Blastoise (Japanese: カメックス Kamex) is a Water-type Pokémon.
It evolves from Wartortle starting at level 36. It is the final form of Squirtle. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Blastoise using the Blastoisinite.
Blastoise is the version mascot of the Japanese and international versions of Pokémon Blue, appearing on the boxart of both.
Biology
Blastoise is a large, bipedal tortoise-like Pokémon. Its body is dark blue and is mostly hidden by its tough, brown shell. This shell has a pale yellow underside and a white ridge between the upper and lower halves, which also encircles the arms. Two powerful water cannons reside in the top sides of its shell. These cannons can be extended or withdrawn and can be used to assist in high-speed charges. Blastoise's head has triangular ears which are black on the inside, small brown eyes, and a cream-colored lower jaw. Its arms are thick and striated with three claws on each hand. Its feet have three claws on the front and one on the back. It has a stubby tail.
As Mega Blastoise, it develops two smaller shells over its arms, each with their own water cannon. The two cannons on its back are replaced by a single, central water cannon of greater size. This cannon extends forward over Mega Blastoise's head and is said to have a blast range of over 6 miles.[1] Its eyes turn red, and its ears angle backwards. It has a small point on its chin.
The powerful cannons on this Pokémon's back are capable of producing water blasts that can pierce steel and concrete. Blastoise deliberately makes itself heavy to withstand these powerful blasts, and it will crush its opponents with its bulk. The anime has shown that Blastoise can take the role of a leader in large groups of Squirtle and Wartortle. Its preferred habitat seems to be freshwater ponds and lakes.
In the anime
Mega Blastoise in the anime
Major appearances
Gary has a Blastoise that he originally received as a Squirtle from Professor Oak.
Other
In Beach Blank-Out Blastoise a Blastoise that was ruling over an island of Squirtle and Wartortle had a Jigglypuff stuck in one its cannons and its song made everyone fall asleep.
Neesha, a Trainer who went to New Island in Mewtwo Strikes Back, had a Blastoise named "Shellshocker". It fought with Mewtwo's cloned Blastoise and lost. It was taken away from her by one of Mewtwo's special Poké Balls but was liberated by Ash along with the other confiscated Pokémon. Along with Ash's Charizard and another Trainer's Venusaur, they were the only taken away Pokémon not to be cloned: this could be because Mewtwo didn't need more than one copy of each Pokémon and it already had their clones.
Cissy used a Blastoise against Ash and his Lapras in a Wave Race for the Coral-Eye Badge during Fit to be Tide. It reappeared in flashbacks of A Way Off Day Off, 'Hello, Pummelo! and Viva Las Lapras.
In The Pokémon Water War, Captain Aidan had a team of Blastoise, Wartortle, and Squirtle that were used to extinguish fires. The team of Blastoise reappeared in a flashback in The Fire-ing Squad!.
A Blastoise was one of the Pokémon competing in the Pokémon Sumo Wrestling in Ring Masters. It went up against Raiden's Feraligatr and lost.
During One Trick Phony!, Jessie used a Blastoise borrowed from Battle Park against Ash's Pikachu in an elaborate plan to capture it.
Lola has a Blastoise which she used it to rescue Flint's Golem after it had fallen into water in A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!.
Sid has a Blastoise in Destiny Deoxys.
Jimmy's Wartortle evolved into Blastoise in Judgment Day!.
In Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part Two, Kellyn had three Blastoise use Rain Dance in order to douse a forest fire that was caused by J's Salamence.
A Blastoise and its Mega Evolution appeared in Mega Evolution Special I under the ownership of Siebold.
Minor appearances
Blastoise first appeared as a giant mechanical Pokémon in Island of the Giant Pokémon.
In The Ghost of Maiden's Peak, a Gastly created an illusion of Blastoise in order to frighten Ash's Squirtle. Gastly subsequently combined this Blastoise with an illusionary Venusaur to create a Venustoise, which terrified both Squirtle and Bulbasaur out of battling.
The first time a real Blastoise appeared in was in Primeape Goes Bananas. It was in Ash's flashback in an advertisement for the contest in which he won his special hat.
A Blastoise appeared in Lights, Camera, Quack-tion, as part of the cast for the movie "Pokémon in Love".
Blastoise also appeared in The Power of One.
A Blastoise belonging to an unnamed Trainer, appeared in a Hall of Fame photograph in Hello, Pummelo!.
A Blastoise appeared in Nurse Joy's poem in Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?.
A Coordinator used a Blastoise in the Verdanturf Contest in Disguise Da Limit.
Multiple Blastoise appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, as part of the feuding armies.
A Blastoise is used by one of the students of Pokémon Summer Academy in the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.
Pokédex entries
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| EP060
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Blastoise
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Ash's Pokédex
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Blastoise, the Shellfish Pokémon. The evolved form of Wartortle. Blastoise's strength lies in its power, rather than its speed. Its shell is like armor and attacks from the hydro cannons on its back are virtually unstoppable.
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| EP248
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Blastoise
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Ash's Pokédex
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Blastoise, the Shellfish Pokémon. Blastoise uses the Hydropumps on its back to fire out extremely powerful blasts.
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Blastoise
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May's Pokédex
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Blastoise, the Shellfish Pokémon. Blastoise is the final evolved form of Squirtle. It can launch powerful blasts of water from its water spouts.
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In the manga
Blastoise in Pokémon Adventures
In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga
Squirtle has two older sisters who are Blastoise. Their names are Kameko and Kamemi and they appear in The Five Sisters of Squirtle. Kameko is the oldest of all of Squirtle's siblings, with Kamemi as the second-oldest.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Blasty
In Pokémon Adventures, one of Green's main Pokémon is a Blastoise nicknamed Blasty, which evolved from Wartortle prior to Zap! Zap! Zapdos! which evolved from the Squirtle she stole from Professor Oak.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
- Main article: Blue's Blastoise (Pocket Monsters)
Blue is shown to have a Blastoise which first appeared in Get The Flying Machine!!. It has been mostly relied on since then.
A Blastoise makes its first appearance under the ownership of Misty in Let's Get that Moon Rock!!.
Green is also shown with one where it challenges Red to a swimming competition in Part-Time Job At The Swimming Pool!!.
A Blastoise is seen with Giovanni and his brother in Pulverize the strongest Pokémon!!.
A Blastoise is seen with Red during the curry cooking competition that went on in Curry Showdown! Which is the Most Delicious?.
Professor Oak owns a Blastoise which debuted in Save the Pokémon Zoo!!.
In the Pokémon Zensho manga
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 Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic manga
Kellyn caught a Blastoise to put out the fire in the Vien Forest in A Fresh Start.
In the TCG
- Main article: Blastoise (TCG)
In the TFG
One Blastoise figure has been released.
Other appearances
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'.
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."
Blastoise appears as a trophy in the Wii U version of the game and Mega Blastoise appears as a trophy in the 3DS version.
Trophy information
Blastoise
"On a hot summer day, it's great to cool off by playing in a sprinkler. Don't look to Blastoise as a replacement, though—those water jets on its back are extremely powerful and would send you flying. In fact, Blastoise itself is so huge so it doesn't get blown away when it fires. Speaking of fires, Blastoise is better than a fire truck at putting them out!"
Mega Blastoise
NA: "Some species of Pokémon living in Kalos have the ability to Mega Evolve, and here's one! Mega Blastoise is a bit bigger than Blastoise, and instead of two cannons on its shell, it has one huge cannon. This may seem like a downgrade, but wait–there are two on its arms! This math is easy: three is better than two."
PAL: "Some species of Pokémon living in Kalos have the ability to Mega Evolve, and here's one! Mega Blastoise is a bit bigger than Blastoise, and instead of two cannons on its shell, it has one huge cannon. This may seem like a downgrade, but wait - there are two on its arms, too! Basic arithmetic: three is better than two."
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
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A brutal Pokémon with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high speed tackles.
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| Blue
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| Yellow
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Once it takes aim at its enemy, it blasts out water with even more force than a fire hose.
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| Stadium
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It has spouts extending from its shell at the top. They spray water like cannons, hard enough to pierce concrete walls.
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| Gold
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It deliberately makes itself heavy so it can withstand the recoil of the water jets it fires.
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| Silver
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The rocket cannons on its shell fire jets of water capable of punching holes through thick steel.
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| Crystal
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It firmly plants its feet on the ground before shooting water from the jets on its back.
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| Stadium 2
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It deliberately makes itself heavy so it can withstand the recoil of the water jets it fires.
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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.
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| Emerald
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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.
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| FireRed
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It crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell.
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| LeafGreen
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The pressurized water jets on this brutal Pokémon's shell are used for high-speed tackles.
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| Diamond
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The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.
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| Pearl
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| Platinum
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| HeartGold
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It deliberately makes itself heavy so it can withstand the recoil of the water jets it fires.
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| SoulSilver
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The rocket cannons on its shell fire jets of water capable of punching holes through thick steel.
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| Black
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The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.
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| White
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The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.
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It crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell.
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| Y
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The pressurized water jets on this brutal Pokémon's shell are used for high-speed tackles.
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| Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alternate games
- Pokémon Pinball, Pokémon Trading Card Game (Base Set, Base Set 2, Legendary Collection)
- A brutal Pokémon with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high speed tackles.
- Pokémon Trading Card Game (Team Rocket)
- An aggressive Pokémon that tackles anything it sees.
Game locations
In side games
In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Blastoise
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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79
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139 - 186
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268 - 362
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83
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79 - 148
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153 - 291
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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78
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74 - 143
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144 - 280
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Total: 530
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Mega Blastoise
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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79
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139 - 186
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268 - 362
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103
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97 - 170
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189 - 335
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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135
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126 - 205
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247 - 405
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115
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108 - 183
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211 - 361
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78
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74 - 143
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144 - 280
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Total: 630
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Blastoise
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Blastoise
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Blastoise
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Blastoise
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Blastoise 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 Blastoise in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Blastoise
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Blastoise
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Blastoise can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Blastoise cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Blastoise
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Blastoise
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Blastoise
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Blastoise
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Other sprites
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Trivia
- Blastoise shares its species name with Kabuto and Kabutops. They are all known as the Shellfish Pokémon.
- In Pokémon Stadium 2, there is a Trainer in the eighth battle of Poké Cup Ultra Ball R-2 who has a Blastoise with both Haze and Mirror Coat. However, it is impossible to breed both of these moves on the same Blastoise until Generation III.
- Blastoise is the only fully evolved single type Kanto starter (not including the starters in Yellow Version).
- Mega Blastoise has the highest Special Attack base stat of all non-legendary Water-type Pokémon.
- While Mega Blastoise's ability, Mega Launcher, boosts the power of aura and pulse moves, the only such move it is able to learn by leveling up is Water Pulse. The others may be either bred onto it, taught by a TM, or taught via move tutor in ORAS.
Origin
Its design appears to be a mix of a sea turtle and a tortoise, further mixed with aspects of a tank. Blastoise's cannons may have been derived from the functioning tubes found in mussels and some other shellfish, thus its species name.
Name origin
Blastoise's name is a combination of blast (referring to its cannons) and tortoise.
Kamex comes from the Japanese word 亀 kame (tortoise/turtle) and possibly マックス max (maximum).
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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 Japanese
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カメックス Kamex
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From kame and possibly max (maximum)
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 French
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Tortank
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From tortue and tank
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 Spanish
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Blastoise
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Same as English name
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 German
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Turtok
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Possibly from turtle and Schillok
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 Italian
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Blastoise
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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거북왕 Geobukwang
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Combination of 거북이 geobuk'i and 왕 wang
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 Mandarin Chinese
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水箭龜 / 水箭龟 Shuǐjiànguī
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"Water rocket turtle"
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 Cantonese Chinese
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水箭龜 Séuijingwāi
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"Water rocket turtle"
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| More languages
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 Thai
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คาเม็กซ์ Kamex
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Same as Japanese name
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Related articles
Notes
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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For other sprites and images, please see Blastoise images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
