Turtwig

ナエトル · Tortipouss

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.

Type: grass
Stage: 1 of 3

Category: Tiny Leaf Pokémon
Japanese: ナエトル
Height: 0.4 m
Weight: 10.2 kg
Color: Green
Shape: Quadruped

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 3-stage line — walk through the morphology of Turtwig.

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Turtwig

Stage 1

Base form

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Grotle

Stage 2

From Turtwig

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Torterra

Stage 3

From Grotle

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 055

/255
Attack 068

/255
Defense 064

/255
Sp. Atk 045

/255
Sp. Def 055

/255
Speed 031

/255

§ III

Best Turtwig cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 18 cards.

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§ IV

Turtwig through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 MF

Masakazu Fukuda

Masakazu Fukuda has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2003 to 2024, spanning sets such as Black & White, Holon Phantoms, and Supreme Victors. The work leans cartoonish and colorful, with playful energy, balanced framing, and clear character-forward staging.

3 cards
EX era → Diamond & Pearl era
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02 KS

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

2 cards
EX era → Sun & Moon era
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03 KS

Kouki Saitou

Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

2 cards
Black & White era → Scarlet & Violet era
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04 O

OOYAMA

OOYAMA is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2013, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations are most frequently seen in the Sun & Moon era, including sets such as Ultra Prism and Team Up, and extend into Scarlet & Violet releases.

2 cards
Sun & Moon era → Sword & Shield era
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05 AN

Atsuko Nishida

Atsuko Nishida has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 400+ cards. Across sets such as Gym Heroes, Expedition Base Set, and Skyridge, the work favors playful, character-forward staging with simple, balanced compositions and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

1 card
Diamond & Pearl era
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