#0387
— Tiny Leaf Pokémon
Turtwig
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Turtwig is a grass-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 318 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 31) and a physical attacking profile. Its Overgrow ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Turtwig. Build around what Turtwig actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Turtwig is a Grass-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Turtwig is a Grass-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug. It resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground.
- Fire2× damage
- Ice2× damage
- Poison2× damage
- Flying2× damage
- Bug2× damage
- Water0.5× damage
- Electric0.5× damage
- Grass0.5× damage
- Ground0.5× damage
Turtwig has no type immunities.
To counter Turtwig in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fire or Ice or Poison or Flying or Bug moves and can withstand its Grass STAB attacks.
Fire-type counters
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