Blastoise (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Blastoise (disambiguation).

Blastoise Shellfish Pokémon カメックス Kamex #009 Blastoise Mega Blastoise Gigantamax Blastoise Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Unknown Unknown Unknown Mega Blastoise Unknown Unknown Gigantamax Blastoise Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Torrent Blastoise Cacophony Mega Blastoise Cacophony Gigantamax Blastoise Rain Dish Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Mega Launcher Mega Blastoise Cacophony Gigantamax Blastoise
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Monster and Water 1 Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 5'03" 1.6 m Blastoise 5'03" 1.6 m Mega Blastoise 82'00"+ 25.0 m Gigantamax Blastoise 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 188.5 lbs. 85.5 kg Blastoise 222.9 lbs. 101.1 kg Mega Blastoise ??? lbs. ??? kg Gigantamax Blastoise 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone Blastoisinite [[|]]
Base experience yield 210 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 239 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Blastoise 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 3 Sp.Def 0 Speed Mega Blastoise 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed Gigantamax Blastoise 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 Mega Blastoise
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

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

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

Blastoise has two other forms.

• It can Mega Evolve into Mega Blastoise using the Blastoisinite.
• It has a Gigantamax form that will appear in The Isle of Armor.

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

Biology

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 These cannons can be extended or withdrawn.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

The powerful cannons on this Pokémon's back are capable of producing water blasts that can pierce steel and concrete and can be used for high-speed charges. Blastoise deliberately makes itself heavy to withstand these powerful blasts and to crush its opponents. It has two former signature moves, Skull Bash and Hydro Cannon. The anime has shown that Blastoise can take the role of a leader in large groups of Squirtle and Wartortle. Its preferred habitat seems to be freshwater ponds and lakes.

As Mega Blastoise, it develops two smaller shells over its arms, each with their own water cannon. The two cannons on its back are replaced by a single, central water cannon of greater size that can retract into its shell. This cannon extends forward over Mega Blastoise's head and is said to have a blast range of over 6 miles (10 kilometers). Small ridges develop over its now-red eyes and extend to its ears. The ears angle slightly backward and there is a small point on its chin.

As Gigantamax Blastoise, it becomes larger with a slight altered look. The pupils become white with bright blue sclera. The blue arms, heads, and legs change to light blue. The underside of shell is now colored dark red. The shells transforms into a battleship-like shell with 31 cannons of different sizes. Some of the twin cannons are in hexagon and rectangle shaped holes. Several white triangle spots are located on its tail and legs. Three red clouds surround the main cannon.

Gigantamax Blastoise can adapt to any situation using various cannon combinations. It never aims in battle as it prefers to overwhelm its opponent by launching dynamic, powerful torrents from its cannons. According to one legend, its cannon is so staggeringly powerful it can blast holes through the mountains. Gigantamax Blastoise can also move its 12 cannons surrounding the main cannon individually to attack in any direction it aligns.

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

In the anime

In the main series

Blastoise in the anime

Mega Blastoise in the anime

Major appearances

Gary's Blastoise

Gary has a Blastoise that he received as a Squirtle from Professor Oak. It debuted in The Ties That Bind.

Tierno's Blastoise

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

Other

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

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

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

In The Pokémon Water War, Team Blastoise, one of three firefighting squads commanded by Captain Aidan, worked alongside a team of Wartortle and Squirtle to extinguish fires. They reappeared in a flashback in The Fire-ing Squad!.

In Ring Masters, a Blastoise competed in Rikishii Town's Sumo Conference. It went up against Raiden's Feraligatr and lost despite its extreme strength, thus allowing Feraligatr to proceed to the finals.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Minor appearances

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

In The Ghost of Maiden's Peak, a Gastly created an illusion of Blastoise in order to frighten Ash's Squirtle. Gastly subsequently combined this Blastoise with an illusionary Venusaur to create a Venustoise, which terrified both Squirtle and Bulbasaur out of battling.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Trainer's Blastoise appeared in Training Wrecks.

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

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

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

In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, the Pokémon Summer Academy's Blastoise was used by one of the students in the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.

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

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

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

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

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP060 Blastoise Ash's Pokédex Blastoise, the Shellfish Pokémon. The evolved form of Wartortle. Blastoise's strength lies in its power, rather than its speed. Its shell is like armor and attacks from the hydro cannons on its back are virtually unstoppable.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP248 Blastoise Ash's Pokédex Blastoise, the Shellfish Pokémon. Blastoise uses the Hydro Pumps on its back to fire out extremely powerful blasts.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG092 Blastoise May's Pokédex Blastoise, the Shellfish Pokémon. Blastoise is the final evolved form of Squirtle. It can launch powerful blasts of water from its water spouts.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry XY090 Blastoise Serena's Pokédex Blastoise, the Shellfish Pokémon. Blastoise's heavy body weight can leave opponents unable to battle. It retreats into its shell when necessary.

