Blastoise

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.

Blastoise Mega Blastoise

Blastoise artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

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.

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Mega Blastoise artwork by Ken Sugimori

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.

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Evolution chart

#007
Squirtle
Water
(Level 16)
#008
Wartortle
Water
(Level 36)
#009
Blastoise
Water

Blastoise changes

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.

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

Sword/Shield Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1Tail WhipNormalStatus — 100
1Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
1WithdrawWaterStatus — —
9Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 50 100
12BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
15Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
20ProtectNormalStatus — —
25Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
30Aqua TailWaterPhysical 90 90
35Shell SmashNormalStatus — —
42Iron DefenseSteelStatus — —
49Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
56Skull BashNormalPhysical 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 CannonSteelSpecial 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
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aqua JetWaterPhysical 40 100
Aqua RingWaterStatus — —
Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
FlailNormalPhysical — 100
HazeIceStatus — —
Life DewWaterStatus — —
Mirror CoatPsychicSpecial — 100
MistIceStatus — —
Water SpoutWaterSpecial 150 100
YawnNormalStatus — —

Move Tutor moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Flip TurnWaterPhysical 60 100
Terrain PulseNormalSpecial 50 100

Moves learnt by TM

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

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
00Mega PunchNormalPhysical 80 85
01Mega KickNormalPhysical 120 75
04Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
15DigGroundPhysical 80 100
21RestPsychicStatus — —
22Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
24SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
25ProtectNormalStatus — —
27Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
31AttractNormalStatus — 100
33Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
35HailIceStatus — —
36WhirlpoolWaterSpecial 35 85
39FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
41Helping HandNormalStatus — —
43Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
45DiveWaterPhysical 80 100
46Weather BallNormalSpecial 50 100
48Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
55BrineWaterSpecial 65 100
59FlingDarkPhysical — 100
64AvalancheIcePhysical 60 100
76RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
81BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
94False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100

Moves learnt by TR

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

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
03Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
04SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
05Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
06BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
10EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
16WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100
20SubstituteNormalStatus — —
24OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
26EndureNormalStatus — —
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
31Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
32CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
45Muddy WaterWaterSpecial 90 85
46Iron DefenseSteelStatus — —
52Gyro BallSteelPhysical — 100
56Aura SphereFightingSpecial 80 ∞
58Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
62Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
64Focus BlastFightingSpecial 120 70
69Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
70Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
84ScaldWaterSpecial 80 100
85Work UpNormalStatus — —
98LiquidationWaterPhysical 85 100
99Body PressFightingPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by level up

Blastoise learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Aqua JetWaterPhysical 40 100
1BubbleWaterSpecial 40 100
1Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
1Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1Tail WhipNormalStatus — 100
1WithdrawWaterStatus — —
5Tail WhipNormalStatus — 100
9BubbleWaterSpecial 40 100
14WithdrawWaterStatus — —
20Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
27BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
33Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
44ProtectNormalStatus — —
54HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
65Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
75Skull BashNormalPhysical 130 100

Moves learnt by TM

Blastoise is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
05RestPsychicStatus — —
07ProtectNormalStatus — —
08SubstituteNormalStatus — —
09ReflectPsychicStatus — —
10DigGroundPhysical 80 100
12FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
13Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
15Seismic TossFightingPhysical — 100
17Dragon TailDragonPhysical 60 90
19Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
20Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
22Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
25WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100
27ToxicPoisonStatus — 90
29ScaldWaterSpecial 80 100
34Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
35Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
39OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
41EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
47SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
48Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
51BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
54Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
55Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100

Blastoise sprites

Type Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8
Normal Blastoise sprite from Red & Blue Blastoise sprite from Silver Blastoise sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Blastoise sprite from Diamond & Pearl Blastoise sprite from Black & White Blastoise sprite from X & Y — Blastoise sprite from Sword & Shield
Shiny — Blastoise Shiny sprite from Silver Blastoise Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Blastoise Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Blastoise Shiny sprite from Black & White Blastoise Shiny sprite from X & Y — —

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		 Location data not yet available

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