Wartortle (Pokémon)

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Wartortle カメール Kameil #008
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Water ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Turtle Pokémon
Ability Torrent Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #008 Johto #233 Hoenn #210 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 3'03" Imperial 1.0 m Metric 3'03"/1.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 49.6 lbs. Imperial 22.5 kg Metric 49.6 lbs./22.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding Monster and Water 1 groups 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 143 Battle Exp.: 1431*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Wartortle (Japanese: カメール Kameil) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

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

Biology

Physiology

Wartortle is a bipedal, indigo-blue turtle with a brown shell and a long, furry tail and ears. It is more aggressive than Squirtle. It hides in water while hunting and emerges to surprise its prey, and is a tough Pokémon that often has scratches on its shell which serve as reminders of past battles. To maintain balance while swimming at high speeds, Wartortle moves its unusual furry ears and its tail. This tail, covered in rich, thick fur, is so long that it sticks out a bit even when Wartortle withdraws into its shell. It uses the fur to store air for extended underwater diving. It is a popular pet, as it is long-lived. Wartortle, and in particular its tail, is considered a symbol of longevity. As a Wartortle ages, algae may grow on its shell, and the color of its tail fur deepens. It is said that this Pokémon can live for up to 10,000 years.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Wartortle can Template:M2 out of its mouth at higher speeds than Squirtle. It can Template:M2 faster, as well.

Behavior

Wartortle are loyal to their trainers.

Habitat

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Water's-edge Pokémon

Wartortle can be found living on island beaches near the ocean, but their preferred habitat seems to be freshwater ponds and lakes.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

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May's Wartortle in the anime

Major appearances

Wartortle's debut appearance was in Beach Blank-Out Blastoise where a group of Wartortle and Squirtle were troubled by their leader, a Blastoise, not waking up.

May's Wartortle

May's Squirtle has evolved into a Wartortle by Staging a Heroes Welcome. May entered it in the appeal round of the Wallace Cup.

Other

Another group of Wartortle are part of a fire-fighting squad. Team Wartortle work 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 fire-fighting competition in The Fire-ring Squad.

A Wartortle was owned by a teenager named Jimmy in Judgement Day. The Wartortle evolved into a Blastoise to free itself and Jimmy's Ivysaur and Charmeleon from Team Rocket.

Minor appearances

A Wartortle was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.

In the manga

In Pokémon Special, Blue had a Wartortle, which had evolved from a Squirtle she stole from Professor Oak. It has since evolved into Blastoise.

Shū has a Wartortle he caught after quite a bit of trouble in Pokémon Get da ze!.

In the TCG

Main article: Wartortle (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. For swimming fast, it moves its ears to maintain balance. Blue Yellow When tapped, this Pokémon will pull in its head, but its tail will still stick out a little bit. Stadium The tail is covered with a rich fur. It stores air in the fur before taking extended dives underwater.
Generation II Gold It is recognized as a symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that Wartortle is very old. Silver It cleverly controls its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming. Crystal Its long, furry tail is a symbol of longevity, making it quite popular among older people. Stadium 2 It is recognized as a symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that Wartortle is very old.
Generation III Ruby Its tail is large and covered with a rich, thick fur. The tail becomes increasingly deeper in color as Wartortle ages. The scratches on its shell are evidence of this Pokémon's toughness as a battler. Sapphire 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. Emerald Its large tail is covered with rich, thick fur that deepens in color with age. The scratches on its shell are evidence of this Pokémon's toughness in battle. FireRed This Pokémon is very popular as a pet. Its fur-covered tail is a symbol of its longevity. LeafGreen It often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. For fast swimming, it moves its ears to maintain balance.
Generation IV Diamond It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity. Pearl It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity. Platinum It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity. HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue None Evolve Squirtle Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Evolve Squirtle
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve Squirtle Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Pal Park Platinum None Pal Park HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Pond Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 56 Endless Level 65 Forever Level 6 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Northwind Field (27F-29F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	End Lake (B1-B24)
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Vien Forest

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 59		119 - 166	228 - 322
Attack: 63		61 - 126	117 - 247
Defense: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Atk: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 58		56 - 121	108 - 236
Total: 405	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 65.

Learnset

By leveling up

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By tutoring

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Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• Even though Wartortle's ears are depicted lighter than its face in the official Sugimori stock art and most of its game sprites, the official promotional pictures usually have the ears the same color as its face.
• The sprites of Wartotle from Diamond, Pearl and Platinum looks like it is surfing.
• It's Emerald,FireRed, and LeafGreen sprites all depict Wartortle's skin as a dark purple, but it's back sprite is still blue.This was changed in Generation IV

Origin

Its design appears to be a stylized turtle.

Name origin

Wartortle's name is a combination of war, tortoise, and turtle. The kame in Kameil comes from the Japanese word for tortoise/turtle, 亀, and may be a combination of 亀 and テール kame and "tail". It is also a corruption of 噛める kameru, to be able to bite.

In other languages

• German: Schillok - From Schildkröte (turtle) and possibly Schillerlocke, a kind of fish delicacy.
• French: Carabaffe - From carapace (shell) and baffe (swipe/slap).
• Korean: 어니부기 Eonibugi - Portmanteau of sister and turtle.
• Chinese (Taiwan): 卡咪龜 Ka Me Gui - Transliteration of Wartortle's Japanese name, Kameil. The last character in the name means turtle.
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 卡美龜 Ka Míi Gui - Probably the same as the Taiwanese name.

Related articles

• Gary's Wartortle
• May's Wartortle

External links

• Hydro Blast, the fanlisting for Wartortle

Notes

First partner trios

Kanto

Bulbasaur

Charmander

Squirtle

Johto

Chikorita

Cyndaquil

Totodile

Hoenn

Treecko

Torchic

Mudkip

Sinnoh

Turtwig

Chimchar

Piplup

Unova

Snivy

Tepig

Oshawott

Kalos

Chespin

Fennekin

Froakie

Alola

Rowlet

Litten

Popplio

Galar

Grookey

Scorbunny

Sobble

Paldea

Sprigatito

Fuecoco

Quaxly

See also: List of the player's first Pokémon • Pikachu (Yellow) • Partner Pokémon (LGPE) • Hisui first partner Pokémon

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