Blastoise

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Blastoise is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Shellfish Pokémon.

Blastoise has a Mega Evolution, available from X & Y onwards.

Pokédex data

National №	009
Type	Water
Species	Shellfish Pokémon
Height	1.6 m (5′03″)
Weight	85.5 kg (188.5 lbs)
Abilities	1. Torrent Rain Dish (hidden ability)
Local №	009 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 234 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 009 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 239 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 088 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 009 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 073 (The Isle of Armor)

Training

EV yield	3 Special Defense
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	239
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Monster, Water 1
Gender	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP	79	268	362
Attack	83	153	291
Defense	100	184	328
Sp. Atk	85	157	295
Sp. Def	105	193	339
Speed	78	144	280
Total	530	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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Blastoise.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	½	½	2	2	½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
							½

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	009
Type	Water
Species	Shellfish Pokémon
Height	1.6 m (5′03″)
Weight	101.1 kg (222.9 lbs)
Abilities	1. Mega Launcher
Local №	009 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 234 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 009 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 239 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 088 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 009 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 073 (The Isle of Armor)

Training

EV yield	3 Special Defense
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	284
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Monster, Water 1
Gender	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP	79	268	362
Attack	103	189	335
Defense	120	220	372
Sp. Atk	135	247	405
Sp. Def	115	211	361
Speed	78	144	280
Total	630	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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Blastoise.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	½	½	2	2	½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
							½

Evolution chart

#007
Squirtle
Water

(Level 16)

#008
Wartortle
Water

(Level 36)

#009
Blastoise
Water

Blastoise changes

In Generation 1, Blastoise has a base Special stat of 85.
In Generations 1-4, Blastoise has a base experience yield of 210.
In Generations 2-7, Blastoise has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

Blastoise

Red Blue	A brutal POKéMON with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high speed tackles.
Yellow	Once it takes aim at its enemy, it blasts out water with even more force than a fire hose.
Gold	It deliberately makes itself heavy so it can withstand the recoil of the water jets it fires.
Silver	The rocket cannons on its shell fire jets of water capable of punching holes through thick steel.
Crystal	It firmly plants its feet on the ground before shooting water from the jets on its back.
Ruby Sapphire	BLASTOISE has water spouts that protrude from its shell. The water spouts are very accurate. They can shoot bullets of water with enough accuracy to strike empty cans from a distance of over 160 feet.
FireRed	It crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell.
LeafGreen	The pressurized water jets on this brutal POKéMON’s shell are used for high-speed tackles.
Emerald	The waterspouts that protrude from its shell are highly accurate. Their bullets of water can precisely nail tin cans from a distance of over 160 feet.
Diamond Pearl Platinum	The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.
HeartGold	It deliberately makes itself heavy so it can withstand the recoil of the water jets it fires.
SoulSilver	The rocket cannons on its shell fire jets of water capable of punching holes through thick steel.
Black White Black 2 White 2	The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.
X	It crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell.
Y	The pressurized water jets on this brutal Pokémon’s shell are used for high-speed tackles.
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Blastoise has water spouts that protrude from its shell. The water spouts are very accurate. They can shoot bullets of water with enough accuracy to strike empty cans from a distance of over 160 feet.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Once it takes aim at its enemy, it blasts out water with even more force than a fire hose.
Sword	It crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell.
Shield	The rocket cannons on its shell fire jets of water capable of punching holes through thick steel.
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl	The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.

Mega Blastoise

Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	The cannon on its back is as powerful as a tank gun. Its tough legs and back enable it to withstand the recoil from firing the cannon.

Moves learned by Blastoise

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Sword/Shield

Moves learnt by level up

Blastoise learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Flash Cannon	Steel	80	100
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	—	—
42	Iron Defense	Steel	—	—
49	Hydro Pump	Water	110	80
56	Skull Bash	Normal	130	100

Moves learnt on evolution

Blastoise learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Flash Cannon	Steel		80	100

Egg moves

Blastoise learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Blastoise egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Aqua Jet	Water	40	100
Aqua Ring	Water	—	—
Aura Sphere	Fighting	80	∞
Fake Out	Normal	40	100
Flail	Normal	—	100
Haze	Ice	—	—
Life Dew	Water	—	—
Mirror Coat	Psychic	—	100
Mist	Ice	—	—
Muddy Water	Water	90	85
Water Spout	Water	150	100
Yawn	Normal	—	—

