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Shellfish Pokémon
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Kamex
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Type
Water Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Mega Blastoise
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Gigantamax Blastoise
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
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Abilities
Torrent
Blastoise
Cacophony
Mega Blastoise
Cacophony
Gigantamax Blastoise
Rain Dish
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Mega Launcher
Mega Blastoise
Cacophony
Gigantamax Blastoise
Gender ratio
Unknown
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Monster and Water 1
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
5'03" 1.6 m
Blastoise
5'03" 1.6 m
Mega Blastoise
82'00"+ 25.0+ m
Gigantamax Blastoise
0'0" 0 m
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Weight
188.5 lbs. 85.5 kg
Blastoise
222.9 lbs. 101.1 kg
Mega Blastoise
??? lbs. ??? kg
Gigantamax Blastoise
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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
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Footprint
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Mega Blastoise
Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
70
External Links

Blastoise (Japanese: カメックス Kamex) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Wartortle starting at level 36. It is the final form of Squirtle.

Blastoise has two other forms.

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

Biology

Blastoise is a large, bipedal turtle Pokémon. Its body is blue and is mostly hidden by its tough, brown shell. This shell has a cream-colored underside and a white ridge encircling its arms and separating the upper and lower halves. Two powerful water cannons reside at the top of its shell over its shoulders. These cannons can be extended or withdrawn. Blastoise's head has triangular ears that are black on the inside, small brown eyes, and a cream-colored lower jaw. Its arms are thick, and it has three claws on each hand. Its feet have three claws on the front and one on the back. Poking out of the bottom of its shell is a stubby tail.

The powerful cannons on this Pokémon's back are capable of producing water blasts that can pierce steel and concrete and can be used for high-speed charges. Blastoise deliberately makes itself heavy to withstand these powerful blasts and to crush its opponents. In Generation II, Skull Bash was its signature move. 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.

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 that can retract into its shell. This cannon extends forward over Mega Blastoise's head and is said to have a blast range of over 6 miles (10 kilometers).[1] Small ridges develop over its now-red eyes and extend to its ears. The ears angle slightly backward and there is a small point on its chin.

Gigantamax Blastoise shooting streams of water from its canons

As Gigantamax Blastoise, it becomes larger. Its eyes are white with bright blue sclerae. Its blue arms, head and legs change to light blue, and the underside of its shell becomes dark red. Its shell transforms into a battleship-like formation, with 31 cannons of different sizes: sets of twin cannons emerge from hexagon and rectangle-shaped holes within the shell, and a main cannon protrudes from the center. Several white triangular spots are located on its tail and legs. Three red clouds surround the main cannon.

Gigantamax Blastoise can adapt to any situation using various cannon combinations. It is not very good at precision shooting, so instead of aiming its attacks, it prefers to overwhelm its opponent by launching dynamic, powerful torrents from its cannons. According to one legend, its main cannon is so staggeringly powerful it can blast holes through the mountains. Gigantamax Blastoise can also align the 12 cannons surrounding its main cannon individually to attack in any direction.[2]

Gigantamax Blastoise is the only known Pokémon capable of using the G-Max Move G-Max Cannonade.

In the anime

Main series

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. It physically appeared in The Ties That Bind.

Tierno's Blastoise

Tierno has a Blastoise that he received as a Squirtle from Professor Sycamore. He first appeared in Tag Team Battle Inspiration!, having evolved from Wartortle.

Other

A Blastoise appeared in Beach Blank-Out Blastoise, where it ruled over an island of Squirtle and Wartortle. It had a Jigglypuff stuck in one of its cannons, and Jigglypuff's song subsequently made everyone fall asleep.

A Blastoise nicknamed Shellshocker appeared in Mewtwo Strikes Back and its remake Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, under the ownership of Neesha. 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 Corey's Venusaur, they were the only confiscated Pokémon not to be cloned and they had the same marks that Squirtletwo had, indicating that it was likely obtained by Mewtwo through different means than the ones used to clone. After being freed, it fought with Mewtwo's cloned Blastoise and lost. Neesha's Blastoise appeared in an alternate timeline of the main series that was introduced in I Choose You!, where it was seen battling Corey's Venusaur; it is unknown if it holds the same nickname in that timeline.

