Blastoise Best Moveset
MoveShell Smash raises Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed by two stages in one turn, and Held ItemWhite Herb restores the defensive drops instantly. AbilityTorrent at low HP after the offensive push adds even more Water damage. The moveset turns a defensive frame into one of the hardest-hitting Water-types for a single devastating sequence.
Starmie did everything Blastoise wanted to do, but faster and with Psychic STAB. Blastoise was bulky enough but couldn't carve a niche above the competition.
Utility Moveset
- Blizzard
- Hydro Pump
- Body Slam
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Rapid Spin gave Blastoise a real job in Gen II (Gold & Silver). It wasn't flashy, but having a hazard remover that could take hits was worth the team slot.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Rapid Spin
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Same reliable spinner role. Toxic, Roar, and Surf kept it useful as a defensive pivot that also handled Spikes.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Surf
- Rapid Spin
- Ice Beam
- Roar
Recommended Teammates
Stealth Rock made spinners more important than ever, and Blastoise was one of the bulkiest options available. Consistent if unspectacular.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Hydro Pump
Recommended Teammates
The spinner niche held up, though competition from faster or stronger options started to squeeze it out. Blastoise worked, just barely.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Roar
Recommended Teammates
Mega Blastoise existed but the base form lost ground. Defog as a hazard removal option started replacing Rapid Spin on many teams.
Wall Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Scald
- Toxic
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Defog completely overtook Rapid Spin as the preferred hazard control in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Blastoise's main selling point was fading fast.
Wall Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Scald
- Toxic
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Shell Smash changed everything. Blastoise finally had a way to go offensive, threatening sweeps after a single boost instead of playing passively.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Shell Smash
- Scald
- Rapid Spin
Recommended Teammates
Shell Smash kept it relevant in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). White Herb sets let it set up without the defensive drops, giving it a real offensive identity.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Rapid Spin
Recommended Teammates
Blastoise Weakness
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 |
What is Blastoise Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Blastoise
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Blastoise View Moltres builds →Flamethrower12-15% U Turn15-18% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Blastoise View Torkoal builds →Rapid Spin9-11% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Blastoise View Pelipper builds →Hurricane24-29% U Turn10-12% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNeutralizinggas ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Weezing-Galar builds →
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Evolution
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
How to Get Blastoise
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.
You're catching Squirtle first, not Blastoise. Squirtle appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
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 BDSP
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.
Blastoise isn't available in the wild in Sword & Shield. Start by transferring Squirtle from Red & Blue, Yellow, or Legends: Z-A. The evolution path from Squirtle to Blastoise is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Blastoise in SwSh
Step 1Obtain SquirtleBREEDINGAvailableLeave Wartortle with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Squirtle egg.CARTRIDGE TRADEAvailableCatch in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Fountainspring Cave · After National Dex obtained, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Red & BlueNot TradeableAppears in Red & Blue via Gift · Pallet Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom YellowNot TradeableAppears in Yellow via Gift · Vermilion City · Defeat Lt. Surge. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom FireRed & LeafGreenNot TradeableAppears in FireRed & LeafGreen via Gift · Pallet Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Gift · Pallet Town · Gift from Professor Oak (post-Red). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Gift · Lumiose City · Gift from Professor Sycamore. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Seaward Cave · Island Scan; Monday. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Wartortle
Step 3Blastoise ✓
Base Stats
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.
It crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell.
Blastoise Guide
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.
Game Availability
Blastoise first appeared in Red & Blue and spans 21 games across 10 generations. It later gained a Mega form in Generation 6 and a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
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- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves