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 cannon on its back is as powerful as a tank gun. Its tough legs and back enable it to withstand the recoil from firing the cannon.
The cannon on its back is as powerful as a tank gun. Its tough legs and back enable it to withstand the recoil from firing the cannon.
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 |
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blastoise View Venusaur builds →Power Whip 2x76-90% Petal Dance 2x86-101%KO Razor Leaf 2x36-43% Vine Whip 2x29-35% | ||
 Parasect BugGrass | C | |
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blastoise View Pikachu builds →Thunder 2x47-56% Thunderbolt 2x40-47% Thunder Shock 2x18-21% | ||
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Tapu Koko's Thunderbolt hits Blastoise for 69-81%.
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Blastoise View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x69-81% Volt Switch 2x54-64% Dazzling Gleam30-36% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Blastoise View Breloom builds →Mach Punch20-24% Bullet Seed 2x26-31% | ||
 Raikou Electric | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Blastoise View Raikou builds →Thunderbolt 2x53-62% | ||
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee 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
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Blastoise Best Moveset
The recommended build leans into Blastoise's strengths as a defensive wall. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, and max HP and Sp. Def EVs back that up. Torrent rounds out the package.
Best Build
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
Blastoise develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Hydro Pump and Skull Bash show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Blastoise in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
No wild encounters for Blastoise. The 3-stage chain runs through Squirtle, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 36 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Blastoise in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
The path to Blastoise starts with Squirtle at Lv. 7-44 via walking and gift encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SquirtleRoute 24Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.7-12 RouteRareEarlyUnique encounterRoute 24Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.7-12 RouteRareEarlyUnique encounterRoute 25Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.9-14 RouteRareEarlyUnique encounterRoute 25Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.9-14 RouteRareEarlyUnique encounterVermilion City - CityLet's Go PikachuGift from NPC Lv.16 CityMidGift from policewoman (60 caught)Vermilion City - CityLet's Go EeveeGift from NPC Lv.16 CityMidGift from policewoman (60 caught)Seafoam Islands - Area 1Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.39-44 WaterRareLateUnique encounterSeafoam Islands - Area 1Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.39-44 WaterRareLateUnique encounter
Step 2Evolve into Wartortle
Step 3Blastoise ✓
Blastoise Guide
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Blastoise has a 530 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee's meta. It works best as a balanced. Protect with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Blastoise fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 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