Wartortle (Pokémon)

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Wartortle
カメール Kameil
#008
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Artwork from FR/LG
Type
Water '
Category
Turtle Pokémon
Ability
Torrent
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#008
Johto
#233
Hoenn
#210
Sinnoh
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Regional Browser numbers
Height
3′03″
Imperial
1.0 m
Metric
Weight
49.6 lbs.
Imperial
22.5 kg
Metric
Dex color
Blue
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
BodyUnknown.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F008.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Breeding
Monster and
Water 1 groups
1 cycles
(255 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 143 Battle Exp.: 1431*

Wartortle (Japanese: カメール Kameil) is a Water-type Pokémon.

Wartortle comes with the Ability Torrent, which increases the power of Water-type attacks by 50% once the Pokémon has less than one-third of its maximum HP.

Wartortle evolves from Squirtle starting at Level 16, then 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 spit water out of its mouth at higher speeds than Squirtle. It can swim faster, as well.

Behavior

Wartortle are loyal to their trainers.

Habitat

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

File:WartortleAnime.jpg
Wartortle in the anime

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

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 competion 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.

While not actually seen before evolving into a Blastoise, Gary Oak had a Wartortle that he received as a Squirtle from Professor Oak.

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.

Shuu 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.
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HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V
Black {{{blackdex}}}
White {{{whitedex}}}
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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 Trade
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 Northwind Field (27F-29F)
Pokémon Ranger Lyra Forest

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
59
119 - 166 228 - 322
63
61 - 126 117 - 247
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
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.

Type effectiveness

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Learnset

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By leveling up

Generation I
Level Move Type
Previous Tackle Normal
Tail Whip Normal
Bubble Water
Water Gun Water
24 Bite Normal
31 Withdraw Water
39 Skull Bash Normal
47 Hydro Pump Water
Generation II
Level Move Type
Previous Tackle Normal
Tail Whip Normal
Bubble Water
Withdraw Water
Water Gun Water
19 Bite Dark
25 Rapid Spin Normal
31 Protect Normal
37 Rain Dance Water
45 Skull Bash Normal
53 Hydro Pump Water
Generation III
Level Move Type
Previous Tackle Normal
Tail Whip Normal
Bubble Water
Withdraw Water
Water Gun Water
19 Bite Dark
25 Rapid Spin Normal
31 Protect Normal
37 Rain Dance Water
45 Skull Bash Normal
53 Hydro Pump Water


Generation IV
Level Move Type Cat.
Previous Tackle Normal Physical
Tail Whip Normal Status
Bubble Water Special
Withdraw Water Status
Water Gun Water Special
16 Bite Dark Physical
20 Rapid Spin Normal Physical
24 Protect Normal Status
28 Water Pulse Water Special
32 Aqua Tail Water Physical
36 Skull Bash Normal Physical
40 Rain Dance Water Status
44 Hydro Pump Water Special

