Wartortle (Pokémon)
Wartortle (Japanese: カメール Kameil) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
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It evolves from Squirtle starting at level 16 and evolves into Blastoise starting at level 36.
Biology
Wartortle is a bipedal, indigo Pokémon similar to a turtle. It has brown eyes, a dark blue streak on each cheek, and two sharp teeth protruding from its upper jaw. It has three clawed fingers and pointed toes. On each side of its head are feather-like ears covered in pale blue fur. A brown shell with a pale yellow underside encases its body. A thick, white rim separates the upper and lower halves of the shell. An older Wartortle may have scars and algae growing on its shell. Poking out of the bottom of the shell is a thick, wavy tail that also has light blue fur and cannot be fully withdrawn into its shell. Its tail fur will darken with age. Its tail is a popular symbol of longevity and good luck, making this Pokémon popular with the elderly.
Because they are larger than Squirtle and have a larger shell, Wartortle have a more difficult time walking on land and keeping their balance in the water. To maintain balance while swimming at high speeds, Wartortle moves its furry ears and tail as both rudders and balancing rods. Air can be stored in its fur for extended underwater diving. It hides in water when hunting and emerges to surprise its prey. The anime has shown that Wartortle can be found living in colonies on islands, but its preferred habitat seems to be freshwater ponds and lakes. In the past, Skull Bash was its signature move.
In the anime
Main series

Team Wartortle
A group of Wartortle was part of a firefighting squad led by Captain Aidan. Team Wartortle works alongside Team Squirtle and Team Blastoise depending on which evolutionary form is best for the situation. Ash's Squirtle temporarily joined Team Wartortle to prove its strength in The Pokémon Water War. The team later went up against the Squirtle Squad — led by Ash's Squirtle — in a firefighting competition in The Fire-ring Squad.
May's Wartortle
May's Squirtle was revealed to have evolved into a Wartortle in Staging a Heroes' Welcome!, where it was used in the Performance Stage of the Wallace Cup.
Tierno's Wartortle
Tierno's Wartortle appeared in Good Friends, Great Training!, having evolved from Squirtle. He was revealed to have evolved into Blastoise by Tag Team Battle Inspiration!.
Other
Multiple wild Wartortle debuted in Beach Blank-Out Blastoise, where they and a group of Squirtle were troubled by their leader, a Blastoise, not waking up.
A Wartortle appeared in Judgment Day, under the ownership of Jimmy. It eventually evolved into a Blastoise in order to free itself and Jimmy's Ivysaur and Charmeleon from Team Rocket.
Minor appearances
In the Japanese version of The Ultimate Test, an image of Wartortle was used in the exam.
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Wartortle was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
In Pikachu Re-Volts, a Wartortle was controlled by Cassidy and Butch at Mandarin Island North.
A Wartortle appeared in Misty's fantasy in Bye Bye Psyduck.
Multiple Wartortle appeared in The Power of One, where they were among the numerous Pokémon who sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
In Flower Power, Florando used two Wartortle in his annual Pokémon Exhibition.
A Wartortle appeared in Pokémon Double Trouble.
A Trainer's Wartortle appeared in Hook, Line, and Stinker, where it was used to aid him in the annual Seaking Catching Competition.
In Dueling Heroes, a Trainer's Wartortle competed in the Whirl Cup.
A Wartortle was part of the ship crew seen in a flashback in Hi Ho Silver... Away!.
In Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, a Trainer's Wartortle competed in the Tour de Alto Mare.
In Gonna Rule The School!, the Pokémon Trainers' School lent a Wartortle to the school's underage students for use in lessons.
In Disguise Da Limit, Stefano's Wartortle battled May's Skitty during the Battle Stage of the Verdanturf Town Pokémon Contest. It was defeated with ease.
A Trainer's Wartortle appeared in I Choose You!.
In Legend? Go! Friends? Go!, a Trainer's Wartortle participated in a Raid Battle against a Lugia.
A Wartortle appeared in Eyes on the Goal!, under the ownership of the Shell Sage.
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Pokémon Origins
In File 1: Red, a Wartortle was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.
Blue was about to send out Wartortle in File 2: Cubone, but the screen shifted away before the Pokémon could emerge from its Poké Ball. Wartortle evolved into Blastoise sometime before Red fought Blue at the Pokémon League in File 4: Charizard.
In the manga

Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic
A Wartortle appeared in a fantasy in A Fresh Start.
Magical Pokémon Journey
Squirtle has a sister who is a Wartortle. Her name is Kamena and she appears in The Five Sisters of Squirtle.
Red, Green & Blue chapter
- Main article: Blasty
Green had a Wartortle nicknamed Blasty during her first appearance in Wartortle Wars, which evolved from the Squirtle that she stole from Professor Oak. He has since evolved into Blastoise, and became a mainstay in her team ever since.
Emerald chapter
A Wartortle appeared as a Battle Factory Pokémon in Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming.
The Battle Factory rented a Wartortle, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Skirting Around Surskit I.
The Battle Factory rented another Wartortle, which was also stolen by Guile Hideout in Lemme at 'Em, Lapras!.
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Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
A Wartortle appeared in A Spectacular Battle To Save Ampharos!!.
A Trainer's Wartortle appeared in Let's Fight For The Future!!.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
Shu has a Wartortle that he caught in A Mischievous Wartortle.
A Wartortle appeared in GDZ23.
A Wartortle appeared in GDZ38, under the ownership of Kameo.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Wartortle appeared in Take me to the Dragon Palace!.
Pokémon Zensho
Shigeru has a Wartortle which he received it as a Squirtle from his grandfather, Professor Oak. It later evolved into a Blastoise.
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Wild Area News
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| SwSh | Wild Area News | No | 50 | February 27 to March 1, 2020 |
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HP: 59 |
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Wartortle is available in Sword and Shield and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
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Trivia

- Even though Wartortle's ears are depicted lighter than its face in the official Sugimori stock art and most of its game sprites, early promotional pictures portrayed its ears the same color as its face.
Origin
Wartortle's design appears to be a stylized turtle. Its feathery tail is a reference to Japanese legends of the minogame (蓑亀), a turtle which lived for 10,000 years and grew a tail made of seaweed. The use of its tail to store oxygen seems to be a reference to certain turtles that breathe through their cloaca, placed near the tail. The tail also resembles wind waves.
Name origin
Wartortle is a combination of war or warrior, tortoise, and turtle. It may also include water.
Kameil may be a combination of 亀 kame (tortoise/turtle) and tail. It may also be a corruption of 噛める kameru (to be able to bite).
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