Blastoise (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Blastoise (disambiguation).
Blastoise
Shellfish Pokémon
カメックス
Kamex
#009
Blastoise
Blastoise




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Type
Water Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Torrent
Blastoise
Cacophony
Cacophony
Rain Dish
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Mega Launcher
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Monster and Water 1
Hatch time
21 cycles
Height
5'03" 1.6 m
Blastoise
5'03" 1.6 m
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Weight
188.5 lbs. 85.5 kg
Blastoise
222.9 lbs. 101.1 kg
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Mega Stone
Blastoisinite [[|]]
Base experience yield
210
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
239
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Blastoise
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HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
3
Sp.Def
0
Speed
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HP
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Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
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Speed
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HP
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Atk
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Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
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Speed
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HP
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Atk
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Sp.Def
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Speed
Shape
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Footprint
F009.png F000.png
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Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
70
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Blastoise (Japanese: カメックス Kamex) is a Water-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Wartortle starting at level 36. It is the final form of Squirtle. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Blastoise using the Blastoisinite.

Blastoise is the game mascot of the Japanese and international versions of Pokémon Blue, appearing on the boxart of both.

Biology

Blastoise is a large, bipedal tortoise-like Pokémon. Its body is dark blue and is mostly hidden by its tough, brown shell. This shell has a pale yellow underside and a white ridge between the upper and lower halves, which also encircles the arms. Two powerful water cannons reside in the top sides of its shell. These cannons can be extended or withdrawn and can be used to assist in high-speed charges. Blastoise's head has triangular ears which are black on the inside, small brown eyes, and a cream-colored lower jaw. Its arms are thick and striated with three claws on each hand. Its feet have three claws on the front and one on the back. It has a stubby tail.

As Mega Blastoise, it develops two smaller shells over its arms, each with their own water cannon. The two cannons on its back are replaced by a single, central water cannon of greater size. This cannon extends forward over Mega Blastoise's head and is said to have a blast range of over 6 miles.[1] Its eyes turn red, and its ears angle backwards. It has a small point on its chin.

The powerful cannons on this Pokémon's back are capable of producing water blasts that can pierce steel and concrete. Blastoise deliberately makes itself heavy to withstand these powerful blasts, and it will crush its opponents with its bulk. The anime has shown that Blastoise can take the role of a leader in large groups of Squirtle and Wartortle. Its preferred habitat seems to be freshwater ponds and lakes.

In the anime

Blastoise in the anime
Mega Blastoise in the anime

Major appearances

Gary's Blastoise

Gary has a Blastoise that he received as a Squirtle from Professor Oak.

Other

In Beach Blank-Out Blastoise a Blastoise that was ruling over an island of Squirtle and Wartortle had a Jigglypuff stuck in one its cannons and its song made everyone fall asleep.

Neesha, a Trainer who went to New Island in Mewtwo Strikes Back, had a Blastoise named "Shellshocker". It fought with Mewtwo's cloned Blastoise and lost. It was taken away from her by one of Mewtwo's special Poké Balls but was liberated by Ash along with the other confiscated Pokémon. Along with Ash's Charizard and another Trainer's Venusaur, they were the only confiscated Pokémon not to be cloned: this could be because Mewtwo didn't need more than one copy of each Pokémon and it already had their clones.

Cissy used a Blastoise against Ash and his Lapras in a Wave Race for the Coral-Eye Badge during Fit to be Tide. It reappeared in flashbacks of A Way Off Day Off, Hello, Pummelo! and Viva Las Lapras.

In The Pokémon Water War, Captain Aidan had a team of Blastoise, Wartortle, and Squirtle that were used to extinguish fires. The team of Blastoise reappeared in a flashback in The Fire-ing Squad!.

A Blastoise was one of the Pokémon competing in the Pokémon Sumo Wrestling in Ring Masters. It went up against Raiden's Feraligatr and lost.

