You won't find a real weakness in Wartortle's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Turtle Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 2 Defense and Sp. Def EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity.
It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity.
Wartortle is weak to Electric and Grass. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Wartortle's Water typing only leaves 2 gaps to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
Jolteon can KO Wartortle with Thunderbolt (122-144%). Venusaur deals 51-60% with Giga Drain.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wartortle View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x122-144%KO Volt Switch 2x95-112%KO Shadow Ball36-42% | ||
 Toedscool GroundGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wartortle View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin5-6% Knock Off7-8% Giga Drain 2x31-37% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Wartortle View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb31-36% Giga Drain 2x51-60% Knock Off11-14% | ||
Wartortle sits between Squirtle and Blastoise in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via two egg groups. Sp.Def has grown the most so far (+16), but there's still another 125 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Wartortle to get Squirtle eggs easily using 81 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups.
Eviolite turns Wartortle into a wall that rivals fully evolved options. Torrent and Modest nature stack with max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs to create a surprisingly tough defensive core.
Best Build
Wartortle best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Shell Smash
- Ice Beam
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Helping Hand
- Life Dew
- Icy Wind
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Liquidation
- Haze
- Ice Spinner
Recommended Teammates
Pivot Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Flip Turn
- Shell Smash
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Scald
- Flip Turn
- Haze
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Shell Smash
- Ice Beam
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Helping Hand
- Life Dew
- Icy Wind
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Liquidation
- Haze
- Ice Spinner
Pivot Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Flip Turn
- Shell Smash
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Scald
- Flip Turn
- Haze
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Gyro Ball
- Curse
- Aqua Jet
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Gyro Ball
- Curse
- Aqua Jet
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Most of Wartortle's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Wave Crash and Hydro Pump, but Normal and Dark and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Most of Wartortle's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Hydro Pump and Muddy Water, but Normal and Dark and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Breeding opens up real options for Wartortle. Aqua Jet and Aqua Ring come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Water Spout and Hydro Pump and coverage across 9 types.
Breeding opens up real options for Wartortle. Aqua Jet and Aqua Ring come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Water Spout and Hydro Pump and coverage across 9 types.
Wartortle isn't available in the wild in Scarlet & Violet. Start by transferring Squirtle from Red, Yellow, or Brilliant Diamond. The evolution path from Squirtle to Wartortle is covered in the steps below.
Wartortle isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Squirtle from Red, Yellow, or Brilliant Diamond. The evolution path from Squirtle to Wartortle is covered in the steps below.
You're catching Squirtle first, not Wartortle. Squirtle appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Wartortle in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Wartortle, 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 2Wartortle ✓
No wild encounters for Wartortle in Sword & Shield. Bring Squirtle over from Red, Yellow, or Brilliant Diamond, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
At 405 BST, Wartortle is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Blastoise before bringing it to any serious fight.
Torrent is the go-to ability for Wartortle. It strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Rain Dish can work in specific setups.
Wartortle is leaning toward the special side (base 65 Sp. Atk). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 58 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Present since Red & Blue, Wartortle appears in 21 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Wartortle have the longest track record of availability in the series.
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 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
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