Blastoise, the iconic Water-type Pokémon from the first generation, remains a formidable force in battles. This cannon-equipped tortoise evolves from Squirtle and offers unique strategic advantages. Below is a detailed analysis of its attributes, evolution path, and combat capabilities.
| EV yield | Three sp. defense points |
| Egg groups | Monster and water one |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Gender ratio | Male – 87.5% Female – 12.5% |
| Hidden ability | Rain Dish |
| Abilities | Torrent, Mega Launcher (Mega Blastoise) |
| Type | Water |
| National Pokédex # | 0009 |
Evolution and Forms
Beginning as Squirtle, this Pokémon transforms into Wartortle at level 16 and reaches its final form, Blastoise, at level 36. Special evolutions include Mega Blastoise (activated via Blastoisinite) and Gigantamax Blastoise under specific conditions.
In-Game Availability
Gen 9 Locations
| The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero | Evolve Wartortle |
| Scarlet / Violet | Trade |
Gen 8 Locations
| Legends Arceus | Unobtainable |
| Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl | Evolve Wartortle |
| Isle of Armor | Evolve Wartortle, found in Stepping-Stone Sea or Workout Sea Max Raid battles |
| Sword / Shield | Transfer from Pokémon Home or evolve Wartortle |
Combat Attributes
- HP – 79
- Attack – 83
- Defense – 100
- Sp. Atk – 85
- Sp. Def – 105
- Speed – 78
| Immune | N/A |
| Resistant | Fire, Ice, Steel, Water |
| Weak | Electric, Grass |
| Normal damage | Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock |
Movepool Overview
| 56 | Wave Crash | Water |
| 49 | Hydro Pump | Water |
| 42 | Iron Defense | Steel |
| 35 | Shell Smash | Normal |
| 30 | Aqua Tail | Water |
| 25 | Rain Dance | Water |
| 20 | Protect | Normal |
| 15 | Water Pulse | Water |
| 12 | Bite | Dark |
| Nine | Rapid Spin | Normal |
| On evolution | Flash Cannon | Steel |
| One | Withdraw | Water |
| One | Water Gun | Water |
| One | Tail Whip | Normal |
| One | Tackle | Normal |
| Level | Move | Type |