By TM/HM

Generation I
# Move Type
TM01 Mega Punch Normal
TM05 Mega Kick Normal
TM06 Toxic Poison
TM08 Body Slam Normal
TM09 Take Down Normal
TM10 Double-Edge Normal
TM11 BubbleBeam Water
TM12 Water Gun Water
TM13 Ice Beam Ice
TM14 Blizzard Ice
TM17 Submission Fighting
TM18 Counter Fighting
TM19 Seismic Toss Fighting
TM20 Rage Normal
TM28 Dig Ground
TM31 Mimic Normal
TM32 Double Team Normal
TM33 Reflect Psychic
TM34 Bide Normal
TM40 Skull Bash Normal
TM44 Rest Psychic
TM50 Substitute Normal
HM03 Surf Water
HM04 Strength Normal
Generation II
# Move Type
TM01 DynamicPunch Fighting
TM02 Headbutt Normal
TM03 Curse Unknown
TM04 Rollout Rock
TM06 Toxic Poison
TM08 Rock Smash Fighting
TM10 Hidden Power Normal
TM13 Snore Normal
TM14 Blizzard Ice
TM16 Icy Wind Ice
TM17 Protect Normal
TM18 Rain Dance Water
TM20 Endure Normal
TM21 Frustration Normal
TM23 Iron Tail Steel
TM27 Return Normal
TM28 Dig Ground
TM31 Mud-Slap Ground
TM32 Double Team Normal
TM33 Ice Punch Ice
TM34 Swagger Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk Normal
TM40 Defense Curl Normal
TM44 Rest Psychic
TM45 Attract Normal
HM03 Surf Water
HM04 Strength Normal
HM06 Whirlpool Water
HM07 Waterfall Water
Generation III
# Move Type
TM01 Focus Punch Fighting
TM03 Water Pulse Water
TM06 Toxic Poison
TM07 Hail Ice
TM10 Hidden Power Normal
TM13 Ice Beam Ice
TM14 Blizzard Ice
TM17 Protect Normal
TM18 Rain Dance Water
TM21 Frustration Normal
TM23 Iron Tail Steel
TM27 Return Normal
TM28 Dig Ground
TM31 Brick Break Fighting
TM32 Double Team Normal
TM42 Facade Normal
TM43 Secret Power Normal
TM44 Rest Psychic
TM45 Attract Normal
HM03 Surf Water
HM04 Strength Normal
HM06 Rock Smash Fighting
HM07 Waterfall Water
HM08 Dive Water
Generation IV
# Move Type Cat.
TM01 Focus Punch Fighting Physical
TM03 Water Pulse Water Special
TM06 Toxic Poison Status
TM07 Hail Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special
TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard Ice Special
TM17 Protect Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance Water Status
TM21 Frustration Normal Physical
TM23 Iron Tail Steel Physical
TM27 Return Normal Physical
TM28 Dig Ground Physical
TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team Normal Status
TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical
TM42 Facade Normal Physical
TM43 Secret Power Normal Physical
TM44 Rest Psychic Status
TM45 Attract Normal Status
TM53 Brine Water Special
TM56 Fling Dark Physical
TM58 Endure Normal Status
TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Special
TM78 Captivate Normal Status
TM83 Natural Gift Normal Physical
TM87 Swagger Normal Status
TM90 Substitute Normal Status
HM03 Surf Water Special
HM04 Strength Normal Physical
HM06 Rock Smash Fighting Physical
HM07 Waterfall Water Physical

By breeding

Move Type Cat. Father
Aqua Jet Water Physical Seel, Dewgong
Kabuto, Kabutops
Empoleon
Buizel, Floatzel
Aqua Ring Water Status Seel, Dewgong
Marill, Azumarill
Corsola
Mantine
Milotic
Gorebyss
Phione, Manaphy
Fake Out Normal Physical Kangaskhan
Lombre
Flail Normal Physical Feebas
Foresight Normal Status Marshtomp, Swampert
Haze Ice Status Wooper, Quagsire
Surskit
Mirror Coat Psychic Special Corsola
Mist Ice Status Lapras
Wooper, Quagsire
Lotad
Wingull, Pelipper
Surskit
Mud Sport Ground Status Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert
Relicanth
Shellos, Gastrodon
Muddy Water Water Special Marshtomp, Swampert
Wooper, Quagsire
Shellos, Gastrodon
Refresh Normal Status Lickitung, Lickilicky
Corsola
Milotic
Yawn Normal Status Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking
Snorlax
Wooper, Quagsire
Kingdra
Relicanth
Bidoof, Bibarel
*Indicates moves only available through chain breeding.

By tutoring

Move Type Cat. Version
Body Slam Normal Physical FR LG E
Counter Fighting Physical FR LG E
Double-Edge Normal Physical FR LG E
Mega Punch Normal Physical FR LG E
Mega Kick Normal Physical FR LG E
Mimic Normal Status FR LG E
Seismic Toss Fighting Physical FR LG E
Substitute Normal Status FR LG E
Defense Curl Normal Status     E
DynamicPunch Fighting Physical     E
Endure Normal Status     E
Ice Punch Ice Physical     E
Icy Wind Ice Special     E
Mud-Slap Ground Special     E
Rollout Rock Physical     E
Sleep Talk Normal Status     E
Snore Normal Special     E
Swagger Normal Status     E

TCG-only Moves

Side game data

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Evolution

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Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
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II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
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III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
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IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
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V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
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Wartortle For other sprites and images, please see Wartortle images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

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+テール kame+"tail". It is also a corruption of 噛める kameru, to be able to bite.

In other languages

  • German: Schillok
  • French: Carabaffe - Carapace means shell, and baffe means 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): 卡美龟 Ka Míi Gui

Related articles

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