!Wartortle!

Pokédex data

National №	008
Type	WATER
Species	Turtle Pokémon
Height	3′3″ (0.99m)
Weight	49.6 lbs (22.5 kg)
Abilities	Torrent Rain Dish (hidden ability)
Local №	008 (Red/Blue/Yellow/FireRed/LeafGreen) 233 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 238 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 087 (X/Y)
Japanese	Kameru

Training

EV yield	1 Defense, 1 Special Defense
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	143
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Monster, Water 1
Gender	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles	20 (base 5,120 steps)

Base stats

Total	405	Min	Max
HP	59	228	322
Attack	63	117	247
Defense	80	148	284
Sp. Atk	65	121	251
Sp. Def	80	148	284
Speed	58	108	236

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Wartortle.

NOR	FIR	WAT	ELE	GRA	ICE	FIG	POI	GRO
	½	½	2	2	½

FLY	PSY	BUG	ROC	GHO	DRA	DAR	STE	FAI
							½

Pokédex entries

Red Blue	Often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. For swimming fast, it moves its ears to maintain balance.
Yellow	When tapped, this POKéMON will pull in its head, but its tail will still stick out a little bit.
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.
Ruby Sapphire	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.
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.
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.
Diamond Pearl Platinum	It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity.
HeartGold	It is a well-established 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.
Black White Black 2 White 2	It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity.
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 Alpha Sapphire	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.

Evolution chart

#007
Squirtle
Water
(Level 16)

#008
Wartortle
Water
(Level 36)

#009
Blastoise
Water

Name origin

war: epic battle
tortoise: large reptile with a protective shell
turtle: water-based reptile

Moves learned by Wartortle

Moves learnt by level up

Wartortle learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	NORMAL	50	100
1	Water Gun	WATER	40	100
1	Tail Whip	NORMAL	—	100
4	Tail Whip	NORMAL	—	100
7	Water Gun	WATER	40	100
10	Withdraw	WATER	—	—
13	Bubble	WATER	40	100
16	Bite	DARK	60	100
20	Rapid Spin	NORMAL	20	100
24	Protect	NORMAL	—	—
28	Water Pulse	WATER	60	100
32	Aqua Tail	WATER	90	90
36	Skull Bash	NORMAL	130	100
40	Iron Defense	STEEL	—	—
44	Rain Dance	WATER	—	—
48	Hydro Pump	WATER	110	80

Moves learnt by HM

Wartortle is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire:

HM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
3	Surf	WATER	90	100
4	Strength	NORMAL	80	100
5	Waterfall	WATER	80	100
6	Rock Smash	FIGHTING	40	100
7	Dive	WATER	80	100

Moves learnt by TM

Wartortle is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	POISON	—	90
7	Hail	ICE	—	—
10	Hidden Power	NORMAL	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ICE	90	100
14	Blizzard	ICE	110	70
17	Protect	NORMAL	—	—
18	Rain Dance	WATER	—	—
21	Frustration	NORMAL	—	100
27	Return	NORMAL	—	100
28	Dig	GROUND	80	100
31	Brick Break	FIGHTING	75	100
32	Double Team	NORMAL	—	—
39	Rock Tomb	ROCK	60	95
42	Facade	NORMAL	70	100
44	Rest	PSYCHIC	—	—
45	Attract	NORMAL	—	100
48	Round	NORMAL	60	100
55	Scald	WATER	80	100
56	Fling	DARK	—	100
74	Gyro Ball	STEEL	—	100
87	Swagger	NORMAL	—	90
88	Sleep Talk	NORMAL	—	—
90	Substitute	NORMAL	—	—
94	Secret Power	NORMAL	70	100
98	Power-Up Punch	FIGHTING	40	100
100	Confide	NORMAL	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Wartortle can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Body Slam	NORMAL	85	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Captivate	NORMAL	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Counter	FIGHTING	—	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Defense Curl	NORMAL	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-Edge	NORMAL	120	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Dynamic Punch	FIGHTING	100	50	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Headbutt	NORMAL	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mega Kick	NORMAL	120	75	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega Punch	NORMAL	80	85	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	NORMAL	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mud-Slap	GROUND	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Natural Gift	NORMAL	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Rollout	ROCK	30	90	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Seismic Toss	FIGHTING	—	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Whirlpool	WATER	35	85	Generation 4 — HM

Wartortle sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6
Normal
Shiny	—

See all Wartortle sprites

Where to find Wartortle

Red Blue Yellow	Evolve Squirtle
Gold Silver Crystal	Trade/migrate from another game
Ruby Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed LeafGreen	Evolve Squirtle
Emerald	Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond Pearl Platinum	Trade/migrate from another game
HeartGold SoulSilver	Evolve Squirtle
Black White Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X Y	Evolve Squirtle
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
Sun Moon	Data not available yet.