Wartortle (#0008) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP59119–166228–322

Atk6361–126117–247

Def8076–145148–284

SpA6563–128121–251

SpD8076–145148–284

Spe5856–121108–236

Total405Higher than 39% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def, 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Grass2×

Resists

Fire½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Torrent
Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Rain DishHidden ability
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0007SquirtleWater
1. Level 16#0008WartortleWater
  1. Level 36#0009BlastoiseWater

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

1WithdrawRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.WaterStatus——40

9Rapid SpinFrees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.NormalPhys50100%40

12BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

15Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

20ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

25Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

30Aqua TailInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10

35Shell SmashRaises user’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by two stages. Lower user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——15

40Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

45Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

50Wave CrashThe user shrouds itself in water and slams into the target with its whole body to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot.WaterPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 36

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM124Ice SpinnerThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.IcePhys80100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM145Water PledgeWith Grass Pledge, halves opposing Pokémon’s Speed for four turns.WaterSpec80100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

TM180Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM196Flip TurnUser must switch out after attacking.WaterPhys60100%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM209Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

Egg moves 9

EggAqua JetInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys40100%20

EggAqua RingRestores 1/16 of the user’s max HP each turn.WaterStatus——20

EggFake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10

EggFlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

EggLife DewEach Pokemon on the user's side restores 1/4 of its maximum HP, rounded half up.WaterStatus——10

EggMirror CoatInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last special hit it took.PsychicSpec—100%20

EggMistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30

EggWater SpoutInflicts more damage when the user has more HP remaining, with a maximum of 150 power.WaterSpec150100%5

EggYawnTarget sleeps at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category: Turtle Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: 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