Wartortle (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Wartortle (disambiguation).

Wartortle Turtle Pokémon カメール Kameil #008 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Torrent Cacophony Cacophony Rain Dish Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Monster and Water 1 Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 3'03" 1.0 m Wartortle 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 49.6 lbs. 22.5 kg Wartortle 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 143 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 142 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Wartortle 0 HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 1 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Wartortle (Japanese: カメール Kameil) is a Water-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Squirtle starting at level 16 and evolves into Blastoise starting at level 36.

Biology

Wartortle is a bipedal, indigo-blue Pokémon similar to a turtle. It has brown eyes, a dark blue streak on each cheek, and two sharp teeth protruding from its upper jaw. It has three clawed fingers and pointed toes. Bluish white fur covers its long ears and tail. A brown shell with a pale yellow underside encases its body. A thick, white rim separates the upper and lower halves of the shell. As Wartortle grows old, its tail fur will darken, and it may have algae growing on its shell. The shell may also carry scars from past battles.

To maintain balance while swimming at high speeds, Wartortle moves its furry ears and tail. It can use the fur to store air for extended underwater diving. Its tail is a popular symbol of longevity, making it popular with the elderly. It hides in water when hunting and emerges to surprise its prey. The anime has shown that Wartortle can be found living in colonies on islands, but its preferred habitat seems to be freshwater ponds and lakes.

In the anime

Wartortle in the anime

Major appearances

Team Wartortle

A group of Wartortle is part of a fire-fighting squad. Team Wartortle work alongside Team Squirtle and Team Blastoise depending on which evolutionary form is best for the situation. Ash's Squirtle joined Team Wartortle to prove its strength in The Pokémon Water War. Team Wartortle later went up against the Squirtle Squad — this time with the opponents being led by Ash's Squirtle — in a fire-fighting competition in The Fire-ring Squad.

May's Wartortle

May's Squirtle was revealed to have evolved into a Wartortle in Staging a Heroes' Welcome!, in which it was used in the Performance Stage of the Wallace Cup.

Tierno's Wartortle

Tierno's Wartortle appeared in Good Friends, Great Training! after having evolved from Squirtle. It has since evolved into Blastoise.

Other

Wartortle's debut appearance was in Beach Blank-Out Blastoise where a group of Wartortle and Squirtle were troubled by their leader, a Blastoise, not waking up.

A Wartortle was owned by a teenager named Jimmy in Judgment Day. The Wartortle evolved into a Blastoise to free itself and Jimmy's Ivysaur and Charmeleon from Team Rocket.

Minor appearances

A Wartortle was among the Pokémon controlled by Cassidy and Butch in Pikachu Re-Volts.

A Wartortle appeared in Misty's fantasy in Bye Bye Psyduck.

Multiple Wartortle appeared in The Power of One.

Two Wartortle were part of an exhibition in Flower Power.

A Wartortle also appeared in Pokémon Double Trouble and Dueling Heroes.

A Trainer used a Wartortle in Hook, Line, and Stinker to aid him in the annual Seaking Catching Competition.

A Wartortle was one of the Pokémon belonging to a crew that appeared in Jenaro's story in Hi Ho Silver... Away!.

An image of a Wartortle appeared in Hocus Pokémon.

A Wartortle was used by a competitor in the Tour de Alto Mare, a water chariot race, in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.

A Wartortle was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP060 Wartortle Ash's Pokédex Wartortle, the Turtle Pokémon. The evolved form of Squirtle. Its long furry tail is a symbol of its age and wisdom. Original series entries continue below.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP106 Wartortle Ash's Pokédex Wartortle, the Turtle Pokémon. The evolved form of Squirtle. A highly sought after Pokémon because its long fur-covered tail is said to bring good luck.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP077 Wartortle Dawn's Pokédex Wartortle, the Turtle Pokémon and the evolved form of Squirtle. Its furry tail is very popular as a symbol of long life.

In Pokémon Origins

Blue's Wartortle

Blue was about to send out Wartortle in File 2: Cubone but the screen shifted to the Pokémon House instead. Wartortle evolved into Blastoise sometime before Red fought Blue in the Pokémon League in File 4: Charizard.

In the manga

Wartortle in Pokémon Adventures

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

Squirtle has a sister who is a Wartortle. Her name is Kamena and she appears in The Five Sisters of Squirtle.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Blasty

Green had a Wartortle named Blasty during her first appearance in Wartortle Wars, which evolved from the Squirtle that she stole from Professor Oak. It has since evolved into Blastoise very quickly, and became a mainstay in her team ever since.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

Shu has a Wartortle he caught after quite a bit of trouble in Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

A Wartortle appeared in Take me to the Dragon Palace!.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

Shigeru has a Wartortle which he received it as a Squirtle from his grandfather, Professor Oak. It later evolved into a Blastoise.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry Pokémon Adventures PS015 Often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. For swimming fast, it moves its ears to maintain balance. Its fur covered tail is considered a symbol of longevity.

In the TCG

Main article: Wartortle (TCG)

In the TFG

One Wartortle figure has been released.

• Groundbreakers: Wartortle

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Red(ENG) Often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. For swimming fast, it moves its ears to maintain balance. Blue Yellow When tapped, this Pokémon will pull in its head, but its tail will still stick out a little bit. Stadium The tail is covered with a rich fur. It stores air in the fur before taking extended dives underwater.

Generation II Gold It is recognized as a symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that Wartortle is very old. Silver It cleverly controls its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming. Crystal Its long, furry tail is a symbol of longevity, making it quite popular among older people. Stadium 2 It is recognized as a symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that Wartortle is very old.

Generation III 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 Emerald Its large tail is covered with rich, thick fur that deepens in color with age. The scratches on its shell are evidence of this Pokémon's toughness in battle. FireRed This Pokémon is very popular as a pet. Its fur-covered tail is a symbol of its longevity. LeafGreen It often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. For fast swimming, it moves its ears to maintain balance.

Generation IV Diamond It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity. Pearl Platinum HeartGold It is recognized as a symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that Wartortle is very old. SoulSilver It cleverly controls its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming.

Generation V Black It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity. White Black 2 It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity. White 2

Generation VI X When tapped, this Pokémon will pull in its head, but its tail will still stick out a little bit. Y It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity. Omega 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. Alpha Sapphire

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Evolve Squirtle Blue (Japan) Evolve Squirtle Yellow Evolve Squirtle

Generation II Gold Silver Time Capsule Crystal Time Capsule

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Evolve Squirtle Colosseum Trade XD Trade

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Trade Platinum Trade HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Squirtle Pal Park Pond

Generation V Black White Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer

Generation VI X Y Friend Safari (Water) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade

In side games

Generation I Pinball Evolve Squirtle

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Trozei! Endless Level 56 and 65, Forever Level 6, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Northwind Field (27F-29F) Ranger Lyra Forest

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Lake Afar (B1-B24) MD Sky Lake Afar (B1-B24) Ranger: SoA Vien Forest Rumble Bright Beach (Normal Mode C & A) PokéPark Wii Iceberg Zone

Generation V Rumble Blast Lake: Everspring Valley PokéPark 2 Arcane Area Rumble U Dream Gate: Wet and Wild Battle

Generation VI Battle Trozei Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 3 Shuffle Rainbow Park: Stage 57 Rumble World Pearl Marsh: Pearl Lake (All Areas, Entrance Boss)

