Blastoise

**Blastoise** (Japanese: **カメックス** *Kamekkusu*) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. Blastoise is the evolved form of Wartortle, and the final evolution of Squirtle. It is also the version mascot for *Pokémon Blue*.

## Biology

### Physiology

Blastoise are large, tortoise-like Pokémon with some features similar to those of its pre-evolved forms. Blastoise has a large blue body, cream-colored stomach, small fat arms and legs, and a large brown shell rimmed with white, featuring its water cannons. It is now noticeably bulkier than its previous evolutions. Like its pre-evolved forms, Blastoise has a shell which covers its entire body, which it can also be withdrawn into. Contrary to Squirtle and Wartortle, Blastoise has large, water cannons that are located on the top left and right sides. The water that comes out of the cannons is capable of punching holes through thick steel.

### Natural abilities

Blastoise, like Wartortle and Squirtle, can naturally shoot water, though not from its mouth, but from its large cannons. These cannons allow water to be shot at much greater force, which leaves them the backing force of all water attacks. From the spouts on its shell, Blastoise can fire water bullets with amazing accuracy. It can hit a target more than one hundred sixty feet away !

## Evolution

Blastoise evolves from Wartortle starting at level 36. Blastoise can further evolve into **Mega Blastoise** using the Blastoisinite.

## Game info

Blastoise first appeared in the Generation I games as the final evolved form of Squirtle. Blastoise are not obtainable in the wild and thus can only be obtained by trading in games where they are not received through events. A Blastoise is owned by Red in *Pokémon Gold and Silver*, as well as in their remakes. In the remakes, it is level 84, making it the strongest Blastoise to be owned by a foe. Its moveset with Red is Blizzard, Focus Blast, Flash Cannon, and Hydro Cannon.

### Spin-off game data

 R-013
 Capture Points\*
 850
\*\* - This is the reaction of the Pokémon when players approach it.

## TMNT X Pokemon

Later in the game, you'll find Mega Stone for Blastoise.

## Trivia

* Blastoise bears a striking resemblance to another Nintendo character, Bowser from the Super Mario series.
* The version mascot for Generation 1's Pokémon Blue which replaced Pokémon Green, which features Venusaur as mascot and was only released in Japan, for worldwide release. It's counterpart Pokémon Red, featuring Charizard as mascot, was released worldwide.
* Out of Charizard, Venusaur and Blastoise, Blastoise is the only one that is a singular type starter in Generation 1.
* Blastoise shared the same species with Kabuto and Kabutops, Shellfish Pokémon.
* In Generation II, Blastoise's shiny had gray skin with a lime-colored shell. In Generation III, its shiny had more of a light blue-purple color with a darker shell. It finally became its official shiny in Generation IV, where it had a dark green shell and light purple skin.
* There is a recurring error where Blastoise can be seen with teeth (Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire sprites) and sometimes without them (X and Y sprites).

### Design origins

Blastoise's design seems to be based on a tortoise and tank.

### Etymology

* **English**: Blastoise's English name comes from a combination of the words "*blast*", in reference to its water cannons, and "tor*toise*".
* **Japanese**: Kamex (*Kamekkusu* in Romaji) probably mean Kame (tortoise) and "ex".
* **French**: "Tortank" comes from the combination of the words "*tortue"*(turtle) and "*tank"*(war tank).