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Wartortle

WartortleWater
  • rain
Wartortle is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon iconWartortle can Dynamax in Pokémon GO
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Wartortle is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,488 CP and is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Water Gun / Hydro Pump. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.

Wartortle Stats and Max CP

126 ATK
155 DEF
153 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1682 CP
Lvl 40
1488 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1063 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
850 CP
Lvl 15 Research
637 CP

Wartortle's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Wartortle PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

⚔️ Raids – Wartortle's CP caps out at 1682, and it should not be brought to raids in its unevolved form.
🛡️ Gyms – Shiny flex only.
🔮 Dynamax - Wartortle can Dynamax and is capable of taking down 1-star Dynamax bosses on its own. However, you'll want to both evolve and power up your Dynamax Wartortle to take down the 3 and 5-star Dynamax bosses.

Wartortle PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Preferred Moveset: Water Gun, Aqua Jet, & Ice Beam

🔵 Great League - Wartortle doesn't have the stats or the moveset to currently be viable in the Great League meta.
🟡 Ultra League - Same as above. You would only bring Wartortle to a battle you wish to lose.
🟣 Master League - Same as above.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
WaterWater-type
#200
Great LeagueGreat League
#102

Wartortle Type Chart

Wartortle takes increased damage from:Wartortle takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%

Wartortle takes reduced damage from:Wartortle takes reduced damage from:

FireFire62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Wartortle best moveset

Moves

Water Gun + Hydro Pump

Water
WaterWater Gun
WaterHydro Pump
Wartortle's best Water-type moveset is Water Gun / Hydro Pump, with 7.20 DPS and 108.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Wartortle ranks #200 (F Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.
1.WaterWater GunWaterHydro Pump6.187.20108.2
2.DarkBiteWaterHydro Pump5.826.78101.9
3.WaterWater GunIceIce Beam5.736.67100.3
4.DarkBiteIceIce Beam5.556.4697.2
5.WaterWater GunWaterAqua Jet5.186.0490.8
6.DarkBiteWaterAqua Jet5.085.9289.0
1–6 of 6

Fast Attacks

  • DarkBite640.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bite
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy4
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage2
    Energy4

    Effects
    Bite has no special effects.
    See Bite details page ↗
  • WaterWater Gun550.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Water Gun
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy3

    Effects
    Water Gun has no special effects.
    See Water Gun details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • IceIce Beam95503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Ice Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • GroundGround
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • IceIce
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.5s - 3.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Ice Beam has no special effects.
    See Ice Beam details page ↗
  • WaterHydro Pump1351003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Hydro Pump
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage135
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 3.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage130
    Energy75

    Effects
    Hydro Pump has no special effects.
    See Hydro Pump details page ↗
  • WaterAqua Jet45332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Aqua Jet
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage45
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.6s - 2.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy40

    Effects
    Aqua Jet has no special effects.
    See Aqua Jet details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Wartortle's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Wartortle's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Wartortle has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Wartortle CP Chart

CP Chart

Wartortle reaches a maximum of 1,488 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 795–850 CP, rising to 995–1,063 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 597–637 CP.

Max CPMax CP1488 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch597 CP - 637 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs795 CP - 850 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids795 CP - 850 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
995 CP - 1063 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Wartortle Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
121 CP265 CP3110 CP
4155 CP5200 CP6245 CP
7290 CP8335 CP9380 CP
10425 CP11467 CP12510 CP
13552 CP14595 CP15637 CP
16680 CP17722 CP18765 CP
19807 CP20850 CP21892 CP
22935 CP23978 CP241020 CP
251063 CP261105 CP271148 CP
281190 CP291233 CP301275 CP
311296 CP321318 CP331339 CP
341360 CP351382 CP361403 CP
371424 CP381445 CP391467 CP
401488 CP411507 CP421526 CP
431545 CP441564 CP451583 CP
461603 CP471623 CP481642 CP
491662 CP501682 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#8
Height1 m
Weight22.5 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy15 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
SquirtleSquirtle
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
WartortleWartortle
WartortleWartortle
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
BlastoiseBlastoise
BlastoiseBlastoise
  • 200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Blastoise (Mega)Mega Blastoise
  • Squirtle evolves into Wartortle which costs 25 Candy.
  • Wartortle evolves into Blastoise which costs 100 Candy.
  • Blastoise can transform into Mega Blastoise through Mega Evolution. This costs 200 energy the first time and 40 energy each subsequent time.