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 59		119 - 166	228 - 322
Attack: 63		61 - 126	117 - 247
Defense: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Atk: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 58		56 - 121	108 - 236
Total: 405	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 65.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/4 ★★☆☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 14/19 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  011 Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   044 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   077 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   1010 Withdraw Water Status 0000— ——% 40 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   1313 Bubble Water Special 04040 100100% 30 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   1616 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 Tough 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ 2020 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 02020 100100% 40 Cool 1 ♥ 0   2424 Protect Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   2828 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100100% 20 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   3232 Aqua Tail Water Physical 09090 09090% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   3636 Skull Bash Normal Physical 130130 100100% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   4040 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— ——% 15 Tough 1 ♥ 0   4444 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— ——% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   4848 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wartortle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Wartortle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM07 TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 3 ♥♥♥ TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM28 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 Cool 1 ♥ 0   TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM55 TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM74 TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 Cool 1 ♥ 0   TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM94 TM94 Rock SmashXY Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM94 TM94 Secret PowerORAS Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   TM98 TM98 Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 Tough 1 ♥ 0   XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   ZHM03 HM03 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥ ZHM04 HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   ZHM05 HM05 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   ZHM06 HM06 Rock SmashORAS Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   ZHM07 HM07 DiveORAS Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wartortle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Wartortle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Aqua Jet Water Physical 40 100% 20 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Aqua Ring Water Status — —% 20 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   Aura Sphere Fighting Special 80 —% 20 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   Brine Water Special 65 100% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 85 100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Cute 1 ♥ 0   Foresight Normal Status — 100% 40 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ Haze Ice Status — —% 30 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Mirror Coat Psychic Special — 100% 20 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   Mist Ice Status — —% 30 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   Mud Sport Ground Status — —% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   Muddy Water Water Special 90 85% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥ Refresh Normal Status — —% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   Water Spout* Water Special — 100% 5 Beautiful 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   Yawn Normal Status — —% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Wartortle in Generation VI Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Wartortle in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wartortle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Wartortle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  X Y OR AS Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 85 100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Iron Defense Steel Status — —% 15 Tough 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Water Pledge Water Special 80 100% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Wartortle can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Wartortle cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wartortle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Wartortle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wartortle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Wartortle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Double Slap	Wartortle (Expedition 92) Dark Wartortle (Team Rocket 46) Wartortle (Platinum 65)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -19% Friend Area: Turtleshell Pond Phrases 51%-100% HP Did you know? I live a long time. 26%-50% HP I'm down to half HP... 1%-25% HP I can't keep going... Level up Yes! Leveled up! Let me handle things!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -10% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger Group: Water Poké Assist: Water Field move: (Soak ×2) Loops: 8 Min. exp.: 36 Max. exp.: 50 Browser entry R-000 Wartortle shoots globs of water. It's small but also quite powerful.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Water Poké Assist: Water Field move: (Soak ×2) Browser entry R-000 It attacks by squirting water from its mouth.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei Water Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Water Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #008 Stabilize Occasionally erases one of the foe's disruptions on the board.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 118 Base Attack: 144 Base Defense: 176 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: ? km Evolution Requirement: 100 Fast Attacks: Water Gun, Bite Charged Attacks: Aqua Jet, Ice Beam, Hydro Pump

Evolution

Unevolved Squirtle  Water

Level 16 →

First Evolution Wartortle  Water

Level 36 →

Second Evolution Blastoise  Water

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Wartortle images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Anime promotional art depicting Wartortle with the same color on its ears and its face

• Even though Wartortle's ears are depicted lighter than its face in the official Sugimori stock art and most of its game sprites, the official promotional pictures usually have the ears the same color as its face.

Origin

Its design appears to be a stylized turtle. Its feathery tail is a reference to Japanese legends of the minogame (蓑亀), a turtle which lived for 10,000 years and grew a tail made of seaweed. The use of its tail to store oxygen seems to be a reference to certain turtles that breathe through their cloaca, placed near the tail.

Name origin

Wartortle's name is a combination of war or warrior, tortoise, and turtle.

Kameil comes from the Japanese word 亀 kame (tortoise/turtle) and may be a combination of 亀 kame and テール tail. It is also a corruption of 噛める kameru (to be able to bite).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese カメール Kameil From kame and possibly tail French Carabaffe From carapace and baffe Spanish Wartortle Same as English name German Schillok From Schildkröte and Locke Italian Wartortle Same as English name Korean 어니부기 Eonibugi From 어금니 eogeumni and 거북이 geobuk'i Mandarin Chinese 卡咪龜 / 卡咪龟 Kǎmīguī Partial transliteration of the Japanese name. The last character means turtle Cantonese Chinese 卡美龜 Kāméihgwāi Similar to the Mandarin name. The second character means beauty and the third means turtle

More languages Bulgarian Уортортъл Uortortŭl Transcription of English name Hindi वर्तोर्तल Wartortle Transcription of English name Lithuanian Karvėžlys Translation of English name Russian Вартортл Vartortl Transcription of English name Thai คะเมล Kameil Transcription of trademarked Japanese name

Related articles

• Gary's Wartortle
• Team Wartortle
• May's Wartortle
• Tierno's Wartortle
• Blasty

External links

• Section on Wikipedia

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