Wartortle (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Wartortle (disambiguation).

Wartortle Turtle Pokémon カメール Kameil #0008 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Torrent Cacophony Cacophony Rain Dish Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
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 3'03" 1.0 m Wartortle 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 49.6 lbs. 22.5 kg Wartortle 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 143 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 142 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Wartortle 0 HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 1 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Wartortle (Japanese: カメール Kameil) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Squirtle starting at level 16 and evolves into Blastoise starting at level 36.

Biology

Wartortle inside its shell while spinning

Wartortle is a bipedal, indigo reptilian Pokémon similar to a turtle. It has brown eyes, a dark blue streak on each cheek, and two sharp teeth protruding from its upper jaw. It has three clawed fingers and pointed toes. On each side of its head are feather-like ears covered in pale blue fur. A brown shell with a pale yellow underside encases its body. A thick, white rim separates the upper and lower halves of the shell. An older Wartortle may have scars and algae growing on its shell. Poking out of the bottom of the shell is a thick, wavy tail that also has light blue fur and cannot be fully withdrawn into its shell. Its tail fur will darken with age. Its tail symbolizes longevity and good luck, making this Pokémon popular with the elderly.

Because it is larger than Squirtle and has a larger shell, Wartortle has a more difficult time walking on land and keeping its balance in the water. Wartortle moves its furry ears and tail as both rudders and balancing rods to maintain balance while swimming at high speeds. Air can be stored in its fur for extended underwater diving. It hides in water when hunting and emerges to surprise its prey. It's shown in the Pokémon the Series episode Beach Blank-Out Blastoise that Wartortle can be found living in colonies on islands. Still, its preferred habitat seems to be freshwater ponds and lakes. As shown in Pokémon Sleep, is known to sleep with its body tucked into its shell while remaining wary of threats. It leaves its long, furry tail poking out a bit to feel out its surroundings in case of danger.

In Generation II, Wartortle and its evolutionary relatives were the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Skull Bash naturally, but other Pokémon could still inherit it via breeding.

Evolution

Wartortle evolves from Squirtle and evolves into Blastoise.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Squirtle  Water

Level 16 →

First Evolution Wartortle  Water

Level 36 →

Second Evolution Blastoise  Water

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #008 Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.) Green Red(ENG) Often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. For swimming fast, it moves its ears to maintain balance. Blue Yellow When tapped, this Pokémon will pull in its head, but its tail will still stick out a little bit. Stadium The tail is covered with a rich fur. It stores air in the fur before taking extended dives underwater.

Generation II Johto #233 Gold It is recognized as a symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that Wartortle is very old. Silver It cleverly controls its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming. Crystal Its long, furry tail is a symbol of longevity, making it quite popular among older people. Stadium 2 It is recognized as a symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that Wartortle is very old. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) It cleverly controls its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)

Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #008 Ruby Its tail is large and covered with a rich, thick fur. The tail becomes increasingly deeper in color as Wartortle ages. The scratches on its shell are evidence of this Pokémon's toughness as a battler. Sapphire Emerald Its large tail is covered with rich, thick fur that deepens in color with age. The scratches on its shell are evidence of this Pokémon's toughness in battle. FireRed This Pokémon is very popular as a pet. Its fur-covered tail is a symbol of its longevity. LeafGreen It often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. For fast swimming, it moves its ears to maintain balance.

Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #238 Diamond It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity. Pearl Platinum HeartGold It is a well-established symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that Wartortle is very old. SoulSilver It cleverly controls its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming.

Generation V Unova #— Black It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity. White Black 2 It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity. White 2

Generation VI Kalos Central #087 Hoenn #— X When tapped, this Pokémon will pull in its head, but its tail will still stick out a little bit. Y It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity. Omega Ruby Its tail is large and covered with a rich, thick fur. The tail becomes increasingly deeper in color as Wartortle ages. The scratches on its shell are evidence of this Pokémon's toughness as a battler. Alpha Sapphire

Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #008 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. Let's Go Pikachu When tapped on its head, this Pokémon will pull it in, but its tail will still stick out a little bit. Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII Galar Isle of Armor #072 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. Sword It is recognized as a symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that Wartortle is very old. Shield It cleverly controls its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming. Brilliant Diamond It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity. Shining Pearl

Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #171 Scarlet Wartortle’s long, furry tail is a symbol of longevity, so this Pokémon is quite popular among older people. Violet It often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. While swimming quickly, it moves its ears to maintain balance.

Wartortle in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Evolve Squirtle Blue (Japan) Evolve Squirtle Yellow Evolve Squirtle

Generation II Gold Silver Time Capsule, Evolve Event Squirtle Crystal Time Capsule, Evolve Event Squirtle

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade, Evolve Event Squirtle Emerald Trade, Evolve Event Squirtle FireRed LeafGreen Evolve Squirtle Colosseum Trade XD Trade

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Trade Platinum Trade HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Squirtle Pal Park Pond

Generation V Black White Poké Transfer, Evolve Event Squirtle Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer, Evolve Event Squirtle

Generation VI X Y Friend Safari (Water) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade, Evolve Event Squirtle

Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Squirtle Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Evolve Squirtle

Generation VIII Sword Shield Wild Area News TradeVersion 1.2.0+ Expansion Pass Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Evolve Squirtle Legends: Arceus Unobtainable

Generation IX Scarlet Violet TradeVersion 3.0.0+ The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Evolve Squirtle

In side games

Generation I Pinball Evolve Squirtle

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Trozei! Endless Level 56 and 65, Forever Level 6, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Northwind Field (27F-29F) Ranger Lyra Forest

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Lake Afar (B9F-B16F) MD Sky Lake Afar (B9F-B16F) Ranger: SoA Vien Forest Rumble Bright Beach (Normal Mode C & A) PokéPark Wii Iceberg Zone

Generation V Rumble Blast Lake: Everspring Valley PokéPark 2 Arcane Area Rumble U Dream Gate: Wet and Wild Battle

Generation VI Battle Trozei Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 3 Rumble World Pearl Marsh: Pearl Lake (All Areas, Entrance Boss) Super MD Capim Town

Generation VII Rumble Rush Tutorial, Charizard Sea2019, Gengar Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal

Generation VIII MD DX Northwind Field (20F-29F)

Generation IX Sleep Greengrass Isle (from Great 4) Cyan Beach (from Great 1) Lapis Lakeside(from Basic 3)

Cross-Generation Shuffle Rainbow Park: Stage 57 Blau Salon: Stage 411 Masters EX Evolution: Scottie/Bettie & SquirtleEgg

In events

Wild Area News

Games	Event	Gigantamax	Location	Level	Distribution period
SwSh	Wild Area News	No	hide	50	February 27 to March 1, 2020

Held items

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games		Held items
Red	Blue	Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 59		119 - 166	228 - 322
Attack: 63		61 - 126	117 - 247
Defense: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Atk: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 58		56 - 121	108 - 236
Total: 405	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 65.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/4 ★★☆☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 14/19 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

Wartortle is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 011 Withdraw Water Status 0000— 00——% 40 099 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 05050 100100% 40 1212 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 1515 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100100% 20 2020 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 2525 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00——% 5 3030 Aqua Tail Water Physical 09090 09090% 10 3535 Shell Smash Normal Status 0000— 00——% 15 4040 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00——% 15 4545 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5 5050 Wave Crash Water Physical 120120 100100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wartortle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Wartortle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM011 TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM022 TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM035 TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM069 TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM104 TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM110 TM110 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10 TM123 TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM124 TM124 Ice Spinner Ice Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM135 TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM142 TM142 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5 TM143 TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM145 TM145 Water Pledge Water Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM174 TM174 Haze Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM180 TM180 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM192 TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 TM193 TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM196 TM196 Flip Turn Water Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM208 TM208 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM209 TM209 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 085}}85% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wartortle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Wartortle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Aqua Jet Water Physical 40 100% 20 Aqua Ring Water Status — —% 20 Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Life Dew Water Status — —% 10 Mirror Coat Psychic Special — 100% 20 Mist Ice Status — —% 30 * Water Spout Water Special 150 100% 5 Yawn Normal Status — —% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Wartortle Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wartortle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Wartortle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior Evolution

