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Height
5'03" Imperial
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1.6 m Metric
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5'03"/1.6 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
188.5 lbs. Imperial
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85.5 kg Metric
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188.5 lbs./85.5 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 0
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 3
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 239
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Battle Exp.: 2391*
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Blastoise (Japanese: カメックス Kamex) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Wartortle starting at level 36. It is the final form of Squirtle.
Blastoise is the version mascot of Pokémon Blue, appearing on the boxart.
Biology
Physiology
Blastoise is a large, bipedal, blue tortoise-like Pokémon with a tough brown shell and two powerful water cannons, which are like steel in appearance, that jut out of the top sides of its shell. The cannons can be withdrawn inside the shell, or rotated to point backwards; this enables Blastoise to commence jet assisted rams. Blastoise’s head sports triangular ears and is strong and sturdy in shape, allowing it to ram into foes in battle. Blastoise’s arms are thick and patterned with striations, possessing three claws on the hands. The white rim of the shell also encircles the arm. Unlike Wartortle and Squirtle, Blastoise’s tail is blue and stubby.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Blastoise can shoot water from its cannons with enough force to punch holes in steel, and enough accuracy to hit an empty can 160 feet away. Blastoise also has the ability to learn Ice-type moves like Ice Beam and Blizzard. Since Blastoise is a fully evolved Template:Type2 Starter Pokémon, it can use Hyper Beam, Giga Impact and Hydro Cannon. It can spin very fast in its shell to knock enemies out of its path. Despite not having Steel as it's secondary type, it does however gain access to Steel-type moves such as Gyro Ball, and Flash Cannon, which helps it in battles against types that resist its Water-type moves.
Behavior
Despite their size, Blastoise are very gentle and calm Pokémon. They may be wary at first but can be very good allies in battle. They mainly take the role of leaders in large groups of Squirtle or Wartortle. They firmly plant their feet on the ground before shooting water from the jets on their back, deliberately making themselves heavy to withstand the recoil of their water jets. According to The Complete Pokémon Pocket Guide, it uses its heavy body as a crushing weight.
Habitat
Blastoise can be found living on island beaches near the ocean, but their preferred habitat seems to be freshwater ponds and lakes. This Pokémon is most likely to be found in Kanto.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Major appearances
Gary has a Blastoise that he originally received as a Squirtle from Professor Oak.
Cissy used a Blastoise against Ash and his Lapras in a Wave Race for the Coral-Eye Badge during Fit to be Tide.
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 taken away 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.
In The Pokémon Water War, Captain Aiden had a team of Blastoise, Wartortle, and Squirtle that were used to extinguish fires.
Jimmy's Wartortle evolved into Blastoise in Judgment Day!.
Lola has a Blastoise which she used to rescue Flint's Golem after the latter was beaten in a battle.
Sid has a Blastoise in Destiny Deoxys.
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.
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.
During One Trick Phony!, Team Rocket used a Blastoise against Ash's Pikachu in an elaborate plan to capture it.
A Coordinator used a Blastoise in the Verdanturf Contest.
A Blastoise is used by one of the students of Pokémon Summer Academy in the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.
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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Blastoise
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Ash's Pokédex
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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 the attacks from the hydro cannons on its back are virtually unstoppable.
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Original series entries continue below.
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Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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EP248
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Blastoise
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Ash's Pokédex
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Blastoise, the Shellfish Pokémon. Blastoise uses the Hydropumps on its back to fire out extremely powerful blasts.
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Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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AG092
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Blastoise
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May's Pokédex
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Blastoise, the Shellfish Pokémon. Blastoise is the final evolved form of Squirtle. It can launch powerful blasts of water from its water spouts.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Blasty
In Pokémon Adventures, one of Green's main Pokémon is a Blastoise, evolved from the Squirtle she stole from Professor Oak.
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 TCG
- Main article: Blastoise (TCG)
Other appearances
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 Template:Type2.
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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Generation I
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Red
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A brutal Pokémon with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high speed tackles.
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Blue
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Yellow
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Once it takes aim at its enemy, it blasts out water with even more force than a fire hose.
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Stadium
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It has spouts extending from its shell at the top. They spray water like cannons, hard enough to pierce concrete walls.
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Generation II
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Gold
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It deliberately makes itself heavy so it can withstand the recoil of the water jets it fires.
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Silver
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The rocket cannons on its shell fire jets of water capable of punching holes through thick steel.
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Crystal
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It firmly plants its feet on the ground before shooting water from the jets on its back.
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Stadium 2
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It deliberately makes itself heavy so it can withstand the recoil of the water jets it fires.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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It crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell.
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LeafGreen
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The pressurized water jets on this brutal Pokémon's shell are used for high-speed tackles.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It deliberately makes itself heavy so it can withstand the recoil of the water jets it fires.
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SoulSilver
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The rocket cannons on its shell fire jets of water capable of punching holes through thick steel.
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Generation V
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Black
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こうらの ロケットほうから ふきだす すいりゅうは ぶあつい てっぱんも いっぱつで つらぬく はかいりょく。
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White
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Black 2
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White 2
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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
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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In side games
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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79
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139 - 186
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268 - 362
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83
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79 - 148
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153 - 291
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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78
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74 - 143
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144 - 280
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Total: 530
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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 85.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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
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PP
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B
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W
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B2
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W2
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Hydro Cannon
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Water
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Special
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150
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90%
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5
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B
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W
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B2
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W2
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Water Oath
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Water
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Special
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50
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100%
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10
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- A black 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
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Blastoise, like Ho-Oh (as of the release of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver), Dialga, and Palkia, shares the first letter of its name with the game it is the mascot of: Blue.
- Blastoise shares the same species name with Kabuto and Kabutops. They are all known as the Shellfish Pokémon.
- Blastoise has the highest base Special Defense of all fully evolved starter 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 form of a Kanto starter that does not have a secondary type.
- Blastoise is the only fully evolved Kanto starter not immune to Toxic Spikes. Venusaur is half Poison-type and Charizard is a half Flying-type.
- Blastoise is the only version mascot that is not the mascot of its respective remake.
Origin
Its 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 species name.
Name origin
Blastoise's name is a combination of blast, referring to its cannons, and tortoise. Kamex comes from the Japanese word for tortoise/turtle, 亀 kame, and possibly マックス makkusu, or max, as in maximum. Blastoise's name may also come from the word Blastoid, which are an extinct type of stemmed echinoderm with small hickory nut shaped fossils.
In other languages
- Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong): 水箭龜 Shuǐ Jiàn Guī - "Water rocket turtle".
- French: Tortank - From tortue (tortoise) and tank.
- German: Turtok - Possibly from turtle and referencing its pre-evolution's name, Schillok, with the -ok ending.
- Korean: 거북왕 Geobukwang - Portmanteau of turtle and king.
Related articles
External links
Notes
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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