Stats & Training
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.
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 |
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Electric is super effective against BlastoiseView Jolteon → | ||
 Raikou Electric | A | |
Electric is super effective against BlastoiseView Raikou → | ||
 Toedscool GroundGrass | B | |
Grass is super effective against BlastoiseView Toedscool → | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Grass is super effective against BlastoiseView Breloom → | ||
In Legends: Z-A, Hippowdon deals 40-47% with Earthquake.
 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 →
| ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Blastoise View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake40-47% | ||
Legends: Z-A 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
Legends: Z-A Blastoise Best Moveset
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
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
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Blastoise in Legends: Z-A
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 Guide
In Legends: Z-A, Blastoise has a 530 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Legends: Z-A's meta. It works best as a balanced. Shellsmash with White Herb is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Legends: Z-A, but Blastoise does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Blastoise hits 630 BST.
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.
In Legends: Z-A, 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 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