Wartortle Pokemon Guide

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Wartortle Pokemon Guide

Wartortle is the middle evolution of Squirtle and one of the original Water-type Pokemon. This guide covers Wartortle’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and general competitive value across Pokemon games.

Normal Form

Wartortle

Shiny Form

Shiny Wartortle

Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Wartortle guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Wartortle Guide Contents

Description	Quick Facts
Stats	Best Moves
All Moves	Weaknesses
Evolution	Locations
Abilities	FAQ

Wartortle Description

Wartortle evolves from Squirtle and later evolves into Blastoise. It is a Water-type Pokemon known for its fluffy ears, long tail and balanced middle-stage stats.

Competitive Overview

Is Wartortle Good in Competitive?

Wartortle is usually more of an in-game evolution stage than a top competitive pick, but it can still have value in formats that allow middle evolutions. Its Water typing, Eviolite potential, Rapid Spin access and defensive utility can give it a support role.

Wartortle’s biggest strengths are defensive utility, Water-type coverage and team support. Its biggest limitations are its middle-stage stats and weaknesses to Electric and Grass-type moves.

Wartortle Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Wartortle, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Wartortle

National Dex

#0008

Type

Water

Species

Turtle Pokemon

Height

3’03” / 1.0 m

100 cm

Weight

49.6 lbs / 22.5 kg

22.5 kg

Abilities

Torrent, Rain Dish

Wartortle Stats

Wartortle has balanced middle-stage stats with solid defenses for a Pokemon that has not fully evolved. It is not as powerful as Blastoise, but it can still provide Water-type utility while it prepares to evolve.

Attack

Defense

Special Attack

Special Defense

Speed

Wartortle Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Wartortle has Water-type attacks, Ice coverage and support options that fit its role as a defensive utility Pokemon. These are some of Wartortle’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Water type Pokemon icon

Surf

A dependable Water-type attack that has been one of Wartortle’s most useful moves across many Pokemon games.

Water type Pokemon icon

Hydro Pump

A high-power Water-type attack that gives Wartortle stronger damage when accuracy risk is acceptable.

Water type Pokemon icon

Water Pulse

A reliable Water-type move that can also confuse the target in many games.

Water type Pokemon icon

Aqua Tail

A physical Water-type option that fits Wartortle when it needs stronger physical coverage.

Ice type Pokemon icon

Ice Beam

Useful coverage against Grass, Dragon, Flying and Ground-type Pokemon.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Rapid Spin

A utility move that can remove entry hazards in many games while giving Wartortle helpful team support.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Protect

A flexible defensive move that helps Wartortle scout attacks, stall turns or protect itself in doubles.

Dark type Pokemon icon

Bite

A simple coverage move that can help Wartortle hit Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon in some games.

Wartortle All Moves

Wartortle can learn Water, Normal, Ice, Dark and utility moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Wartortle’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100
1	Tail Whip	Normal	Status	–	100
1	Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100
1	Withdraw	Water	Status	–	–
9	Rapid Spin	Normal	Physical	50	100
12	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100
15	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
20	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
25	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
30	Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90
35	Shell Smash	Normal	Status	–	–
40	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	–	–
45	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	110	80
50	Wave Crash	Water	Physical	120	100

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Blizzard	Ice	Special	110	70
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
TM	Chilling Water	Water	Special	50	100
TM	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
TM	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Fling	Dark	Physical	–	100
TM	Flip Turn	Water	Physical	60	100
TM	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
TM	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	–	100
TM	Haze	Ice	Status	–	–
TM	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	110	80
TM	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	100
TM	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
TM	Ice Spinner	Ice	Physical	80	100
TM	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
TM	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	–	–
TM	Liquidation	Water	Physical	85	100
TM	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
TM	Muddy Water	Water	Special	90	85
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Surf	Water	Special	90	100
TM	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Water Pledge	Water	Special	80	100
TM	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
TM	Weather Ball	Normal	Special	50	100
TM	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85
TM	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Aqua Jet	Water	Physical	40	100
Aqua Ring	Water	Status	–	–
Fake Out	Normal	Physical	40	100
Flail	Normal	Physical	–	100
Life Dew	Water	Status	–	–
Mirror Coat	Psychic	Special	–	100
Mist	Ice	Status	–	–
Water Spout	Water	Special	150	100
Yawn	Normal	Status	–	–

Wartortle Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Wartortle is a Water-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Fire, Water, Ice and Steel-type moves, but it is weak to Electric and Grass-type attacks.