During One Trick Phony!, Jessie used a Blastoise borrowed from Battle Park against Ash's Pikachu in an elaborate plan to capture it.

Lola has a Blastoise which she used to rescue Flint's Golem after it had fallen into water in A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!.

Sid has a Blastoise in Destiny Deoxys.

Jimmy's Wartortle evolved into Blastoise in Judgment Day!.

In Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part Two, Kellyn had three Blastoise use Rain Dance in order to douse a forest fire that was caused by J's Salamence.

A Blastoise and its Mega Evolution appeared in Mega Evolution Special I under the ownership of Siebold.

A Blastoise appeared in XY089, under the ownership of Tierno.

Minor appearances

Blastoise first appeared as a giant mechanical Pokémon in Island of the Giant Pokémon.

In The Ghost of Maiden's Peak, a Gastly created an illusion of Blastoise in order to frighten Ash's Squirtle. Gastly subsequently combined this Blastoise with an illusionary Venusaur to create a Venustoise, which terrified both Squirtle and Bulbasaur out of battling.

The first time a real Blastoise appeared in was in Primeape Goes Bananas. It was in Ash's flashback in an advertisement for the contest in which he won his special hat.

A Blastoise appeared in Lights, Camera, Quack-tion, as part of the cast for the movie "Pokémon in Love".

Blastoise also appeared in The Power of One.

A Blastoise belonging to an unnamed Trainer, appeared in a Hall of Fame photograph in Hello, Pummelo!.

A Blastoise appeared in Nurse Joy's poem in Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?.

A Coordinator used a Blastoise in the Verdanturf Contest in Disguise Da Limit.

Multiple Blastoise appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, as part of the feuding armies.

A Blastoise was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Summer Academy in the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP060 Blastoise Ash's Pokédex Blastoise, the Shellfish Pokémon. The evolved form of Wartortle. Blastoise's strength lies in its power, rather than its speed. Its shell is like armor and attacks from the hydro cannons on its back are virtually unstoppable.
Original series entries continue below.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP248 Blastoise Ash's Pokédex Blastoise, the Shellfish Pokémon. Blastoise uses the Hydro Pumps on its back to fire out extremely powerful blasts.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG092 Blastoise May's Pokédex Blastoise, the Shellfish Pokémon. Blastoise is the final evolved form of Squirtle. It can launch powerful blasts of water from its water spouts.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
XY089 Blastoise Serena's Pokédex Blastoise, the Shellfish Pokémon. It crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell.

In Pokémon Origins

Blastoise in Pokémon Origins

Blue's Blastoise

Blue sent out his Blastoise in File 4: Charizard during his battle with Red. It defeated Red's Persian and Jolteon, but lost to his Charizard.

In the manga

Blastoise in Pokémon Adventures

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

Squirtle has two older sisters who are Blastoise. Their names are Kameko and Kamemi and they appear in The Five Sisters of Squirtle. Kameko is the oldest of all of Squirtle's siblings, with Kamemi as the second-oldest.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Blasty

In Pokémon Adventures, one of Green's main Pokémon is a Blastoise nicknamed Blasty, which evolved from Wartortle prior to Zap! Zap! Zapdos! which evolved from the Squirtle she stole from Professor Oak.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Main article: Blue's Blastoise (Pocket Monsters)

Blue is shown to have a Blastoise which first appeared in Get The Flying Machine!!. It has been mostly relied on since then.

A Blastoise makes its first appearance under the ownership of Misty in Let's Get that Moon Rock!!.

Green is also shown with one where it challenges Red to a swimming competition in Part-Time Job At The Swimming Pool!!.

A Blastoise is seen with Giovanni and his brother in Pulverize the strongest Pokémon!!.

A Blastoise is seen with Red during the curry cooking competition that went on in Curry Showdown! Which is the Most Delicious?.

