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
Defending
Trainer Battles
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Turtwig family. Turtwig evolves into Grotle for 25 Candy, then into Torterra for 100 Candy.
Game images
Turtwig, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
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
| 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
| 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
What counters Turtwig?
Turtwig is weak to , Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice moves.
The best counter to Turtwig is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent, followed by Blacephalon, Mega Delphox and Mega Blaziken.
The top Turtwig counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Rayquaza | 100% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 91% | |
| Blacephalon | 87% | |
| Mega Delphox | 86% | |
| Mega Delphox | 85% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 85% | |
| Blacephalon | 82% | |
| Mega Charizard Y | 82% | |
| Mega Chandelure | 81% | |
| Mega Beedrill | 80% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
119 |
| Defense |
|
110 |
| Stamina |
|
146 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 127 |
Size
| Height | 0.4 m |
| Weight | 10.2 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| 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 |


