Blastoise
#9 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Blastoise
The best moves for Blastoise are Water Gun and Hydro Cannon when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Water Gun | 12 dps |
| Hydro Cannon Elite TM | 56.8 dps |
Defense
| Water Gun | 12 dps |
| Hydro Cannon Elite TM | 56.8 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Squirtle family. Blastoise evolves from Wartortle which costs 100 Candy.
Evolving Mega Blastoise costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every other time.
No evolutions:
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Blastoise:
Blastoise Raid Guide
Blastoise has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 4 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Blastoise, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Blastoise is a Water Pokémon which evolves from Wartortle. It is vulnerable to Grass and Electric moves. Blastoise's strongest moveset is Water Gun & Hydro Cannon and it has a Max CP of 2,466.
About
"Blastoise has water spouts that protrude from its shell. The water spouts are very accurate. They can shoot bullets of water with enough accuracy to strike empty cans from a distance of over 160 feet."
Base stats
| Attack | 171 | |
| Defense | 207 | |
| Stamina | 188 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,057 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,409 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,113 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,466 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,761 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,290 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 160 |
Size
| Height | 1.6 m |
| Weight | 85.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Blastoise
The best moves for Blastoise are Water Gun and Hydro Cannon when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Water Gun | 12 dps |
| Hydro Cannon Elite TM | 56.8 dps |
Defense
| Water Gun | 12 dps |
| Hydro Cannon Elite TM | 56.8 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Water Gun | 5 | 10 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Cannon | 100 | -37 | 37 |
| Ice Beam | 90 | -15.2 | 27.3 |
| Hydro Pump | 130 | -30.3 | 47.3 |
| Skull Bash | 130 | -32.3 | 41.9 |
| Hydro Cannon Elite TM | 90 | -26.3 | 56.8 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Blastoise?
Blastoise is a Water type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Grass and Electric moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Blastoise are:
- Kartana,
- Xurkitree,
- Zekrom,
- Thundurus (Therian),
- Deoxys (Attack).
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade | 100% |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Discharge | 95% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Discharge | 94% |
| Zekrom | Charge Beam | Fusion Bolt | 93% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Power Whip | 92% |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Power Whip | 91% |
| Thundurus (Therian) | Thunder Shock | Thunderbolt | 88% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Thunder | 87% |
| Thundurus (Therian) | Volt Switch | Thunderbolt | 87% |
| Zekrom | Charge Beam | Wild Charge | 87% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Blastoise
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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