Professor Oak owns a Blastoise which debuted in Save the Pokémon Zoo!!.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

In Pokémon Zensho, Shigeru's Squirtle eventually evolved into a Blastoise that fought Satoshi's Charizard for the title of Champion of the Pokémon League.

In the Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic manga

Kellyn caught a Blastoise to put out the fire in the Vien Forest in A Fresh Start.

In the TCG

Main article: Blastoise (TCG)

In the TFG

One Blastoise figure has been released.

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

When released from a Poké Ball, Blastoise will use Hydro Pump in one direction. Each Pump moves Blastoise backwards slightly making it a danger to those fighting behind it as well. Blastoise's trophy also refers to Blastoise as the 'Definitive Water Type'.

Trophy information

"Blastoise is the next evolutionary step after Wartortle. The thick jets of water they shoot from the cannons on their backs are strong enough to cut through steel plating. When in danger, they hide inside their armored shells. Blastoise is so popular among Trainers that it's considered the definitive Water-type."

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

Blastoise appears as a trophy in the Wii U version of the game and Mega Blastoise appears as a trophy in the 3DS version. It also appears in the background of Siebold's room in the Kalos Pokémon League, along with Wailord, Piplup, and Clawitzer.

Trophy information

Blastoise

"On a hot summer day, it's great to cool off by playing in a sprinkler. Don't look to Blastoise as a replacement, though—those water jets on its back are extremely powerful and would send you flying. In fact, Blastoise itself is so huge so it doesn't get blown away when it fires. Speaking of fires, Blastoise is better than a fire truck at putting them out!"

Mega Blastoise

NA: "Some species of Pokémon living in Kalos have the ability to Mega Evolve, and here's one! Mega Blastoise is a bit bigger than Blastoise, and instead of two cannons on its shell, it has one huge cannon. This may seem like a downgrade, but wait–there are two on its arms! This math is easy: three is better than two."

PAL: "Some species of Pokémon living in Kalos have the ability to Mega Evolve, and here's one! Mega Blastoise is a bit bigger than Blastoise, and instead of two cannons on its shell, it has one huge cannon. This may seem like a downgrade, but wait - there are two on its arms, too! Basic arithmetic: three is better than two."

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

Generation I
Red(ENG) A brutal Pokémon with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high speed tackles.
Blue
Yellow Once it takes aim at its enemy, it blasts out water with even more force than a fire hose.
Stadium It has spouts extending from its shell at the top. They spray water like cannons, hard enough to pierce concrete walls.
Generation II
Gold It deliberately makes itself heavy so it can withstand the recoil of the water jets it fires.
Silver The rocket cannons on its shell fire jets of water capable of punching holes through thick steel.
Crystal It firmly plants its feet on the ground before shooting water from the jets on its back.
Stadium 2 It deliberately makes itself heavy so it can withstand the recoil of the water jets it fires.
Generation III
Ruby Blastoise has water spouts that protrude from its shell. The water spouts are very accurate. They can shoot bullets of water with enough accuracy to strike empty cans from a distance of over 160 feet.
Sapphire
Emerald The waterspouts that protrude from its shell are highly accurate. Their bullets of water can precisely nail tin cans from a distance of over 160 feet.
FireRed It crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell.
LeafGreen The pressurized water jets on this brutal Pokémon's shell are used for high-speed tackles.
Generation IV
Diamond The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold It deliberately makes itself heavy so it can withstand the recoil of the water jets it fires.
SoulSilver The rocket cannons on its shell fire jets of water capable of punching holes through thick steel.
Generation V
Black The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.
White
Black 2 The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.
White 2
Generation VI
X It crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell.
Y The pressurized water jets on this brutal Pokémon's shell are used for high-speed tackles.
Omega Ruby Blastoise has water spouts that protrude from its shell. The water spouts are very accurate. They can shoot bullets of water with enough accuracy to strike empty cans from a distance of over 160 feet.
Alpha Sapphire


Alternate games

Pokémon Pinball, Pokémon Trading Card Game (Base Set, Base Set 2, Legendary Collection)
A brutal Pokémon with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high speed tackles.
Pokémon Trading Card Game (Team Rocket)
An aggressive Pokémon that tackles anything it sees.

Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Evolve Wartortle
Blue (Japan)
Evolve Wartortle
Yellow
Evolve Wartortle
Generation II
Gold Silver
Time Capsule
Crystal
Time Capsule
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Evolve Wartortle
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Pal Park, Trade
Platinum
Pal Park, Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Wartortle
Pal Park
Pond
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer
Generation VI
X Y
Evolve Wartortle
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade


In side games

Generation I
Pinball
Evolve Wartortle
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Endless Level 73, Forever Level 23, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Western Cave (89F-98F)
Ranger
Fall City
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Lake Afar (B1-B24)
MD Sky
Lake Afar (B1-B24)
Ranger: SoA
Vien Forest
Rumble
Bright Beach (Normal Mode A & S)
PokéPark Wii
Granite Zone, Beach Zone*
Ranger: GS
Silver Falls
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Lake: Everspring Valley
PokéPark 2
Arcane Area
Rumble U
Dream Gate: Wet and Wild Battle (Reward), Variety Battle: A Battle in the Tower
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 5
Shuffle
Expert Stages: Stage EX9
Rumble World
Pearl Marsh: Pearl Lake (Back Boss)


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Blastoise English United States 40Shiny March 15 to 21, 2002;
September 27 to October 3, 2002;
February 14 to 20, 2003
RSEFRLG Journey Across America Blastoise English United States 70 February 25 to July 23, 2006
RSEFRLG Party of the Decade Blastoise English United States 70 August 8, 2006

