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 Poking out of the bottom of the shell is a thick, wavy tail that also has light blue fur and cannot be fully withdrawn into its shell.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 is a popular symbol of longevity and good luck, making this Pokémon popular with the elderly.
Because they are larger than Squirtle and have a larger shell, Wartortle have a more difficult time walking on land and keeping their balance in the water. To maintain balance while swimming at high speeds, Wartortle moves its furry ears and tail as both rudders and balancing rods. Air can be stored in its fur for extended underwater diving. It hides in water when hunting and emerges to surprise its prey. The anime has shown that Wartortle can be found living in colonies on islands, but 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.[1] 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.)
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
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 a firefighting competition in The Fire-ring Squad.
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 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.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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EP060
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Wartortle
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Ash's Pokédex
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Wartortle, the Turtle Pokémon. The evolved form of Squirtle. Its long furry tail is a symbol of its age and wisdom.
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Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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EP106
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Wartortle
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Ash's Pokédex
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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.
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Pokémon
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Entry
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DP077
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Wartortle
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Wartortle, the Turtle Pokémon and the evolved form of Squirtle. Its furry tail is very popular as a symbol of long life.
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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
Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic
A Wartortle appeared in a fantasy in A Fresh Start.
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 Adventures
- Main article: 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.
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!.
Pokédex entries
Manga
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Chapter
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Entry
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Pokémon Adventures
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PS015
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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.
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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!!.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
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 Pocket Monsters
A Wartortle appeared in Take me to the Dragon Palace!.
Pokémon Zensho
Shigeru has a Wartortle which he received it as a Squirtle from his grandfather, Professor Oak. It later evolved into a Blastoise.
In the TCG
- Main article: Wartortle (TCG)
In the TFG
One Wartortle figure has been released.
Game data
Pokédex entries
Generation I
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Kanto #008
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Red(JPN)
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(This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
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Green
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Red(ENG)
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Often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. For swimming fast, it moves its ears to maintain balance.
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Blue
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Yellow
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When tapped, this Pokémon will pull in its head, but its tail will still stick out a little bit.
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Stadium
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The tail is covered with a rich fur. It stores air in the fur before taking extended dives underwater.
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Generation II
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Johto #233
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Gold
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It is recognized as a symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that Wartortle is very old.
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Silver
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It cleverly controls its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming.
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Crystal
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Its long, furry tail is a symbol of longevity, making it quite popular among older people.
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Stadium 2
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It is recognized as a symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that Wartortle is very old.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #—
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Kanto #008
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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This Pokémon is very popular as a pet. Its fur-covered tail is a symbol of its longevity.
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LeafGreen
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It often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. For fast swimming, it moves its ears to maintain balance.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #238
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Diamond
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It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It is recognized as a symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that Wartortle is very old.
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SoulSilver
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It cleverly controls its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming.
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity.
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White
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Black 2
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It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Central #087
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Hoenn #—
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X
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When tapped, this Pokémon will pull in its head, but its tail will still stick out a little bit.
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Y
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It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VIII
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Galar Isle of Armor #072
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
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Sword
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It is recognized as a symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that Wartortle is very old.
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Shield
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It cleverly controls its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming.
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Brilliant Diamond
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It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity.
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Shining Pearl
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Generation IX
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Paldea #—
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Kitakami #—
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Blueberry #171
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Scarlet
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Wartortle’s long, furry tail is a symbol of longevity, so this Pokémon is quite popular among older people.
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Violet
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It often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. While swimming quickly, it moves its ears to maintain balance.
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Game locations
In side games
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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In events
Games
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Event
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Gigantamax
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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SwSh
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Wild Area News
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No
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hide
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50
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February 27 to March 1, 2020
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Held items
Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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59
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119 - 166
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228 - 322
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63
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61 - 126
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117 - 247
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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58
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56 - 121
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108 - 236
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Total: 405
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Wartortle is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
Evolution data
Sprites
Trivia
Anime promotional art depicting Wartortle with the same color on its ears and its face
- 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
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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カメール Kameil
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From 亀 kame and tail
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French
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Carabaffe
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From carapace and baffe
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Spanish
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Wartortle
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Same as English name
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German
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Schillok
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From Schildkröte and Locke
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Italian
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Wartortle
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Same as English name
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Korean
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어니부기 Eonibugi
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From 어금니 eogeumni or 언니 eonni and 거북이 geobugi
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Mandarin Chinese
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卡咪龜 / 卡咪龟 Kǎmīguī
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From the partial transcription of its Japanese name and 龜 / 龟 guī
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Cantonese Chinese
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卡咪龜 Kāmāigwāi* 卡美龜 Kāméihgwāi *
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From the partial transcription of its Japanese name and 龜 gwāi From the partial transcription of its Japanese name and 龜 gwāi
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More languages
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Bulgarian
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Уортортъл Uortortŭl
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Transcription of English name
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Hebrew
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וורטורטל Wartortle
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Transcription of English name
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Hindi
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वॉरटॉर्टल Wartortle
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Transcription of English name
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Lithuanian
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Karvėžlys
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Translation of English name
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Russian
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Вартортл Vartortl
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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คาเมล Khamen
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Transcription of Japanese name
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See also
References
External links
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