Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Wartortle
Say it: WAR-tor-tull
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Wartortle is the Turtle Pokémon — Water middle stage between Squirtle and Blastoise. In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Blastoise — not a finished raid attacker. Water helps against Fire, Ground, and Rock; Grass and Electric hit Water hard. Hydro Cannon from Squirtle Community Day belongs on Blastoise. Evolve Squirtle up the line.
Say it: WAR-tor-tull
Wartortle (#008) is a Water Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the middle evolution of Squirtle. Trainers almost never power Wartortle for raids; the value is candy and IVs for Blastoise (and Mega Blastoise). Against Wartortle, lead with Grass or Electric. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Wartortle bridges to Blastoise. Water starters often appear together during anniversaries — good time to farm candy as a family.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Do not sink Stardust into Wartortle. Keep high-IV copies for Blastoise and save Elite TMs for Hydro Cannon. Shadow Wartortle is the same — evolve toward Shadow Blastoise after Frustration removal.
Type matchups
- Water moves hit Fire, Ground, and Rock hard.
When Wartortle is your opponent, Electric, Grass hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 126
- Defense
- 155
- Stamina
- 153
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Wartortle’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Blastoise (Water Gun + Hydro Cannon) — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Water Gun · Standard
Water STAB
- Bite · Standard
Dark energy
Charged
- Aqua Jet · Standard
Water fast nuke
- Ice Beam · Standard
Ice coverage
- Hydro Pump · Standard
Water nuke
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- water gun
- bite
Charged
- aqua jet
- ice beam
- hydro pump
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #522 of 954 · CP 1497
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
- Ultra League · rank #710 of 747 · CP 1682
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
- Master League · rank #863 of 1023 · CP 1682
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.