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

Base stats

Blastoise
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
79
139 - 186 268 - 362
83
79 - 148 153 - 291
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
105
99 - 172 193 - 339
78
74 - 143 144 - 280
Total:
530
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 85.
Mega Blastoise
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
79
139 - 186 268 - 362
103
97 - 170 189 - 335
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
135
126 - 205 247 - 405
115
108 - 183 211 - 361
78
74 - 143 144 - 280
Total:
630
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/3 ★★★
Power
4/5 ★★★★
Skill
2/3 ★★
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
15/19 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
00Start Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
00Start Tail Whip Normal Status 0000 100100% 30 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
00Start Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
00Start Withdraw Water Status 0000 —% 40 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
044 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000 100100% 30 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
077 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
1010 Withdraw Water Status 0000 —% 40 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
1313 Bubble Water Special 04040 100100% 30 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
1616 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 Tough 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥
2020 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 02020 100100% 40 Cool 1 0  
2424 Protect Normal Status 0000 —% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
2828 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100100% 20 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
3232 Aqua Tail Water Physical 09090 09090% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
3939 Skull Bash Normal Physical 130130 100100% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
4646 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 —% 15 Tough 1 0  
5353 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —% 5 Beautiful 1 0  
6060 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5 Beautiful 1 0  
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Blastoise
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Blastoise
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VI
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
TM05Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM06Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM07Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 1
TM10Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM13Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 1 4 ♥♥♥♥
TM14Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 Beautiful 1 3 ♥♥♥
TM15Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥
TM17Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM18Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 0  
TM21Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥
TM23Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM23 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1
TM26Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1
TM27Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM28Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM31Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM32Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15 Cool 1 0  
TM39Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM42Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM44Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 1 0  
TM45Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM48Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM52Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM55Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM56Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM68Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥
TM74Bag TM Steel Sprite.png TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 5 Cool 1 0  
TM78Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥
TM80Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥
TM82Bag TM Dragon Sprite.png TM82 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM87Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM88Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 1 0  
TM90Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM91Bag TM Steel Sprite.png TM91 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM94Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock SmashXY Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM94Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM94 Secret PowerORAS Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Clever 1 0  
TM97Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM98Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM98 Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 Tough 1 0  
XTM100Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
ZHM03Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM03 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥
ZHM04Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
ZHM05Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM05 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
ZHM06Bag HM Fighting Sprite.png HM06 Rock SmashORAS Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
ZHM07Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM07 DiveORAS Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Blastoise
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Blastoise
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
GolduckSeelDewgongKabutoKabutopsSurskit
EmpoleonBuizelFloatzelTirtougaCarracostaAlomomola
ClauncherClawitzer
Aqua Jet Water Physical 40 100% 20 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
SeelDewgongMarillAzumarillCorsolaMantine
MiloticGorebyssTympolePalpitoadSeismitoadDucklett
SwannaAlomomola
Aqua Ring Water Status —% 20 Beautiful 1 0  
Clawitzer
Aura Sphere Fighting Special 80 —% 20 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
SeelDewgongHorseaSeadraKingdraLapras
OmanyteOmastarCorsolaPelipperSphealSealeo
WalreinHuntailPiplupPrinplupEmpoleonTirtouga
CarracostaAlomomola
Brine Water Special 65 100% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
HorseaSeadraKingdraAmpharosAxewFraxure
HaxorusSkrelpDragalgeClawitzer
Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 85 100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
Lombre
Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥
TotodileCroconawFeraligatrCorsolaFeebasTympole
PalpitoadSeismitoadStunfiskClauncherClawitzer
Flail Normal Physical 100% 15 Cute 1 0  
MudkipMarshtompSwampert
Foresight Normal Status 100% 40 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1
WooperQuagsireSurskitGreninja
Haze Ice Status —% 30 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
Corsola
Mirror Coat Psychic Special 100% 20 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
LaprasWooperQuagsireLotadWingullPelipper
SurskitPiplupPrinplupEmpoleonSnoverAbomasnow
AmauraAurorus
Mist Ice Status —% 30 Beautiful 1 0  
WooperQuagsireMudkipRelicanthShellosGastrodon
Stunfisk
Mud Sport Ground Status —% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
WooperQuagsireMarshtompSwampertShellosGastrodon
TympolePalpitoadSeismitoadStunfiskClauncherClawitzer
Muddy Water Water Special 90 85% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥
LickitungLickilickyCorsolaMilotic
Refresh Normal Status —% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
Remoraid
Water Spout* Water Special 150 100% 5 Beautiful 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0  
SlowpokeSlowbroSlowkingSnorlaxWooperQuagsire
KingdraRelicanthBidoofBibarel
Yawn Normal Status —% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Blastoise in Generation VI
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Blastoise in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Blastoise
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Blastoise
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
X Y OR AS Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 85 100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Hydro Cannon Water Special 150 90% 5 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥
X Y OR AS Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Iron Defense Steel Status —% 15 Tough 1 0  
X Y OR AS Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10 Cool 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Water Pledge Water Special 80 100% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Blastoise can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Blastoise cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Blastoise
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Blastoise
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VI
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Blastoise
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Blastoise
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 Pin009.png 
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani009.png 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
MDP RT 009.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -33.9%
Friend Area: Turtleshell Pond
Phrases
51%-100% HP This thick shell isn't just for show!
26%-50% HP Not good. My HP's down to half...
1%-25% HP I'm done for... My shell is cracking...
Level up Leveled up! I think my shell thickened!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up Leveled up! I think my shell thickened!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 009.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -12%
IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Water  Poké Assist: Water PA.png
( Water )
Field move: Soak fm.pngSoak fm.pngSoak fm.png
(Soak ×3)
Loops: 17 Min. exp.: 150 Max. exp.: 180
Browser entry  
Blastoise attacks by forcefully blasting streams of water.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Water  Poké Assist: Water PA.png
( Water )
Field move: Rain Dance - field move.png
(Rain Dance ×-)
Browser entry  
It attacks by blasting water from the cannons on its back.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Water  Water Assist.png
( Water )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Soak 3 field move.png
(Soak ×3)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It attacks by spitting bubbles that make Pokémon Slowed.
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW009.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Blastoise was guarding the Granite Zone but traveled to the Beach Zone to train himself! He performs best on Empoleon's Snow Slide.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