Blastoise in Pokémon Origins

Blastoise in Pokémon Generations

In Pokémon Origins

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

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

In Pokémon Generations

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

In the manga

Blastoise in Pokémon Adventures

Mega Blastoise in Pokémon Adventures

In the Ash & Pikachu manga

Main article: Gary's Blastoise

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

In the Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic manga

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

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

Squirtle has two older sisters who are Blastoise. Their names are Kameko and Kamemi and they appear in The Five Sisters of Squirtle. Kameko is the oldest of all of Squirtle's siblings, with Kamemi as the second-oldest.

In the movie adaptations

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

Blastoise in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Blasty

One of Green's main Pokémon is a Blastoise nicknamed Blasty, which evolved from Wartortle prior to Zap! Zap! Zapdos!. In the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc, he has obtained a Blastoisinite, with it he can Mega Evolve into Mega Blastoise.

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

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

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

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

A Blastoise appeared in A Mischievous Wartortle.

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

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Main article: Blue's Blastoise (Pocket Monsters)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Blastoise appeared in Clefairy, a Doctor!?.

A Blastoise appeared in The Fake Pikachu!!.

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

A Blastoise appeared in Pikachu's Birthday Party.

A Blastoise appeared in The Ancient Pokémon Discovery!.

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

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

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

A Blastoise appeared in Special Fireworks!!.

A Blastoise appeared in Clefairy's Golf Debut!.

A Blastoise appeared in PMHGSS11.

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)

In the TFG

One Blastoise figure has been released.

• Groundbreakers: Blastoise

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros.

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

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Blastoise reappears as a Poké Ball Pokémon in Super Smash Bros. Melee. Like in SSB, it uses Hydro Pump as its attack. Blastoise's trophy also refers to Blastoise as the 'Definitive Water Type'.

Trophy information

"Blastoise is the next evolutionary step after Wartortle. The thick jets of water they shoot from the cannons on their backs are strong enough to cut through steel plating. When in danger, they hide inside their armored shells. Blastoise is so popular among Trainers that it's considered the definitive Water-type."

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

Blastoise appears in the background of the Flood Chamber in the Kalos Pokémon League, along with Wailord, Piplup, and Clawitzer. A trophy of Mega Blastoise also exists in both versions.

Trophy information

Blastoise

NA: On a hot summer day, it's great to cool off by playing in a sprinkler. Don't look to Blastoise as a replacement, though—those water jets on its back are extremely powerful and would send you flying. In fact, Blastoise itself is so huge so it doesn't get blown away when it fires. Speaking of fires, Blastoise is better than a fire truck at putting them out!

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

Mega Blastoise

NA: Some species of Pokémon living in Kalos have the ability to Mega Evolve, and here's one! Mega Blastoise is a bit bigger than Blastoise, and instead of two cannons on its shell, it has one huge cannon. This may seem like a downgrade, but wait–there are two on its arms! This math is easy: three is better than two.

PAL: Some species of Pokémon living in Kalos have the ability to Mega Evolve, and here's one! Mega Blastoise is a bit bigger than Blastoise, and instead of two cannons on its shell, it has one huge cannon. This may seem like a downgrade, but wait - there are two on its arms, too! Basic arithmetic: three is better than two.

Pokkén Tournament

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

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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

Detective Pikachu

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

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blastoise is the leader of Team Hydro, a Bronze Rank rescue team. It joins a new team designed to rescue Team A.C.T. from Magma Cavern but fails to reach them. Blastoise appears to go exploring a lot as it discovers Western Cave and Meteor Cave. It reaches the end of Western Cave with Charizard of Team A.C.T., but both are defeated by Mewtwo. Blastoise is quick to anger, a feature that Charizard exploits to boost morale.

Pokédex entries

Blastoise

Generation I Kanto #009 Red(ENG) A brutal Pokémon with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high speed tackles. Blue Yellow Once it takes aim at its enemy, it blasts out water with even more force than a fire hose. Stadium It has spouts extending from its shell at the top. They spray water like cannons, hard enough to pierce concrete walls.

Generation II Johto #234 Gold It deliberately makes itself heavy so it can withstand the recoil of the water jets it fires. Silver The rocket cannons on its shell fire jets of water capable of punching holes through thick steel. Crystal It firmly plants its feet on the ground before shooting water from the jets on its back. Stadium 2 It deliberately makes itself heavy so it can withstand the recoil of the water jets it fires.

Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #009 Ruby Blastoise has water spouts that protrude from its shell. The water spouts are very accurate. They can shoot bullets of water with enough accuracy to strike empty cans from a distance of over 160 feet. Sapphire Emerald The waterspouts that protrude from its shell are highly accurate. Their bullets of water can precisely nail tin cans from a distance of over 160 feet. FireRed It crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell. LeafGreen The pressurized water jets on this brutal Pokémon's shell are used for high-speed tackles.

Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #239 Diamond The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel. Pearl Platinum HeartGold It deliberately makes itself heavy so it can withstand the recoil of the water jets it fires. SoulSilver The rocket cannons on its shell fire jets of water capable of punching holes through thick steel.

Generation V Unova #— Black The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel. White Black 2 The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel. White 2

Generation VI Kalos Central #088 Hoenn #— X It crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell. Y The pressurized water jets on this brutal Pokémon's shell are used for high-speed tackles. Omega Ruby Blastoise has water spouts that protrude from its shell. The water spouts are very accurate. They can shoot bullets of water with enough accuracy to strike empty cans from a distance of over 160 feet. Alpha Sapphire

Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #009 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. Let's Go Pikachu Once it takes aim at its enemy, it blasts out water with even more force than a fire hose. Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII Galar #— Sword It crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell. Shield The rocket cannons on its shell fire jets of water capable of punching holes through thick steel.

Mega Blastoise

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI Kalos Central #088 Hoenn #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VI.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #009 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. Let's Go Pikachu The cannon on its back is as powerful as a tank gun. Its tough legs and back enable it to withstand the recoil from firing the cannon. Let's Go Eevee

Alternate games

Pokémon Pinball, Pokémon Trading Card Game (Base Set, Base Set 2, Legendary Collection)

A brutal Pokémon with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high speed tackles.

Pokémon Trading Card Game (Team Rocket)

An aggressive Pokémon that tackles anything it sees.

Game locations

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

Generation II Gold Silver Time Capsule Crystal Time Capsule

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Evolve Wartortle Colosseum Trade XD Trade

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

Generation V Black White Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer

Generation VI X Y Evolve Wartortle Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade

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

Generation VIII Sword Shield Pokémon HOME Evolve Wild Area News Wartortle

In side games

Generation I Pinball Evolve Wartortle

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

Generation III Trozei! Endless Level 73, Forever Level 23, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Western Cave (B89F-B98F) Ranger Fall City

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Lake Afar (B17F-B24F) MD Sky Lake Afar (B17F-B24F) Ranger: SoA Vien Forest Rumble Bright Beach (Normal Mode A & S) PokéPark Wii Granite Zone, Beach Zone* Ranger: GS Silver Falls

Generation V Rumble Blast Lake: Everspring Valley PokéPark 2 Arcane Area Rumble U Dream Gate: Wet and Wild Battle (Reward), Variety Battle: A Battle in the Tower

Generation VI Battle Trozei Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 5 Shuffle Expert Stage: Stage EX8 Rumble World Pearl Marsh: Pearl Lake (Back Boss) Picross Area 21: Stage 08

Generation VII Rumble Rush Charizard Sea

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Blastoise	English	United States	40	March 15 to 21, 2002; September 27 to October 3, 2002; February 14 to 20, 2003
RSEFRLG	Journey Across America Blastoise	English	United States	70	February 25 to July 23, 2006
RSEFRLG	Party of the Decade Blastoise	English	United States	70	August 8, 2006
XYORAS	Pokémon Scrap Blastoise	Japanese region	Online	100	April 28 to August 31, 2016

Held items

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

Stats

Base stats

Blastoise

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 79		139 - 186	268 - 362
Attack: 83		79 - 148	153 - 291
Defense: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Atk: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Def: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Speed: 78		74 - 143	144 - 280
Total: 530	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 85.

Mega Blastoise

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 79		139 - 186	268 - 362
Attack: 103		97 - 170	189 - 335
Defense: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Sp. Atk: 135		126 - 205	247 - 405
Sp. Def: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Speed: 78		74 - 143	144 - 280
Total: 630	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/3 ★★★	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 15/19 ★★★

Type effectiveness

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

Damaged normally by: Normal 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

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100100% 10 011 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 Evo.Evo. Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100100% 10 099 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 4242 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00——% 15 4949 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5 5656 Skull Bash Normal Physical 130130 100100% 10

