Blastoise in Pokémon X & Y
#88 in the X and Y Pokédex • Shellfish Pokémon
Blastoise in the National Pokédex
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Pokédex entries
Pokémon X
It crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell.
Pokémon Y
The pressurized water jets on this brutal Pokémon’s shell are used for high-speed tackles.
Pokémon details
Type

Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
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Blastoise in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
Max
HP
79
268
362
Attack
83
153
291
Defense
100
184
328
Sp. Atk
85
157
295
Sp. Def
105
193
339
Speed
78
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.
| Pokédexes | Central Kalos #88 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 3 SpD |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 239 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Squirtle #86 | Level 16 | ![]() Wartortle #87 |
![]() Wartortle #87 | Level 36 | ![]() Blastoise #88 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 100 | 35 |
| Start | Tail Whip The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 30 |
| Start | Water Gun The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| Start | Withdraw The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 40 |
| Start | Flash Cannon The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| 4 | Tail Whip The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 30 |
| 7 | Water Gun The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| 10 | Withdraw The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 40 |
| 13 | Bubble A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their Speed stats. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| 16 | Bite The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| 20 | Rapid Spin A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes. | ![]() | ![]() | 20 | 100 | 40 |
| 24 | Protect Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| 28 | Water Pulse The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| 32 | Aqua Tail The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| 39 | Skull Bash The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | 130 | 100 | 10 |
| 46 | Iron Defense The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 15 |
| 53 | Rain Dance The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 |
| 60 | Hydro Pump The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. | ![]() | ![]() | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Roar The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| TM06 | Toxic A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 90 | 10 |
| TM07 | Hail The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM14 | Blizzard A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen. | ![]() | ![]() | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 |
| TM21 | Frustration A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM23 | Smack Down The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| TM26 | Earthquake The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| TM27 | Return A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| TM31 | Brick Break The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 15 |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| TM42 | Facade An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM45 | Attract If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 |
| TM48 | Round The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM52 | Focus Blast The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| TM55 | Scald The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| TM56 | Fling The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 |
| TM68 | Giga Impact The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM74 | Gyro Ball The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 5 |
| TM78 | Bulldoze The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| TM80 | Rock Slide Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| TM82 | Dragon Tail The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| TM87 | Swagger The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 90 | 15 |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM90 | Substitute The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM91 | Flash Cannon The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| TM94 | Rock Smash The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| TM97 | Dark Pulse The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| TM98 | Power-Up Punch Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| TM100 | Confide The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| HM03 | Surf The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| HM04 | Strength The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| HM05 | Waterfall The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. This can also be used to climb a waterfall. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| Class | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydro Cannon The target is hit with a watery blast. The user can’t move on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| Water Pledge A column of water strikes the target. When combined with its fire equivalent, the damage increases and a rainbow appears. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| Class | Acquisition source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Jet The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 20 | Squirtle — breeding |
| Aqua Ring The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 | Squirtle — breeding |
| Aura Sphere The user lets loose a blast of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This attack never misses. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | - | 20 | Squirtle — breeding |
| Brine If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power. | ![]() | ![]() | 65 | 100 | 10 | Squirtle — breeding |
| Dragon Pulse The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. | ![]() | ![]() | 85 | 100 | 10 | Squirtle — breeding |
| Fake Out An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 10 | Squirtle — breeding |
| Flail The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | Squirtle — breeding |
| Foresight Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 40 | Squirtle — breeding |
| Haze The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 30 | Squirtle — breeding |
| Mirror Coat A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Squirtle — breeding |
| Mist The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 30 | Squirtle — breeding |
| Mud Sport The user covers itself with mud. This weakens Electric-type moves for five turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 15 | Squirtle — breeding |
| Muddy Water The user attacks by shooting muddy water at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 85 | 10 | Squirtle — breeding |
| Refresh The user rests to cure itself of a poisoning, burn, or paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 | Squirtle — breeding |
| Water Spout The user spouts water to damage opposing Pokémon. The lower the user’s HP, the lower the move’s power. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 100 | 5 | Squirtle — breeding |
| Yawn The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Squirtle — breeding |
| Class | Acquisition source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Jet The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Aqua Ring The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Avalanche An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Body Slam The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 85 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Brine If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power. | ![]() | ![]() | 65 | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Captivate If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Celebrate The Pokémon congratulates you on your special day! | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 40 | Historical Generation VI Squirtle event; retained through evolution or trade where needed |
| Counter A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Defense Curl The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 40 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Dive Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Dive Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 10 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Double-Edge A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Dragon Pulse The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. | ![]() | ![]() | 85 | 100 | 10 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Dynamic Punch The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 50 | 5 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Endure The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Fake Out An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Flail The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Focus Punch The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Focus Punch The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 100 | 20 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Foresight Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 40 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Haze The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 30 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Headbutt The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Ice Punch The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Ice Punch The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Icy Wind The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. | ![]() | ![]() | 55 | 95 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Icy Wind The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. | ![]() | ![]() | 55 | 95 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Iron Tail The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 75 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Iron Tail The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 75 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Mega Kick The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 75 | 5 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Mega Punch The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 85 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Mimic The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Mirror Coat A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Mist The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 30 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Mud Sport The user covers itself with mud. This weakens Electric-type moves for five turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Mud-Slap The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | 20 | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Muddy Water The user attacks by shooting muddy water at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 85 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Natural Gift The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Outrage The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Outrage The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 100 | 10 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Refresh The user rests to cure itself of a poisoning, burn, or paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Rollout The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits. | ![]() | ![]() | 30 | 90 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Secret Power The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Secret Power The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Seismic Toss The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Signal Beam The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Signal Beam The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Snore An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Snore An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Water Spout The user spouts water to damage opposing Pokémon. The lower the user’s HP, the lower the move’s power. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 100 | 5 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Whirlpool The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns. | ![]() | ![]() | 35 | 85 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Yawn The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Zen Headbutt The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 90 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Zen Headbutt The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 90 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
Torrent
Ability Slot 1
Powers up Water-type moves when the Pokémon is in trouble.
Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Rain Dish(Hidden Ability)
The Pokémon gradually regains HP in rain.
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.




















































