Wartortle: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP59134–166228–322

Atk6374–126117–247

Def8090–145148–284

SpA6576–128121–251

SpD8090–145148–284

Spe5870–121108–236

Total405Higher than 39% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def, 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

ElectricGrass

Resists

½×

FireIceSteelWater

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 58); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+121Max110No SP78Min70Scarf181Tailwind242

At max Speed, Wartortle outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokémon's offensive stat is 1.5× with Water attacks.
Everything about Torrent →
Other Pokémon with Torrent 28
Squirtle Blastoise Totodile Croconaw Feraligatr Mudkip Marshtomp Swampert Piplup Prinplup Empoleon Oshawott Dewott Samurott Panpour Simipour Froakie Frogadier Greninja Popplio Brionne Primarina Sobble Drizzile Inteleon Quaxly Quaxwell Quaquaval
If Rain is active, this Pokémon heals 1/16 of its max HP each turn.
Everything about Rain Dish →
Other Pokémon with Rain Dish 12
Squirtle Blastoise Tentacool Tentacruel Lotad Lombre Ludicolo Wingull Pelipper Surskit Morelull Shiinotic

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesNFE

Evolution

#0007SquirtleWater
1. Level 16
  #0008WartortleWater
  1. Level 36
    #0009BlastoiseWater
    1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Blastoisinite
      #0009Mega BlastoiseWater

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30

1Water GunNo additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

1WithdrawRaises the user's Defense by 1.WaterStatus——40

9Rapid SpinFree user from hazards/bind/Leech Seed; +1 Spe.NormalPhys50100%40

12Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

15Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

20ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

25Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

30Aqua TailNo additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10

35Shell SmashLowers Def, SpD by 1; raises Atk, SpA, Spe by 2.NormalStatus——15

40Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15

45Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

50Wave CrashHas 33% recoil.WaterPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 36

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15

TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15

TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM69Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15

TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10

TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15

TM124Ice SpinnerEnds the effects of terrain.IcePhys80100%15

TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5

TM145Water PledgeUse with Grass or Fire Pledge for added effect.WaterSpec80100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM174HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30

TM180Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%5

TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20

TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10

TM196Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.WaterPhys60100%20

TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM208WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM209Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.WaterSpec9085%10

Egg moves 9

EggAqua JetUsually goes first.WaterPhys40100%20

EggAqua RingUser recovers 1/16 max HP per turn.WaterStatus——20

EggFake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.NormalPhys40100%10

EggFlailMore power the less HP the user has left.NormalPhys—100%15

EggLife DewHeals the user and its allies by 1/4 their max HP.WaterStatus——10

EggMirror CoatIf hit by special attack, returns double damage.PsychicSpec—100%20

EggMistFor 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops.IceStatus——30

EggWater SpoutLess power as user's HP decreases. Hits foe(s).WaterSpec150100%5

EggYawnPuts the target to sleep after 1 turn.NormalStatus——10

Biology

Because Wartortle is bigger and heavier than Squirtle, it has trouble walking, and has to use its furry ears and tail as rudders and balancing rods to swim. It withdraws into its shell to attack, defend itself, and sleep, though it cannot fully withdraw its tail. It is said to be able to live for up to 10,000 years.

Older Wartortle have darker tail fur, and may have scars and algae on their shells.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Turtle Pokémon
: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Blue

: Water's Edge
Pal Park area: Pond

Kanto#008Original Johto#233Updated Johto#238Central Kalos#087Let’s Go Kanto#008Isle of Armor#072Blueberry#171Lumiose#155

When tapped on its head, this Pokémon will pull it in, but its tail will still stick out a little bit.
Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
It is a well-established symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that WARTORTLE is very old.
HeartGold
It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
It often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. For fast swimming, it moves its ears to maintain balance.
LeafGreen
This Pokémon is very popular as a pet. Its fur-covered tail is a symbol of its longevity.
FireRed
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
Its long, furry tail is a symbol of longevity, making it quite popular among older people.
Crystal
It cleverly controls its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming.
Silver · SoulSilver · Shield
It is recognized as a symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that WARTORTLE is very old.
Gold · Sword
When tapped, this Pokémon will pull in its head, but its tail will still stick out a little bit.
Yellow · X
Often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. For swimming fast, it moves its ears to maintain balance.
Red · Blue

Names around the world

English: Wartortle
Japanese: カメール
Japanese (romaji): Kameil
Korean: 어니부기
Chinese (Traditional): 卡咪龜
Chinese (Simplified): 卡咪龟
French: Carabaffe
German: Schillok
Spanish: Wartortle
Italian: Wartortle

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

: 1 Def, 1 SpD
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 142
: Medium Slow

Breeding

: MonsterWater 1
: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Squirtle: Level 16.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Water)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Water)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.