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Wartortle is a bipedal, indigo {{wp|reptile|reptilian}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} similar to a {{wp|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 Poking out of the bottom of the shell is a thick, wavy tail that also has light blue fur and cannot be fully withdrawn into its shell.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. | Wartortle is a bipedal, indigo {{wp|reptile|reptilian}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} similar to a {{wp|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 Poking out of the bottom of the shell is a thick, wavy tail that also has light blue fur and cannot be fully withdrawn into its shell.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. [[EP060| | 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. It's shown in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP060|Beach Blank-Out Blastoise]]'' that Wartortle can be found living in colonies on islands, but its preferred habitat seems to be {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's Edge Pokémon|freshwater ponds and lakes}}. As shown in [[Pokémon Sleep]], is known to sleep with its body tucked into its shell while remaining wary of threats.<ref>''[[Pokémon Sleep|Sleep Style Dex]]''</ref> It leaves its long, furry tail poking out a bit to feel out its surroundings in case of danger. | ||
In [[Generation II]], Wartortle and its evolutionary relatives were the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Skull Bash}} naturally, but other Pokémon could still inherit it via {{pkmn|breeding}}. | In [[Generation II]], Wartortle and its evolutionary relatives were the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Skull Bash}} naturally, but other Pokémon could still inherit it via {{pkmn|breeding}}. | ||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
===Main series=== | ===Main series=== | ||
[[File:May Wartortle.png|thumb|250px|Wartortle in the | [[File:May Wartortle.png|thumb|250px|Wartortle in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']] | ||
====Major appearances==== | ====Major appearances==== | ||
=====[[Team Wartortle]]===== | =====[[Team Wartortle]]===== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:008Wartortle OS anime.png|thumb|150px| | [[File:008Wartortle OS anime.png|thumb|150px|''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' 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. | * 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. | ||