#0008 · Gen 1 · 405 BST
Wartortle
A Water-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with solid 80 base Defense. Common ability: Torrent.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
134/74/90/76/90/70
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
166/126/145/128/145/121
Abilities
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Wartortle
Wartortle is a Water/None-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 405. A Water-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with solid 80 base Defense. Common ability: Torrent.
Best stat: Defense (80 base)
Wartortle's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 65 base Special Attack and 58 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Torrent
- Rain Dish
How to use Wartortle competitively
Open the damage calculator with Wartortle selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Wartortle appears in the species dropdown. Drop Wartortle into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0008 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Water / None |
| Abilities | Torrent, Rain Dish |
| Base Stat Total | 405 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 59 / 63 / 80 / 65 / 80 / 58 |