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 |
 Serperior Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blastoise View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 2x74-88% Solar Beam 2x69-82% Leaf Blade 2x55-64% Energy Ball 2x53-62% | ||
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blastoise View Exeggutor builds →Leaf Storm 2x112-132%KO Wood Hammer 2x86-101%KO Solar Beam 2x104-123%KO Energy Ball 2x77-92% | ||
 Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blastoise View Decidueye builds →Solar Beam 2x86-101%KO Leaf Blade 2x71-84% Energy Ball 2x66-78% Razor Leaf 2x44-53% | ||
 Meganium Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blastoise View Meganium builds →Petal Dance 2x74-88% Solar Beam 2x74-88% Petal Blizzard 2x58-68% Energy Ball 2x56-66% | ||
 Leafeon Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Blastoise View Leafeon builds →Solar Beam 2x58-68% Leaf Blade 2x73-86% Energy Ball 2x44-53% Giga Drain 2x38-45% | ||
In Sun & Moon, 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% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 79 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aqua Jet, Aqua Ring, Aura Sphere and 13 more.
Sun & Moon 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
Blastoise best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Protect
- Follow Me
- Roar
- Scald
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Scald
- Toxic
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Blastoise picks up Aqua Jet and Aqua Ring only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Water Spout and Hydro Cannon while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Blastoise in Sun & Moon
Blastoise can't be caught in Sun & Moon. 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.
How to Obtain Blastoise in Sun & Moon
Blastoise Guide
In Sun & Moon, Blastoise has a 530 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. It works best as a balanced. Protect with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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