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Blastoise FAQ · type, weaknesses, evolution, stats

TL;DR. Blastoise (#0009) is a water-type Pokémon from Generation 1 (Kanto). The Shellfish Pokémon. A brutal POKéMON with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high speed tackles.

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A brutal POKéMON with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high speed tackles.

Pokédex #0009 Gen 1 · Kanto Shellfish Pokémon

What type is Blastoise?

Blastoise is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Blastoise weak to?

Blastoise takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Blastoise resistant to?

Blastoise resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.

How does Blastoise evolve?

Blastoise evolves from Wartortle (Level 36). Blastoise evolves into Mega Blastoise (Mega Evolve with Blastoiseite (battle-only)) or Gigantamax Blastoise (Gigantamax in Pokemon Sword / Shield (Dynamax level 10, battle-only)).

What generation is Blastoise from?

Blastoise was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0009.

What are Blastoise's base stats?

Blastoise has HP 79, Attack 83, Defense 100, Special Attack 85, Special Defense 105, and Speed 78. Total base stat total: 530.

What are Blastoise's abilities?

Blastoise can have the ability Torrent, plus the Hidden Ability Rain Dish.

Is Blastoise legendary or mythical?

No. Blastoise is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.