Blastoise's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Def leads, Speed trails, 4 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 3 Sp. Def EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.
The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.
Electric and Grass moves hit Blastoise for super-effective damage. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Blastoise's overall bulk (79/100/105) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemAir Balloon NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Blastoise View Heatran builds →Flash Cannon21-25% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Blastoise View Moltres builds →Flamethrower19-22% U Turn15-18% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Blastoise View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake40-47% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Blastoise View Pelipper builds →Hurricane47-55% | ||
Blastoise is the final form in a three-stage chain from Squirtle through Wartortle. Breeding this form produces Squirtle eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Squirtle gave Blastoise the biggest boost in Sp.Def (+41), bringing the total to 530 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Blastoise to get Squirtle eggs easily using 81 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups.
The recommended build leans into Blastoise's strengths as a special attacker. White Herb provides a one-time stat drop reset, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs back that up. Torrent rounds out the package.
Best Build
Blastoise best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Rapid Spin
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Ice Beam
- Shell Smash
- Flip Turn
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Water Spout
- Protect
- Shell Smash
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Rapid Spin
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Ice Beam
- Shell Smash
- Flip Turn
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Water Spout
- Protect
- Shell Smash
- Fake Out
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Fake Out
- Protect
- Follow Me
- Aqua Jet
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Ice Beam
- Hydro Pump
- Dark Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Shell Smash
- Scald
- Rapid Spin
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Fake Out
- Protect
- Follow Me
- Aqua Jet
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Ice Beam
- Hydro Pump
- Dark Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Shell Smash
- Scald
- Rapid Spin
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without TMs, Blastoise's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 9 types on top of Hydro Cannon and Wave Crash for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Without TMs, Blastoise's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 9 types on top of Hydro Cannon and Hydro Pump for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Don't skip the egg moves. Blastoise picks up Aqua Jet and Aqua Ring only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Water Spout and Hydro Cannon while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Don't skip the egg moves. Blastoise picks up Aqua Jet and Aqua Ring only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Water Spout and Hydro Pump while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Blastoise can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Squirtle from Red, Yellow, or Brilliant Diamond and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
No wild encounters for Blastoise in Legends: Z-A. Bring Squirtle over from Red, Yellow, or Brilliant Diamond, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Blastoise doesn't appear wild. Catch Squirtle instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 36 to get Blastoise. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Blastoise in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Blastoise, start by catching Squirtle through walking encounters at Lv. 58-63. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SquirtleFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Evolve into Wartortle
Step 3Blastoise ✓
Blastoise isn't available in the wild in Sword & Shield. Start by transferring Squirtle from Red, Yellow, or Brilliant Diamond. The evolution path from Squirtle to Blastoise is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Blastoise in Sword & Shield
Step 3Blastoise ✓
Blastoise has a 530 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as a balanced. Base 105 Sp. Def is where it shines.
Yes. Mega Blastoise hits 630 BST, a solid jump from the base 530. Hold the Mega Stone, trigger it in battle, and it lasts the whole fight. One Mega per team.
Torrent strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Blastoise. Rain Dish is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Blastoise fills the balanced role. It's a mixed attacker with base 83 Attack and 85 Sp. Atk. Base 78 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
Blastoise first appeared in Red & Blue and spans 21 games across 10 generations. It later gained a Mega form in Generation 7 and a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves