No. 0008

Wartortle

Turtle Pokémon

Official art

Wartortle is a Water-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Grass and Electric, with a base stat total of 405. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Water

Height: 1 m 3′03″
Weight: 22.5 kg 49.6 lbs
Base stat total: 405 Higher than 39% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen I Red & Green (JP)

Abilities

Pokédex entrySoulSilver / Shield

It cleverly controls its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming.

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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.

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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.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Wartortle against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
121		Wartortle · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
110		Wartortle · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
78		Wartortle · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 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.
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If is active, this Pokémon heals 1/16 of its max HP each turn.
Everything about Rain Dish →
Other Pokémon with Rain Dish 12
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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

Level up 14


1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
1	Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
1	Water GunNo additional effect.	Water	Spec	40	100%	25
1	WithdrawRaises the user's Defense by 1.	Water	Status	—	—	40
9	Rapid SpinFree user from hazards/bind/Leech Seed; +1 Spe.	Normal	Phys	50	100%	40
12	Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
15	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Spec	60	100%	20
20	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
25	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
30	Aqua TailNo additional effect.	Water	Phys	90	90%	10
35	Shell SmashLowers Def, SpD by 1; raises Atk, SpA, Spe by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	15
40	Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Steel	Status	—	—	15
45	Hydro PumpNo additional effect.	Water	Spec	110	80%	5
50	Wave CrashHas 33% recoil.	Water	Phys	120	100%	10

TM / HM / TR 36


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM11	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Spec	60	100%	20
TM22	Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Water	Spec	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM34	Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Ice	Spec	55	95%	15
TM35	Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Ground	Spec	55	95%	15
TM43	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Phys	—	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM55	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Phys	80	100%	10
TM58	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Phys	75	100%	15
TM59	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Phys	80	90%	15
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TM69	Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Phys	75	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM104	Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Steel	Status	—	—	15
TM110	Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Water	Phys	85	100%	10
TM123	SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.	Water	Spec	90	100%	15
TM124	Ice SpinnerEnds the effects of terrain.	Ice	Phys	80	100%	15
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM135	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Spec	90	100%	10
TM142	Hydro PumpNo additional effect.	Water	Spec	110	80%	5
TM143	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Spec	110	70%	5
TM145	Water PledgeUse with Grass or Fire Pledge for added effect.	Water	Spec	80	100%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM174	HazeEliminates all stat changes.	Ice	Status	—	—	30
TM180	Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.	Steel	Phys	—	100%	5
TM192	Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.	Fighting	Phys	150	100%	20
TM193	Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.	Normal	Spec	50	100%	10
TM196	Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Water	Phys	60	100%	20
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15
TM208	WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Water	Spec	35	85%	15
TM209	Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.	Water	Spec	90	85%	10

Egg moves 9


Egg	Aqua JetUsually goes first.	Water	Phys	40	100%	20
Egg	Aqua RingUser recovers 1/16 max HP per turn.	Water	Status	—	—	20
Egg	Fake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	10
Egg	FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.	Normal	Phys	—	100%	15
Egg	Life DewHeals the user and its allies by 1/4 their max HP.	Water	Status	—	—	10
Egg	Mirror CoatIf hit by special attack, returns double damage.	Psychic	Spec	—	100%	20
Egg	MistFor 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops.	Ice	Status	—	—	30
Egg	Water SpoutLess power as user's HP decreases. Hits foe(s).	Water	Spec	150	100%	5
Egg	YawnPuts the target to sleep after 1 turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	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.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#344 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

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.