Type matchups
Damage Wartortle takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Wartortle has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 59
- Attack
- 63
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Atk
- 65
- Sp. Def
- 80
- Speed
- 58
- Total
- 405
Wartortle has a base stat total of 405, higher than 34% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (80). Its Attack (63) and Sp. Atk (65) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 58 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 59 HP, 80 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Wartortle can have the abilities Torrent and Rain Dish.
How to beat Wartortle
Wartortle takes 2× damage from Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Hydrapple hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Alolan Exeggutor hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Wartortle is the middle stage of its line (Squirtle → Wartortle → Blastoise): it evolves from Squirtle and into Blastoise.
Best counters to Wartortle
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Wartortle weak to?
As a Water type, Wartortle takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Wartortle resistant to?
Wartortle resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Wartortle?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Wartortle with super-effective attacks.