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. On each side of its head are feather-like ears covered in pale blue fur. A brown shell with a pale yellow underside encases its body. A thick, white rim separates the upper and lower halves of the shell. An older Wartortle may have scars and algae growing on its shell. Poking out of the bottom of the shell is a thick, wavy tail that also has light blue fur and cannot be fully withdrawn into its shell. Its tail fur will darken with age. Its tail is a popular symbol of longevity and good luck, making this Pokémon popular with the elderly.
Because they are larger than Squirtle and have a larger shell, Wartortle have a more difficult time walking on land and keeping their balance in the water. To maintain balance while swimming at high speeds, Wartortle moves its furry ears and tail as both rudders and balancing rods. Air can be stored in its fur for extended underwater diving. It hides in water when hunting and emerges to surprise its prey. 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 past, Skull Bash was its signature move.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Team Wartortle is part of a firefighting squad led by Captain Aidan. They work with Team Squirtle and Team Blastoise depending on which evolutionary form is best for the situation. Ash's Squirtle temporarily joined Team Wartortle to prove its strength in The Pokémon Water War. The team later went up against the Squirtle Squad — 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!, having evolved from Squirtle. He would evolve into Blastoise by Tag Team Battle Inspiration!.
Other
Wartortle debuted in Beach Blank-Out Blastoise. In it, a group of Wartortle and a group of Squirtle were troubled when their leader, a Blastoise, would not wake up.
Jimmy owned a Wartortle in Judgment Day, when it evolved into a Blastoise to free itself and Jimmy's Ivysaur and Charmeleon from Team Rocket.
Minor appearances
An image of Wartortle was used in the Japanese version of the exam in The Ultimate Test.
A Wartortle appeared in Pikachu's Vacation at the Pokémon Theme Park.
A Wartortle was among those in Pikachu Re-Volts, controlled by Cassidy and Butch at Mandarin Island North.
Misty's fantasy in Bye Bye Psyduck included a Wartortle.
Multiple Wartortle in The Power of One sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
Florando in Flower Power used two Wartortle in his annual Pokémon Exhibition.
A Wartortle appeared in Pokémon Double Trouble
One Trainer used a Wartortle to help him compete in the Seaking Catching Competition in Hook, Line, and Stinker.
Another trainer in Dueling Heroes used a Wartortle in the Whirl Cup.
A ship crew in a flashback in Hi Ho Silver... Away! is seen employing a Wartortle.
A Wartortle in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias teamed with its trainer to compete in the Tour de Alto Mare.
A Wartortle in Gonna Rule The School! belongs to the Pokémon Trainers' School. It can be loaned to the school's underage students for use in lessons.
In Disguise Da Limit, Stefano used a Wartortle 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!.
A Trainer's Wartortle participated in a Raid Battle against a Lugia in SS002.
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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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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Pokémon
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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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In Pokémon Origins
A Wartortle appeared in File 1: Red as one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.
Blue was about to send out Wartortle in File 2: Cubone, but the screen shifted away before the Pokémon could emerge from its Poké Ball. Wartortle evolved into Blastoise sometime before Red fought Blue at the Pokémon League in File 4: Charizard.
In the manga
In the Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic manga
A Wartortle appeared in a fantasy in A Fresh Start.
In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga
Squirtle has a sister who is a Wartortle. Her name is Kamena and she appears in The Five Sisters of Squirtle.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- 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!.
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 Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
A Wartortle appeared in A Spectacular Battle To Save Ampharos!!.
A Trainer's Wartortle appeared in Let's Fight For The Future!!.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
Shu has a Wartortle that he caught in A Mischievous Wartortle.
A Wartortle appeared in GDZ23.
A Wartortle appeared in GDZ38, under the ownership of Kameo.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
A Wartortle appeared in Take me to the Dragon Palace!.
In the Pokémon Zensho manga
Shigeru has a Wartortle which he received it as a Squirtle from his grandfather, Professor Oak. It later evolved into a Blastoise.
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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Hoenn #—
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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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Sinnoh #—
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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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Unova #—
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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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Hoenn #—
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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 VIII
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Galar #—
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Sword
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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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Shield
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It cleverly controls its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming.
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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
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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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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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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Wartortle 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 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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- 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
Wartortle's 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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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 its Japanese name, and 龜 / 龟 guī
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Cantonese Chinese
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卡咪龜 Kāmāigwāi 卡美龜 Kāméihgwāi *
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Partial transliteration of its Japanese name, and 龜 gwāi Partial transliteration of its Japanese name, contains 美 méih, and 龜 gwāi
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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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