Move Tutor moves

Blastoise can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Hydro Cannon	Water		150	90

Moves learnt by TM

Blastoise is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Focus Punch	Fighting	150	100
03	Water Pulse	Water	60	100
05	Roar	Normal	—	—
07	Hail	Ice	—	—
10	Work Up	Normal	—	—
13	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
23	Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
26	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
28	Dig	Ground	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
49	Scald	Water	80	100
52	Focus Blast	Fighting	120	70
54	False Swipe	Normal	40	100
55	Brine	Water	65	100
56	Fling	Dark	—	100
58	Endure	Normal	—	—
59	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	85	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
72	Avalanche	Ice	60	100
74	Gyro Ball	Steel	—	100
79	Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
83	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
91	Flash Cannon	Steel	80	100
95	Surf	Water	90	100
96	Strength	Normal	80	100
98	Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100
99	Waterfall	Water	80	100
100	Rock Climb	Normal	90	85

Moves learnt by level up

Blastoise learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Flash Cannon	Steel	80	100
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	—	—
42	Iron Defense	Steel	—	—
49	Hydro Pump	Water	110	80
56	Skull Bash	Normal	130	100

Moves learnt on evolution

Blastoise learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Flash Cannon	Steel		80	100

Egg moves

Blastoise learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Blastoise egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Aqua Jet	Water	40	100
Aqua Ring	Water	—	—
Fake Out	Normal	40	100
Flail	Normal	—	100
Haze	Ice	—	—
Life Dew	Water	—	—
Mirror Coat	Psychic	—	100
Mist	Ice	—	—
Water Spout	Water	150	100
Yawn	Normal	—	—

Move Tutor moves

Blastoise can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Flip Turn	Water		60	100
Terrain Pulse	Normal		50	100

Moves learnt by TM

Blastoise is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
00	Mega Punch	Normal	80	85
01	Mega Kick	Normal	120	75
04	Ice Punch	Ice	75	100
08	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
09	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
15	Dig	Ground	80	100
21	Rest	Psychic	—	—
22	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
24	Snore	Normal	50	100
25	Protect	Normal	—	—
27	Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
31	Attract	Normal	—	100
33	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
35	Hail	Ice	—	—
36	Whirlpool	Water	35	85
39	Facade	Normal	70	100
41	Helping Hand	Normal	—	—
43	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
45	Dive	Water	80	100
46	Weather Ball	Normal	50	100
48	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
55	Brine	Water	65	100
59	Fling	Dark	—	100
64	Avalanche	Ice	60	100
76	Round	Normal	60	100
81	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
94	False Swipe	Normal	40	100

Moves learnt by TR

Blastoise is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Body Slam	Normal	85	100
03	Hydro Pump	Water	110	80
04	Surf	Water	90	100
05	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
06	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
10	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
16	Waterfall	Water	80	100
20	Substitute	Normal	—	—
24	Outrage	Dragon	120	100
26	Endure	Normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
31	Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
32	Crunch	Dark	80	100
45	Muddy Water	Water	90	85
46	Iron Defense	Steel	—	—
52	Gyro Ball	Steel	—	100
56	Aura Sphere	Fighting	80	∞
58	Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100
62	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	85	100
64	Focus Blast	Fighting	120	70
69	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	80	90
70	Flash Cannon	Steel	80	100
84	Scald	Water	80	100
85	Work Up	Normal	—	—
98	Liquidation	Water	85	100
99	Body Press	Fighting	80	100

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Blastoise sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal							—
Shiny	—						—	—

See all Blastoise sprites

Where to find Blastoise

Red Blue Yellow	Evolve Squirtle/Wartortle
Gold Silver Crystal	Trade/migrate from another game
Ruby Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed LeafGreen	Evolve Squirtle/Wartortle
Emerald	Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond Pearl Platinum	Trade/migrate from another game
HeartGold SoulSilver	Evolve Squirtle/Wartortle
Black White Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X Y	Evolve Squirtle/Wartortle
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/Wartortle
Sword Shield	Trade/migrate from another game
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl	Evolve Squirtle/Wartortle
Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game

Answers to Blastoise questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Blastoise
Japanese	カメックス (Kamex)
German	Turtok
French	Tortank

Name origin

blast: an explosion
tortoise: large reptile with a protective shell