Pokémechanics
Diamond, Pearl & Platinum

#387Turtwig

Species
Tiny Leaf Pokémon
Type
Catch rate
45
Growth
Medium Slow
Height
0.4 m
Weight
10.2 kg
Gender
87.5% ♂ 12.5% ♀
Egg cycles
20
Base friendship
70

Turtwig

Diamond
Made from soil, the shell on its back hardens when it drinks water. It lives along lakes.
Pearl
It undertakes photosynthesis with its body, making oxygen. The leaf on its head wilts if it is thirsty.
Platinum
The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy TURTWIG, the shell should feel moist.

Base stats

EVs: +1 Attack

HP55
Attack68
Defense64
Sp. Atk45
Sp. Def55
Speed31
Total318

Abilities

Overgrow
Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Locations

Diamond
Gift
Lake VerityLv 5100%
Pearl
Gift
Lake VerityLv 5100%
Platinum
Gift
Route 201Lv 5100%

Damage taken

  • x1
  • x1
  • x2
  • x2
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x2
  • x1
  • x1
  • x2
  • x0.5
  • x0.5
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x2
  • x1
  • x1
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
1Tackle
Physical
40
100
35
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
5Withdraw
Status
--
--
40
--
Raises the user’s Defense by one stage.
9Absorb
Special
20
100
25
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
13Razor Leaf
Physical
55
95
25
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
17Curse
Status
--
--
10
--
Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
21Bite
Physical
60
100
25
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
25Mega Drain
Special
40
100
15
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
29Leech Seed
Status
--
90
10
--
Seeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.
33Synthesis
Status
--
--
5
--
Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.
37Crunch
Physical
80
100
15
20
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
41Giga Drain
Special
75
100
10
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
45Leaf Storm
Special
130
90
5
100
Lowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
Egg
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Amnesia
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.
Body Slam
Physical
85
100
15
30
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
Double-Edge
Physical
120
100
15
--
User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
Growth
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.
Sand Tomb
Physical
35
85
15
100
Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
Seed Bomb
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Superpower
Physical
120
100
5
100
Lowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
Thrash
Physical
120
100
10
--
Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
Tickle
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s Attack and Defense by one stage.
Worry Seed
Status
--
100
10
--
Changes the target’s ability to Insomnia.
TM/HM
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
HM01Cut
Physical
50
95
30
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
HM04Strength
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
HM06Rock Smash
Physical
40
100
15
50
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
HM08Rock Climb
Physical
90
85
20
20
Has a chance to confuse the target.
TM06Toxic
Status
--
90
10
--
Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
TM09Bullet Seed
Physical
25
100
30
--
Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM10Hidden Power
Special
60
100
15
--
Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
TM11Sunny Day
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
TM16Light Screen
Status
--
--
30
--
Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
TM17Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM19Giga Drain
Special
75
100
10
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
TM20Safeguard
Status
--
--
25
--
Protects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
TM21Frustration
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
TM22Solar Beam
Special
120
100
10
--
Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
TM23Iron Tail
Physical
100
75
15
30
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
TM27Return
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
TM32Double Team
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.
TM33Reflect
Status
--
--
20
--
Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
TM42Facade
Physical
70
100
20
--
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43Secret Power
Physical
70
100
20
30
Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
TM44Rest
Status
--
--
5
--
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM45Attract
Status
--
100
15
--
Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM53Energy Ball
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
TM58Endure
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
TM70Flash
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.
TM75Swords Dance
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.
TM76Stealth Rock
Status
--
--
20
--
Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
TM78Captivate
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender.
TM82Sleep Talk
Status
--
--
10
--
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM83Natural Gift
Physical
--
100
15
--
Power and type depend on the held berry.
TM86Grass Knot
Special
--
100
20
--
Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
TM87Swagger
Status
--
85
15
--
Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
TM90Substitute
Status
--
--
10
--
Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
Tutor
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %Games
Earth Power
Special
90
100
10
10
Platinum
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
Mud-Slap
Special
20
100
10
100
Platinum
Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.
Seed Bomb
Physical
80
100
15
--
Platinum
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Snore
Special
50
100
15
30
Platinum
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
Superpower
Physical
120
100
5
100
Platinum
Lowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
Synthesis
Status
--
--
5
--
Platinum
Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.

Other generations

HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet