Wartortle

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## Biology

Wartortle is a bipedal, indigo reptilian Pokémon similar to a turtle. It has brown eyes, a dark blue streak on each cheek, and two sharp teeth protruding from its upper jaw. It has three clawed fingers and pointed toes. On each side of its head are feather-like ears covered in pale blue fur. A brown shell with a pale yellow underside encases its body. A thick, white rim separates the upper and lower halves of the shell. An older Wartortle may have scars and algae growing on its shell. Poking out of the bottom of the shell is a thick, wavy tail that also has light blue fur and cannot be fully withdrawn into its shell. Its tail fur will darken with age. Its tail is a popular symbol of longevity and good luck, making this Pokémon popular with the elderly.

Because they are larger than Squirtle and have a larger shell, Wartortle have a more difficult time walking on land and keeping their balance in the water. To maintain balance while swimming at high speeds, Wartortle moves its furry ears and tail as both rudders and balancing rods. Air can be stored in its fur for extended underwater diving. It hides in water when hunting and emerges to surprise its prey. The anime has shown that Wartortle can be found living in colonies on islands, but its preferred habitat seems to be freshwater ponds and lakes. In Generation II, Skull Bash was its signature move.

### Evolution

Wartortle evolves from Squirtle and evolves into Blastoise.

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## In the anime

#### Major appearances

##### Team Wartortle

A group of Wartortle was part of a firefighting squad led by Captain Aidan. Team Wartortle works alongside Team Squirtle and Team Blastoise depending on which evolutionary form is best for the situation. Ash's Squirtle temporarily joined Team Wartortle to prove its strength in *The Pokémon Water War*. The team later went up against the Squirtle Squad — led by Ash's Squirtle — in a firefighting competition in *The Fire-ring Squad*.

##### May's Wartortle

May's Squirtle was revealed to have evolved into a Wartortle in *Staging a Heroes' Welcome!*, where it was used in the Performance Stage of the Wallace Cup.

##### Tierno's Wartortle

Tierno's Wartortle appeared in *Good Friends, Great Training!*, having evolved from Squirtle. He was revealed to have evolved into Blastoise by *Tag Team Battle Inspiration!*.

##### Other

Multiple wild Wartortle debuted in *Beach Blank-Out Blastoise*, where they and a group of Squirtle were troubled by their leader, a Blastoise, not waking up.

A Wartortle appeared in *Judgment Day*, under the ownership of Jimmy. It eventually evolved into a Blastoise in order to free itself and Jimmy's Ivysaur and Charmeleon from Team Rocket.

#### Minor appearances

In the Japanese version of *The Ultimate Test*, an image of Wartortle was used in the exam.

In *Pikachu's Vacation*, a Wartortle was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

In *Pikachu Re-Volts*, a Wartortle was controlled by Cassidy and Butch at Mandarin Island North.

A Wartortle appeared in Misty's fantasy in *Bye Bye Psyduck*.

Multiple Wartortle appeared in *The Power of One*, where they were among the numerous Pokémon who sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

In *Flower Power*, Florando used two Wartortle in his annual Pokémon Exhibition.

A Wartortle appeared in *Pokémon Double Trouble*.

A Trainer's Wartortle appeared in *Hook, Line, and Stinker*, where it was used to aid him in the annual Seaking Catching Competition.

In *Dueling Heroes*, a Trainer's Wartortle competed in the Whirl Cup.

A Wartortle was part of the ship crew seen in a flashback in *Hi Ho Silver... Away!*.

In *Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias*, a Trainer's Wartortle competed in the Tour de Alto Mare.

In *Gonna Rule The School!*, the Pokémon Trainers' School lent a Wartortle to the school's underage students for use in lessons.

In *Disguise Da Limit*, Stefano's Wartortle battled May's Skitty during the Battle Stage of the Verdanturf Town Pokémon Contest. It was defeated with ease.

A Trainer's Wartortle appeared in *I Choose You!*.

In *Legend? Go! Friends? Go!*, a Trainer's Wartortle participated in a Raid Battle against a Lugia.

A Wartortle appeared in *Eyes on the Goal!*, under the ownership of the Shell Sage.

A Trainer's Wartortle appeared in *This Could be the Start of Something Big!*.

A Wartortle appeared in HZ001, under the ownership of a student of Indigo Academy.

### Pokémon Origins

In *File 1: Red*, a Wartortle was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.

Blue was about to send out Wartortle in *File 2: Cubone*, but the screen shifted away before the Pokémon could emerge from its Poké Ball. Wartortle evolved into Blastoise sometime before Red fought Blue at the Pokémon League in *File 4: Charizard*.

### Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic

A Wartortle appeared in a fantasy in *A Fresh Start*.

### Magical Pokémon Journey

Squirtle has a sister who is a Wartortle. Her name is Kamena and she appears in *The Five Sisters of Squirtle*.

### Pokémon Adventures

#### *Red, Green & Blue* arc

*Main article: Blasty*
Green had a Wartortle nicknamed Blasty during her first appearance in *Wartortle Wars*, which evolved from the Squirtle that she stole from Professor Oak. He has since evolved into Blastoise, and became a mainstay in her team ever since.

#### *Emerald* arc

A Wartortle appeared as a Battle Factory Pokémon in *Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming*.

The Battle Factory rented a Wartortle, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in *Skirting Around Surskit I*.

The Battle Factory rented another Wartortle, which was also stolen by Guile Hideout in *Lemme at 'Em, Lapras!*.

### Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Wartortle appeared in *A Spectacular Battle To Save Ampharos!!*.

A Trainer's Wartortle appeared in *Let's Fight For The Future!!*.

### Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

Shu has a Wartortle that he caught in *A Mischievous Wartortle*.

A Wartortle appeared in GDZ23.

A Wartortle appeared in GDZ38, under the ownership of Kameo.

### Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Wartortle appeared in *Take me to the Dragon Palace!*.

### Pokémon Zensho

Shigeru has a Wartortle which he received it as a Squirtle from his grandfather, Professor Oak. It later evolved into a Blastoise.

## In the TFG

One Wartortle figure has been released.

* Groundbreakers: Wartortle

## Game data

### Stats

#### Base stats

59
63
80
65
80
58
405
 * Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
* Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
* This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was **65**.

### Learnset

Wartortle is available in Sword and Shield and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

#### By TM/TR

**SwSh**

**BDSP**

#### By breeding

**SwSh**

**BDSP**

#### By tutoring

 Sw
 * **Bold** indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wartortle
* *Italic* indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wartortle
* Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

#### By a prior evolution

 * **Bold** indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wartortle
* *Italic* indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wartortle
* Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

#### TCG-only moves

Dark Wartortle (Team Rocket 46)
Wartortle (Platinum 65)

### Evolution data

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### Sprites

For other sprites and images, please see Wartortle images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

## Trivia

Anime promotional art depicting Wartortle with the same color on its ears and its face

* Even though Wartortle's ears are depicted lighter than its face in the official Sugimori stock art and most of its game sprites, early promotional pictures portrayed its ears the same color as its face.

### Origin

Wartortle's design appears to be a stylized turtle. Its feathery tail is a reference to Japanese legends of the *minogame* (蓑亀), a turtle which lived for 10,000 years and grew a tail made of seaweed. The use of its tail to store oxygen seems to be a reference to certain turtles that breathe through their cloaca, placed near the tail. The tail also resembles wind waves.

#### Name origin

Wartortle may be a combination of *war* or *warrior*, *water*, *tortoise*, and *turtle*.

Kameil may be a combination of 亀 *kame* (turtle, tortoise) and *tail*.

## Related articles

* Gary's Wartortle
* Team Wartortle
* May's Wartortle
* Tierno's Wartortle
* Blasty
* Starter Pokémon

## External links

* Section on Wikipedia

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* Pokémon in the Medium Slow experience group
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* Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex
* Pokémon in the Johto Pokédex
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* Pokémon with wild held items
* Pokémon with a base stat total of 405
* Pokémon whose Special stat became their Special Attack
* Pokémon with 19 max performance stars
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