Blastoisein Pokémon Modern Emerald
water
Pokédex Entry
Shellfish Pokémon
The waterspouts that protrude from its shell are highly accurate. Their bullets of water can precisely nail tin cans from a distance of over 160 feet.
Blastoise in Pokémon Modern Emerald
Blastoise is #9 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Modern Emerald. This page covers its water typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Front
Normal
ShinyAnimated
Shiny Animated
Back
Normal
Shiny
Type
Water
Dex
#009
Abilities
Ups Water moves in a pinch.
Growth Rate
mediumslow
Gender Ratio
87.5% Male, 12.5% Female
Egg Groups
monster, water1
Hatch Rate
Medium Fast (20 cycles)
Catch Rate
45
Base Exp
210
EV Yield
3 SpecialDefense
Wild Held Items
None
Weak To
electric ×2grass ×2
Resists
fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5steel ×0.5
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Blastoise has no wild encounters recorded in this game. Evolve wartortle or squirtle to get one.
Level Up Moves (17)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TackleLevel: 1Tackle | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Charges the foe with a full- body tackle. | ||||||
| Flash CannonLevel: 1Flash Cannon | steel | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| BubbleLevel: 1Bubble | water | PWR30 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| An attack using bubbles. May lower the foe's Speed. | ||||||
| WithdrawLevel: 1Withdraw | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP40 | ||
| Withdraws the body into its hard shell to raise Defense. | ||||||
| Tail WhipLevel: 4Tail Whip | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| BubbleLevel: 7Bubble | water | PWR30 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| An attack using bubbles. May lower the foe's Speed. | ||||||
| WithdrawLevel: 10Withdraw | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP40 | ||
| Withdraws the body into its hard shell to raise Defense. | ||||||
| Water GunLevel: 13Water Gun | water | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| Squirts water to attack the foe. | ||||||
| BiteLevel: 19Bite | dark | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| Rapid SpinLevel: 25Rapid Spin | normal | PWR50 | ACC100 | PP40 | ||
| Spins the body at high speed to strike the foe. | ||||||
| ProtectLevel: 31Protect | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Rain DanceLevel: 42Rain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | ||
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Iron DefenseLevel: 46Iron Defense | steel | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | ||
| Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense. | ||||||
| Skull BashLevel: 55Skull Bash | normal | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Tucks in the head, then attacks on the next turn. | ||||||
| Dragon PulseLevel: 66Dragon Pulse | dragon | PWR85 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Generates a shock wave to damage the foe. | ||||||
| Hydro PumpLevel: 68Hydro Pump | water | PWR120 | ACC80 | PP5 | ||
| Blasts water at high power to strike the foe. | ||||||
Egg Moves (13)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirror CoatMirror Coat | psychic | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Counters the foe's special attack at double the power. | |||||
| Dragon PulseDragon Pulse | dragon | PWR85 | ACC100 | PP10 | |
| Generates a shock wave to damage the foe. | |||||
| Dark PulseDark Pulse | dark | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching. | |||||
| Fake OutFake Out | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP10 | |
| A 1st-turn, 1st-strike move that causes flinching. | |||||
| Muddy WaterMuddy Water | ground | PWR90 | ACC85 | PP10 | |
| Attacks with muddy water. May lower accuracy. | |||||
| HazeHaze | ice | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | |
| Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes. | |||||
| MistMist | ice | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | |
| Creates a mist that stops reduction of abilities. | |||||
| ForesightForesight | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP40 | |
| Negates the foe's efforts to heighten evasiveness. | |||||
| FlailFlail | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down. | |||||
| RefreshRefresh | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Heals poisoning, paralysis, or a burn. | |||||
| Mud SportMud Sport | ground | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| Covers the user in mud to raise electrical resistance. | |||||
| False SwipeFalse Swipe | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP40 | |
| An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP. | |||||
| YawnYawn | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | |
| Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn. | |||||
TM/HM Moves (27)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus PunchFocus Punch | fighting | PWR150 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM01TM01 | |
| A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit. | ||||||
| Water PulseWater Pulse | water | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM03TM03 | |
| Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. | ||||||
| RoarRoar | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM05TM05 | |
| Makes the foe flee to end the battle. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC70 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| HailHail | ice | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM07TM07 | |
| Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn. | ||||||
| The effectiveness varies with the user. | ||||||
| Ice BeamIce Beam | ice | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM13TM13 | |
| Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it. | ||||||
| BlizzardBlizzard | ice | PWR110 | ACC70 | PP5 | TM14TM14 | |
| Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM15TM15 | |
| Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| Iron TailIron Tail | steel | PWR100 | ACC75 | PP15 | TM23TM23 | |
| Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense. | ||||||
| EarthquakeEarthquake | ground | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM26TM26 | |
| A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM28TM28 | |
| Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| Brick BreakBrick Break | fighting | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM31TM31 | |
