What is Turtwig's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Turtwig's maximum CP is 1,358 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Turtwig good in Pokémon GO?

Turtwig has 119 Attack, 110 Defense, and 146 Stamina. It has niche uses depending on the meta.

Can Turtwig be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Turtwig is available in Pokémon GO.

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

629 - 678 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

787 - 848 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

1,346 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

629 - 678 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

472 - 508 CP

Turtwig

#387 · Sinnoh

Grass

☁️ Sunny Boost

Base Stats

Attack 119

Defense 110

Stamina 146

Total: 375

Pokémon Info

Max CP	1,358
Generation	Sinnoh (Gen 4)
Buddy Distance	3km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	😈 Yes

About Turtwig

Turtwig is a Grass-type Pokémon from Sinnoh (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 1,358 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Turtwig has base stats of 119 Attack, 110 Defense, and 146 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 375.

Turtwig can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Turtwig is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Sunny weather, Turtwig receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Turtwig is 3km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Turtwig

#387

→

🍬 25

Grotle

#388

→

🍬 100

Torterra

#389

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Tackle	Normal	5	+5	10.0	-	-	-
Razor Leaf STAB	Grass	13	+7	13.0	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Energy Ball STAB	Grass	90	-55	-	90	-55
Seed Bomb STAB	Grass	55	-33	-	55	-40
Body Slam	Normal	50	-35	-	60	-35

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Turtwig takes increased damage from these types:

Fire 1.6×

Ice 1.6×

Poison 1.6×

Flying 1.6×

Bug 1.6×

Resistances

Turtwig takes reduced damage from these types:

Water 0.625×

Electric 0.625×

Grass 0.625×

Ground 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Turtwig

Top Pokémon to use when battling Turtwig in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
2	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
3	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
4	Rayquaza	Dragon Flying	284	170	213	4,387
5	Eternatus	Poison Dragon	278	192	268	5,067
6	Salamence	Dragon Flying	277	168	216	4,289
7	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
8	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
9	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
10	Dragonite	Dragon Flying	263	198	209	4,338

🏆 Turtwig PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	15	15	15	50	1,346

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	15	15	15	50	1,346

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Turtwig IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	1,017	508	678	848	1,187	1,346
98% (15/15/14)	1,014	507	676	845	1,183	1,341
96% (15/14/15)	1,013	506	675	844	1,182	1,340
93% (14/14/14)	1,002	501	668	835	1,170	1,326
91% (15/13/13)	1,003	501	668	836	1,170	1,327
87% (13/13/13)	988	494	658	823	1,152	1,307
82% (12/12/12)	973	486	649	811	1,135	1,287
80% (10/15/15)	979	489	653	816	1,142	1,295
67% (10/10/10)	944	472	629	787	1,102	1,249
0% (0/0/0)	807	403	538	672	941	1,067

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Turtwig with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	1,346 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	1,187 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	629 - 678 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	787 - 848 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	629 - 678 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	472 - 508 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Turtwig with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	16	26	1,187
2	1,187	27	1,187
3	1,187	28	1,187
4	1,187	29	1,187
5	160	30	1,017
6	1,187	31	1,187
7	1,187	32	1,187
8	1,187	33	1,187
9	1,187	34	1,187
10	339	35	1,102
11	1,187	36	1,187
12	1,187	37	1,187
13	1,187	38	1,187
14	1,187	39	1,187
15	508	40	1,187
16	1,187	41	1,187
17	1,187	42	1,187
18	1,187	43	1,187
19	1,187	44	1,187
20	678	45	1,269
21	1,187	46	1,187
22	1,187	47	1,187
23	1,187	48	1,187
24	1,187	49	1,187
25	848	50	1,346

📖 Complete Turtwig Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Turtwig (#387) is a Grass-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,358 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Turtwig has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Turtwig in 2026.

📊 Turtwig Stats Analysis

Turtwig's Attack stat is 119 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Turtwig may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 110 Defense (Average) and 146 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 375. Trainers should be mindful of Turtwig's limited bulk. Compared to other Grass-type Pokémon, Turtwig's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Turtwig Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Turtwig depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Tackle (Fast) with Energy Ball (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Turtwig has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Turtwig PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Turtwig can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Grass typing provides useful matchups against Water, Electric, Grass-type threats while being weak to Fire, Ice, Poison types.

Master League

In Master League, Turtwig faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Turtwig Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Turtwig's effectiveness depends on its typing and 119 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Turtwig use Fire, Ice-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Turtwig in Pokémon GO

Turtwig can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Turtwig Evolution Guide

Turtwig is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

Turtwig (#387) ← current
Grotle (#388) — 25 Candy
Torterra (#389) — 100 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Turtwig

Shadow Turtwig is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Turtwig's effective Attack becomes ~143. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Turtwig in Pokémon GO

Shiny Turtwig is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Turtwig gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (787 - 848 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Turtwig

Q: What is Turtwig's max CP?
A: 1,346 CP at Level 50, or 1,187 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Turtwig good?
A: Limited competitive use, but viable for themed battles.

Q: Can Turtwig be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Turtwig is available.

Q: What is Turtwig weak to?
A: Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Tackle + Energy Ball for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

Grass Grass-Type 🗺️ Sinnoh 📱 Full Pokédex ✨ Shiny Checklist 📅 Events

Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.