dprarity=One |
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+ | |platinum=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Rowan]]'s briefcase on [[Route 201]] |
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+ | |ptrarity=One |
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+ | |heartgoldsoulsilver=[[Trade]] |
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+ | |hgssrarity=None |
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+ | |blackwhite=[[Poké Transfer]] |
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+ | |bwrarity=None |
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+ | |xy=Transfer |
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+ | |xyrarity=None |
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+ | }} |
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+ | |||
+ | ====Side Game Locations==== |
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+ | {{Side Game Locations |
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+ | |type={{Grass}} |
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+ | |PMD2=[[Starter Pokémon]]<br />[[Mystifying Forest]] (B1F-B13F)<br />[[Mystery Jungle]] (B1F-B29F) |
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+ | |Ranger2=[[Nabiki Beach]] (Joins after a quest) |
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+ | }} |
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+ | |||
+ | ===Sprites=== |
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+ | {{GenIVPokéSprites |
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+ | |bgcolor = {{Grass}} |
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+ | |dpspr = 387 dpspr.png |
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+ | |dpsprs = 387 dpsprs.png |
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+ | |hgssspr = 387 ptspr.png |
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+ | |hgsssprs= 387 ptsprs.png |
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+ | |ptspr = 387 ptspr.png |
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+ | |ptsprs = 387 ptsprs.png |
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+ | |IVback = 387 IVback.png |
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+ | |IVbacks = 387 IVbacks.png |
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+ | |bwspr = Turtwig_BW1.gif |
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+ | |bwsprs = Turtwig_Shiny_BW.gif |
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+ | |Vback = Turtwig_Back_BW.gif |
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+ | |Vbacks = Turtwig_Back_Shiny_BW.gif |
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+ | |xyspr = Turtwig_XY.gif |
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+ | |xysprs = Turtwig_Shiny_XY.gif |
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+ | |VIback = Turtwig_Back_XY.gif |
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+ | |VIbacks = Turtwig_Back_Shiny_XY.gif |
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+ | }} |
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+ | |||
+ | ==Moveset== |
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+ | ===Generation IV=== |
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+ | ====Level Up==== |
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+ | {{MovessettopIII|type={{Grass}}}} |
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+ | {{MovessetmidIII|1|[[Tackle]]|35|95|35|{{type|Normal}}|{{Damage Category|Physical}}|Tough|3}} |
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+ | {{MovessetmidIII|5|[[Withdraw]]|0|100|40|{{type|Water}}|{{Damage Category|Status}}|Cute|2}} |
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+ | {{MovessetmidIII|9|'''[[Absorb]]'''|20|100|25|{{type|Grass}}|{{Damage Category|Special}}|Smart|1}} |
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+ | {{MovessetmidIII|13|'''[[Razor Leaf]]'''|55|95|25|{{type|Grass}}|{{Damage Category|Physical}}|Cool|3}} |
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+ | {{MovessetmidIII|17|[[Curse]]|0|100|10|{{type|???}}|{{Damage Category|Status}}|Tough|0}} |
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+ | {{MovessetmidIII|21|[[Bite]]|60|100|25|{{type|Dark}}|{{Damage Category|Physical}}|Tough|3}} |
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+ | {{MovessetmidIII|25|'''[[Mega Drain]]'''|40|100|15|{{type|Grass}}|{{Damage Category|Special}}|Smart|1}} |
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+ | {{MovessetmidIII|29|[[Leech Seed]]|0|90|10|{{type|Grass}}|{{Damage Category|Status}}|Smart|0}} |
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+ | {{MovessetmidIII|33|[[Synthesis]]|0|100|5|{{type|Grass}}|{{Damage Category|Status}}|Smart|0}} |
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+ | {{MovessetmidIII|37|[[Crunch]]|80|100|15|{{type|Dark}}|{{Damage Category|Physical}}|Tough|2}} |
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+ | {{MovessetmidIII|41|'''[[Giga Drain]]'''|60|100|10|{{type|Grass}}|{{Damage Category|Special}}|Smart|1}} |
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+ | {{MovessetmidIII|45|'''[[Leaf Storm]]'''|140|90|5|{{type|Grass}}|{{Damage Category|Special}}|Cute|2}} |
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+ | {{MovessetendII|type={{Grass}}}} |
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+ | |||
+ | ====TM/HM==== |
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+ | {|border="1" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" width="75%" |
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+ | |style="background-color: #{{Grass}}"|'''TM/HM''' |
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+ | |style="background-color: #{{Grass}}"|'''Attack Name''' |
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+ | |style="background-color: #{{Grass}}"|'''Attack Type''' |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |TM06 |
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+ | |[[Toxic]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Poison-type|Poison]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |TM09 |
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+ | |[[Bullet Seed]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Grass-type|Grass]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |TM10 |
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+ | |[[Hidden Power]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Normal-type|Normal]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |TM11 |
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+ | |[[Sunny Day]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Fire-type|Fire]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |TM16 |
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+ | |[[Light Screen]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Psychic-type|Psychic]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |TM17 |
