Wartortle (Pokémon)

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Wartortle
Turtle Pokémon
カメール
Kameil
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Wartortle



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Water Unknown
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Abilities
Torrent Cacophony
Cacophony
Rain Dish
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Monster and Water 1
Hatch time
21 cycles
Height
3'03" 1.0 m
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Weight
49.6 lbs. 22.5 kg
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Mega Stone
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Base experience yield
143
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
142
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 2
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Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
70
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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-blue 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. Bluish white fur covers its long ears and tail. A brown shell with a pale yellow underside encases its body. A thick, white rim separates the upper and lower halves of the shell. As Wartortle grows old, its tail fur will darken, and it may have algae growing on its shell. The shell may also carry scars from past battles.

To maintain balance while swimming at high speeds, Wartortle moves its furry ears and tail. It can use the fur to store air for extended underwater diving. Its tail is a popular symbol of longevity, making it popular with the elderly. It hides in water when hunting and emerges to surprise its prey. In the past, Skull Bash was its signature move. 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 anime

In the main series

 
Wartortle in the anime

Major appearances

Team Wartortle

A group of Wartortle is part of a fire-fighting squad. Team Wartortle work alongside Team Squirtle and Team Blastoise depending on which evolutionary form is best for the situation. Ash's Squirtle joined Team Wartortle to prove its strength in The Pokémon Water War. Team Wartortle later went up against the Squirtle Squad — this time with the opponents being led by Ash's Squirtle — in a fire-fighting 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!, in which it was used in the Performance Stage of the Wallace Cup.

Tierno's Wartortle

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

Other

Wartortle's debut appearance was in Beach Blank-Out Blastoise where a group of Wartortle and Squirtle were troubled by their leader, a Blastoise, not waking up.

A Wartortle was owned by a teenager named Jimmy in Judgment Day. The Wartortle evolved into a Blastoise to free itself and Jimmy's Ivysaur and Charmeleon from Team Rocket.

Minor appearances

A Wartortle was among the Pokémon controlled by Cassidy and Butch in Pikachu Re-Volts.

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

Multiple Wartortle appeared in The Power of One.

Two Wartortle were part of an exhibition in Flower Power.

A Wartortle also appeared in Pokémon Double Trouble and Dueling Heroes.

A Trainer used a Wartortle in Hook, Line, and Stinker to aid him in the annual Seaking Catching Competition.

A Wartortle was one of the Pokémon belonging to a crew that appeared in Jenaro's story in Hi Ho Silver... Away!.

An image of a Wartortle appeared in Hocus Pokémon.

A Wartortle was used by a competitor in the Tour de Alto Mare, a water chariot race, in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.

A Wartortle was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.

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.
Original series entries continue below.
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.

In Pokémon Origins

Blue was about to send out Wartortle in File 2: Cubone but the screen shifted to the Pokémon House instead. Wartortle evolved into Blastoise sometime before Red fought Blue in the Pokémon League in File 4: Charizard.

In the manga

 
Wartortle in Pokémon Adventures

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

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

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Blasty

Green had a Wartortle named 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 very quickly, and became a mainstay in her team ever since.

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

A Wartortle appeared in Skirting Around Surskit I as a rental Pokémon that Guile Hideout stole.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

Shu has a Wartortle he caught after quite a bit of trouble in Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

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

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

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

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.

In the TCG

Main article: Wartortle (TCG)

In the TFG

One Wartortle figure has been released.

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I
Red(ENG) 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
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
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
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
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
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


Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Evolve Squirtle
Blue (Japan)
Evolve Squirtle
Yellow
Evolve Squirtle
Generation II
Gold Silver
Time Capsule
Crystal
Time Capsule
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
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
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer
Generation VI
X Y
Friend Safari (Water)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Pokémon Bank


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 (B1-B24)
MD Sky
Lake Afar (B1-B24)
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)


Held items

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

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
59
119 - 166 228 - 322
63
61 - 126 117 - 247
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
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 IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25
044 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
077 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25
1010 Withdraw Water Status 0000 —% 40
1313 Bubble Water Special 04040 100100% 30
1717 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
2121 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 02020 100100% 40
2525 Protect Normal Status 0000 —% 10
2929 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100100% 20
3333 Aqua Tail Water Physical 09090 09090% 10
3737 Skull Bash Normal Physical 130130 100100% 10
4141 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 —% 15
4545 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —% 5
4949 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5
  • 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/HM

Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM01  TM01 Work Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
TM06  TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM07  TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM10  TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM13  TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM14  TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM17  TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM18  TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM21  TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM27  TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM31  TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM32  TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM39  TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM42  TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44  TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM45  TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM48  TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM55  TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM56  TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM74  TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM87  TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88  TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM90  TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM94  TM94 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM98  TM98 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
XTM100  TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
  • 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 VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Aqua Jet Water Physical 40 100% 20
Aqua Ring Water Status —% 20
Aura Sphere Fighting Special 80 —% 20
Brine Water Special 65 100% 10
Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 85 100% 10
Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10
Flail Normal Physical 100% 15
Foresight Normal Status —% 40
Haze Ice Status —% 30
Mirror Coat Psychic Special 100% 20
Mist Ice Status —% 30
Mud Sport Ground Status —% 15
Muddy Water Water Special 90 85% 10
Refresh Normal Status —% 20
Water Spout* Water Special 100% 5
Yawn Normal Status —% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Wartortle in Generation VII
  • 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 VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
S M US UM Water Pledge Water Special 80 100% 10
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Wartortle can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Wartortle cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

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

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-000
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-000
It attacks by squirting water from its mouth.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Water
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Water
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#008
 

Stabilize
Occasionally erases one of the foe's disruptions on the board.


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 118 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

Evolution

 
Unevolved
Squirtle
 Water 
 
Level 16
 
First evolution
Wartortle
 Water 
 
Level 36
 
Second evolution
Blastoise
 Water 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
           
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
  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

Its 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.

Name origin

Wartortle's name is a combination of war or warrior, tortoise, and turtle.

Kameil comes from the Japanese word 亀 kame (tortoise/turtle) and may be a combination of 亀 kame and テール tail. It is also 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 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
  Mandarin Chinese 卡咪龜 / 卡咪龟 Kǎmīguī Partial transliteration of the Japanese name. The last character means turtle
  Cantonese Chinese 卡美龜 Kāméihgwāi Similar to the Mandarin name. The second character means beauty and the third means turtle


Related articles

External links

  #007: Squirtle
Pokémon
#009: Blastoise  


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