Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Blastoise is a Water Type Shellfish Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Blastoise can be found with Torrent as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 3 Special Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Sassy Nature, based on 530 combined Base Stats.
Blastoise Stats and Abilities
Based on Blastoise Base IVs we consider this pokemon A-Tier choice. Blastoise Highest IV Stat is Special Defense 105 and the Lowest being Speed 78.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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E | HP | 79 | 268 | 362 |
D | Attack | 83 | 153 | 291 |
D | Defense | 100 | 184 | 328 |
D | Special Attack | 85 | 157 | 295 |
D | Special Defense | 105 | 193 | 339 |
E | Speed | 78 | 144 | 280 |
A | Total | 530 |
Blastoise | Detail |
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Best Held Items | |
Best Nature | Sassy ↑ +10% Special Defense↓ -10% Speed |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes | ![]() ![]() |
EV Yield | 3 Special Defense |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Catch Rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Monster, Water 1 |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Torrent Ability 1 | Torrent increases the power of Water-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch). |
Rain Dish Hidden Ability | A Pokémon with Rain Dish will recover 1/16 of its maximum HP during rain, after each turn. |
How To Evolve Blastoise in BDSP
Squirtle requires (Level 16) to evolve into Wartortle and then (Level 36) to evolve into Blastoise.
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution | Evolution Requirement | Final Evolution |
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Squirtle ![]() | Level 16 → | Wartortle ![]() | Level 36 → | Blastoise ![]() |

Where To Find Blastoise in BDSP
Blastoise has 3 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Squirtle, within the Fountainspring Cave location using the Walking method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() ![]() National | ![]() Squirtle Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Squirtle Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Squirtle Lv. 16-63 |

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Blastoise Weakness
Blastoise is a Water Type pokemon. This will cause Blastoise to take More Damage from Grass, Electric Type Moves, and Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Water, Ice Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage | ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Blastoise Weak Against?
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Best Moves Blastoise in BDSP
Best Moveset for Blastoise Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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56 | Skull Bash | ![]() | Physical | 130 | 100 | 10 | Raises Defense on first turn, attacks on second. |
49 | Hydro Pump | ![]() | Special | 165 | 80 | 5 | The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
30 | Aqua Tail | ![]() | Physical | 135 | 90 | 10 | The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm. |
1 | Flash Cannon | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
Best Moveset for Blastoise TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM01 | Focus Punch | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead. |
TM68 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM52 | Focus Blast | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |



Blastoise Level Up Moves
List of Moves Blastoise can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 | Flash Cannon | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
1 | Tackle | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 ![]() A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
1 | Tail Whip | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 ![]() Lowers opponent's Defense. |
1 | Water Gun | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() |
1 | Withdraw | Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 ![]() Raises user's Defense. |
9 | Rapid Spin | Power: 20 Acc: 100 PP: 40 ![]() Removes effects of trap moves. |
12 | Bite | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() May cause flinching. |
15 | Water Pulse | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() May confuse opponent. |
20 | Protect | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
25 | Rain Dance | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns. |
30 | Aqua Tail | Power: 135 Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm. |
35 | Shell Smash | Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 ![]() Sharply raises user's Attack, Special Attack and Speed but lowers Defense and Special Defense. |
42 | Iron Defense | Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 ![]() Sharply raises user's Defense. |
49 | Hydro Pump | Power: 165 Acc: 80 PP: 5 ![]() The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
56 | Skull Bash | Power: 130 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Raises Defense on first turn, attacks on second. |
Blastoise TM Moves
List of Moves Blastoise can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM01 | Focus Punch | Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead. |
TM03 | Water Pulse | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() May confuse opponent. |
TM05 | Roar | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs. |
TM07 | Hail | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns. |
TM10 | Work Up | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() Raises user's Attack and Special Attack. |
TM13 | Ice Beam | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May freeze opponent. |
TM14 | Blizzard | Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 ![]() May freeze opponent. |
TM15 | Hyper Beam | Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 ![]() User must recharge next turn. |
TM17 | Protect | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM18 | Rain Dance | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns. |
TM23 | Iron Tail | Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. |
TM26 | Earthquake | Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig. |
TM28 | Dig | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |
TM31 | Brick Break | Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers. |
TM32 | Double Team | Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 ![]() Raises user's Evasiveness. |
TM39 | Rock Tomb | Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM42 | Facade | Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM44 | Rest | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM45 | Attract | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
TM49 | Scald | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May burn opponent. |
TM52 | Focus Blast | Power: 120 Acc: 70 PP: 5 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TM54 | False Swipe | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 40 ![]() Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP. |
TM55 | Brine | Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%. |
TM56 | Fling | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Power depends on held item. |
TM58 | Endure | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM59 | Dragon Pulse | Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses. |
TM68 | Giga Impact | Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 ![]() User must recharge next turn. |
TM72 | Avalanche | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Power doubles if user took damage first. |
TM74 | Gyro Ball | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 ![]() The slower the user, the stronger the attack. |
TM79 | Dark Pulse | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May cause flinching. |
TM80 | Rock Slide | Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() May cause flinching. |
TM82 | Sleep Talk | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TM83 | Bulldoze | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM87 | Swagger | Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 ![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised. |
TM90 | Substitute | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TM91 | Flash Cannon | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TM95 | Surf | Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() Hits all adjacent Pokémon. |
TM96 | Strength | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() |
TM98 | Rock Smash | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. |
TM99 | Waterfall | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May cause flinching. |
Blastoise Tutor Moves
List of Tutor Moves Blastoise can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Hydro Cannon | Power: 225 Acc: 90 PP: 5 ![]() User must recharge next turn. |
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