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Pokemon Legends Z-A Blastoise Guide: Pokedex, Location, Evolution, Moveset

David CoulsonBy David Coulson13 October 2025No Comments5 Mins Read
Pokemon Legends Z-A Blastoise Pokedex

Last Updated on 21 January 2026

Pokemon Legends Z-A is here and is the second entry in the Legends series, following on from 2022’s Legends Arceus.

Players are transported back to Kalos for the first time since Pokemon X & Y, only this time many years in the future after the events of the sixth generation entries.

Here is everything that you need to know about Blastoise in Pokemon Legends Z-A, including its Pokedex entry, stats, moveset, evolution, and more!

Pokedex Data

0009 Blastoise
Name:Blastoise
Type:Water
Species:Shellfish Pokémon
National Dex:0009
Height:1.6m
Weight:85.5kg
Pokedex Entry:It crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell.
Mega Blastoise Pokedex Entry:The cannon on its back is as powerful as a tank gun. Its tough legs and back enable it to withstand the recoil from firing the cannon.

Training Information

Catch Rate:45
Experience Growth:Medium Slow
Base Happiness:70
Base Experience:239
EV Yield:—

Where To Find Blastoise In Pokemon Legends Z-A

Legends Z-A: Evolve Wartortle

Mega Dimension: Water (4 Star), Water (5 Star)

How To Evolve Blastoise In Pokemon Legends Z-A

Squirtle evolves into Wartortle at level 16, followed by Blastoise at level 36.

0007 Squirtle

#0007
Squirtle
Water



→

Level 16

0008 Wartortle

#0008
Wartortle
Water



→

Level 36

0009 Blastoise

#0009
Blastoise
Water

↓

Mega Blastoise

#0009
Mega Blastoise
Water

Base Stats

HP 79
268–362
Attack 83
153–291
Defense 100
184–328
Sp. Atk 85
157–295
Sp. Def 105
193–339
Speed 78
144–280
Total 530
Strengths:Electric, Grass
Weaknesses:Fire, Ice, Steel, Water

Blastoise Moveset

Moves Learnt By Level Up

Lvl Attack & Description Type Cat. Att. CD Eff%
Evo Hydro PumpBlasting targets with a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. Water Special 110 12 —
Evo Flash CannonReleasing internal light energy at once. May lower targets’ Sp. Def stats. Steel Special 80 8 —
10 TackleCharging forward and slamming into targets with its whole body. Normal Physical 40 4 —
10 Tail WhipWags tail cutely to lower target Defense stats for a short time. Normal Status — 7 —
6 Water GunAttacks by blasting targets with a forceful shot of water. Water Special 40 6 —
15 BiteBiting targets with viciously sharp fangs. May make targets flinch. Dark Physical 60 6 —
18 Bubble BeamShoots a blast of bubbles. This may also make targets move more slowly. Water Special 65 6 10
23 Icy WindGust of chilled air. Makes targets move more slowly for a short time. Ice Special 55 7 100
33 Aqua RingSummons a ring of water that will gradually restore its HP. Water Status — 10 100
38 Aqua JetLunging toward targets with blinding speed. Water Physical 30 3 —
43 Iron DefenseHardening the body surface until it becomes like iron, boosting Defense. Steel Status — 9 —
48 LiquidationSlamming targets with full-force water. May lower targets’ Defense stats. Water Physical 85 8 —

