Blastoise (Pokémon)

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Blastoise カメックス Kamex #009
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Water ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Shellfish Pokémon
Ability Torrent Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #009 Johto #234 Hoenn #211 Sinnoh Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 5'03" Imperial 1.6 m Metric 5'03"/1.6 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 188.5 lbs. Imperial 85.5 kg Metric 188.5 lbs./85.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Monster and Water 1 groups 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 210 Battle Exp.: 2101*
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

Blastoise (Japanese: カメックス Kamex) is a Water-type Pokémon.

Blastoise comes with the Ability Torrent, which increases the power of Water-type attacks by 50% once the Pokémon has less than one-third of its maximum HP.

Blastoise evolves from Wartortle starting at Level 36

Blastoise is the version mascot of Pokémon Blue, appearing on the boxart.

Biology

Physiology

Blastoise is a bipedal, large, blue tortoise with a brown shell and two water cannons that jut out of the top of its shell. The cannons can be withdrawn inside the shell, or rotated to point backwards; this enables Blastoise to commence jet assisted rams.

Gender differences

None.

Habitat

Blastoise can be found living on island beaches near the ocean, but their prefered habitat seems to be freshwater ponds and lakes.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Blastoise first appeared as a giant mechanical Pokémon in EP017.

The first time a real Blastoise appeared in was in EP025. It was in Ash's flashback in an advertisement for the contest in which he won his special hat.

In EP060 a Blastoise was met in person. The Blastoise that was ruling over an island of Squirtle and Wartortle. It had Jigglypuff stuck in one its cannons and it made everyone fall asleep.

A trainer that went to New Island had a Blastoise named "Shellshocker".

Cissy used a Blastoise against Ash and his Lapras in a Wave Race during EP085.

In EP106, Capt. Aiden had a team of Blastoise, Wartortle and Squirtle that were used to exstinguish fires.

During EP248, Team Rocket used a Blastoise against Ash's Pikachu in an elaborate plan to capture it.

Gary Oak has a Blastoise that he originally received as a Squirtle from Professor Oak.

Jimmy's Wartortle evolved into Blastoise in AG092.

A coordinator uses a Blastoise in the Verdanturf Contest.

Lola has a Blastoise.

In the manga

In Pokémon Special, one of Blue's main Pokémon is a Blastoise, evolved from the Squirtle she stole from Professor Oak.

In Pokémon Zensho, Shigeru's Squirtle eventually evolved into a Blastoise that fought Satoshi's Charizard for the title of Champion of the Pokémon League.

In the TCG

Six Blastoise cards have been released.

• Base Set: Blastoise
• Team Rocket: Dark Blastoise and Dark Blastoise
• Expedition Base Set: Blastoise and Blastoise
• EX FireRed and LeafGreen: Blastoise ex

Other appearances

Super Smash Brothers Melee

When released from a Poké Ball, Blastoise will use Hydro Pump in one direction. Each Pump moves Blastoise backwards slightly making it a danger to those fighting behind it as well. Blastoise's trophy also refers to Blastoise as the 'Definitive Water Type'.

SSBM Trophy Information

Blastoise is the next evolutionary step after Wartortle. The thick jets of water they shoot from the cannons on their backs are strong enough to cut through steel plating. When in danger, they hide inside their armored shells. Blastoise is so popular among trainers that it's considered the definitive Water-type.

Pokédex entries

Game		Pokédex
Pokémon Red and Blue		A brutal Pokémon with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high speed tackles.
Pokémon Pinball
Pokémon Trading Card Game	Base Set
	Base Set 2
	Legendary Collection
	Team Rocket	An aggressive Pokémon that tackles anything it see.
Pokémon Yellow		Once it takes aim at its enemy, it blasts out water with even more force than a fire hose.
Pokémon Stadium		It has spouts extending from its shell at the top. They spray water like cannons, hard enough to pierce concrete walls.
Pokémon Gold		It deliberately makes itself heavy so it can withstand the recoil of the water jets it fires.
Pokémon Stadium 2
Pokémon Silver		The rocket cannons on its shell fire jets of water capable of punching holes through thick steel.
Pokémon Crystal		It firmly plants its feet on the ground before shooting water from the jets on its back.
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire		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.
Pokémon Emerald		The waterspouts that protrude from its shell are highly accurate. Their bullets of water can precisely nail tin cans from a distance of over 160 feet.
Pokémon FireRed		It crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell.
Pokémon LeafGreen		The pressurized water jets on this brutal Pokémon's shell are used for high-speed tackles.

Game locations

Game	Rarity	Location
Pokémon Red and Blue	None	Evolve Wartortle
Pokémon Yellow	None	Evolve Wartortle
Pokémon Gold and Silver	None
Pokémon Crystal	None
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire	None
Pokémon Emerald	None
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen	None	Evolve Wartortle
Pokémon Colosseum	None
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	None
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl	None

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei	Endless Level 73 Forever Level 23 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Western Cave (89F-98F)
Pokémon Ranger	Fall City

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 79		139 - 186	268 - 362
Attack: 83		79 - 148	153 - 291
Defense: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Atk: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Def: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Speed: 78		74 - 143	144 - 280
Total: 530	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 85.

Learnset

By leveling up

Level	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
Previous	Tackle Tail Whip Bubble Water Gun Bite Withdraw	Tackle Tail Whip Bubble Withdraw Water Gun Bite Rapid Spin Protect	Tackle Tail Whip Bubble Withdraw Water Gun Bite Rapid Spin Protect	Luster Cannon Tackle Tail Whip Bubble Withdraw Water Gun Bite Rapid Spin Protect Water Pulse Aqua Tail
39				Skull Bash
42	Skull Bash	Rain Dance	Rain Dance
46				Rain Dance
52	Hydro Pump
53				Hydro Pump
55		Skull Bash	Skull Bash
68		Hydro Pump	Hydro Pump

By TM/HM

Number	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
TM01	Mega Punch	Dynamicpunch	Focus Punch	Focus Punch
TM02		Headbutt
TM03		Curse	Water Pulse	Water Pulse
TM04		Rollout
TM05	Mega Kick	Roar	Roar	Roar
TM06	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic
TM07			Hail	Hail
TM08	Body Slam	Rock Smash
TM09	Take Down
TM10	Double-Edge	Hidden Power	Hidden Power	Hidden Power
TM11	Bubblebeam
TM12	Water Gun
TM13	Ice Beam	Snore	Ice Beam	Ice Beam
TM14	Blizzard	Blizzard	Blizzard	Blizzard
TM15	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam
TM16		Icy Wind
TM17	Submission	Protect	Protect	Protect
TM18	Counter	Rain Dance	Rain Dance	Rain Dance
TM19	Seismic Toss
TM20	Rage	Endure
TM21		Frustration	Frustration	Frustration
TM23		Iron Tail	Iron Tail	Iron Tail
TM26	Earthquake	Earthquake	Earthquake	Earthquake
TM27	Fissure	Return	Return	Return
TM28	Dig	Dig	Dig	Dig
TM31	Mimic	Mud-Slap	Brick Break	Brick Break
TM32	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team
TM33	Reflect	Ice Punch
TM34	Bide	Swagger
TM35		Sleep Talk
TM39				Rock Tomb
TM40	Skull Bash	Defense Curl
TM42			Facade	Facade
TM43			Secret Power	Secret power
TM44	Rest	Rest	Rest	Rest
TM45		Attract	Attract	Attract
TM50	Substitute
TM52				Focus Bomb
TM55				Tide
TM56				Hurl
TM58				Endure
TM68				Giga Attack
TM72				Snow Slide
TM74				Gyro Ball
TM78				Entice
TM80				Rock Slide
TM82				Sleep Talk
TM83				Nature Blessing
TM87				Swagger
TM90				Substitute
TM91				Luster Cannon
HM03	Surf	Surf	Surf	Surf
HM04	Strength	Strength	Strength	Strength
HM06		Whirlpool	Rock Smash	Rock Smash
HM07		Waterfall	Waterfall	Waterfall
HM08			Dive	Rock Climb

By breeding

• Aqua Jet
• Aqua Ring
• Fake Out
• Flail
• Foresight
• Haze
• Mirror Coat
• Mist
• Mud Sport
• Muddy Water
• Refresh
• Yawn

By tutoring

In Pokémon FireRed, Pokémon LeafGreen, and Pokémon Emerald:

• Body Slam
• Counter
• Double-Edge
• Mega Punch
• Mega Kick
• Mimic
• Seismic Toss
• Substitute

In Pokémon Emerald Only:

• Defense Curl
• Dynamicpunch
• Endure
• Ice Punch
• Icy Wind
• Mud-Slap
• Sleep Talk
• Snore
• Swagger
• Rollout

In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Only:

• Hydro Cannon

Trivia

Origin

Its design appears to be a turtle mixed with aspects of a tank.

Name origin

Blastoise's name is a combination of blast, referring to its cannons, and tortoise. The kame in Kamex comes from the Japanese word for tortoise/turtle, 亀.

In other languages

• German: Turtok
• French: Tortank - Tortue means tortoise and tank is the same word in English
• Korean: 거북왕 Geobukwang
• Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong): 水箭龟 Shűi Jìan Gui

Related articles

• Gary's Blastoise

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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