Type

Water

Weaknesses

Electric and Grass

Resistances

Fire, Water, Ice and Steel

Immunity

None

Wartortle Abilities

Wartortle’s abilities support its Water-type role and can help it perform better in rain-focused teams.

Torrent

Powers up Water-type moves when Wartortle’s HP is low. This can help Wartortle deal stronger damage late in a battle.

Rain Dish

Restores some HP during rain when available. This can make Wartortle more useful on rain-based or defensive teams.

Wartortle Evolution

Wartortle evolves from Squirtle at Level 16 and evolves into Blastoise at Level 36. The full Wartortle evolution line is Squirtle, Wartortle and Blastoise.

Stage 1

Squirtle

Starting form

Stage 2

Wartortle

Evolves from Squirtle at Level 16

Stage 3

Blastoise

Evolves from Wartortle at Level 36

Where to Find Wartortle in Pokemon Games

Wartortle’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Wartortle is obtained by catching or receiving Squirtle and evolving it at Level 16.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Wartortle
Pokemon Red	Evolve Squirtle at Level 16.
Pokemon Blue	Evolve Squirtle at Level 16.
Pokemon Yellow	Evolve Squirtle at Level 16.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Wartortle
Pokemon Gold	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Silver	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Crystal	Trade or migrate from another game.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Wartortle
Pokemon Ruby	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Sapphire	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Emerald	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon FireRed	Evolve Squirtle at Level 16.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Evolve Squirtle at Level 16.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Wartortle
Pokemon Diamond	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Pearl	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Platinum	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon HeartGold	Evolve Squirtle at Level 16 after receiving or obtaining Squirtle.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Evolve Squirtle at Level 16 after receiving or obtaining Squirtle.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Wartortle
Pokemon Black	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Black 2	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White 2	Trade or migrate from another game.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Wartortle
Pokemon X	Evolve Squirtle at Level 16 after receiving or obtaining Squirtle.
Pokemon Y	Evolve Squirtle at Level 16 after receiving or obtaining Squirtle.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Trade or migrate from another game.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Wartortle
Pokemon Sun	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Moon	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Evolve Squirtle at Level 16.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Evolve Squirtle at Level 16.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Wartortle
Pokemon Sword	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Shield	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Evolve Squirtle at Level 16.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Evolve Squirtle at Level 16.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Wartortle
Pokemon Scarlet	Evolve Squirtle at Level 16 after obtaining Squirtle through The Indigo Disk DLC or transfer.
Pokemon Violet	Evolve Squirtle at Level 16 after obtaining Squirtle through The Indigo Disk DLC or transfer.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Evolve Squirtle at Level 16 after obtaining Squirtle through Side Mission 22: A Call from Mable or through late-game Wild Zone 20 availability.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Wartortle
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Wartortle FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Wartortle. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Wartortle?

Wartortle is a Water-type Pokemon.

What is Wartortle weak against?

Wartortle is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.

What does Wartortle evolve from?

Wartortle evolves from Squirtle at Level 16 and evolves into Blastoise at Level 36.

What are Wartortle’s abilities?

Wartortle’s abilities are Torrent and Rain Dish. Rain Dish is Wartortle’s hidden ability when available.

What are Wartortle’s best moves?

Wartortle’s best moves often include Surf, Hydro Pump, Water Pulse, Aqua Tail, Ice Beam, Rapid Spin, Protect and Bite.

Is Wartortle good in Pokemon?

Yes, Wartortle is useful during normal gameplay and can provide Water-type utility, though Blastoise is usually stronger for late-game and competitive play.

How do you get Wartortle?

The most common way to get Wartortle is to evolve Squirtle at Level 16.

Does Wartortle have a Mega Evolution?

No, Wartortle does not have a Mega Evolution. Blastoise has Mega Blastoise, but Wartortle itself does not Mega Evolve.

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