Wartortle
#8 in the National Pokédex • Turtle Pokémon
This species is outside the Hoenn Pokédex. Obtaining it in Ruby or Sapphire requires a compatible Generation III trade or historical event.
Pokédex entries
Ruby
Its tail is large and covered with a rich, thick fur. The tail becomes increasingly deeper in color as WARTORTLE ages. The scratches on its shell are evidence of this Pokémon’s toughness as a battler.
Sapphire
Its tail is large and covered with a rich, thick fur. The tail becomes increasingly deeper in color as WARTORTLE ages. The scratches on its shell are evidence of this Pokémon’s toughness as a battler.
Details
Type
Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Stats
Min
Max
HP
59
228
322
Attack
63
117
247
Defense
80
148
284
Sp. Atk
65
121
251
Sp. Def
80
148
284
Speed
58
108
236
Total
405
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.
Growth
| EV yield | 1 Def, 1 SpD |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 143 |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Squirtle #7 | Level 16 |  Wartortle #8 |
Wartortle #8 | Level 36 |  Blastoise #9 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle |  |  Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | Charges the foe with a full-body tackle. |
| Start | Tail Whip | |  Status | - | 100 | 30 | Wags the tail to lower the foe's DEFENSE. |
| Start | Bubble | |  Special | 20 | 100 | 30 | An attack using bubbles. May lower the foe's SPEED. |
| 4 | Tail Whip | | Status | - | 100 | 30 | Wags the tail to lower the foe's DEFENSE. |
| 7 | Bubble | | Special | 20 | 100 | 30 | An attack using bubbles. May lower the foe's SPEED. |
| 10 | Withdraw | | Status | - | - | 40 | Withdraws the body into its hard shell to raise DEFENSE. |
| 13 | Water Gun | | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | Squirts water to attack the foe. |
| 19 | Bite |  | Special | 60 | 100 | 25 | Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching. |
| 25 | Rapid Spin | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 40 | Spins the body at high speed to strike the foe. |
| 31 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. |
| 37 | Rain Dance | | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of WATER-type moves for 5 turns. |
| 45 | Skull Bash | | Physical | 100 | 100 | 15 | Tucks in the head, then attacks on the next turn. |
| 53 | Hydro Pump | | Special | 120 | 80 | 5 | Blasts water at high power to strike the foe. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch |  | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit. |
| TM03 | Water Pulse | | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe |
| TM06 | Toxic |  | Status | - | 85 | 10 | Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. |
| TM07 | Hail |  | Status | - | - | 10 | Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Varies by IVs | Varies By Type | 30–70 | 100 | 15 | The effectiveness varies with the user. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of WATER-type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail |  | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
| TM28 | Dig |  | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack with effects that vary by location. |
| TM44 | Rest |  | Status | - | - | 10 | The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. |
| HM03 | Surf | | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe. |
| HM04 | Strength | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE. |
| HM07 | Waterfall | | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls. |
| HM08 | Dive | | Special | 60 | 100 | 10 | Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn. |
Traits
Torrent
Ups WATER moves in a pinch.
Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
