From the adorable Squirtle to the formidable Blastoise, this iconic water-type Pokémon has captured the hearts of fans for generations.
But don’t be deceived by its imposing appearance, as Blastoise has more surprises than just the powerful cannons on its back.
From the different versions of Blastoise to its numerous appearances in the Pokémon franchise, get ready to embark on an aquamazing journey!
Now, let’s learn all there is to know about this iconic Pokémon!
When Blastoise uses the Mega Stone Blastoisinite, it Mega Evolves into Mega Blastoise. This Mega Evolution has three cannons, one on each arm and a giant one on its back!
Pokémon Blue, released for the Gameboy Color in the late 1990s, featured a Blastoise on its cover.
Gigantamax Blastoise is a type of Blastoise with an enormous gray and red shell featuring multiple cannons and resembling a battleship. It appears in the Isle of Armor expansion for the Pokémon Sword and Shield games.
In the Pokémon anime episode “The Ties That Bind,” fans got to see Gary Oak’s Blastoise for the first time as it battled against Ash’s Heracross in the third round of the Johto League Silver Conference.
Blastoise is the 9th Pokémon in the Pokédex, a digital encyclopedia that contains all there is to know about each Pokémon, like their characteristics, abilities, and habitats.
G-Max Cannonade is a water-type attack move exclusive to Gigantamax Blastoise. It’s a pretty cool move, as it causes non-water-type Pokémon to continually lose health points for four turns.
While Blastoise looks humongous, this water-type Pokémon is actually just 5 foot 3 inches (1.6 meters) tall. Also, he only weighs around 189 pounds (86 kilograms).
Since Blastoise is a water-type Pokémon, it’s weak against grass and electric-type Pokémon. So, if you’re facing a Blastoise, consider using Manectric, Venasaur, or Ampharos.
In season 1, episode 32 of the anime, a Wartortle under the threat of capture by Team Rocket evolves into a mighty Blastoise, using its newfound strength to break free and turn the tables on its captors.
Blastoise was voiced by two voice-over artists in the Pokémon anime: Unshō Ishizuka (for the Japanese version) and Eric Stuart (for the English version).
As part of the PUMA × Pokémon collection in 2022, the sportswear brand released an aqua-colored Blastoise hoodie made from fleece that retailed at around $80.
The water blasts from Blastoise’s cannons are so powerful that they can shoot water up to 160 feet (49 meters)!
Blastoise is one of the Pokémon in Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros. that can come out of a Pokéball. It uses Hydro Pump to damage opponents, including those directly behind Blastoise, as the attack makes the water-type Pokémon slightly recoil.
According to its Pokédex entry, Blastoise can increase its weight to prevent recoil when making powerful attacks with its cannons.
Two different Blastoises feature in the first Pokémon movie, Pokémon: The First Movie – Mewtwo Strikes Back: Neesha’s Blastoise, named Shellshocker, and a Pokémon clone Blastoise named BlastoiseTwo.
In the Pokémon anime episode ”Beach Blank-Out Blastoise,” Ash and his friends discovered a sleeping Blastoise, which turned out to have a Jigglypuff stuck in one of its cannons!
Unlike its regular form, Dark Blastoise evolves at level 28 instead of level 36. Dark Blastoise can only be found within the Team Rocket Pokémon trading card game expansion.
In Japan the name for Blastoise is Kamex, which comes from the words kame (tortoise) and makkusu (maximum).
Shiny Pokémon are rare variants with alternate color schemes, and in the case of Shiny Blastoise, its color is a light shade of purple with a dark green shell!
In the anime episode “The Pokémon Water War,” a team of Blastoises, Wartortles, and Squirtles owned by firefighter Captain Aidan help put out fires and look out for their community.
Blastoise’s body is a different shade of blue from its earlier forms. While Wartortle is indigo and Squirtle is cyan, Blastoise is more light cobalt in color.
Blastoise falls under the category of Shell Pokémon, which includes other Pokémon like Kabutops and Kabuto. It’s often confused as a Shellfish Pokémon due to early translation errors.
A fusion of Blastoise and Venusaur called Venustoise was created by Gastly in the Pokémon anime episode “The Ghost of Maiden’s Peak.”
The video game Pokémon Snap shows a flying Blastoise emerge from a whirlpool when you throw at least seven orbs into it.
Blastoise (and its earlier forms) has a hidden ability called Rain Dish, which restores its HP during rain, making it more durable in battles.
Blastoise has been a fan favorite since we were first introduced to it in Generation I, and is likely to continue until the end of days!
Whether it’s because of its distinctive design or mesmerizing moves, there are plenty of reasons that make this water-type Pokémon more interesting than the rest.
So, as we reminisce about the adventures we’ve shared with Blastoise, let’s not forget to share them with fellow fans and continue exploring the ever-expanding world of Pokémon!