In Fit to be Tide, Cissy used her Blastoise to compete against Ash and his Lapras in a Wave Race for the Coral-Eye Badge. Despite a well-fought race, Ash ultimately won by having Lapras use Ice Beam and riding on the ice. It reappeared in flashbacks of A Way Off Day Off, Hello, Pummelo!, and Viva Las Lapras.

Multiple Blastoise appeared in The Pokémon Water War, under the ownership of Captain Aidan. They worked alongside a team of Wartortle and Squirtle that were used to extinguish fires. The team of Blastoise reappeared in a flashback in The Fire-ing Squad!.

A Blastoise appeared in Ring Masters as one of the Pokémon competing in Rikishii Town's Sumo Conference. It went up against Raiden's Feraligatr and lost despite its extreme strength, thus allowing Feraligatr to proceed to the finals.

In One Trick Phony!, Jessie borrowed a Blastoise from the Battle Park and used it against Ash and his Pikachu in an elaborate plan to capture it.

In A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!, Lola's Blastoise rescued Flint's Golem after it had fallen into water. It reappeared in a fantasy in Grating Spaces!.

In Destiny Deoxys, Sid used a Blastoise as his main battling Pokémon.

In Judgment Day!, Jimmy's Wartortle evolved into a Blastoise while it was still being captured by Team Rocket. This allowed it to escape with its massive size.

In Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2), three Blastoise were captured by Kellyn's Capture Styler so they could use Rain Dance in order to douse a forest fire that was caused by J's Salamence.

In Mega Evolution Special I, Siebold's Mega Blastoise battled Alain and his Charizard. Blastoise was successful in defeating Charizard.

In A Glaring Rivalry!, a Sailor's Blastoise battled Gladion and his Midnight Form Lycanroc and was eventually defeated by Counter.

Minor appearances

In Island of the Giant Pokémon, a giant robot Blastoise was at Pokémon Land.

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.

Blastoise made its physical debut in Primeape Goes Bananas in a flashback, Ash saw a Blastoise in an advertisement for the contest in which he won his special hat.

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Blastoise was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

In Lights, Camera, Quack-tion, a Blastoise was part of the cast for the movie "Pokémon in Love".

In The Power of One, multiple Blastoise sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

A Blastoise appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

In The Fire-ing Squad!, a Blastoise competed in the Fire and Rescue Grand Prix.

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

In Disguise Da Limit, a Coordinator's Blastoise competed in the Verdanturf Contest.

A Trainer's Blastoise appeared in Training Wrecks.

A Trainer's Blastoise appeared in Eight Ain't Enough.

In Spontaneous Combusken!, a Coordinator's Blastoise in the Chrysanthemum Contest.

In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, multiple Blastoise were part of the feuding armies that were eventually placated by Sir Aaron in the past.

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

A Blastoise that can Mega Evolve appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I.

A Mega Blastoise appeared in the opening credits of Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

In a flashback in Battling the Beast Within!, the Ultra Rangers' Blastoise and its fellow Pokémon attempted to battle a Guzzlord that was wreaking havoc at the Ultra Ruin but lost.

A Trainer's Blastoise appeared in a video hologram in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.

Six Blastoise appeared in Eyes on the Goal!, under the ownership of the Shell Sage.

A Trainer's Blastoise appeared in These Could be the Starts of Something Big!.

A Trainer's Blastoise appeared in JNS05.

In Must Be Our Heroes and the Witch!, a Blastoise appeared in a fantasy.

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 cannon on its back are virtually unstoppable.
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
XY090 Blastoise Serena's Pokédex Blastoise, the Shellfish Pokémon. Blastoise's heavy body weight can leave opponents unable to battle. It retreats into its shell when necessary.

Pokémon Origins

Blastoise in Pokémon Origins

In File 1: Red, a Blastoise was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.

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

Pokémon Generations

Blue owns a Blastoise, which appeared in The Challenger. He used it during his Pokémon League battle against Lance and his Dragonite, where it eventually won, allowing Blue to become the new Champion.

GOTCHA!

A Blastoise briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Red.

Pokémon Evolutions

Blastoise in Pokémon Evolutions
Mega Blastoise in Pokémon Evolutions

A Blastoise appeared in The Discovery, under the ownership of Green. She used it to help her traverse Cerulean Cave and later to battle Elaine's newly-caught Mewtwo. However, despite Mega Evolving it, it was no match for the Legendary Pokémon, giving Elaine the victory.

In the manga

Blastoise in Pokémon Adventures
Mega Blastoise in Pokémon Adventures

Ash & Pikachu

Main article: Gary's Blastoise

Gary Oak owns a Blastoise that appeared in One Half Of A Poké Ball. It was the final Pokémon Gary used during his match with Ash, where it fought Pikachu.

Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic

Kellyn captured a Blastoise to put out the fire in the Vien Forest in A Fresh Start before eventually releasing it.

Magical Pokémon Journey

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.

Movie adaptations

Neesha's Blastoise, nicknamed Shellshocker, appears in Mewtwo Strikes Back!. Mewtwo's Blastoise clone, named Blastoisetwo, also appears.

Pocket Monsters HGSS

A Blastoise appeared in PMHGSS11.

Pokémon Adventures

Red, Green & Blue arc

Main article: Blasty

One of Green's main Pokémon is a Blastoise nicknamed Blasty, which evolved from Wartortle prior to Zap! Zap! Zapdos!.

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

A Blastoise was fantasied along with the other fully evolved Kanto Starters in Chinchou in Charge, where the Pokémon Association Chairman of Kanto and Johto explains to Bill and Janine the special privilege of entering the finals unconditionally after collecting the badges.

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc

Blasty has obtained a Blastoisinite, with it he can Mega Evolve into Mega Blastoise.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Blastoise appears in The Truth About The Mysterious Whirl Islands!!. It had ruled over the island for a century before turning violent. At Slowking's request, Gold defeats it, destroying Slowking's Cave in the process. The Blastoise later appears at the end of A Serious Crisis!! The Battle With The Lugia along with Slowking and Lugia.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

A Blastoise appeared in A Mischievous Wartortle.

A Blastoise appeared in GDZ38, under the ownership of Kameta.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Main article: Blue's Blastoise (Pocket Monsters)

A Blastoise appeared in Let's Get that Moon Rock!!, under the ownership of Misty.

Blue is revealed to have a Blastoise, which first appeared in Get The Flying Machine!!. It is his main Pokémon.

A Blastoise appeared in Which One is the Real Clefairy!?.

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

A Blastoise is seen with Giovanni and his brother in Pulverize the strongest Pokémon!!. It reappeared in Good-Bye, Pikachu?!.

A Blastoise appeared in Curry Showdown! Which is the Most Delicious? as one of the participants of a curry cooking competition.

A Blastoise appeared in The Thrill of a Perfect Score, Big Rampage at the Amusement Park!.

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

A Blastoise appeared in Clefairy, a Doctor!?.

A Blastoise appeared in The Fake Pikachu!!.

A Blastoise appeared in Team Rocket's Downfall!!.

A Blastoise appeared in Pikachu's Birthday Party.

A Blastoise appeared in The Ancient Pokémon Discovery!.

A Blastoise appeared in Clefairy, a Supernatural Being?!.

A Blastoise appeared in Marill's Special Training to Surpass Pikachu!!.

A Blastoise appeared in Take me to the Dragon Palace!.

A Blastoise appeared in Special Fireworks!!.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

A Blastoise appeared in Clefairy's Golf Debut!.

Pokémon Zensho

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 TCG

Main article: Blastoise (TCG)

In the TFG

One Blastoise figure has been released.

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros.

When released from a Poké Ball, Blastoise will use Hydro Pump in one direction. Each Pump moves Blastoise backward slightly making it a danger to those fighting behind it as well.

