# Turtwig - Gen 9 Little Cup Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Turtwig in Gen 9 Little Cup. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Little Cup (`gen9lc`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9lc |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Turtwig)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc/Turtwig
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9lc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc)

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## Common Moves
- **Shell Smash**: 92.978%
- **Bullet Seed**: 91.764%
- **Substitute**: 91.760%
- **Bulldoze**: 85.476%
- **Giga Drain**: 7.809%
- **Stealth Rock**: 7.066%
- **Roar**: 7.017%
- **Other**: 16.131%

## Common Abilities
- **Overgrow**: 92.066%
- **Shell Armor**: 7.934%

## Common Items
- **Loaded Dice**: 91.701%
- **Leftovers**: 6.937%
- **Other**: 1.362%

## Common Teammates
- **Timburr**: 92.422%
- **Salandit**: 91.705%
- **Squirtle**: 91.701%
- **Flabebe**: 91.701%
- **Diglett-Alola**: 91.701%
- **Mienfoo **: 7.976%

## FAQ for Turtwig in gen9lc-1760

### What are the top moves for Turtwig?
The most common moves for Turtwig are Shell Smash, Bullet Seed, Substitute, Bulldoze. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Turtwig?
Turtwig is frequently paired with Timburr, Salandit, Squirtle, Flabebe. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Turtwig?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Turtwig?
The top build for Turtwig features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/212/0/0/76/188`. This configuration accounts for 85.475% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Turtwig?
Turtwig is most effectively run with the ability **Overgrow** (92.066%) and the item **Loaded Dice** (91.701%).

### What is the most common role for Turtwig?
Based on common item usage (Loaded Dice), Turtwig often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9lc-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Turtwig?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 55 |
| Attack | 68 |
| Defense | 64 |
| Sp. Atk | 45 |
| Sp. Def | 55 |
| Speed | 31 |
| **BST** | **318** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Turtwig on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Turtwig) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9lc) - Build teams with Turtwig
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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