| Destroys barriers such as Reflect and causes damage. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts Attack when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| Secret PowerSecret Power | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM43TM43 | |
| An attack with effects that vary by location. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| SurfSurf | water | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM03HM03 | |
| Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | normal | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM04HM04 | |
| Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. | ||||||
| Rock SmashRock Smash | fighting | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM06HM06 | |
| A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense. | ||||||
| WaterfallWaterfall | water | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM07HM07 | |
| Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls. | ||||||
| DiveDive | water | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | HM08HM08 | |
| Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
Move Tutor Moves (20)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Body Slam | normal | PWR85 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| A full-body slam that may cause paralysis. | |||||||
| Counter(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Counter | fighting | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| Retaliates any physical hit with double the power. | |||||||
| Defense Curl(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Defense Curl | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP40 | TutorTutor | ||
| Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense. | |||||||
| Double Edge(Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)Double Edge | normal | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. | |||||||
| Dynamic Punch(Mossdeep City)Dynamic Punch | fighting | PWR100 | ACC50 | PP5 | TutorTutor | ||
| Powerful and sure to cause confusion, but inaccurate. | |||||||
| Endure(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Endure | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | |||||||
| Ice Punch(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Ice Punch | ice | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An icy punch that may freeze the foe. | |||||||
| Icy Wind(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Icy Wind | ice | PWR55 | ACC95 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| A chilling attack that lowers the foe's Speed. | |||||||
| Mega Kick(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Mega Kick | normal | PWR120 | ACC75 | PP5 | TutorTutor | ||
| An extremely powerful kick with intense force. | |||||||
| Mega Punch(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Mega Punch | normal | PWR80 | ACC85 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| A strong punch thrown with incredible power. | |||||||
| Mimic(Lavaridge Town House)Mimic | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Copies a move used by the foe during one battle. | |||||||
| Mud Slap(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Mud Slap | ground | PWR20 | ACC100 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy. | |||||||
| Rock Slide(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Rock Slide | rock | PWR75 | ACC90 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching. | |||||||
| Rollout(Mauville City)Rollout | rock | PWR30 | ACC90 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity. | |||||||
| Seismic Toss(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Seismic Toss | fighting | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| Inflicts damage identical to the user's level. | |||||||
| Sleep Talk(Fortree City House 2)Sleep Talk | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Uses an available move randomly while asleep. | |||||||
| Snore(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore | normal | PWR50 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| A loud attack that can be used only while asleep. | |||||||
| Substitute(Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop)Substitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | |||||||
| Swagger(Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger | normal | PWR0 | ACC85 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises Attack. | |||||||
| Hydro Cannon(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Hydro Cannon | water | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TutorTutor | ||
| Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn. | |||||||
Type Summary
2
Weaknesses
4
Resistances
0
Immunities
12
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Blastoise. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Blastoise resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Blastoise, either offensively or defensively.
Grovyle
grassdragon
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Sceptile
grassdragon
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Lotad
watergrass
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Lombre
watergrass
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Ludicolo
watergrass
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Bulbasaur
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Ivysaur
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Venusaur
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Oddish
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Gloom
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Vileplume
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Paras
buggrass
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Bellsprout
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Weepinbell
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Victreebel
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Exeggcute
grasspsychic
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Exeggutor
grasspsychic
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Tangela
grass
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Chikorita
grass
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Bayleef
grass
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
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Base Stats
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blastoise in Ghost GreywaterHP 79 -1Attack 103 +18Defense 120 +20Sp. Atk 135 +50Sp. Def 115 +10
blastoise in 6 gameswaterHP 79 -1Attack 83 -2
blastoise in Red++waterHP 79 -1Attack 83 -2Sp. Def 85 -20
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