Pokémechanics
Sword & Shield

#009Blastoise

Blastoise as it appears in Sword & ShieldShiny Blastoise as it appears in Sword & Shield
Type
Species
Shellfish Pokémon
Height
1.6 m
Weight
85.5 kg

Blastoise

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.

Base stats

EVs: +3 Sp. Def

HP79
Attack83
Defense100
Sp. Atk85
Sp. Def105
Speed78
Total530

Abilities

Torrent
Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Rain Dish (hidden)
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.

Locations

Sword
Requires Isle of Armor (Sword), Isle of Armor (Shield)
Shield
Requires Isle of Armor (Sword), Isle of Armor (Shield)
Isle of Armor (Sword)
Max Raid
Stepping-Stone SeaLv 55-6010%
Workout SeaLv 55-6010%
Isle of Armor (Shield)
Max Raid
Stepping-Stone SeaLv 55-6010%
Workout SeaLv 55-6010%
Crown Tundra (Sword)
Trade from
Crown Tundra (Shield)
Trade from

Damage taken

  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x0.5
  • x0.5
  • x2
  • x2
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
--Flash Cannon
Special
80
100
10
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
1Flash Cannon
Special
80
100
10
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
1Tackle
Physical
40
100
35
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
1Tail Whip
Status
--
100
30
--
Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage.
1Water Gun
Special
40
100
25
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
1Withdraw
Status
--
--
40
--
Raises the user’s Defense by one stage.
9Rapid Spin
Physical
50
100
40
100
Frees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.
12Bite
Physical
60
100
25
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
15Water Pulse
Special
60
100
20
20
Has a chance to confuse the target.
20Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
25Rain Dance
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
30Aqua Tail
Physical
90
90
10
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
35Shell Smash
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises user’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by two stages. Lower user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.
42Iron Defense
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises the user’s Defense by two stages.
49Hydro Pump
Special
110
80
5
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
56Skull Bash
Physical
130
100
10
100
Raises the user’s Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
TM/HM
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
TM00Mega Punch
Physical
80
85
20
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM01Mega Kick
Physical
120
75
5
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM04Ice Punch
Physical
75
100
15
10
Has a chance to freeze the target.
TM08Hyper Beam
Special
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM09Giga Impact
Physical
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM15Dig
Physical
80
100
10
--
User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
TM21Rest
Status
--
--
5
--
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM22Rock Slide
Physical
75
90
10
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
TM24Snore
Special
50
100
15
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM25Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM27Icy Wind
Special
55
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM31Attract
Status
--
100
15
--
Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM33Rain Dance
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
TM35Hail
Status
--
--
10
--
Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.
TM36Whirlpool
Special
35
85
15
100
Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
TM39Facade
Physical
70
100
20
--
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM41Helping Hand
Status
--
--
20
--
Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage.
TM43Brick Break
Physical
75
100
15
--
Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
TM45Dive
Physical
80
100
10
--
User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
TM46Weather Ball
Special
50
100
10
--
If there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.
TM48Rock Tomb
Physical
60
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM55Brine
Special
65
100
10
--
Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.
TM59Fling
Physical
--
100
10
--
Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
TM64Avalanche
Physical
60
100
10
--
Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.
TM76Round
Special
60
100
15
--
Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.
TM81Bulldoze
Physical
60
100
20
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM94False Swipe
Physical
40
100
40
--
Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1.
TR01Body Slam
Physical
85
100
15
30
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
TR03Hydro Pump
Special
110
80
5
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TR04Surf
Special
90
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
TR05Ice Beam
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to freeze the target.
TR06Blizzard
Special
110
70
5
10
Has a chance to freeze the target.
TR10Earthquake
Physical
100
100
10
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
TR16Waterfall
Physical
80
100
15
20
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
TR20Substitute
Status
--
--
10
--
Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
TR24Outrage
Physical
120
100
10
--
Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
TR26Endure
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
TR27Sleep Talk
Status
--
--
10
--
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TR31Iron Tail
Physical
100
75
15
30
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
TR32Crunch
Physical
80
100
15
20
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
TR45Muddy Water
Special
90
85
10
30
Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.
TR46Iron Defense
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises the user’s Defense by two stages.
TR52Gyro Ball
Physical
--
100
5
--
Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.
TR56Aura Sphere
Special
80
--
20
--
Never misses.
TR58Dark Pulse
Special
80
100
15
20
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
TR62Dragon Pulse
Special
85
100
10
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TR64Focus Blast
Special
120
70
5
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
TR69Zen Headbutt
Physical
80
90
15
20
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
TR70Flash Cannon
Special
80
100
10
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
TR84Scald
Special
80
100
15
30
Has a chance to burn the target.
TR85Work Up
Status
--
--
30
--
Raises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
TR98Liquidation
Physical
85
100
10
20
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
TR99Body Press
Physical
80
100
10
--
Damage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.
Tutor
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Flip Turn
Physical
60
100
20
100
User must switch out after attacking.
Hydro Cannon
Special
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
Terrain Pulse
Special
50
100
10
--
If any terrain is active and the user is grounded, this moves power is doubled and changes type to match that terrains type.
Water Pledge
Special
80
100
10
--
With Grass Pledge, halves opposing Pokémon’s Speed for four turns.

Other generations

Red, Blue & Yellow, Gold, Silver & Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl & Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet