Stats & Training
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 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 |
 Serperior Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wartortle View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 2x106-125%KO Solar Beam 2x99-116%KO Leaf Blade 2x74-87% Energy Ball 2x74-87% | ||
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wartortle View Exeggutor builds →Leaf Storm 2x160-188%KO Wood Hammer 2x118-139%KO Solar Beam 2x148-175%KO Energy Ball 2x112-132%KO | ||
 Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wartortle View Decidueye builds →Solar Beam 2x123-146%KO Leaf Blade 2x99-116%KO Energy Ball 2x93-110%KO Razor Leaf 2x60-72% | ||
 Meganium Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wartortle View Meganium builds →Petal Dance 2x106-125%KO Solar Beam 2x106-125%KO Petal Blizzard 2x80-94% Energy Ball 2x80-94% | ||
 Leafeon Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wartortle View Leafeon builds →Solar Beam 2x84-99% Leaf Blade 2x101-119%KO Energy Ball 2x63-74% Giga Drain 2x53-63% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Zapdos can KO Wartortle with Thunderbolt (122-144%). Amoonguss's Giga Drain hits Wartortle for 67-79%. Jolteon's Thunderbolt also KOs at 123-145%.
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Wartortle View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave21-25% Thunderbolt 2x122-144%KO | ||
 Amoonguss GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Wartortle View Amoonguss builds →Giga Drain 2x67-79% | ||
 Jolteon Electric | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wartortle View Jolteon builds →Shadow Ball36-43% Discharge 2x109-129%KO Volt Switch 2x95-112%KO Thunderbolt 2x123-145%KO | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemFocus Sash NatureMild Moves
Damage vs Wartortle View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb63-74% Giga Drain 2x105-124%KO | ||
Sun & Moon 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
Breeding
Breed with Wartortle to get Squirtle eggs easily using 79 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aqua Jet, Aqua Ring, Aura Sphere and 13 more.
Sun & Moon Wartortle Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Wartortle in Sun & Moon
No wild encounters for Wartortle in Sun & Moon. Bring Squirtle over from Red, Yellow, or Brilliant Diamond, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Wartortle in Sun & Moon
Step 1Obtain SquirtleCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Sun & Moon to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Wartortle ✓
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 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.
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.
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