Blastoise

#0009 in the National Pokédex • Shellfish Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

268

362

Attack

153

291

Defense

100

184

328

Sp. Atk

157

295

Sp. Def

105

193

339

Speed

144

280

Total

530

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Wartortle

Caterpie

Normal

Shiny

Blastoise

Shellfish Pokémon

#0009

Water

Height

1.6 m (5'03")

Weight

85.5 kg (188.5 lbs)

Abilities

Torrent Rain DishHidden

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Blastoise takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Electric

2×

Grass

2×

Resists

Fire

0.5×

Water

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Squirtle #0007	Level 16	Wartortle #0008
Wartortle #0008	Level 36	Blastoise #0009
Blastoise #0009	Mega Evolution	Mega Blastoise #0009

Family

Other forms of Blastoise in the National Pokédex, with their types and base stats.

Gigantamax Blastoise

Gigantamax

Water

Atk

Def

100

SpA

SpD

105

Spe

Torrent • Rain Dish (Hidden)

Family

Mega Evolutions of Blastoise, with their types and base stats.

Mega Blastoise

Water

Atk

103

Def

120

SpA

135

SpD

115

Spe

Mega Launcher

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100	35	A full-body charge attack.
Start	Tail Whip	Normal	Status	-	100	30	Lowers the foe's DEFENSE.
Start	Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100	25	Squirts water to attack.
Start	Bubble	Water	Special	40	100	30	An attack that may reduce SPEED.
Start	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	80	100	10	The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.
Start	Fake Out	Normal	Physical	40	100	10	A 1st-turn, 1st-strike move that causes flinching.
Start	Aqua Jet	Water	Physical	40	100	20	The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
24	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may cause flinching.
25	Rapid Spin	Normal	Physical	50	100	40	A high-speed spinning attack.
31	Withdraw	Water	Status	-	-	40	Heightens the user's DEFENSE.
31	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
32	Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90	10	The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
35	Shell Smash	Normal	Status	-	-	15	The user breaks its shell, lowering its Defense and Sp. Def stats but sharply raising Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats.
42	Skull Bash	Normal	Physical	130	100	10	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
42	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-	5	Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
46	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	-	-	15	Hardens the body’s surface to sharply raise DEFENSE.
52	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	110	80	5	A powerful water- type attack.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.

		Class				Description
Mega Punch	Normal	Physical	80	85	20	A powerful punch thrown very hard.
Mega Kick	Normal	Physical	120	75	5	A powerful kicking attack.
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100	15	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100	15	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Surf	Water	Special	90	100	15	A strong water- type attack.
Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	100	10	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Blizzard	Ice	Special	110	70	5	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Bubble Beam	Water	Special	65	100	20	An attack that may lower SPEED.
Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90	5	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Submission	Fighting	Physical	80	80	20	An attack that al so hurts the user.
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100	20	Returns a physical blow double.
Seismic Toss	Fighting	Physical	-	100	20	The user's level equals damage HP.
Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100	15	A powerful physi cal attack.
Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100	10	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
Fissure	Ground	Physical	-	30	5	A ground-type, one-hit KO attack.
Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100	10	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
Rage	Normal	Physical	20	100	20	Raises ATTACK if the user is hit.
Mimic	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Copies a move used by the foe.
Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-	20	Raises DEFENSE with a barrier.
Bide	Normal	Physical	-	-	10	Waits 2-3 turns & hits back double.
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100	15	An icy punch. May cause freezing.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100	15	An attack that may make foe flinch.
Roar	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Scares wild foes to end battle.
Defense Curl	Normal	Status	-	-	40	Heightens the user's DEFENSE.
Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100	15	An aquatic charge attack.
Snore	Normal	Special	50	100	15	An attack useable only while asleep.
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100	10	Reduces the foe's accuracy.
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95	15	An icy attack that lowers SPEED.
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90	20	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
Swagger	Normal	Status	-	85	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
Attract	Normal	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Dynamic Punch	Fighting	Physical	100	50	5	An attack that always confuses.
Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75	15	An attack that may reduce DEFENSE.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100	15	An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85	15	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
Hail	Ice	Status	-	-	10	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100	20	A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Dive	Water	Physical	80	100	10	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100	20	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90	10	An attack that may cause flinching.
Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95	15	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	-	100	5	The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
Brine	Water	Special	65	100	10	If the foe’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70	5	The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
Avalanche	Ice	Physical	60	100	10	An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the foe in the same turn.
Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.
Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Smack Down	Rock	Physical	50	100	15	The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit.
Round	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
Scald	Water	Special	80	100	15	The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100	20	The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.
Dragon Tail	Dragon	Physical	60	90	10	The user knocks away the target and drags out another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100	15	The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.
Confide	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Power-Up Punch	Fighting	Physical	40	100	20	Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
Work Up	Normal	Status	-	-	30	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100	40	Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100	15	An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Boosts the power of the recipient’s moves.
Weather Ball	Normal	Special	50	100	10	The move’s type and power change with the weather.
Muddy Water	Water	Special	90	85	10	Attacks with muddy water. May lower accuracy.
Aura Sphere	Fighting	Special	80	-	20	The user looses a blast of aura power from deep within its body. This move is certain to hit.
Body Press	Fighting	Physical	80	100	10	The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user’s Defense, the more damage it can inflict on the target.