Blastoise
Blastoise is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Blastoise is a large, bipedal, reptilian Pokémon. It has a blue body with small purple eyes, a light brown belly, and a stubby tail. It has a large brown shell with two powerful water cannons on either side, which can be withdrawn.
Blastoise's design is heavily influenced by turtles and tortoises. The cannons likely draw inspiration from the concept of a mobile tank or battleship.
Blastoise is notable for being the final evolution stage of one of the original starter Pokémon
, along with Venusaur and Charizard. It has a Mega Evolution, available in Generation 6 games and Pokémon Go; it also has a Gigantamax form available in Pokémon Sword/Shield, with an exclusive G-Max move, G-Max Cannonade.
Pokédex data
National № | 0009 |
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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 № | 0009 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0234 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0009 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0239 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0088 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0009 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0073 (The Isle of Armor) 0172 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Sp. Def |
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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 № | 0009 |
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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 № | 0009 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0234 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0009 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0239 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0088 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0009 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0073 (The Isle of Armor) 0172 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Sp. Def |
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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 Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Wave Crash | Water | 120 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Blastoise learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 |
Egg moves
Blastoise does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Blastoise is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
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 gen 8 learnset 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 |
Blastoise sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | — | ||||||||
Shiny | — | — | — | — |
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 |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Blastoise questions
- What is a good moveset for Blastoise?
- Red's pokemon are affected by what type the most.
- Blastoise not in my pokedex?
- Should I teach my Blastoise Skull Bash?
- Which is better competitively: Mega Venusaur or Mega Blastoise?
- Vaporeon or Blastoise for Yellow?
- Blastoise or Lapras for Tank?
- How can you get Blastoise by using the Mew glitch in Yellow?
- Greninja, Blastoise, or Poliwrath for X and Y?
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Other languages
English | Blastoise |
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Japanese | カメックス (Kamex) |
German | Turtok |
French | Tortank |
Italian | Blastoise |
Spanish | Blastoise |
Korean | 거북왕 (geobugwang) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 水箭龟 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 水箭龜 |
English |
Shellfish Pokémon |
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Japanese | こうらポケモン |
German | Panzertier-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Carapace |
Italian | Pokémon Carapace |
Spanish | Pokémon Armazón |
Korean | 껍질포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 甲壳宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 甲殼寶可夢 |
Name origin
- blast
- an explosion
- tortoise
- large reptile with a protective shell