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Blastoise reappears as a Poké Ball Pokémon in Super Smash Bros. Melee. Like in SSB, it uses Hydro Pump as its attack. 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. Brawl

Blastoise was briefly considered as a possible playable character before it was switched out for Squirtle.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

Blastoise appears in the background of the Flood Chamber in the Kalos Pokémon League, along with Wailord, Piplup, and Clawitzer.

Mega Blastoise trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS

A trophy of Mega Blastoise also exists in both versions of the game.

Trophy information

Blastoise

NA: 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!

PAL: Tempted to have a Blastoise hose the mud off your bike? Well, don't. The water jets from its rocket cannons might look perfect for that, but they'd just blast your bike into oblivion. In fact, the reason Blastoise grow so big and heavy is so they don't get blown away themselves. If your house is on fire, though, feel free to get a Blastoise to help!

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.

Pokkén Tournament

Blastoise is a DLC playable character in Pokkén Tournament DX who was released on March 23, 2018.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Blastoise retains its role as a background character in the Kalos Pokémon League's Flood Chamber. It also appears as a Spirit.

Detective Pikachu

A Blastoise appeared in Detective Pikachu. It battled a Gengar at an illegal fight club, only to be defeated.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#009
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 Johto
#234
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 Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#009
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 Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#239
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 Unova
#—
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 Kalos
Central #088
Hoenn
#—
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
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#009
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
Let's Go Pikachu Once it takes aim at its enemy, it blasts out water with even more force than a fire hose.
Let's Go Eevee
Mega Blastoise
Let's Go Pikachu The cannon on its back is as powerful as a tank gun. Its tough legs and back enable it to withstand the recoil from firing the cannon.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII Galar
Isle of Armor #073
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
Sword It crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell.
Shield The rocket cannons on its shell fire jets of water capable of punching holes through thick steel.
Brilliant Diamond The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.
Shining Pearl
Gigantamax Blastoise
Sword It's not very good at precision shooting. When attacking, it just fires its 31 cannons over and over and over.
Shield Water fired from this Pokémon's central main cannon has enough power to blast a hole into a mountain.
Generation IX Paldea
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


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, Event
Crystal
Time Capsule, Event
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade, Event
Emerald
Trade, Event
FireRed LeafGreen
Evolve Wartortle
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Trade
Platinum
Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Wartortle
Pal Park
Pond
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer, Evolve Wartortle (from Event Squirtle)
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer, Evolve Wartortle (from Event Squirtle)
Generation VI
X Y
Evolve Wartortle
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade, Event
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Evolve Wartortle
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Evolve Wartortle
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Evolve Wild Area News Wartortle
TradeVersion 1.2.0+
Expansion Pass
Evolve Wartortle
Workout Sea, Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Raid Battle)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Evolve Wartortle
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Unobtainable


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 (B89F-B98F)
Ranger
Fall City
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Lake Afar (B17F-B24F)
MD Sky
Lake Afar (B17F-B24F)
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 Stage: Stage EX8
Rumble World
Pearl Marsh: Pearl Lake (Back Boss)
Picross
Area 21: Stage 08
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Charizard Sea2019, Gengar Sea, Garchomp Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal, Garchomp SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal
Generation VIII
New Snap
Blushing BeachDay Level 3, Maricopia Reef Evening Level 2
UNITE
Purchase for 8,000 Aeos Coins/460 Aeos Gems
Cross-Generation
Masters EX
Poké Fair sync pair scout (Sygna Suit Blue's)
Ticket Scout (after Victory Road) (Sygna Suit Blue's)
Evolve Scottie/Bettie's Wartortle (Egg)


In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
GSC 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
XYORAS Pokémon Scrap Blastoise Japanese region Online 100 April 28 to August 31, 2016

Held items

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

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

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation IX.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Blastoise's learnsets from other generations.


Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
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Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
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Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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!
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 R-078
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 R-013
It attacks by blasting water from the cannons on its back.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Water
Poké Assist:
(present)
Water Assist.png
Water
Field move:
(present)
Soak 3 field move.png
(Soak ×3)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Water Assist.png
Water
Field move:
(past)
Soak 1 field move.png
(Soak ×1)
Browser entry R-294/N-214
It attacks by spitting bubbles that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush009Body.png Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds Base HP: 55
Base Attack: 80 Base Defense: 60 Base Speed: 60
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.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Water
Attack Power: ★★★★★

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True Strength
Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
Pokémon Shuffle
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Water
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 135 Raise Max Level.png 20

#009
Shuffle009.png
Shuffle009M.png

Stabilize+
Sometimes erases two of the foe's disruptions on the board.
Mega Effects Mega Speedup.png 4
Erases all Pokémon within two spaces of the match.
Pokémon GO
GO009.png Base HP: 188 Base Attack: 171 Base Defense: 207
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: Blastoise Mega Energy200/40/20/10
Fast Attacks: Water Gun, Bite
Charged Attacks: Flash Cannon, Ice Beam, Hydro Pump, Skull Bash*, Hydro Cannon, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon, FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon
New Pokémon Snap
NPS009.png
Photodex entry #100
Blastoise’s water cannons pack so much power, they can propel Blastoise through the air! The Pokémon can also be seen sunbathing at times. It appears to feel safer when it’s tucked inside its shell.


Costumes in Pokémon GO
GO009Summer2018.png GO009Copy2019.png
Sunglasses Clone

Mega Blastoise

Pokémon GO
GO009M.png Base HP: 188 Base Attack: 264 Base Defense: 237
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Water Gun, Bite
Charged Attacks: Flash Cannon, Ice Beam, Hydro Pump, Skull Bash*, Hydro Cannon, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon

Evolution

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Unevolved
Squirtle
 Water 
Rare Candy
Level 16
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First evolution
Wartortle
 Water 
Rare Candy
Level 36
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Second evolution
Blastoise
 Water 


Forms

Mega Evolution

Default
Blastoise
Blastoise
Blastoise
 Water 

Blastoisinite
Blastoisinite


Held Blastoisinite
Blastoise
Mega Blastoise
Blastoise
 Water 

Gigantamax

Dynamax icon.png
Gigantamax Factor
Blastoise
Blastoise
Blastoise
 Water 

Dynamax Band
Dynamax Band


Lasts for three turns
Blastoise
Gigantamax Blastoise
Blastoise
 Water 

Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
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Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
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Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
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Generation IV
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Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
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Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
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Spr 7s 009M.png
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Spr 7s 009M s.png
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Spr 7s 009M s.png
Spr b 7s 009M s.png
Front Back Front Back
Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
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Spr 7p 009M.png
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Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Spr 8s 009.png Spr 8s 009 s.png
File:Spr 8s 009Gi.png File:Spr 8s 009Gi s.png
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.
  • Early concept art for a Pokémon called "Karabajio" resembles Blastoise without its signature water cannons. The name may be a combination of "carapace" and Caravaggio.
  • Mega Blastoise is the only Mega Evolved form of a starter Pokémon that is not a dual-type.

Origin

Blastoise's design appears to be a turtle 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.

Gigantamax Blastoise's shell may be based on a battleship. It may also be based on Leonardo da Vinci's design for an armored fighting vehicle, which itself is inspired by a turtle's shell.

Name origin

Blastoise may be a combination of blast (referring to its cannons) and tortoise.

Kamex may be a combination of 亀 kame (tortoise, turtle) and マックス makkusu (max; maximum).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese カメックス Kamex From kame and マックス makkusu
France Flag.png French Tortank From tortue and tank
Spain Flag.png Spanish Blastoise Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Turtok From turtle and Lock
Italy Flag.png Italian Blastoise Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 거북왕 Geobugwang From 거북이 geobugi and wang
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 水箭龜 / 水箭龟 Shuǐjiànguī From shuǐ, 火箭 huǒjiàn, and 龜 / 龟 guī
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 水箭龜 Séuijingwāi From séui, 火箭 fójin, and gwāi


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