Mega Pokémon that boost Wartortle

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Wartortle's Water-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Wartortle.

Water Water

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Wartortle Candy296 Wartortle Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Wartortle Candy10 Wartortle Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Wartortle Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Wartortle Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Wartortle Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Wartortle Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Wartortle Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Wartortle Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Wartortle Candy-

Wartortle Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Wartortle from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Wartortle in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Wartortle family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Wartortle in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

SquirtleSquirtle
WartortleWartortle
BlastoiseBlastoise
Dynamax Squirtle (Dynamax)Dynamax Squirtle
Dynamax Wartortle (Dynamax)Dynamax Wartortle
Dynamax Blastoise (Dynamax)Dynamax Blastoise
Gigantamax Blastoise (Gigantamax)Gigantamax Blastoise
Mega Blastoise (Mega)Mega Blastoise
Shadow Squirtle (Shadow)Shadow Squirtle
Shadow Wartortle (Shadow)Shadow Wartortle
Shadow Blastoise (Shadow)Shadow Blastoise

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
WartortleWartortleWartortleScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmWartortleWartortle
0.49 m0.5 m1 m1.5 m1.75 m

Wartortle's height ranges from 0.49 m to 1.75 m, with the average being 1 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Wartortle in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.49 m0.5 m
1′07″1′08″
XS0.5 m1 m
1′08″3′03″
M0.75 m1.25 m
2′06″4′01″
XL1.25 m1.5 m
4′01″4′11″
XXL1.5 m1.75 m
4′11″5′09″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer23s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer8s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Wartortle

Wartortle high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Wartortle. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Wartortle Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Wartortle Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueOften hides in water to stalk unwary prey. For swimming fast, it moves its ears to maintain balance.
YellowWhen tapped, this POKéMON will pull in its head, but its tail will still stick out a little bit.
GoldIt is recognized as a symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that WARTORTLE is very old.
SilverIt cleverly con­ trols its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming.
CrystalIts long, furry tail is a symbol of longevity, making it quite popular among older people.
Ruby, SapphireIts 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.
EmeraldIts 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.
FireRedThis POKéMON is very popular as a pet. Its fur-covered tail is a symbol of its longevity.
LeafGreenIt often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. For fast swimming, it moves its ears to maintain balance.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity.
HeartGoldIt is a well-established symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that WARTORTLE is very old.
SoulSilverIt cleverly controls its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming.
XWhen tapped, this Pokémon will pull in its head, but its tail will still stick out a little bit.
YIt is said to live 10,000 years. Its furry tail is popular as a symbol of longevity.
Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireIts 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.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!When tapped on its head, this Pokémon will pull it in, but its tail will still stick out a little bit.
SwordIt is recognized as a symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that Wartortle is very old.
ShieldIt cleverly controls its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming.

List of Wartortle costumes

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A list of Wartortle costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Wartortle’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Water-type Pokémon, Wartortle is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.

What are the best moves for Wartortle in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Wartortle in Pokémon GO are Water Gun and Hydro Pump. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 7.2 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 108.227.

How does Wartortle perform in Raids?

Wartortle's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Wartortle rank as a Water-type attacker?

Wartortle is an F-Tier Water-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

What Mega Pokémon boost Wartortle?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Wartortle: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Greninja.

What is Wartortle’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Wartortle’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1488 CP and 1682 CP at Level 50.

Can Wartortle be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Wartortle can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Wartortle Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Wartortle can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.