Where can I find Turtwig in SoulGold?

Turtwig cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Turtwig?

Turtwig is a grass-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Turtwig learn in SoulGold?

Turtwig can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Turtwigin Pokémon SoulGold

grass

Pokédex Entry

Tiny Leaf Pokémon

The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist. The leaf on its head wilts if it is thirsty.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Grass

Dex

#387

Abilities

Overgrow(Primary)

Ups Grass moves in a pinch.

Shell Armor(Secondary)

Blocks critical hits.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

87.5% Male, 12.5% Female

Egg Groups

monster, grass

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fire ×2ice ×2poison ×2flying ×2bug ×2

Resists

water ×0.5electric ×0.5grass ×0.5ground ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Turtwig

Base form

→

Grotle

Level up Turtwig to Lv. 18

→

Torterra

Level up Grotle to Lv. 32

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How to Obtain

Turtwig isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Level Up Moves (12)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	35	0	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
5	WithdrawLevel: 5Withdraw	water	0	0	40
5	WithdrawLevel: 5Withdraw	Withdraws the body into its hard shell to raise Defense.
9	AbsorbLevel: 9Absorb	grass	20	100	0
9	AbsorbLevel: 9Absorb	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
13	Razor LeafLevel: 13Razor Leaf	grass	55	95	25
13	Razor LeafLevel: 13Razor Leaf	Cuts enemies with leaves. High critical-hit ratio.
17	CurseLevel: 17Curse	ghost	0	0	10
17	CurseLevel: 17Curse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
21	BiteLevel: 21Bite	dark	60	100	25
21	BiteLevel: 21Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
25	Mega DrainLevel: 25Mega Drain	grass	40	100	0
25	Mega DrainLevel: 25Mega Drain	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
29	Leech SeedLevel: 29Leech Seed	grass	0	90	10
29	Leech SeedLevel: 29Leech Seed	Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
33	SynthesisLevel: 33Synthesis	grass	0	0	5
33	SynthesisLevel: 33Synthesis	Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
37	CrunchLevel: 37Crunch	dark	80	100	15
37	CrunchLevel: 37Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
41	Giga DrainLevel: 41Giga Drain	grass	0	100	0
41	Giga DrainLevel: 41Giga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
45	Leaf StormLevel: 45Leaf Storm	grass	0	90	5
45	Leaf StormLevel: 45Leaf Storm	Whips up a storm of leaves. Harshly lowers the Sp. Atk.

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Egg Moves (17)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Worry SeedWorry Seed	grass	0	100	10
Worry SeedWorry Seed	Plants a seed on the foe giving it Insomnia.
GrowthGrowth	normal	0	0	0
GrowthGrowth	Forces the body to grow, raising Attack and Sp. Atk.Forces the body to grow and heightens Sp. Atk.
TickleTickle	normal	0	100	20
TickleTickle	Makes the foe laugh to lower Attack and Defense.
Body SlamBody Slam	normal	85	100	15
Body SlamBody Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Double EdgeDouble Edge	normal	0	100	15
Double EdgeDouble Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Sand TombSand Tomb	ground	0	0	15
Sand TombSand Tomb	Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for turns.
Seed BombSeed Bomb	grass	80	100	15
Seed BombSeed Bomb	A barrage of hard seeds is fired at the foe.
ThrashThrash	normal	0	100	0
ThrashThrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	0	0	20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
SuperpowerSuperpower	fighting	120	100	5
SuperpowerSuperpower	Boosts strength sharply, but lowers abilities.
StockpileStockpile	normal	0	0	0
StockpileStockpile	Charges up power for up to 3 turns.
SwallowSwallow	normal	0	0	10
SwallowSwallow	Absorbs stockpiled power and restores HP.
Spit UpSpit Up	normal	1	100	10
Spit UpSpit Up	Releases stockpiled power (the more the better).
Earth PowerEarth Power	ground	90	100	10
Earth PowerEarth Power	Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.
Wide GuardWide Guard	rock	0	0	10
Wide GuardWide Guard	Evades wide-ranging attacks for one turn.
Grassy TerrainGrassy Terrain	grass	0	0	10
Grassy TerrainGrassy Terrain	The ground turns to grass for 5 turns. Restores HP.
Heavy SlamHeavy Slam	steel	1	100	10
Heavy SlamHeavy Slam	Does more damage if the user outweighs the foe.

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TM/HM Moves (30)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	0	100	10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlashFlash	normal	0	0	20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	0	100	0	TM87TM87
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	1	100	20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	0	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
Nature PowerNature Power	normal	1	0	20	TM96TM96
Nature PowerNature Power	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	0	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20	HM09HM09
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	0	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
Smack DownSmack Down	rock	50	100	15	TM23TM23
Smack DownSmack Down	Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TrailblazeTrailblaze	grass	50	100	20	TM60TM60
TrailblazeTrailblaze	The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.
Work UpWork Up	normal	0	0	30	TM01TM01
Work UpWork Up	The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.