blastoise-gmax

Blastoise Gmax is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, with its Gigantamax form debuting in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Type: Water

Abilities:

• Torrent: Boosts the power of Water-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
• Rain Dish (Hidden Ability): Restores HP in rain.

Physical Characteristics:

• Blastoise Gmax retains its turtle-like appearance but becomes significantly larger and more intimidating.
• Its shell is heavily fortified and adorned with multiple, massive water cannons instead of the usual two. These cannons are capable of firing powerful jets of water.
• Its eyes become more fierce, and its stance is more imposing, showcasing its enhanced power.

Behavior and Habitat:

• While Blastoise typically inhabits freshwater areas such as lakes and rivers, as a Gigantamax Pokémon, it can be found in special Max Raid Battles in the Galar region.
• Known for being a calm yet formidable guardian of its territory.
• Exhibits a protective nature, often seen defending its habitat from threats.

In Battle:

• Possesses high defensive stats, making it a sturdy opponent.
• In its Gigantamax form, Blastoise’s signature move, G-Max Cannonade, deals damage over four turns, similar to the effects of moves like Toxic or Fire Spin, but with Water-type damage.
• Effective against Ground, Rock, and Fire types.
• Vulnerable to Electric and Grass type moves.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Wartortle starting at level 36.
• Wartortle evolves from Squirtle starting at level 16.
• Blastoise does not evolve further, but it can transform into its Gigantamax form under specific conditions in certain games.

Interesting Facts:

• Blastoise was one of the original 151 Pokémon and has remained a fan favorite due to its powerful presence and role as one of the three final evolutions of the Kanto starters.
• Its Gigantamax form was introduced to showcase its supreme defensive capabilities and overwhelming power.
• The design of Gigantamax Blastoise reflects an armament theme, with its cannons symbolizing heavy artillery, emphasizing its role as a powerhouse in battle.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Red: A brutal Pokémon with pressurized water jets on itsshell. They are used for high speed tackles.
• Blue: A brutal Pokémon with pressurized water jets on itsshell. They are used for high speed tackles.
• Yellow: Once it takes aim at its enemy, it blasts out waterwith even more force than a fire hose.
• Gold: It deliberately makes itself heavy so it can with­stand the recoil of the water jets it fires.
• Silver: The rocket cannons on its shell fire jets of watercapable of punch­ ing holes through thick steel.
• Crystal: It firmly plants its feet on the ground beforeshooting water from the jets on its back.
• Ruby: BLASTOISE has water spouts that protrude from its shell. The water spouts are very accurate.They can shoot bullets of water with enough accuracy to strike empty cans from a distance of over 160 feet.
• Sapphire: BLASTOISE has water spouts that protrude from its shell. The water spouts are very accurate.They can shoot bullets of water with enough accuracy to strike empty cans from a distance of over 160 feet.
• Emerald: 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.
• Firered: It crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell.
• Leafgreen: The pressurized water jets on this brutal Pokémon’s shell are used for high- speed tackles.
• Diamond: The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.
• Pearl: The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.
• Platinum: The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.
• Heartgold: It deliberately makes itself heavy so it can withstand the recoil of the water jets it fires.
• Soulsilver: The rocket cannons on its shell fire jets of water capable of punching holes through thick steel.
• Black: The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.
• White: The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.
• Black-2: The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.
• White-2: The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.
• X: It crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell.
• Y: The pressurized water jets on this brutal Pokémon’s shell are used for high-speed tackles.
• Omega-Ruby: Blastoise has water spouts that protrude from its shell. The water spouts are very accurate. They can shoot bullets of water with enough accuracy to strike empty cans from a distance of over 160 feet.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Blastoise has water spouts that protrude from its shell. The water spouts are very accurate. They can shoot bullets of water with enough accuracy to strike empty cans from a distance of over 160 feet.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: Once it takes aim at its enemy, it blasts out water with even more force than a fire hose.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: Once it takes aim at its enemy, it blasts out water with even more force than a fire hose.
• Sword: It crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell.
• Shield: The rocket cannons on its shell fire jets of water capable of punching holes through thick steel.

9 National

9 Kanto

234 Original-Johto

239 Updated-Johto

88 Kalos-Central

9 Letsgo-Kanto

73 Isle-Of-Armor

172 Blueberry