Pokémon type
Grass
Turtwig
#387 (Sinnoh)
Best moveset for Turtwig
The best moves for Turtwig are Razor Leaf and Seed Bomb when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Razor Leaf and Energy Ball deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
15.6DPS
33DPS
Defending
15.6DPS
27DPS
Trainer Battles
2EPT
2.13DPE
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Turtwig family. Turtwig evolves into Grotle for 25 Candy, then into Torterra for 100 Candy.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Turtwig for 22 Candy, Grotle for 90 Candy.
Game images
Turtwig, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
PokéXciting! Bangkok
In person
13th Feb 2027
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In person
23rd Jan 2027
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In person
7th Nov
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10th Oct
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In person
2nd Oct
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In person
12th Sep
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21st Jul
Road to Kalos
23rd Feb
Car Free Day in Jakarta
In person
10th Jan
Summary
Turtwig is a Grass Pokémon. It is weak to Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice moves. Turtwig's best moveset is Razor Leaf & Seed Bomb and it has a Max CP of 1,342. Turtwig evolves into Grotle.
About
"It undertakes photosynthesis with its body, making oxygen. The leaf on its head wilts if it is thirsty."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Razor Leaf | 13 | 15.6 |
| Tackle | 5 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Ball | 90 | 2 | 2.16 |
| Seed Bomb | 55 | 3 | 2 |
| Body Slam | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Razor Leaf
15.6 DPS
|
Seed Bomb
33 DPS
|
6.5 | 100% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Seed Bomb
33 DPS
|
6.2 | 95% |
|
Razor Leaf
15.6 DPS
|
Energy Ball
27 DPS
|
6.2 | 94% |
|
Razor Leaf
15.6 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
6.1 | 93% |
|
Razor Leaf
15.6 DPS
|
Body Slam
25 DPS
|
5.8 | 89% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Energy Ball
27 DPS
|
5.8 | 88% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.5 | 84% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Body Slam
25 DPS
|
5.3 | 81% |
|
Razor Leaf
15.6 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5.1 | 78% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
3.9 | 60% |
Counters & Raids
Top Turtwig counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Turtwig Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.04
- 2 0.05
- 3 0.05
- 4 0.05
- 5 0.05
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
119 |
| Defense |
|
110 |
| Stamina |
|
146 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 127 |
| Level 50 | 135 |
Average size
| Height | 0.4 m |
| Weight | 10.2 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 10,000 |
| Candy | 25 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
508 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
678 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,017 |
|
Level 40 |
1,187 |
|
Level 50 |
1,342 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 848 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,102 |
Costumes
Turtwig costumes
Turtwig (Dawn’s Hat)
- Can't evolve.
Turtwig (Lucas’s Hat)
- Can't evolve.
