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 Template:Type2 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 The cannons can be withdrawn inside the shell, or rotated to point backwards; this enables Blastoise to commence jet assisted rams.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.

Special abilities

Blastoise can shoot water from its cannons with enough force to punch holes in steel, and enough accuracy to hit an empty can 160 feet away.

Habitat

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Water's-edge Pokémon

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

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:BlastoiseAnime.jpg

Blastoise in Mewtwo Strikes Back

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 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.

In Beach Blank-Out Blastoise a real 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.

Neesha, a trainer that 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 from her by 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 that Mewtwo don't need more than one copy of each clone.

Cissy used a Blastoise against Ash and his Lapras in a Wave Race during Fit to be Tide.

In The Pokémon Water War, Capt. Aiden had a team of Blastoise, Wartortle and Squirtle that were used to extinguish fires.

File:Gary blastoise.jpg

Gary and his Blastoise

During One Trick Phony!, 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 Judgement Day!.

A Coordinator uses a Blastoise in the Verdanturf Contest.

Lola has a Blastoise.

Sid had a Blastoise in Destiny Deoxys.

In DP072, Hajime had three Blastoise use Rain Dance in order to douse a forest fire that was caused by J's Salamence.

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

Main article: Blastoise (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. 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'.

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 Template:Type2.

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blastoise is the leader of Team Hydro, a Bronze Rank rescue team. It joins a new team to designed to rescue Team A.C.T. from Magma Cavern but fails to reach them. Blastoise appears to go exploring a lot as it discovers Western Cave and Meteor Cave. It reaches the end of Western Cave with Charizard but is defeated by Mewtwo. Blastoise is quick to anger, a feature that Charizard exploits to boost morale.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red A brutal Pokémon with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high speed tackles. Blue Yellow Once it takes aim at its enemy, it Template:M2 with even more force than a fire hose. Stadium It has spouts extending from its shell at the top. They spray water like cannons, hard enough to pierce concrete walls.
Generation II Gold It deliberately makes itself heavy so it can withstand the recoil of the water jets it fires. Silver The rocket cannons on its shell fire jets of water capable of punching holes through thick steel. Crystal It firmly plants its feet on the ground before shooting water from the jets on its back. Stadium 2 It deliberately makes itself heavy so it can withstand the recoil of the water jets it fires.
Generation III Ruby 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. 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. 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. FireRed It crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell. LeafGreen The pressurized water jets on this brutal Pokémon's shell are used for high-speed tackles.
Generation IV Diamond The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel. Pearl The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

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

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue None Evolve Wartortle Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Evolve Wartortle
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve Wartortle Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Pal Park Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Pond Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei	Endless Level 73 Forever Level 23 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)	Western Cave (89F-98F)
Pokémon Ranger	Fall City
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)	End Lake (B1-B24)
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage	Vien Forest

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

Generation I Level Move Type Previous Tackle Tail Whip Bubble Water Gun Bite Withdraw 42 Skull Bash 52 Hydro Pump

Generation II Level Move Type Previous Tackle Tail Whip Bubble Withdraw Water Gun Bite Rapid Spin Protect 42 Rain Dance 55 Skull Bash 68 Hydro Pump

Generation III Level Move Type Previous Tackle Tail Whip Bubble Withdraw Water Gun Bite Rapid Spin Protect 42 Rain Dance 55 Skull Bash 68 Hydro Pump

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Previous Flash Cannon Tackle Tail Whip Bubble Withdraw Water Gun Bite Rapid Spin Protect Water Pulse Aqua Tail 39 Skull Bash 46 Rain Dance 53 Hydro Pump

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM01 Mega Punch TM05 Mega Kick TM06 Toxic TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM11 BubbleBeam TM12 Water Gun TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Submission TM18 Counter TM19 Seismic Toss TM20 Rage TM26 Earthquake TM27 Fissure TM28 Dig TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM34 Bide TM40 Skull Bash TM44 Rest TM50 Substitute HM03 Surf HM04 Strength

Generation II # Move Type TM01 DynamicPunch TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse Unknown TM04 Rollout TM05 Roar TM06 Toxic TM08 Rock Smash TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Snore TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM16 Icy Wind TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Mud-Slap TM32 Double Team TM33 Ice Punch TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM40 Defense Curl TM44 Rest TM45 Attract HM03 Surf HM04 Strength HM06 Whirlpool HM07 Waterfall

Generation III # Move Type TM01 Focus Punch TM03 Water Pulse TM05 Roar TM06 Toxic TM07 Hail TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract HM03 Surf HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash HM07 Waterfall HM08 Dive

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM01 Focus Punch TM03 Water Pulse TM06 Toxic TM07 Hail TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM39 Rock Tomb TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM52 Focus Blast TM55 Brine TM56 Fling TM58 Endure TM68 Giga Impact TM72 Avalanche TM74 Gyro Ball TM78 Captivate TM15 Rock Slide TM83 Natural Gift TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute TM91 Flash Cannon HM03 Surf HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash HM07 Waterfall HM08 Rock Climb

By breeding

Move	Type	Cat.	Father
Aqua Jet			Seel, Dewgong Kabuto, Kabutops Empoleon Buizel, Floatzel
Aqua Ring			Seel, Dewgong Marill, Azumarill Corsola Mantine Milotic Gorebyss Phione, Manaphy
Fake Out			Kangaskhan Lombre
Flail			Feebas
Foresight			Marshtomp, Swampert
Haze			Wooper, Quagsire Surskit
Mirror Coat			Corsola
Mud Sport			Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert Relicanth Shellos, Gastrodon
Muddy Water			Marshtomp, Swampert Wooper, Quagsire Shellos, Gastrodon
Refresh			Lickitung, Lickilicky Corsola Milotic
Yawn			Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking Snorlax Wooper, Quagsire Kingdra Relicanth Bidoof, Bibarel
*Indicates moves only available through chain breeding.

By tutoring

Move	Type	Cat.	Version
Body Slam			FR	LG	E
Counter			FR	LG	E
Double-Edge			FR	LG	E
Mega Punch			FR	LG	E
Mega Kick			FR	LG	E
Mimic			FR	LG	E
Seismic Toss			FR	LG	E
Substitute			FR	LG	E
Defense Curl					E
DynamicPunch					E
Endure					E
Ice Punch					E
Icy Wind					E
Mud-Slap					E
Rollout					E
Sleep Talk					E
Snore					E
Swagger					E
Hydro Cannon					DP

Special moves

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, Blastoise will learn Hydro Cannon at level 99 if it has at least 333 IQ points. If this requirement is not met until after reaching level 99, Hydro Cannon will still be available at the Move Relearner.

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• It seems as if Blastoise's skin color in its sprites has gone from Dark blue in Generation II, to light blue in Generation III, and back to Dark Blue in Generation IV.
• Blastoise shares the same species name with Kabuto and Kabutops. They are all known as Shellfish Pokémon.

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. Kamex comes from the Japanese word for tortoise/turtle, 亀 kame, and possibly マックス makkusu, or max, as in maximum.

Blastoise's name may also come from the word Blastoid, which are an extinct type of stemmed echinoderm with small hickory nut shaped fossils.

In other languages

• German: Turtok
• French: Tortank - Tortue means tortoise and tank is the same word in English.
• Korean: 거북왕 Geobukwang - Portmanteau of turtle and king.
• Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong): 水箭龜 Shűi Jìan Gui - "Water rocket turtle".

Related articles

• Gary's Blastoise
• Cissy's Blastoise

External links

• Article on Wikipedia
• Hydro Blaster, the fanlisting for Blastoise at The Anime Fanlistings Network

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