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 is a bipedal, indigo 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. Pale blue fur covers its long ears and tail. A brown shell with a pale yellow underside encases its body. A thick, white rim separates the upper and lower halves of the shell. As Wartortle grows old, its tail fur will darken, and it may have algae growing on its shell. The shell may also carry scars from past battles.
To maintain balance while swimming at high speeds, Wartortle moves its furry ears and tail. It can use the fur to store air for extended underwater diving. Its tail is a popular symbol of longevity, making it popular with the elderly. It hides in water when hunting and emerges to surprise its prey. In the past, Skull Bash was its signature move. 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.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
A group of Wartortle is 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 joined Team Wartortle to prove its strength in The Pokémon Water War. Team Wartortle later went up against the Squirtle Squad — this time with the opponents being 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! after having evolved from Squirtle. It was revealed to have evolved into Blastoise by Tag Team Battle Inspiration!.
Other
Multiple 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
A Wartortle appeared in the original Japanese version of The Ultimate Test.
A Wartortle appeared in Pikachu's Vacation as one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Theme Park.
A Wartortle appeared in Pikachu Re-Volts, where it was among the Pokémon 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.
Two Wartortle appeared in Flower Power as parts of Florando's annual Pokémon Exhibition.
A Wartortle appeared in Pokémon Double Trouble.
A Trainer's Wartortle appeared in Hook, Line, and Stinker, where it was used to aid him in the annual Seaking Catching Competition.
A Trainer's Wartortle appeared in Dueling Heroes as one of the Pokémon participating in the Whirl Cup.
A Wartortle appeared in a flashback in Hi Ho Silver... Away!, under the ownership of a crew.
A Wartortle appeared in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, under the ownership of a competitor in the Tour de Alto Mare.
A Wartortle was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainers' School in Gonna Rule The School!.
A Wartortle appeared in Disguise Da Limit, under the ownership of Stefano. It went up against May's Skitty during the Battle Stage of the Verdanturf Town Pokémon Contest, and was defeated with ease.
A Trainer's Wartortle appeared in I Choose You!.
Pokédex entries
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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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Original series entries continue below.
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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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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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Blue was about to send out Wartortle in File 2: Cubone, but the screen shifted to the Pokémon House instead. Wartortle evolved into Blastoise sometime before Red fought Blue in the Pokémon League in File 4: Charizard.
In the manga
Squirtle has a sister who is a Wartortle. Her name is Kamena and she appears in The Five Sisters of Squirtle.
- 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!.
Shu has a Wartortle he caught after quite a bit of trouble in Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All.
A Wartortle appeared in Take me to the Dragon Palace!.
Shigeru has a Wartortle which he received it as a Squirtle from his grandfather, Professor Oak. It later evolved into a Blastoise.
Pokédex entries
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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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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(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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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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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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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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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 VII
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Kanto #008
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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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Held items
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
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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 of Wartortle
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM 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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- 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 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 in Generation VII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Wartortle in that game.
- 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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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Wartortle can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Wartortle cannot be tutored the move in that game
- 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 Move Tutor 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
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Pokémon Ranger
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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(Soak ×2)
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Loops: 8
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Min. exp.: 36
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Max. exp.: 50
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Browser entry R-077
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Wartortle shoots globs of water. It's small but also quite powerful.
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Evolution
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
Its 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.
Name origin
Wartortle is a combination of war or warrior, tortoise, and turtle.
Kameil may be a combination of 亀 kame (tortoise/turtle) and tail. It may also be a corruption of 噛める kameru (to be able to bite).
In other languages
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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 噛める kameru or 亀 kame and テール tēru
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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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Partial transliteration of the Japanese name. The last character means turtle
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Cantonese Chinese
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卡美龜 Kāméihgwāi
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Similar to the Mandarin name. The second character means beauty and the third means turtle
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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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वर्तोर्तल 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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Related articles
External links
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