Blastoise (Japanese: カメックス Kamex) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
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 game mascot of the Japanese and international versions of Pokémon Blue, appearing on the boxart of both.
Biology
Blastoise is a large, bipedal turtle-like Pokémon. Its body is blue and is mostly hidden by its tough, brown shell. This shell has a pale yellow underside and a white ridge encircling its arms and separating the upper and lower halves. 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 These cannons can be extended or withdrawn and can be used to assist in high-speed charges.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 that 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 (10 km).[1] Small ridges develop over its now-red eyes and extend to its ears. The ears angle slightly backward and there is 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. It has two former signature moves, Skull Bash and Hydro Cannon. 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 received as a Squirtle from Professor Oak, which made its first appearance during The Ties That Bind.
Tierno has a Blastoise that he received as a Squirtle from Professor Sycamore. Tierno's Blastoise first appeared in Tag Team Battle Inspiration!, having evolved from Wartortle.
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 nicknamed 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 Corey's Venusaur, they were the only confiscated 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. Neesha's Blastoise appeared in an alternate timeline of the main series that was introduced in I Choose You!, where it was seen battling Corey's Venusaur; it is unknown if it holds the same nickname in that timeline.
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 Sumo Conference 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 and his Pikachu in an elaborate plan to capture it.
Lola has a Blastoise, which she used 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. It was his main Pokémon.
A Blastoise appeared in Judgment Day!, under the ownership of Jimmy. His Wartortle evolved into Blastoise while it was still captured by Team Rocket, allowing it to escape with its massive size.
In Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2), 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. Siebold used his Blastoise in a battle against Alain and his Charizard, where Blastoise was successful in defeating Charizard.
A Sailor's Blastoise appeared in A Glaring Rivalry!, where it battled Gladion and his Midnight Form Lycanroc and was defeated by Counter.
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".
Multiple Blastoise appeared in The Power of One.
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.
A Blastoise appeared in Spontaneous Combusken!, under the ownership of a Coordinator competing in the Chrysanthemum Contest.
Multiple Blastoise appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, as part of the feuding armies.
A Blastoise was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Summer Academy in the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.
A Mega Blastoise appeared in the ending credits of Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
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 Hydro Pumps 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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| XY090
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Blastoise
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Serena's Pokédex
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Blastoise, the Shellfish Pokémon. Blastoise's heavy body weight can make opponents unable to battle. It retreats into its shell when necessary.
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Blue sent out his Blastoise in File 4: Charizard during his Champion battle with Red. It defeated Red's Persian and Jolteon, but lost to his Charizard.
Blue owns a Blastoise, which appeared in The Challenger. He used it during his Pokémon League battle against Lance and his Dragonite, where it eventually won, allowing Blue to become the new Champion.
In the manga
- Main article: Gary's Blastoise
Gary Oak owns a Blastoise that appeared in One Half Of A Poké Ball.
Kellyn caught a Blastoise to put out the fire in the Vien Forest in A Fresh Start.
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 movie adaptations
Neesha's Blastoise nicknamed Shellshocker appears in Mewtwo Strikes Back!.
Mewtwo's Blastoise clone named Blastoisetwo also appears.
- Main article: Blasty
One of Green's main Pokémon is a Blastoise nicknamed Blasty, which evolved from Wartortle prior to Zap! Zap! Zapdos!. In the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc, he has obtained a Blastoisinite, with it he can Mega Evolve into Mega Blastoise.
A Blastoise was fantasied along with the other fully evolved Kanto Starters in Chinchou in Charge, where the Pokémon Association Chairman of Kanto and Johto explains to Bill and Janine the special privilege of entering the finals unconditionally after collecting the badges.
In the Pokemon Golden Boys manga
A Blastoise appears in The Truth About The Mysterious Whirl Islands!!. It had ruled over the island for a century before turning violent. At Slowking's request, Gold defeats it, destroying Slowking's Cave in the process. The Blastoise later appears at the end of GB20 along with Slowking and Lugia.
- 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 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
- 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 in the background of the Flood Chamber in the Kalos Pokémon League, along with Wailord, Piplup, and Clawitzer. A trophy of Mega Blastoise also exists in both versions.
Trophy information
Blastoise
NA: 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!
PAL: Tempted to have a Blastoise hose the mud off your bike? Well, don't. The water jets from its rocket cannons might look perfect for that, but they'd just blast your bike into oblivion. In fact, the reason Blastoise grow so big and heavy is so they don't get blown away themselves. If your house is on fire, though, feel free to get a Blastoise to help!
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.
Blastoise is a DLC playable character in Pokkén Tournament DX who was released March 23, 2018.
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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Once it takes aim at its enemy, it blasts out water with even more force than a fire hose.
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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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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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It firmly plants its feet on the ground before shooting water from the jets on its back.
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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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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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The pressurized water jets on this brutal Pokémon's shell are used for high-speed tackles.
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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 deliberately makes itself heavy so it can withstand the recoil of the water jets it fires.
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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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The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.
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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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The pressurized water jets on this brutal Pokémon's shell are used for high-speed tackles.
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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
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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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- 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 VII
- 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
Origin
Its design appears to be a turtle 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 category.
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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カメックス Kamex
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From 亀 kame and マックス makkusu
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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 Geobugwang
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From 거북이 geobugi 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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 Bulgarian
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Бластойс Blastoys
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Transcription of English name
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 Hindi
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ब्लास्टोइस Blastoise
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Transcription of English name
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 Lithuanian
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Blastoizas
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From English name
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Бластойз Blastoyz
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Transcription of English 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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Blastoisinite (100%)
For other sprites and images, please see Blastoise images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
