#0008 · Turtle Pokémon
Wartortle
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Wartortle
Wartortle is the Water-type Turtle Pokemon and the middle stage of the Squirtle line, evolving at level 16 from Squirtle and advancing to Blastoise at level 36. Its shell grows darker as it ages, and the fluffy tail that grows from its back is considered a mark of longevity in game lore.
Wartortle's stats lean defensive: base Defense of 80 and Special Defense of 80 give it solid staying power compared to the other Kanto middle-stage starters. It is a lesser-seen choice in the TCG relative to Squirtle and Blastoise, but has had consistent representation across sets. Wartortle figures appear as part of the Squirtle evolution family in most standard figure lines. Competitively, Wartortle sees occasional use in lower-tier formats where its defensive profile and Water typing make it a reliable pivot.
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Did You Know?
- Wartortle evolves from Squirtle at level 16 and into Blastoise at level 36.
- Its base Defense and Special Defense are both 80, making it the most defensively balanced of the three Kanto middle evolutions.
- Wartortle's fur-tipped ears and tail are described in game lore as growing longer with age.
- Wartortle appeared in the original Base Set of the Pokemon TCG (42/102).
- Wartortle can learn Rapid Spin, giving it utility as a hazard remover in competitive formats.