#0387 · Gen 4 · 318 BST
Turtwig
An early-evolution Grass-type Pokémon from Generation 4 with modest stats. Common ability: Overgrow.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
130/79/75/58/67/45
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
162/132/127/106/117/91
Abilities
Powers up Grass-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
A hard shell protects the Pokémon from critical hits.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Turtwig
Turtwig is a Grass/None-type Pokémon from Generation 4 with a Base Stat Total of 318. An early-evolution Grass-type Pokémon from Generation 4 with modest stats. Common ability: Overgrow.
Best stat: Attack (68 base)
Turtwig's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 68 base Attack and 31 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Overgrow
- Shell Armor
How to use Turtwig competitively
Open the damage calculator with Turtwig selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Turtwig appears in the species dropdown. Drop Turtwig into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0387 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 4 |
| Type | Grass / None |
| Abilities | Overgrow, Shell Armor |
| Base Stat Total | 318 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 55 / 68 / 64 / 45 / 55 / 31 |