Blastoise
Blastoise is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Shellfish Pokémon
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Blastoise has a Mega Evolution, available from X & Y onwards.
Pokédex data
National № | 009 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 79 | 268 | 362 | |
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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.
Pokédex data
National № | 009 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 79 | 268 | 362 | |
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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.
Evolution chart
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. |
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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. |
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Moves learned by Blastoise
Moves learnt by level up
Blastoise learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 |
Blastoise sprites
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Where to find Blastoise
Red Blue Yellow |
Evolve Squirtle/Wartortle |
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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
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- Where Can I EV Train Blastoise to have High Sp. Attack?
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- Which is better competitively: Mega Venusaur or Mega Blastoise?
- Should I teach my Blastoise Skull Bash?
- Blastoise not in my pokedex?
- Blastoise Or Lapras?
- Blastoise or Lapras for Tank?
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Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Blastoise |
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Japanese | カメックス (Kamex) |
German | Turtok |
French | Tortank |
Name origin
- blast
- an explosion
- tortoise
- large reptile with a protective shell