007Squirtle.png
Unevolved
Squirtle
 Water 
Rare Candy
Level 16
008Wartortle.png
First evolution
Wartortle
 Water 
Rare Candy
Level 36
009Blastoise.png
Second evolution
Blastoise
 Water 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
Spr 1g 009.png Spr b g1 009.png Spr 1b 009.png Spr b g1 009.png Spr 1y 009.png Spr b g1 009.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 009.png Spr b 2g 009.png Spr 2s 009.png Spr b 2s 009.png Spr 2c 009.png Spr b 2c 009.png
Spr 2g 009 s.png Spr b 2g 009 s.png Spr 2s 009 s.png Spr b 2s 009 s.png Spr 2c 009 s.png Spr b 2c 009 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 009.png Spr b 3r 009.png Spr 3e 009.png Spr b 3e 009.png Spr 3f 009.png Spr b 3f 009.png
Spr 3r 009 s.png Spr b 3r 009 s.png Spr 3e 009 s.png Spr b 3e 009 s.png Spr 3f 009 s.png Spr b 3f 009 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 009.png Spr b 4d 009.png Spr 4p 009.png Spr b 4p 009.png Spr 4h 009.png Spr b 4h 009.png
Spr 4d 009 s.png Spr b 4d 009 s.png Spr 4p 009 s.png Spr b 4p 009 s.png Spr 4h 009 s.png Spr b 4h 009 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 009.png Spr b 5b 009.png Spr 5b2 009.png Spr b 5b2 009.png
Spr 5b 009 s.png Spr b 5b 009 s.png Spr 5b2 009 s.png Spr b 5b2 009 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 009.png
Spr b 6x 009.png
Spr 6o 009.png
Spr b 6o 009.png
Spr 6x 009M.png
Spr b 6x 009M.png
Spr 6o 009M.png
Spr b 6o 009M.png
Spr 6x 009 s.png
Spr b 6x 009 s.png
Spr 6o 009 s.png
Spr b 6o 009 s.png
Spr 6x 009M s.png
Spr b 6x 009M s.png
Spr 6o 009M s.png
Spr b 6o 009M s.png
Front Back Front Back
009MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Blastoise images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Other sprites

Spr 3f Blastoise credits.png
FireRed/LeafGreen credits

Trivia

  • Blastoise shares its category with Kabuto and Kabutops. They are all known as the Shellfish Pokémon.
  • In Pokémon Stadium 2, there is a Trainer in the eighth battle of Poké Cup Ultra Ball R-2 who has a Blastoise with both Haze and Mirror Coat. However, it is impossible to breed both of these moves on the same Blastoise until Generation III.
  • Blastoise is the only fully evolved single type Kanto starter (not including the starters in Yellow Version).
  • Mega Blastoise has the highest Special Attack base stat of all non-legendary Water-type Pokémon.

Origin

Its design appears to be a mix of a sea turtle and a tortoise, further mixed with aspects of a tank. Blastoise's cannons may have been derived from the functioning tubes found in mussels and some other shellfish, thus its category.

Name origin

Blastoise's name is a combination of blast (referring to its cannons) and tortoise.

Kamex comes from the Japanese word 亀 kame (tortoise/turtle) and possibly マックス max (maximum).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese カメックス Kamex From kame and possibly max (maximum)
France Flag.png French Tortank From tortue and tank
Spain Flag.png Spanish Blastoise Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Turtok Possibly from turtle and Schillok
Italy Flag.png Italian Blastoise Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 거북왕 Geobukwang Combination of 거북이 geobuk'i and wang
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 水箭龜 / 水箭龟 Shuǐjiànguī "Water rocket turtle"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 水箭龜 Séuijingwāi "Water rocket turtle"



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