Turtwig Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Turtwig in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Turtwig
Turtwig is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 60.316 DPS.
Turtwig can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Turtwig is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Turtwig resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Turtwig is Mega Blaziken (60.316 DPS), Blacephalon (59.556 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (58.632 DPS).
Catching Turtwig: After defeating Turtwig, the catch encounter will have a CP between 645 and 695 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 803-865 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Turtwig from raids will have exactly 695 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Turtwig?
The best counter for Turtwig is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 60.316 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (59.556 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (58.632 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Turtwig?
Turtwig can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Turtwig weak to?
Turtwig is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Turtwig be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Turtwig's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Turtwig from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Turtwig from raids will have 695 CP at level 20, or 865 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 645. If you see 695 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Turtwig worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Turtwig is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Turtwig?
For the best moveset for Turtwig itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Turtwig stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Turtwig without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Turtwig can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (59.556 DPS) and Eternatus (52.667 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Turtwig in raids?
Weather boost information for Turtwig is not currently available. Grass-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.