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 |
 Wo-Chien DarkGrass | B | |
Obtain MethodSouth Province Area One Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blastoise View Wo-Chien builds →Power Whip 2x79-94% Solar Beam 2x82-97% Seed Bomb 2x53-62% Giga Drain 2x53-62% | ||
 Meowscarada GrassDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Sprigatito (Cabo Poco Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blastoise View Meowscarada builds →Leaf Storm 2x79-94% Solar Beam 2x73-86% Energy Ball 2x55-64% Seed Bomb 2x66-78% | ||
 Leafeon Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blastoise View Leafeon builds →Solar Beam 2x58-68% Leaf Blade 2x73-86% Seed Bomb 2x66-78% Giga Drain 2x38-45% | ||
 Toedscruel GroundGrass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blastoise View Toedscruel builds →Power Whip 2x68-80% Solar Beam 2x73-86% Seed Bomb 2x46-55% Giga Drain 2x46-55% | ||
 Gogoat Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blastoise View Gogoat builds →Solar Beam 2x84-99% Leaf Blade 2x68-80% Seed Bomb 2x61-72% Horn Leech 2x58-68% | ||
 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 →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Blastoise View Moltres builds →Flamethrower19-22% U Turn15-18% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Blastoise View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake40-47% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Blastoise View Pelipper builds →Hurricane47-55% | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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
Breeding
Breed with Blastoise to get Squirtle eggs easily using 57 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups.
Scarlet & Violet 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
Recommended Teammates
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
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without TMs, Blastoise's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 9 types on top of Hydro Cannon and Wave Crash 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 Scarlet & Violet
Blastoise can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Squirtle from Red, Yellow, or Brilliant Diamond and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Blastoise Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, Blastoise has a 530 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Scarlet & Violet's meta. It works best as a balanced. Shellsmash with White Herb is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet, 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