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wartortle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Wartortle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Double Slap	Wartortle (Expedition 92) Dark Wartortle (Team Rocket 46) Wartortle (Platinum 65)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -19% Friend Area: Turtleshell Pond Phrases 51%-100% HP Did you know? I live a long time. 26%-50% HP I'm down to half HP... 1%-25% HP I can't keep going... Level up Yes! Leveled up! Let me handle things!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -10% IQ group: E
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Talk to in Capim Town Connected to: Venusaur (♂), Charmeleon Connection Orb Set: 1 Phrases Normal Taking good care of my tail is how I live so long! Low HP (< 50%) Argh... I may not be around for too long... Phrases if the hero Normal (All right! I'll give it my all!) Low HP (< 50%) (This is hard…but I need to hang in there!) Phrases if the partner Normal Let's give it our all! Low HP (< 50%) I'm OK… I can take it a little more…
Pokémon Ranger Group: Water Poké Assist: Water Field move: (Soak ×2) Loops: 8 Min. exp.: 36 Max. exp.: 50 Browser entry R-077 Wartortle shoots globs of water. It's small but also quite powerful.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Water Poké Assist: Water Field move: (Soak ×2) Browser entry R-012 It attacks by squirting water from its mouth.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.58 seconds Base HP: 50 Base Attack: 74 Base Defense: 55 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Water Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Water Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #008 Stabilize Sometimes erases one of the foe's disruptions on the board.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 153 Base Attack: 126 Base Defense: 155 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 100 Fast Attacks: Water Gun, Bite Charged Attacks: Aqua Jet, Ice Beam, Hydro Pump, Return, Frustration
Pokémon Sleep Sleep type: Slumbering Pokémon type: Water Points to befriend: 12 Specialty: Ingredients Berry: Oran Berry ×1 Primary ingredient: Moomoo Milk ×2 Possible ingredients: Moomoo Milk Soothing Cacao Bean Sausage Main skill: Ingredient Magnet S Base carry limit: 14 Gets you 6 ingredients chosen at random. Evolution requirements: Squirtle Candy ×80, Lv. 27 It remains wary of threats as it sleeps with its body tucked into its shell. But even then, its long, furry tail pokes out a bit. Perhaps it's using the fur on its tail to feel out its surroundings. Sheltered Sleep Unsheltered Sleep Flattened Sleep Atop-Belly Sleep ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Costumes in Pokémon GO
Sunglasses

Evolution data

Unevolved Squirtle  Water

Level 16 →

First Evolution Wartortle  Water

Level 36 →

Second Evolution Blastoise  Water

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!

Generation VIII Sword Shield

Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Wartortle images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In animation

Main series

Wartortle in Pokémon the Series

Major appearances

Team Wartortle

A group of Wartortle was part of a firefighting squad led by Captain Aidan. Team Wartortle works alongside Team Squirtle and Team Blastoise depending on which evolutionary form is best for the situation. Ash's Squirtle temporarily joined Team Wartortle to prove its strength in The Pokémon Water War. The team later went up against the Squirtle Squad — led by Ash's Squirtle — in the Fire and Rescue Grand Prix in The Fire-ring Squad.

May's Wartortle

May's Squirtle was revealed to have evolved into a Wartortle in Staging a Heroes' Welcome!, where it was used in the Performance Stage of the Wallace Cup.

Tierno's Wartortle

Tierno's Wartortle appeared in Good Friends, Great Training!, having evolved from Squirtle. He was revealed to have evolved into Blastoise by Tag Team Battle Inspiration!.

Other

Multiple wild Wartortle debuted in Beach Blank-Out Blastoise, where they and a group of Squirtle were troubled by their leader, a Blastoise, not waking up.

A Wartortle appeared in Judgment Day, under the ownership of Jimmy. It eventually evolved into a Blastoise in order to free itself and Jimmy's Ivysaur and Charmeleon from Team Rocket.

Minor appearances

In the Japanese version of The Ultimate Test, an image of Wartortle was used in the exam.

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

In Pikachu Re-Volts, a Wartortle was controlled by Cassidy and Butch at Mandarin Island North.

A Wartortle appeared in Misty's fantasy in Bye Bye Psyduck.

Multiple Wartortle appeared in The Power of One, where they were among the numerous Pokémon who sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

In Flower Power, Florando used two Wartortle in his annual Pokémon Exhibition.

In Pokémon Double Trouble, a Wartortle was working out at the Kumquat Gym.

A Trainer's Wartortle appeared in Hook, Line, and Stinker, where it was used to aid him in the annual Seaking Catching Competition.

In Dueling Heroes, a Trainer's Wartortle competed in the Whirl Cup.

A Wartortle was part of the ship crew seen in a flashback in Hi Ho Silver... Away!.

In Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, a Trainer's Wartortle competed in the Tour de Alto Mare.

In Gonna Rule The School!, the Pokémon Trainers' School lent a Wartortle to the school's underage students for use in lessons.

In Disguise Da Limit, Stefano's Wartortle battled May's Skitty during the Battle Stage of the Verdanturf Town Pokémon Contest. It was defeated with ease.

A Trainer's Wartortle appeared in I Choose You!.

In Legend? Go! Friends? Go!, a Trainer's Wartortle participated in a Raid Battle against a Lugia.

A Wartortle appeared in Eyes on the Goal!, under the ownership of the Shell Sage.