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

By TM/TR

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM00 TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 085}}85% 20 TM01 TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120120 075}}75% 5 TM04 TM04 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM22 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM35 TM35 Hail Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM36 TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM45 TM45 Dive Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM46 TM46 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM48 TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM55 TM55 Brine Water Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM64 TM64 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM81 TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM94 TM94 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR03 TR03 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5 TR04 TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR06 TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TR10 TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TR16 TR16 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR24 TR24 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TR32 TR32 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR45 TR45 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 085}}85% 10 TR46 TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TR52 TR52 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TR56 TR56 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 00—}}—% 20 TR58 TR58 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR62 TR62 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10 TR64 TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TR69 TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TR70 TR70 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR84 TR84 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR85 TR85 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR98 TR98 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10 TR99 TR99 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10

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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

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

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 Haze Ice Status — —% 30 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 Blastoise in Generation VIII 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 Blastoise 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 Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

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

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Hydro Cannon Water Special 150 90% 5 Sw Sh EP BD SP Water Pledge Water Special 80 100% 10

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

By a prior evolution

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

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 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 moves from other generations

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: -33.9% Friend Area: Turtleshell Pond Phrases 51%-100% HP This thick shell isn't just for show! 26%-50% HP Not good. My HP's down to half... 1%-25% HP I'm done for... My shell is cracking... Level up Leveled up! I think my shell thickened!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger Group: Water Poké Assist: Water Field move: (Soak ×3) Loops: 17 Min. exp.: 150 Max. exp.: 180 Browser entry R-078 Blastoise attacks by forcefully blasting streams of water.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Water Poké Assist: Water Field move: (Rain Dance ×-) Browser entry R-013 It attacks by blasting water from the cannons on its back.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Water Poké Assist: (present) Water Field move: (present) (Soak ×3) Poké Assist: (past) Water Field move: (past) (Soak ×1) Browser entry R-294/N-214 It attacks by spitting bubbles that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Blastoise was guarding the Granite Zone but traveled to the Beach Zone to train himself! He performs best on Empoleon's Snow Slide.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Water Attack Power: ★★★★★ True Strength Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
Pokémon Shuffle Water Attack Power: 60 - 135 20 #009 Stabilize+ Sometimes erases two of the foe's disruptions on the board. Mega Effects 4 Erases all Pokémon within two spaces of the match.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 188 Base Attack: 171 Base Defense: 207 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Water Gun, Bite Charged Attacks: Flash Cannon, Ice Beam, Hydro Pump, Skull Bash*, Hydro Cannon†, Return‡, Frustration‡

Event forms in Pokémon GO

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Evolution

Unevolved Squirtle  Water

Level 16 →

First Evolution Wartortle  Water

Level 36 →

Second Evolution Blastoise  Water

Forms

Mega Evolution

Default Blastoise Blastoise  Water

Blastoisinite ↔

Held Blastoisinite Mega Blastoise Blastoise  Water

Gigantamax

Gigantamax Factor Blastoise Blastoise  Water

Dynamax Band ↔

Lasts for three turns Gigantamax Blastoise 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

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

Other sprites

FireRed/LeafGreen credits

Trivia

• Blastoise shares its category with Kabuto and Kabutops. They are all known as the Shellfish Pokémon.
• Early concept art for a Pokémon called "Karabajio" resembles Blastoise without its signature water cannons. The name may be a combination of "carapace" and Caravaggio.
• Mega Blastoise is the only Mega Evolved form of a starter Pokémon that is not a dual-type.

Origin

Blastoise's design appears to be a turtle mixed with aspects of a tank. Blastoise's cannons may have been derived from the functioning tubes found in mussels and some other shellfish, thus its category.

Name origin

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

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

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese カメックス Kamex From 亀 kame and マックス makkusu French Tortank From tortue and tank Spanish Blastoise Same as English name German Turtok Possibly from turtle and Schillok Italian Blastoise Same as English name Korean 거북왕 Geobugwang From 거북이 geobugi and 왕 wang Mandarin Chinese 水箭龜 / 水箭龟 Shuǐjiànguī From 水 shuǐ, 火箭 huǒjiàn, and 龜 / 龟 guī Cantonese Chinese 水箭龜 Séuijingwāi From 水 séui, 火箭 fójin, and 龜 gwāi

More languages Bulgarian Бластойс Blastoys Transcription of English name Hebrew בלסטויז Blastoiz Transcription of English name Hindi ब्लास्टोइस Blastoise Transcription of English name Lithuanian Blastoizas From English name Russian Бластойз Blastoyz Transcription of English name Thai คาเม็กซ์ Kamex Transcription of trademarked Japanese name

Related articles

• Gary's Blastoise
• Tierno's Blastoise
• Blue's Blastoise (Pocket Monsters)
• Blasty
• Starter Pokémon
• Mega Evolution
• Gigantamax

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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