Wartortle
Wartortle is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0008 |
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| Type | Water |
| Species | Turtle Pokémon |
| Height | 1.0 m (3′03″) |
| Weight | 22.5 kg (49.6 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Torrent Rain Dish (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0008 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0233 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0008 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0238 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0087 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0008 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0155 (Legends: Z-A) 0072 (The Isle of Armor) 0171 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Defense, 1 Sp. Def |
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| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 142 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Monster, Water 1 |
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| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 59 | 228 | 322 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 63 | 117 | 247 | |
| Defense | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Sp. Atk | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Sp. Def | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Speed | 58 | 108 | 236 | |
| Total | 405 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Wartortle changes
- In Generation 1, Wartortle has a base Special stat of 65.
- In Generations 1-4, Wartortle has a base experience yield of 143.
- In Generations 2-7, Wartortle has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Red Blue |
Often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. For swimming fast, it moves its ears to maintain balance. |
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| Yellow | When tapped, this POKéMON will pull in its head, but its tail will still stick out a little bit. |
| 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. |
| Ruby 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity. |
| HeartGold | It is a well-established symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that WARTORTLE is very old. |
| SoulSilver | It cleverly controls its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity. |
| X | When tapped, this Pokémon will pull in its head, but its tail will still stick out a little bit. |
| Y | It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha 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. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
When tapped on its head, this Pokémon will pull it in, but its tail will stick out a little bit. |
| Sword | It is recognized as a symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that Wartortle is very old. |
| Shield | It cleverly controls its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity. |
Moves learned by Wartortle
Moves learnt by level up
Wartortle learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 3 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 12 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 15 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 20 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 30 | Aqua Ring | Water | — | — | |
| 35 | Aqua Jet | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 40 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 45 | Liquidation | Water | 85 | 100 |
Egg moves
Wartortle does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Wartortle is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 01 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 09 | Flip Turn | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 10 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 24 | Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 33 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 41 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 46 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 56 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 58 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 59 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 70 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | |
| 73 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 75 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 87 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 96 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 98 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 103 | Work Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 105 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 111 | Aura Sphere | Fighting | 80 | ∞ |
Moves learnt by level up
Wartortle learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Withdraw | Water | — | — | |
| 9 | Rapid Spin | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 12 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 15 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 20 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 25 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 30 | Aqua Tail | Water | 90 | 90 | |
| 35 | Shell Smash | Normal | — | — | |
| 40 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 45 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 50 | Wave Crash | Water | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Wartortle does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Wartortle is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 11 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 22 | Chilling Water | Water | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 34 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 35 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 43 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 55 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 58 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 59 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 69 | Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 104 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 110 | Liquidation | Water | 85 | 100 | |
| 123 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 124 | Ice Spinner | Ice | 80 | 100 | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 135 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 142 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 143 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 145 | Water Pledge | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 174 | Haze | Ice | — | — | |
| 180 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 192 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
| 193 | Weather Ball | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 196 | Flip Turn | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 204 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 208 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | |
| 209 | Muddy Water | Water | 90 | 85 |
Wartortle sprites
| Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Wartortle
| Red Blue Yellow |
Evolve Squirtle |
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| Gold Silver Crystal |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Evolve Squirtle |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Squirtle |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Evolve Squirtle |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Evolve Squirtle |
| Sword Shield |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Evolve Squirtle |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Wartortle questions
Other languages
| English | Wartortle |
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| Japanese | カメール (Kameil) |
| German | Schillok |
| French | Carabaffe |
| Italian | Wartortle |
| Spanish | Wartortle |
| Korean | 어니부기 (eonibugi) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 卡咪龟 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 卡咪龜 |
| English |
Turtle Pokémon |
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| Japanese | かめポケモン |
| German | Kröten-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Tortue |
| Italian | Pokémon Tartaruga |
| Spanish | Pokémon Tortuga |
| Korean | 거북포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 龟宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 龜寶可夢 |
Name origin
- war
- epic battle
- tortoise
- large reptile with a protective shell
- turtle
- water-based reptile