A Trainer's Wartortle appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.

A Wartortle appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One), under the ownership of a student of Indigo Academy.

A Student's Wartortle appeared in an image in HZ046.

A Trainer's Wartortle appeared in HZ058.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP060 Wartortle Ash's Pokédex Wartortle, the Turtle Pokémon. The evolved form of Squirtle. Its long furry tail is a symbol of its age and wisdom.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP106 Wartortle Ash's Pokédex Wartortle, the Turtle Pokémon. The evolved form of Squirtle. A highly sought-after Pokémon because its long fur-covered tail is said to bring good luck.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP077 Wartortle Dawn's Pokédex Wartortle, the Turtle Pokémon and the evolved form of Squirtle. Its furry tail is very popular as a symbol of long life.

Pokémon Origins

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

Blue was about to send out Wartortle in File 2: Cubone, but the screen shifted away before the Pokémon could emerge from its Poké Ball. Wartortle evolved into Blastoise sometime before Red fought Blue at the Pokémon League in File 4: Charizard.

In the manga

Wartortle in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Major appearances

Blasty

Green had a Wartortle nicknamed Blasty during her first appearance in Wartortle Wars, which evolved from the Squirtle that she stole from Professor Oak. He has since evolved into Blastoise, and became a mainstay in her team ever since.

Minor appearances

A Wartortle appeared as a Battle Factory Pokémon in Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming.

The Battle Factory rented a Wartortle, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Skirting Around Surskit I.

The Battle Factory rented another Wartortle, which was also stolen by Guile Hideout in Lemme at 'Em, Lapras!.

A Wartortle appeared in a fantasy in PRV1.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry Pokémon Adventures PS015 Often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. For swimming fast, it moves its ears to maintain balance. Its fur covered tail is considered a symbol of longevity.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

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

Magical Pokémon Journey

Squirtle has a sister who is a Wartortle. Her name is Kamena and she appears in The Five Sisters of Squirtle.

Pokémon Zensho

Shigeru has a Wartortle which he received it as a Squirtle from his grandfather, Professor Oak. It later evolved into a Blastoise.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

Shu has a Wartortle that he caught in A Mischievous Wartortle.

A Wartortle appeared in GDZ23.

A Wartortle appeared in GDZ38, under the ownership of Kameo.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Wartortle appeared in A Spectacular Battle To Save Ampharos!!.

A Trainer's Wartortle appeared in Let's Fight For The Future!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Wartortle (TCG)

In the TFG

One Wartortle figure has been released.

• Groundbreakers: Wartortle

Trivia

Wartortle's original series art

• Even though Wartortle's ears are depicted lighter than its face in the official Sugimori stock art and most of its game sprites, early promotional pictures portrayed its ears the same color as its face.

Origin

Wartortle's design appears to be a stylized turtle. Its feathery tail is a reference to Japanese legends of the minogame (蓑亀), a turtle which lived for 10,000 years and grew a tail made of seaweed. The use of its tail to store oxygen seems to be a reference to certain turtles that breathe through their cloaca, placed near the tail. The tail also resembles wind waves.

Name origin

Wartortle may be a combination of war or warrior, water, tortoise, and turtle.

Kameil may be a combination of 亀 kame (turtle, tortoise) and tail.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese カメール Kameil From 亀 kame and tail French Carabaffe From carapace and baffe Spanish Wartortle Same as English name German Schillok From Schildkröte and Locke Italian Wartortle Same as English name Korean 어니부기 Eonibugi From 어금니 eogeumni or 언니 eonni and 거북이 geobugi Mandarin Chinese 卡咪龜 / 卡咪龟 Kǎmīguī From the partial transcription of its Japanese name and 龜 / 龟 guī Cantonese Chinese 卡咪龜 Kāmāigwāi* 卡美龜 Kāméihgwāi * From the partial transcription of its Japanese name and 龜 gwāi From the partial transcription of its Japanese name and 龜 gwāi

More languages Bulgarian Уортортъл Uortortŭl Transcription of English name Hebrew וורטורטל Wartortle Transcription of English name Hindi वॉरटॉर्टल Wartortle Transcription of English name Lithuanian Karvėžlys Translation of English name Russian Вартортл Vartortl Transcription of English name Thai คาเมล Khamen Transcription of Japanese name

See also

• Gary's Wartortle
• Team Wartortle
• May's Wartortle
• Tierno's Wartortle
• Blasty
• Blastoise (UNITE)
• First partner Pokémon

External links

• Section on Wikipedia

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