About Wartortle
Wartortle (Pokédex #0008) is a Water-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 1. It is officially classified as the Turtle Pokémon. Often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. For swimming fast, it moves its ears to maintain balance.
As a Water-type POKEMON, Wartortle has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Electric, Grass moves. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel moves, taking only half damage from them.
Wartortle's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 405 (solid). Full distribution: HP 59 · ATK 63 · DEF 80 · SP.ATK 65 · SP.DEF 80 · SPD 58. Its standout stat is DEF (80), which makes it best suited for physical defense roles. Its abilities are Torrent, Rain dish, with Rain dish as its hidden ability.
Wartortle stands 1.0 m (39") tall and weighs 22.5 kg (49.6 lbs). It is typically found in Waters Edge environments. Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Medium Slow. Egg groups: Monster, Water1.
Wartortle is part of the Squirtle → Wartortle → Blastoise evolution line (3-stage). Wartortle is a middle-stage evolution.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Squirtle and Blastoise. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