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+ | |[[Protect]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Normal-type|Normal]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |TM19 |
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+ | |[[Giga Drain]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Grass-type|Grass]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |TM20 |
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+ | |[[Safeguard]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Normal-type|Normal]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |TM21 |
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+ | |[[Frustration]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Normal-type|Normal]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |TM22 |
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+ | |[[SolarBeam]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Grass-type|Grass]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |TM23 |
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+ | |[[Iron Tail]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Steel-type|Steel]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |TM27 |
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+ | |[[Return]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Normal-type|Normal]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |TM32 |
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+ | |[[Double Team (move)|Double Team]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Normal-type|Normal]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |TM33 |
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+ | |[[Reflect]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Psychic-type|Psychic]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |TM42 |
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+ | |[[Facade]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Normal-type|Normal]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |TM43 |
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+ | |[[Secret Power]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Normal-type|Normal]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |TM44 |
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+ | |[[Rest]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Psychic-type|Psychic]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |TM45 |
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+ | |[[Attract]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Normal-type|Normal]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |TM53 |
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+ | |[[Energy Ball]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Grass-type|Grass]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |TM58 |
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+ | |[[Endure]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Normal-type|Normal]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |TM70 |
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+ | |[[Flash]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Normal-type|Normal]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |TM75 |
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+ | |[[Swords Dance]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Normal-type|Normal]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |TM76 |
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+ | |[[Stealth Rock]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Rock-type|Rock]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |TM78 |
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+ | |[[Captivate]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Normal-type|Normal]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |TM82 |
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+ | |[[Sleep Talk]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Normal-type|Normal]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |TM83 |
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+ | |[[Natural Gift]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Normal-type|Normal]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |TM86 |
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+ | |[[Grass Knot]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Grass-type|Grass]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |TM87 |
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+ | |[[Swagger]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Normal-type|Normal]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |TM90 |
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+ | |[[Substitute]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Normal-type|Normal]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |HM01 |
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+ | |[[Cut]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Normal-type|Normal]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |HM04 |
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+ | |[[Strength]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Normal-type|Normal]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |HM06 |
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+ | |[[Rock Smash]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Fighting-type|Fighting]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |HM08 |
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+ | |[[Rock Climb]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Normal-type|Normal]] |
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+ | |} |
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+ | |||
+ | ====Platinum Move Tutor Moves==== |
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+ | {|border="1" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" width="50%" |
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+ | |style="background-color: #{{Grass}}"|'''Attack Name''' |
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+ | |style="background-color: #{{Grass}}"|'''Attack Type''' |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |[[Snore]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Normal-type|Normal]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |[[Synthesis]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Grass-type|Grass]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |[[Earth Power]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Ground-type|Ground]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |[[Mud-Slap]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Ground-type|Ground]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |[[Seed Bomb]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Grass-type|Grass]] |
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+ | |} |
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+ | |||
+ | ====Egg Moves==== |
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+ | {|border="1" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" width="50%" |
