List of Pokémon (387–440)

The Pokémon (ポケモン, Pokemon) franchise has 721 (as of the release of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire) distinctive fictional species classified as the titular Pokémon. This is a selected listing of major amount of the Pokémon species, originally found in the Diamond and Pearl versions, arranged as they are in the main game series' National Pokédex.

Turtwig

Turtwig, Naetle (ナエトル, Naetoru) in original Japanese language versions, are small, turtle-like Pokémon, and are one of the three starter Pokémon for the Sinnoh region. Its prominent jawbone may denote a relationship to the snapping turtle. Its name refers to a turtle and a twig. Its green, brown and yellow body is covered by a shell. A small sapling grows on its head, similar to the plant bulb on Bulbasaur's back and the leaf on Chikorita's head. The soil-based shell on its back grows stronger when it absorbs water and nutrients. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist. Turtwig survives by carrying out photosynthesis with its whole body. The leaf on its head will wilt if it becomes thirsty. As a result, it lives in areas that are close to lakes.