Wartortle Best Moveset
65 Sp. Atk at 58 Speed on Water. Held ItemEviolite gives surprising bulk but the offensive ceiling stays too low. One evolution from Blastoise where Shell Smash transforms the moveset into a real sweeping threat.
Wartortle saw minimal competitive use in Gen I (Red, Blue & Yellow). This marked Wartortle's competitive debut. A key development: had a combined Special stat of 65.
Utility Moveset
- Hydro Pump
- Blizzard
- Mega Kick
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Water pre-evolution in Gen II (Gold & Silver). Rapid Spin removed hazards. 80 Defense tanked physical hits. Before Eviolite made pre-evolutions viable.
Utility Moveset
- Surf
- Zap Cannon
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Recommended Teammates
Same Rapid Spin role in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Two gens at the same level. Blastoise existed and did everything from higher stats.
Wall Moveset
- Surf
- Rapid Spin
- Toxic
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Wartortle sat at D-Tier in Gen IV. Wartortle climbed from E-Tier as the competitive landscape shifted. Its most popular set ran Torrent with Leftovers, favoring a Bold nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Surf
- Protect
- Refresh
Recommended Teammates
Eviolite arrived in Gen V (Black & White) and boosted 80/80 defenses by 50%. Rose to the highest tier it ever reached. The pre-evolution that benefited most from the item.
Best Moves
Best Build
Wartortle best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Hydro Pump
- Scald
- Water Spout
- Ice Beam
Wartortle saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). This was a decline from C-Tier in the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Raindish with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Wall Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Scald
- Toxic
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Wartortle saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Wartortle maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Torrent with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Wall Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Scald
- Toxic
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Wartortle saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Wartortle maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Raindish with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Gyro Ball
- Curse
- Aqua Jet
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Wartortle saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Wartortle maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Torrent with Ejectpack, favoring a Relaxed nature.
Pivot Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Flip Turn
- Shell Smash
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Wartortle Weakness
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 |
What is Wartortle Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Wartortle
Jolteon can KO Wartortle with Thunderbolt (124-146%). Venusaur threatens a KO with Giga Drain (85-100%).
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wartortle View Jolteon builds →Volt Switch 2x97-114%KO Thunderbolt 2x124-146%KO Shadow Ball37-43% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Wartortle View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain 2x85-100%KO Sludge Bomb51-60% | ||
Evolution
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
How to Get Wartortle
Can't catch Wartortle directly. Start with Squirtle at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 36. The 3-stage chain from Squirtle to Wartortle is where the leveling time goes.
Can't catch Wartortle directly. Start with Squirtle at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 36. The 3-stage chain from Squirtle to Wartortle is where the leveling time goes.
You're catching Squirtle first, not Wartortle. Squirtle appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Wartortle in BDSP
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.
No wild encounters for Wartortle in Sword & Shield. Bring Squirtle over from Red & Blue, Yellow, or Legends: Z-A, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Wartortle 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 2Wartortle ✓
Step 3Evolve into Blastoise
Base Stats
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 recognized as a symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that Wartortle is very old.
Wartortle Guide
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 a mixed attacker with base 63 Attack and 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.
For a casual playthrough, Wartortle works as a placeholder. Water coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Blastoise. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
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.
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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 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
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