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+ | |style="background-color: #{{Grass}}"|'''Attack Name''' |
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+ | |style="background-color: #{{Grass}}"|'''Attack Type''' |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |[[Worry Seed]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Grass-type|Grass]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |[[Growth]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Normal-type|Normal]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |[[Tickle]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Normal-type|Normal]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |[[Body Slam]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Normal-type|Normal]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |[[Double-edge]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Normal-type|Normal]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |[[Sand Tomb]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Ground-type|Ground]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |[[Seed Bomb]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Grass-type|Grass]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |[[Thrash]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Normal-type|Normal]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |[[Amnesia]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Psychic-type|Psychic]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |[[Superpower]] |
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+ | |[[Pokémon_types#Fighting-type|Fighting]] |
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+ | |} |
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+ | |||
+ | ==Appearances== |
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+ | ===Anime=== |
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+ | [[File:Pokemon222.jpg|thumb|Turtwig with Pikachu in anime.]] Turtwig is used by Ash in the [[Sinnoh]] Region. It could learn [[Tackle]], [[Withdraw]], [[Absorb]], [[Razor Leaf]], [[Curse]], [[Bite]], [[Mega Drain]], [[Leech Seed]], [[Synthesis]], [[Crunch]], [[Giga Drain]], and [[Leaf Storm]]. Later in the series, Ash's Turtwig evolved into [[Grotle]], but this made it hard for [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]] to train it, due to a lack of speed. Afterwards, [[Paul's Torterra]] teaches [[Grotle]] how to fight with reduced [[speed]]. [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]] later uses this strategy there on. It soon evolves into Torterra at Sunyshore City during another battle with Team Rocket. |
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+ | It reappeared in the Pikachu short airing along with the 15th Pokémon movie. |
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+ | |||
+ | ====Known Trainers with a Turtwig==== |
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+ | *[[Ash Ketchum]] |
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+ | *[[Professor Rowan]] |
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+ | *[[Gardenia]] |
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+ | *[[Paul]] |
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+ | |||
+ | ==Trivia== |
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+ | *Like [[Bulbasaur]] and [[Chikorita]], Turtwig can walk on all fours, making it the third Grass starter to walk on fours. |
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+ | *Turtwig is the heaviest of the basic forms of all of the starters. |
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+ | *Turtwig, along with [[Totodile]], are the only starters who evolve at level 18. This is also the highest level a starter Pokémon evolves. |
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+ | *Turtwig is the only starter Pokémon that knows a move that is neither normal type nor its primary type when given to the player. |
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+ | *Turtwig is the only grass type starter to learn a [[Type|Water]] type move. |
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+ | |||
+ | ===Origin=== |
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+ | Turtwig is based on a baby turtle. |
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+ | |||
+ | ===Etymology=== |
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+ | Turtwig's name is a portmanteau of "Turtle" and "Twig". |
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+ | |||
+ | ===Names in other languages=== |
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+ | Turtwig's Japanese name is Naetle, nae meaning seedling as Turtwig has a seedling growing from his head. |
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+ | |||
+ | ==Gallery== |
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+ | <gallery> |
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+ | 387Turtwig_DP_anime.png |
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+ | 387Turtwig_DP_anime_2.png |
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+ | 387Turtwig_DP_anime_3.png |
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+ | 387Turtwig_DP_anime_4.png |
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+ | 387Turtwig_DP_anime_5.png |
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+ | 387Turtwig_DP_anime_6.png |
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+ | 387Turtwig_Dream.png |
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+ | 387Turtwig_Pokemon_Ranger_Guardian_Signs.jpg |
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+ | 387Turtwig_Pokemon_Ranger_Shadows_of_Almia.jpg |
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+ | 387Turtwig_Pokemon_Mystery_Dungeon_Explorers_of_Time_and_Darkness.jpg |
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+ | 387Turtwig_Pokemon_Mystery_Dungeon_Explorers_of_Sky.jpg |
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+ | 387Turtwig_Pokemon_Battle_Revolution.png |
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+ | 387Turtwig_Pokémon_PokéPark.jpg |
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+ | </gallery> |
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+ | |||
+ | {{References|turtwig|387}}{{Starter Pokémon}}{{GenIVnav}} |
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+ | {{PokémonPrevNext|prev=Deoxys|next=Grotle}} |
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+ | |||
+ | [[ca:Turtwig]] |
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+ | [[pl:Turtwig]] |
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+ | [[Category:Pokémon that are part of a three-stage evolutionary line]] |
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+ | [[Category:Small Pokémon]] |
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+ | [[Category:Light Pokémon]] |
Revision as of 22:23, 17 December 2014
Turtwig (Japanese: ナエトル Naetoru) is the Grass-type Starter Pokémon of the Sinnoh region.
Biology
Physiology
Turtwig is a Pokémon and appears to be a green-ish Pokémon with a small twig on its head. On the twig are two green leaves. It has large yellow eyes and its face is oddly shaped. On the bottom of the face there is a yellow mouth in an obtuse shape. Also on its face it has two tiny nostrils. It has four small stubby feet, so it can't move as fast, and on the bottom of its feet are an obtuse area of yellow towards the bottom of the feet. It also has a shell on its back. The shell is brown with black on the bottom and a few stripes.
Evolution
Turtwig evolves into a Grotle starting at level 18, who later evolves into a Torterra starting at level 32.
Game Info
Pokédex Entries
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Locations
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Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
Diamond and Pearl | Starter Pokémon from Professor Rowan's briefcase near Lake Verity | One |
Platinum | Starter Pokémon from Professor Rowan's briefcase on Route 201 | One |
HeartGold and SoulSilver | Trade | None |
Black and White | Poké Transfer | None |
X and Y | Transfer | None |
Side Game Locations
Locations | |
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Game(s) | Area(s) |
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Starter Pokémon Mystifying Forest (B1F-B13F) Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F) |
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | Nabiki Beach (Joins after a quest) |
Sprites
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Moveset
Generation IV
Level Up
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TM/HM
TM/HM | Attack Name | Attack Type |
TM06 | Toxic | Poison |
TM09 | Bullet Seed | Grass |
TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal |
TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire |
TM16 | Light Screen | Psychic |
TM17 | Protect | Normal |
TM19 | Giga Drain | Grass |
TM20 | Safeguard | Normal |
TM21 | Frustration | Normal |
TM22 | SolarBeam | Grass |
TM23 | Iron Tail | Steel |
TM27 | Return | Normal |
TM32 | Double Team | Normal |
TM33 | Reflect | Psychic |
TM42 | Facade | Normal |
TM43 | Secret Power | Normal |
TM44 | Rest | Psychic |
TM45 | Attract | Normal |
TM53 | Energy Ball | Grass |
TM58 | Endure | Normal |
TM70 | Flash | Normal |
TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal |
TM76 | Stealth Rock | Rock |
TM78 | Captivate | Normal |
TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal |
TM83 | Natural Gift | Normal |
TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass |
TM87 | Swagger | Normal |
TM90 | Substitute | Normal |
HM01 | Cut | Normal |
HM04 | Strength | Normal |
HM06 | Rock Smash | Fighting |
HM08 | Rock Climb | Normal |
Platinum Move Tutor Moves
Attack Name | Attack Type |
Snore | Normal |
Synthesis | Grass |
Earth Power | Ground |
Mud-Slap | Ground |
Seed Bomb | Grass |
Egg Moves
Attack Name | Attack Type |
Worry Seed | Grass |
Growth | Normal |
Tickle | Normal |
Body Slam | Normal |
Double-edge | Normal |
Sand Tomb | Ground |
Seed Bomb | Grass |
Thrash | Normal |
Amnesia | Psychic |
Superpower | Fighting |
Appearances
Anime
Turtwig is used by Ash in the Sinnoh Region. It could learn Tackle, Withdraw, Absorb, Razor Leaf, Curse, Bite, Mega Drain, Leech Seed, Synthesis, Crunch, Giga Drain, and Leaf Storm. Later in the series, Ash's Turtwig evolved into Grotle, but this made it hard for Ash to train it, due to a lack of speed. Afterwards, Paul's Torterra teaches Grotle how to fight with reduced speed. Ash later uses this strategy there on. It soon evolves into Torterra at Sunyshore City during another battle with Team Rocket.
It reappeared in the Pikachu short airing along with the 15th Pokémon movie.
Known Trainers with a Turtwig
Trivia
- Like Bulbasaur and Chikorita, Turtwig can walk on all fours, making it the third Grass starter to walk on fours.
- Turtwig is the heaviest of the basic forms of all of the starters.
- Turtwig, along with Totodile, are the only starters who evolve at level 18. This is also the highest level a starter Pokémon evolves.
- Turtwig is the only starter Pokémon that knows a move that is neither normal type nor its primary type when given to the player.
- Turtwig is the only grass type starter to learn a Water type move.
Origin
Turtwig is based on a baby turtle.
Etymology
Turtwig's name is a portmanteau of "Turtle" and "Twig".
Names in other languages
Turtwig's Japanese name is Naetle, nae meaning seedling as Turtwig has a seedling growing from his head.
Gallery
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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