Turtwig Pokémon Shining Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Turtwig in Pokémon Shining Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 57 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shining Pearl
SinnohTurtwig Pokemon Shining Pearl Pokedex Entry
This Pokémon becomes more energetic the more sunlight there is. The part resembling a shell is similar to silt and is slightly damp and warm to the touch.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Turtwig Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Shining Pearl Turtwig Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Turtwig via various methods in Pokémon Shining Pearl.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Withdraw | water | Lv. 5 |
| Leafage | grass | Lv. 6 |
| Growth | normal | Lv. 10 |
| Razor Leaf | grass | Lv. 13 |
| Curse | ghost | Lv. 17 |
| Bite | dark | Lv. 21 |
| Mega Drain | grass | Lv. 25 |
| Leech Seed | grass | Lv. 29 |
| Synthesis | grass | Lv. 33 |
| Crunch | dark | Lv. 37 |
| Giga Drain | grass | Lv. 41 |
| Leaf Storm | grass | Lv. 45 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shining Pearl Turtwig Locations
Turtwig can be caught in 5 locations across Pokémon Shining Pearl, including Grassland Cave, Lake Verity, and Riverbank Cave. The most reliable spawn is at Grassland Cave, where you'll find it between Lv. 16 and 63 by cave with a 5% encounter rate.
Lake Verity
1 encounter- giftLv. 5First partner PokémonOne-time
Grassland Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-635%5%5%Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National Pokédex
Riverbank Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Still Water Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Sunlit Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries