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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Wartortle (disambiguation).

Wartortle Turtle Pokémon カメール Kameil #008 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water
Abilities Torrent Rain Dish Hidden Ability
Gender ratio     87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Monster and Water 1 Hatch time 5140 - 5396 steps
Height 3'03" 1.0 m	Weight 49.6 lbs. 22.5 kg
Base experience yield 143 Gen. I-IV 142 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 2 0 HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 1 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Wartortle (Japanese: カメール Kameil) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Squirtle starting at level 16 and evolves into Blastoise starting at level 36.

Biology

Wartortle is a bipedal, indigo 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 Poking out of the bottom of the shell is a thick, wavy tail that also has light blue fur and cannot be fully withdrawn into its shell.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 the past, Skull Bash was its signature move.

In the anime

Main series

Major appearances

Team Wartortle

Team Wartortle is part of a firefighting squad led by Captain Aidan. They work with 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 would evolve into Blastoise by Tag Team Battle Inspiration!.

Other

In Beach Blank-Out Blastoise, multiple Wartortle and Squirtle were troubled when their leader, a Blastoise, would not wake up.

In Judgment Day, Jimmy's Wartortle evolved into a Blastoise to free itself and Jimmy's other Pokémon 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.

In The Power of One, multiple Wartortle 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.

In Hook, Line, and Stinker, a Trainer's Wartortle competed in the Seaking Catching Competition.

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

In a flashback in Hi Ho Silver... Away!, a ship crew used a Wartortle.

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 JN058, under the ownership of the Turtle Master.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP060 Wartortle Ash's Pokédex Wartortle, the Turtle Pokémon. The evolved form of Squirtle. Its long furry tail is a symbol of its age and wisdom.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP106 Wartortle Ash's Pokédex Wartortle, the Turtle Pokémon. The evolved form of Squirtle. A highly sought-after Pokémon because its long fur-covered tail is said to bring good luck.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP077 Wartortle Dawn's Pokédex Wartortle, the Turtle Pokémon and the evolved form of Squirtle. Its furry tail is very popular as a symbol of long life.

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.

In the manga

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 chapter

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 chapter

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!.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry Pokémon Adventures PS015 Often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. For swimming fast, it moves its ears to maintain balance. Its fur covered tail is considered a symbol of longevity.

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 TCG

Main article: Wartortle (TCG)

In the TFG

One Wartortle figure has been released.

• Groundbreakers: Wartortle

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I     Kanto #008 Red Often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. For swimming fast, it moves its ears to maintain balance. Blue Yellow When tapped, this Pokémon will pull in its head, but its tail will still stick out a little bit. Stadium The tail is covered with a rich fur. It stores air in the fur before taking extended dives underwater.

Generation II     Johto #233 Gold It is recognized as a symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that Wartortle is very old. Silver It cleverly controls its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming. Crystal Its long, furry tail is a symbol of longevity, making it quite popular among older people. Stadium 2 It is recognized as a symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that Wartortle is very old.

Generation III   Hoenn #—   Kanto #008 Ruby 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. Sapphire Emerald 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. FireRed This Pokémon is very popular as a pet. Its fur-covered tail is a symbol of its longevity. LeafGreen It often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. For fast swimming, it moves its ears to maintain balance.

Generation IV   Sinnoh #—   Johto #238 Diamond It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity. Pearl Platinum HeartGold It is recognized as a symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that Wartortle is very old. SoulSilver It cleverly controls its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming.

Generation V     Unova #— Black It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity. White Black 2 It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity. White 2

Generation VI   Kalos Central #087   Hoenn #— X When tapped, this Pokémon will pull in its head, but its tail will still stick out a little bit. Y It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity. Omega Ruby 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. Alpha Sapphire

Generation VII   Alola #—   Kanto #008 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. Let's Go Pikachu When tapped on its head, this Pokémon will pull it in, but its tail will stick out a little bit. Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII     Galar Isle of Armor #072 Sword It is recognized as a symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that Wartortle is very old. Shield It cleverly controls its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming.

 

Game locations

Generation I   Red Blue Evolve Squirtle Blue (Japan) Evolve Squirtle Yellow Evolve Squirtle

Generation II   Gold Silver Time Capsule, Evolve Event Squirtle Crystal Time Capsule, Evolve Event Squirtle

Generation III   Ruby Sapphire Trade, Evolve Event Squirtle Emerald Trade, Evolve Event Squirtle FireRed LeafGreen Evolve Squirtle Colosseum Trade XD Trade

Generation IV   Diamond Pearl Trade Platinum Trade HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Squirtle Pal Park Pond

Generation V   Black White Poké Transfer, Evolve Event Squirtle Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer, Evolve Event Squirtle

Generation VI   X Y Friend Safari (Water) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade, Evolve Event Squirtle

Generation VII   Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Squirtle Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Evolve Squirtle

Generation VIII   Sword Shield Trade, Wild Area News Expansion Pass Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)

 

In side games

Generation I   Pinball Evolve Squirtle

Generation II   This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III   Trozei! Endless Level 56 and 65, Forever Level 6, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Northwind Field (27F-29F) Ranger Lyra Forest

Generation IV   MD Time MD Darkness Lake Afar (B9F-B16F) MD Sky Lake Afar (B9F-B16F) Ranger: SoA Vien Forest Rumble Bright Beach (Normal Mode C & A) PokéPark Wii Iceberg Zone

Generation V   Rumble Blast Lake: Everspring Valley PokéPark 2 Arcane Area Rumble U Dream Gate: Wet and Wild Battle

Generation VI   Battle Trozei Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 3 Shuffle Rainbow Park: Stage 57 Blau Salon: Stage 411 Rumble World Pearl Marsh: Pearl Lake (All Areas, Entrance Boss)

Generation VII   Rumble Rush Tutorial, Charizard Sea2019, Gengar Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal

Cross-Generation   Masters EX Evolve Scottie/Bettie's Squirtle (Egg)

 

In events

Wild Area News

Games	Event	Gigantamax	Level	Distribution period
SwSh	Wild Area News	No	50	February 27 to March 1, 2020

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 59		119 - 166	228 - 322
Attack: 63		61 - 126	117 - 247
Defense: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Atk: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 58		56 - 121	108 - 236
Total: 405	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

 

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/4 ★★☆☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 14/19 ★★☆

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Psychic 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1×

Weak to: Grass 2× Electric 2×

Immune to: None

Resistant to: Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Ice ½×

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 1 Tackle Normal Physical 40 100% 35 1 Tail Whip Normal Status — 100% 30 1 Water Gun Water Special 40 100% 25 1 Withdraw Water Status — —% 40 9 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 50 100% 40 12 Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25 15 Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20 20 Protect Normal Status — —% 10 25 Rain Dance Water Status — —% 5 30 Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10 35 Shell Smash Normal Status — —% 15 40 Iron Defense Steel Status — —% 15 45 Hydro Pump Water Special 110 80% 5 50 Skull Bash Normal Physical 130 100% 10

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 level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 80 85% 20 TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120 75% 5 TM04 Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10 TM21 Rest Psychic Status — —% 10 TM24 Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 TM25 Protect Normal Status — —% 10 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 TM31 Attract Normal Status — 100% 15 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status — —% 5 TM35 Hail Ice Status — —% 10 TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 35 85% 15 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 75 100% 15 TM45 Dive Water Physical 80 100% 10 TM46 Weather Ball Normal Special 50 100% 10 TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 60 95% 15 TM55 Brine Water Special 65 100% 10 TM59 Fling Dark Physical — 100% 10 TM76 Round Normal Special 60 100% 15 TM94 False Swipe Normal Physical 40 100% 40 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15 TR03 Hydro Pump Water Special 110 80% 5 TR04 Surf Water Special 90 100% 15 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 90 100% 10 TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110 70% 5 TR16 Waterfall Water Physical 80 100% 15 TR20 Substitute Normal Status — —% 10 TR26 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 TR45 Muddy Water Water Special 90 85% 10 TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status — —% 15 TR52 Gyro Ball Steel Physical — 100% 5 TR56 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 80 —% 20 TR62 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 85 100% 10 TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15 TR84 Scald Water Special 80 100% 15 TR85 Work Up Normal Status — —% 30

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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Aqua Jet Water Physical 40 100% 20 Aqua Ring Water Status — —% 20 Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Haze Ice Status — —% 30 Life Dew Water Status — —% 10 Mirror Coat Psychic Special — 100% 20 Mist Ice Status — —% 30 Water Spout* Water Special 150 100% 5 Yawn Normal Status — —% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Wartortle in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Wartortle in that game. 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 Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP Flip Turn Water Physical 60 100% 20 Sw Sh EP Water Pledge Water Special 80 100% 10

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

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.

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

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - IV - V - VI - VII

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  I II III IV V VI VII Bide × Normal Physical — —% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Block Normal Status — —% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Bubble × Water Special 40 100% 30 I II III IV V VI VII Bubble Beam Water Special 65 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status — 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Celebrate Normal Status — —% 40 I II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status — —% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Confusion Psychic Special 50 100% 25 I II III IV V VI VII Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Defense Curl Normal Status — —% 40 I II III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status — —% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Dynamic Punch Fighting Physical 100 50% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Follow Me Normal Status — —% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Foresight × Normal Status — —% 40 I II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical — 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 60 100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Hydro Cannon Water Special 150 90% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status — —% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Mud Sport × Ground Status — —% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical — 100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 40 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Rage × Normal Physical 20 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Reflect Psychic Status — —% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Refresh × Normal Status — —% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical — 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 70 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Seismic Toss Fighting Physical — 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 80 100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Submission Fighting Physical 80 80% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status — 85% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status — 90% 10

A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move 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 × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Double Slap	Wartortle (Expedition 92) Dark Wartortle (Team Rocket 46) Wartortle (Platinum 65)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team   Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -19% Friend Area: Turtleshell Pond Phrases 51%-100% HP Did you know? I live a long time. 26%-50% HP I'm down to half HP... 1%-25% HP I can't keep going... Level up Yes! Leveled up! Let me handle things!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -10% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger Group: Water Poké Assist: Water Field move: (Soak ×2) Loops: 8 Min. exp.: 36 Max. exp.: 50 Browser entry R-077 Wartortle shoots globs of water. It's small but also quite powerful.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Water Poké Assist: Water Field move: (Soak ×2) Browser entry R-012 It attacks by squirting water from its mouth.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.58 seconds Base HP: 50   Base Attack: 74 Base Defense: 55 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Water Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Water Attack Power: 50 - 100  5 #008 Stabilize Sometimes erases one of the foe's disruptions on the board.
Pokémon GO Base Stamina: 153 Base Attack: 126 Base Defense: 155 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement:  100 Fast Attacks: Water Gun, Bite Charged Attacks: Aqua Jet, Ice Beam, Hydro Pump, Return‡, Frustration‡

 

Costumes in Pokémon GO

Sunglasses

Evolution

Unevolved Squirtle  Water

Level 16 →

First evolution Wartortle  Water

Level 36 →

Second evolution Blastoise  Water

 

Sprites

Generation I   Red Blue   Yellow   Red Green     Front Back   Front Back   Front Back

Generation II   Gold   Silver   Crystal         Front Back   Front Back   Front Back

Generation III   Ruby Sapphire   Emerald   FireRed LeafGreen         Front Back   Front Back   Front Back

Generation IV   Diamond Pearl   Platinum   HeartGold SoulSilver         Front Back   Front Back   Front Back

Generation V   Black White   Black 2 White 2     Front Back   Front Back

Generation VI   X Y   Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire     Front Back   Front Back

Generation VII   Sun Moon   Ultra Sun Ultra Moon     Front Back   Front Back

 

Trivia

• 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 is a combination of war or warrior, tortoise, and turtle.

Kameil may be a combination of 亀 kame (tortoise/turtle) and tail. It may also be a corruption of 噛める kameru (to be able to bite).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning  Japanese カメール Kameil From 噛める kameru or 亀 kame and テール tēru  French Carabaffe From carapace and baffe  Spanish Wartortle Same as English name  German Schillok From Schildkröte and Locke  Italian Wartortle Same as English name  Korean 어니부기 Eonibugi From 어금니 eogeumni or 언니 eonni and 거북이 geobugi  Cantonese Chinese 卡咪龜 Kāmāigwāi 卡美龜 Kāméihgwāi * Partial transliteration of its Japanese name, and 龜 gwāi Partial transliteration of its Japanese name, contains 美 méih, and 龜 gwāi  Mandarin Chinese 卡咪龜 / 卡咪龟 Kǎmīguī Partial transliteration of its Japanese name, and 龜 / 龟 guī

[hide]More languages  Bulgarian Уортортъл Uortortŭl Transcription of English name  Hebrew וורטורטל Wartortle Transcription of English name  Hindi वर्तोर्तल Wartortle Transcription of English name  Lithuanian Karvėžlys Translation of English name  Russian Вартортл Vartortl Transcription of English name  Thai คาเมล Khamen Transcription of Japanese name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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