Moves Learnt By TM

TM # Attack & Description Type Cat. Att. CD Eff%
TM001HeadbuttCharges headfirst. May also make targets flinch.NormalPhys707—
TM005RoarMighty roar that startles targets and drives them back.NormalStatus—6—
TM009Flip TurnA quick blow before rushing back to its Trainer.WaterPhys6012100
TM010Brick BreakSwift chop that can break barriers like Reflect.FightingPhys757—
TM012Rock SlideHurling large boulders. May cause flinching.RockPhys757—
TM013Ice BeamShoots a beam of icy-cold energy. May freeze.IceSpec908—
TM017ProtectPrevents incoming attacks from landing.NormalStatus—15—
TM024Ice PunchAn icy punch. May leave targets frozen.IcePhys75710
TM025CrunchCrunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.DarkPhys808—
TM028DigDisappears underground then surfaces to strike.GroundPhys8012—
TM033Body SlamDrops onto targets. May leave targets paralyzed.NormalPhys858—
TM035EndureAllows the user to survive any hit with 1 HP.NormalStatus—12—
TM036Rock TombHurling boulders. Slows target movement on hit.RockPhys6010—
TM041Water PulsePulsing blast of water. May leave targets confused.WaterSpec606—
TM044Hyper BeamPowerful beam attack. User freezes briefly after use.NormalSpec15020—
TM046Mud ShotBlob of mud that slows targets.GroundSpec55630
TM049Icy WindGust of chilled air. Slows target movement.IceSpec557100
TM055Giga ImpactReckless full-power charge. Recoil freezes user briefly.NormalPhys15020—
TM056Double-EdgeReckless charge. User takes recoil damage.NormalPhys12010—
TM058Iron HeadSlamming steel-hard head. May cause flinching.SteelPhys80830
TM059Zen HeadbuttHeadbutt with willpower. May cause flinching.PsychicPhys808—
TM069EarthquakeSets off an earthquake that strikes a wide area.GroundPhys10010—
TM070WhirlpoolTraps opponents in a violent whirlpool.WaterSpec207—
TM073SurfSwamping a wide area with a giant wave.WaterSpec908—
TM075Dragon PulseShock wave emitted from the gaping mouth.DragonSpec858—
TM076LiquidationFull-force water slam. May lower Defense.WaterPhys858—
TM080Iron DefenseHardens body surface to iron, boosting Defense.SteelStatus—9—
TM084Flash CannonReleasing light energy. May lower Sp. Def.SteelSpec808—
TM085SubstituteSacrifices HP to create a decoy substitute.NormalStatus—10—
TM087Iron TailSlamming hard tail. May lower Defense.SteelPhys1001030
TM090Dark PulseHorrible aura release. May cause flinching.DarkSpec80830
TM093OutrageFurious rampage, then becomes confused.DragonPhys12015—
TM096Hydro PumpHigh volume of water under great pressure.WaterSpec11012—
TM098WaterfallMomentum charge. May cause flinching.WaterPhys80810
TM102Focus BlastMental focus power release. May lower Sp. Def.FightingSpec12012—
TM103Work UpBoosts Attack and Sp. Atk stats for a short time.NormalStatus—15—
TM105BlizzardHowling blizzard. May leave targets frozen.IceSpec1101210
TM109FacadePower doubles with a status condition.NormalPhys707100
TM110Chilling WaterCold water shower that saps power/Attack.WaterSpec507—
TM122False SwipeRestrained attack leaving target with 1 HP.NormalPhys406—
TM140Muddy WaterShoots muddy water. Slows targets down.WaterSpec908100
TM141Fake OutFlinches target. Only works immediately on entry.NormalPhys403—
TM146Skull BashTucks head to boost Defense then rams.NormalPhys15012—
TM148ScaldShooting boiling hot water. May cause burn.WaterSpec807—
TM159Hydro CannonWater cannon blast. Recoil leaves user frozen.WaterSpec15020—

Alpha Moves

Attack & Description Type Cat. Att. CD Eff%
Blizzard The user attacks by blasting targets with a howling blizzard. This may also leave targets frozen. Ice Special 110 12 10

For more Pokemon Legends Z-A, including the full Pokedex, guides, walkthroughs, tips, tricks, and more, check out our hub by clicking here.

Last Updated on 21 January 2026

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Pokemon Legends Z-A

Brand: Nintendo

Release Date: 2025

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