Wartortle (Pokémon)

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Wartortle カメール Kameil #008
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Water ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Turtle Pokémon
Ability Torrent Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #008 Johto #233 Hoenn #210 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 3′03″ Imperial 1.0 m Metric 3′03″/1.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 49.6 lbs. Imperial 22.5 kg Metric 49.6 lbs./22.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Monster and Water 1 groups 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 143 Battle Exp.: 1431*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

Wartortle comes with the ability Torrent, which increases the power of Water-type attacks by 50% once the Pokémon has less than one-third of its maximum HP.

Wartortle evolves from Squirtle starting at Level 16, then evolves into Blastoise starting at Level 36.

Biology

Physiology

Wartortle is a bipedal, indigo-blue turtle with a brown shell and a long, furry tail and ears. It is more aggressive than Squirtle. It hides in water while hunting and emerges to surprise its prey, and is a tough Pokémon that often has scratches on its shell which serve as reminders of past battles. To maintain balance while swimming at high speeds, Wartortle moves its unusual furry ears and its tail. This tail, covered in rich, thick fur, is so long that it sticks out a bit even when Wartortle withdraws into its shell. It uses the fur to store air for extended underwater diving. It is a popular pet, as it is long-lived. Wartortle, and in particular its tail, is considered a symbol of longevity. As a Wartortle ages, algae may grow on its shell, and the color of its tail fur deepens. It is said that this Pokémon can live for up to 10,000 years.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Wartortle can spit water out of its mouth at higher speeds than Squirtle. It can swim faster, as well.

Behavior

Wartortle are loyal to their trainers.

Habitat

File:Watersedge.gif

Water's-edge Pokémon

Wartortle can be found living on island beaches near the ocean, but their preferred habitat seems to be freshwater ponds and lakes.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

While not actually seen before evolving into a Blastoise, Gary Oak had a Wartortle that he received as a Squirtle from Professor Oak.

File:WartortleAnime.jpg

Wartortle in the anime

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

Another group of Wartortle are 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.

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

It is revealed that around the time May returns, her Squirtle has evolved in Wartortle.

In the manga

In Pokémon Special, Blue had a Wartortle, which had evolved from a Squirtle she stole from Professor Oak. It has since evolved into Blastoise.

Shuu has a Wartortle he caught after quite a bit of trouble in Pokémon Get da ze!.

In the TCG

Main article: Wartortle (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I 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 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 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. 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 It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue None Evolve Squirtle Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Evolve Squirtle
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve Squirtle Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Pal Park Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Pond Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei	Endless Level 56 Endless Level 65 Forever Level 6 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Northwind Field (27F-29F)
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage	Vien Forest

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.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Previous Tackle Tail Whip Bubble Water Gun 24 Bite 31 Withdraw 39 Skull Bash 47 Hydro Pump

Generation II Level Move Type Previous Tackle Tail Whip Bubble Withdraw Water Gun 19 Bite 25 Rapid Spin 31 Protect 37 Rain Dance 45 Skull Bash 53 Hydro Pump

Generation III Level Move Type Previous Tackle Tail Whip Bubble Withdraw Water Gun 19 Bite 25 Rapid Spin 31 Protect 37 Rain Dance 45 Skull Bash 53 Hydro Pump

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Previous Tackle Tail Whip Bubble Withdraw Water Gun 16 Bite 20 Rapid Spin 24 Protect 28 Water Pulse 32 Aqua Tail 36 Skull Bash 40 Rain Dance 44 Hydro Pump

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM01 Mega Punch TM05 Mega Kick TM06 Toxic TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM11 BubbleBeam TM12 Water Gun TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM17 Submission TM18 Counter TM19 Seismic Toss TM20 Rage TM28 Dig TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM34 Bide TM40 Skull Bash TM44 Rest TM50 Substitute HM03 Surf HM04 Strength

Generation II # Move Type TM01 DynamicPunch TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse Unknown TM04 Rollout TM06 Toxic TM08 Rock Smash TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Snore TM14 Blizzard TM16 Icy Wind TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Mud-Slap TM32 Double Team TM33 Ice Punch TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM40 Defense Curl TM44 Rest TM45 Attract HM03 Surf HM04 Strength HM06 Whirlpool HM07 Waterfall

Generation III # Move Type TM01 Focus Punch TM03 Water Pulse TM06 Toxic TM07 Hail TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract HM03 Surf HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash HM07 Waterfall HM08 Dive

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM01 Focus Punch TM03 Water Pulse TM06 Toxic TM07 Hail TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM39 Rock Tomb TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM55 Brine TM56 Fling TM58 Endure TM74 Gyro Ball TM78 Captivate TM83 Natural Gift TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute HM03 Surf HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash HM07 Waterfall

By breeding

Move	Type	Cat.	Father
Aqua Jet			Seel, Dewgong Kabuto, Kabutops Empoleon Buizel, Floatzel
Aqua Ring			Seel, Dewgong Marill, Azumarill Corsola Mantine Milotic Gorebyss Phione, Manaphy
Fake Out			Kangaskhan Lombre
Flail			Feebas
Foresight			Marshtomp, Swampert
Haze			Wooper, Quagsire Surskit
Mirror Coat			Corsola
Mist			Lapras Wooper, Quagsire Lotad Wingull, Pelipper Surskit
Mud Sport			Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert Relicanth Shellos, Gastrodon
Muddy Water			Marshtomp, Swampert Wooper, Quagsire Shellos, Gastrodon
Refresh			Lickitung, Lickilicky Corsola Milotic
Yawn			Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking Snorlax Wooper, Quagsire Kingdra Relicanth Bidoof, Bibarel
*Indicates moves only available through chain breeding.

By tutoring

Move	Type	Cat.	Version
Body Slam			FR	LG	E
Counter			FR	LG	E
Double-Edge			FR	LG	E
Mega Punch			FR	LG	E
Mega Kick			FR	LG	E
Mimic			FR	LG	E
Seismic Toss			FR	LG	E
Substitute			FR	LG	E
Defense Curl					E
DynamicPunch					E
Endure					E
Ice Punch					E
Icy Wind					E
Mud-Slap					E
Rollout					E
Sleep Talk					E
Snore					E
Swagger					E

TCG-only Moves

• Doubleslap

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Wartortle images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

Its design appears to be a stylized turtle.

Name origin

Wartortle's name is a combination of war, tortoise, and turtle. The kame in Kameil comes from the Japanese word for tortoise/turtle, 亀, and may be a combination of 亀+テール kame+"tail". It is also a corruption of 噛める kameru, to be able to bite.

In other languages

• German: Schillok
• French: Carabaffe - Carapace means shell, and baffe means swipe/slap.
• Korean: 어니부기 Eonibugi - Portmanteau of sister and turtle.
• Chinese (Taiwan): 卡咪龜 Ka Me Gui - Transliteration of Wartortle's Japanese name, Kameil. The last character in the name means turtle.
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 卡美龟 Ka Míi Gui

Related articles

• Gary's Wartortle

External links

• Article on Wikipedia
• Hydro Blast, the fanlisting for Wartortle at The Anime Fanlistings Network

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Squirtle

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See also: player's first Pokémon

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