#008
Wartortle
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Blue
- Shape
- Upright
- Habitat
- Waters Edge
- Growth Rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
- Egg Groups
- Monster, Water1
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 142
- EV Yield
- 1 Def, 1 SpD
- Height
- 1.0 m (3'03")
- Weight
- 22.5 kg (49.6 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.
Generation VII
When tapped on its head, this Pokémon will pull it in, but its tail will still stick out a little bit.
Generation VIII
It is recognized as a symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that Wartortle is very old.
It cleverly controls its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation I
Often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. For swimming fast, it moves its ears to maintain balance.
When tapped, this POKéMON will pull in its head, but its tail will still stick out a little bit.
Generation II
It is recognized as a symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that WARTORTLE is very old.
It cleverly con trols its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming.
Its long, furry tail is a symbol of longevity, making it quite popular among older people.
Generation III
Its tail is large and covered with a rich, thick fur. The tail becomes increasingly deeper in color as WARTORTLE ages. The scratches on its shell are evidence of this POKéMON’s toughness as a battler.
Its large tail is covered with rich, thick fur that deepens in color with age. The scratches on its shell are evidence of this POKéMON’s toughness in battle.
This POKéMON is very popular as a pet. Its fur-covered tail is a symbol of its longevity.
It often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. For fast swimming, it moves its ears to maintain balance.
Generation IV
It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity.
It is a well-established symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that WARTORTLE is very old.
It cleverly controls its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming.
Generation V
It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity.
Generation VI
When tapped, this Pokémon will pull in its head, but its tail will still stick out a little bit.
It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity.
Its tail is large and covered with a rich, thick fur. The tail becomes increasingly deeper in color as Wartortle ages. The scratches on its shell are evidence of this Pokémon’s toughness as a battler.
Level Up
14 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 5 | Tail Whip | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 20 | Water GunSTAB | wat | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 25 | Rapid Spin | nor | P | 50 | 100% | 40 |
| 27 | Bite | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 29 | Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 31 | Withdraw | wat | N | — | — | 40 |
| 33 | Aqua TailSTAB | wat | P | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| 35 | Shell Smash | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| 40 | Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 41 | Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| 45 | Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| 50 | Wave CrashSTAB | wat | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 53 | Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
TM / HM
37 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Chilling WaterSTAB | wat | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Flip TurnSTAB | wat | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Gyro Ball | ste | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Haze | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Ice Spinner | ice | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| LiquidationSTAB | wat | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Muddy WaterSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 85% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| SurfSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Water GunSTAB | wat | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| Water PledgeSTAB | wat | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Weather Ball | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| WhirlpoolSTAB | wat | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Egg Moves
9 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua JetSTAB | wat | P | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| Aqua Ring | wat | N | — | — | 20 |
| Fake Out | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 10 |
| Flail | nor | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| Life Dew | wat | N | — | — | 10 |
| Mirror Coat | psy | S | — | 100% | 20 |
| Mist | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| Water SpoutSTAB | wat | S | 150 | 100% | 5 |
| Yawn | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
Move Tutor
15 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua TailSTAB | wat | P | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Flip TurnSTAB | wat | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Water PledgeSTAB | wat | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Wartortle
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Stat Calculator
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About Wartortle
Wartortle is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). It is recognized as a symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that Wartortle is very old. Wartortle stands 1.0 m (3'03") tall and weighs 22.5 kg (49.6 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Wartortle Base Stats
Wartortle has a base stat total of 405, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Defense at 80 (good), while its lowest is Speed at 58 (below average). Wartortle is average speed with a base Speed of 58.
Wartortle Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Water-type, Wartortle is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel-type attacks. This gives Wartortle 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Wartortle Abilities
Wartortle's abilities include Torrent, Rain Dish. Torrent strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its Hidden Ability is Rain Dish, which heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.
Wartortle Moves & Learnset
Wartortle can learn 75 moves in Generation 9, including 14 by leveling up, 37 via TM/HM, 9 through breeding, and 15 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Wave Crash (Water, 120 power), Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Aqua Tail (Water, 90 power), Muddy Water (Water, 90 power). For coverage, Wartortle can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Double Edge (Normal), Blizzard (Ice).
Training Wartortle
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Wartortle can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Wartortle yields 1 Defense, 1 Sp. Defense EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Wartortle belongs to the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Wartortle is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Squirtle → Wartortle → Blastoise).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Wartortle. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Wartortle, or use the team builder to see how Wartortle fits into your squad.