9: Blastoise

Essentials

Blastoise

Mega Blastoise

Abilities

Mega Launcher: Strengthens aura and pulse moves to 1.5× their power.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 9
Kanto: 9
Original Johto: 234
Updated Johto: 239
Central Kalos: 88

Names

Japanese: カメックス (kamekkusu)
: カメックス
Official roomaji: Kamex
Korean: 거북왕
Chinese: 水箭龜
: 水箭龟
French: Tortank
German: Turtok
Spanish: Blastoise
Italian: Blastoise

Breeding

Gender

⅞ male, ⅛ female

Egg groups

Monster
Water 1

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

284

Effort points

3 Special Defense

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium slow

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Squirtle	Wartortle Level up, starting at level 16	Blastoise Level up, starting at level 36

Blastoise Forms

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	79	71.1	331	362
Attack	103	78.3	274	305
Defense	120	91.8	308	339
Special Attack	135	95.2	338	369
Special Defense	115	92.9	298	329
Speed	78	61.0	224	255
Total	630	95.2

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.

: It crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell.
: The pressurized water jets on this brutal Pokémon’s shell are used for high-speed tackles.
: 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.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Shellfish Pokémon
Color: Blue
Cry
Habitat: water's edge
Footprint
Shape: Sciurine

Height

5'3.0"
1.6 m

Weight

1011

222.9 lb
101.1 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Pal Park

Area: Pond
Score: 90
Rate: 3

Moves

Water moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Special moves better suit Blastoise's higher Special Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

			Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	Flash Cannon			10	80	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
—	—	—	Tackle			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—	Tail Whip			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
—	—	—	Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—	Withdraw			40	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
4	4	4	Tail Whip			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
7	7	7	Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
10	10	10	Withdraw			40	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
13	13	13	Bubble			30	40	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
16	16	17	Bite			25	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
20	20	21	Rapid Spin			40	20	100%		Frees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.
24	24	25	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
28	28	29	Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
32	32	33	Aqua Tail			10	90	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
39	39	40	Skull Bash			10	130	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
46	46	47	Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
53	53	54	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
60	60	60	Hydro Pump			5	110	80%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Squirtle but not Blastoise
			Aqua Jet			20	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			Aqua Ring			20	—	—		Restores 1/16 of the user's max HP each turn.
			Aura Sphere			20	80	—		Never misses.
			Brine			10	65	100%		Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.
			Dragon Pulse			10	85	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			Fake Out			10	40	100%	3	Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.
			Flail			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
			Foresight			40	—	—		Forces the target to have no Evade, and allows it to be hit by Normal and Fighting moves even if it's a Ghost.
			Haze			30	—	—		Resets all Pokémon's stats, accuracy, and evasion.
			Mirror Coat			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last special hit it took.
			Mist			30	—	—		Protects the user's stats from being changed by enemy moves.
			Mud Sport			15	—	—		Halves all Electric-type damage.
			Muddy Water			10	90	85%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
			Refresh			20	—	—		Cleanses the user of a burn, paralysis, or poison.
			Water Spout			5	150	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has more HP remaining, with a maximum of 150 power.
			Yawn			10	—	—		Target sleeps at the end of the next turn.
			Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
			Aqua Tail			10	90	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			Dragon Pulse			10	85	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
			Hydro Cannon			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
			Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
			Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
			Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
			Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
			Outrage			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
			Signal Beam			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
			Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			Water Pledge			10	80	100%		With Grass Pledge, halves opposing Pokémon's Speed for four turns.
			Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
			Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
			Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
		01	Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
05	05	05	Roar			20	—	—	-6	Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
07	07	07	Hail			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.
10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
13	13	13	Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
14	14	14	Blizzard			5	110	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
23	23	23	Smack Down			15	50	100%		Removes any immunity to Ground damage.
26	26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
28	28		Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
39	39	39	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
52	52	52	Focus Blast			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
55	55	55	Scald			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to burn the target.
56	56	56	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
68	68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
74	74	74	Gyro Ball			5	*	100%		Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.
78	78	78	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
80	80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
82	82	82	Dragon Tail			10	60	90%	-6	Ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
91	91	91	Flash Cannon			10	80	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
		94	Surf			15	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
	94		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
94			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
97	97	97	Dark Pulse			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
		98	Waterfall			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
98	98		Power-Up Punch			20	40	100%		Raises the user's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H3	H3		Surf			15	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
H4	H4		Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H5	H5		Waterfall			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
	H6		Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
	H7		Dive			10	80	100%		User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.