Blastoise
Water-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Mega Blastoise for Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bite Hydro Cannon
Same-type attack bonus on Hydro Cannon. Hydro Cannon is an Elite TM move. Hydro Cannon costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Blastoise takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 566
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 15 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,409 CP
Blastoise moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite Best | Dark | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Rollout | Rock | 15 | 19 | 1.5s | 10 | 12.7 |
| Water Gun STAB | Water | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Cannon | Steel | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
| Hydro Pump STAB | Water | 135 | 100 | 3.5s | 38.6 | 1.35 |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
| Skull Bash | Normal | 130 | 100 | 3.0s | 43.3 | 1.30 |
| Hydro Cannon Best STAB Elite | Water | 90 | 50 | 2.0s | 45 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Rollout | Rock | 7 | 13 | 2 | 3.50 | 6.50 |
| Water Gun | Water | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Cannon | Steel | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
| Hydro Pump | Water | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Skull Bash | Normal | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | Buff / debuff |
| Hydro Cannon | Water | 80 | 40 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bite (12 DPS); Rollout builds energy fastest (12.7 EPS). Hydro Cannon is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Blastoise is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Blastoise
How to get Blastoise
- Evolve from
- Wartortle · 100 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Blastoise knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 61 | 2,131 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 61 | 2,307 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,372 | 1,444 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,707 | 1,796 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,372 | 1,444 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,037 | 1,092 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,372 | 1,444 |
Is Blastoise good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Blastoise has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (207 Defense / 188 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Blastoise deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 34 |
| Lv 2 | 109 |
| Lv 3 | 183 |
| Lv 4 | 258 |
| Lv 5 | 332 |
| Lv 6 | 407 |
| Lv 7 | 481 |
| Lv 8 | 555 |
| Lv 9 | 630 |
| Lv 10 | 704 |
| Lv 11 | 775 |
| Lv 12 | 845 |
| Lv 13 | 916 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 986 |
| Lv 15 | 1,057 |
| Lv 16 | 1,127 |
| Lv 17 | 1,197 |
| Lv 18 | 1,268 |
| Lv 19 | 1,338 |
| Lv 20 | 1,409 |
| Lv 21 | 1,479 |
| Lv 22 | 1,550 |
| Lv 23 | 1,620 |
| Lv 24 | 1,691 |
| Lv 25 | 1,761 |
| Lv 26 | 1,832 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,902 |
| Lv 28 | 1,973 |
| Lv 29 | 2,043 |
| Lv 30 | 2,113 |
| Lv 31 | 2,149 |
| Lv 32 | 2,184 |
| Lv 33 | 2,219 |
| Lv 34 | 2,254 |
| Lv 35 | 2,290 |
| Lv 36 | 2,325 |
| Lv 37 | 2,360 |
| Lv 38 | 2,395 |
| Lv 39 | 2,430 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,466 |
| Lv 41 | 2,497 |
| Lv 42 | 2,528 |
| Lv 43 | 2,560 |
| Lv 44 | 2,592 |
| Lv 45 | 2,624 |
| Lv 46 | 2,656 |
| Lv 47 | 2,689 |
| Lv 48 | 2,722 |
| Lv 49 | 2,755 |
| Lv 50 | 2,788 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0009
- Height
- 1.60 m
- Weight
- 85.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0009_POKEMON_BLASTOISE
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Blastoise in Pokemon GO?
Blastoise's best moveset is Bite (fast) with Hydro Cannon (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Blastoise's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Blastoise takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Blastoise's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Blastoise reaches 2,788 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,466 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Blastoise?
A perfect 15/15/15 Blastoise shows 1,409 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,761 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Blastoise better than regular Blastoise?
Shadow Blastoise deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Blastoise in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Wartortle (100 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Blastoise be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Blastoise depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.