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Blastoise カメックス Kamex #009
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Water ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Shellfish Pokémon
Ability Torrent Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #009 Johto #239 Hoenn #211 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-078 Almia R-013 Oblivia R-294 N-214
Height 5'03" Imperial 1.6 m Metric 5'03"/1.6 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 188.5 lbs. Imperial 85.5 kg Metric 188.5 lbs./85.5 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 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 3 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 210 Battle Exp.: 2101*
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 Template:Type2 Pokémon.

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 The cannons can be withdrawn inside the shell, or rotated to point backwards; this enables Blastoise to commence jet assisted rams.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 Pokémon, it can use Hyper Beam and Giga Impact. 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 mGyro balland mFlash cannon, this will help Blastoise gain the upper hand against types that resist it's Water moves, especially against Grass types.

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. It firmly plants its feet on the ground before shooting water from the jets on its back, deliberately making itself heavy to withstand the recoil of its 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's Blastoise

Gary has a Blastoise that he originally received as a Squirtle from Professor Oak.

Cissy's Blastoise

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 Judgement 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

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

Super Smash Bros. Melee

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

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blastoise is the leader of Team Hydro, a Bronze Rank rescue team. It joins a new team to 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 but is defeated by Mewtwo. Blastoise is quick to anger, a feature that Charizard exploits to boost morale.

Pokédex entries

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

In side games

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

By leveling up

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By TM/HM

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By tutoring

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Special moves

None.

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		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! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. 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   Blastoise attacks by forcefully blasting streams of water.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Water  Poké Assist: ( Water ) Field move: (Rain Dance ×-) Browser entry   It attacks by blasting water from the cannons on its back.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Water  ( Water ) Past ( Normal ) (Soak ×3) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Squirtle  Water

Level 16 →

First evolution Wartortle  Water

Level 36 →

Second evolution Blastoise  Water

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 Blastoise images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Blastoise, like Ho-Oh, Dialga, and Palkia, shares the first letter of its name with the game it is the mascot of: Blue.
  • Though, Ho-Oh only shares the first letter of its name with Pokémon HeartGold, and not Pokémon Gold.
• 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.
  • It is also, along with Feraligatr, the only final form Template:Type2 Starter without a secondary type.

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

• German: Turtok - Possibly from turtle and referencing its pre-evolution's name, Schillok, with the -ok ending.
• French: Tortank - From tortue (tortoise) and tank.
• Korean: 거북왕 Geobukwang - Portmanteau of turtle and king.
• Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong): 水箭龜 Shuǐ Jiàn Guī - "Water rocket turtle".

Related articles

• Gary's Blastoise
• Cissy's Blastoise

External links

• Hydro Blaster, the fanlisting for Blastoise.

Notes

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