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-{{Infobox character
-| name = Blastoise
-| image = Pokémon Blastoise art.png
-| caption = '''[[List of Pokémon|National Pokédex]]'''<br/>[[Wartortle]] - '''Blastoise (#009)''' - [[Caterpie]]
-| series = [[Pokémon (video game series)|''Pokémon'' series]]
-| firstgame = [[Pokémon Red and Blue|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'']]
-| designer = [[Ken Sugimori]]
-| voice = [[Eric Stuart]] (English)<br/>[[Unshō Ishizuka]] (Japanese)
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-'''Blastoise''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|b|l|æ|s|t|ɔɪ|s|,_|-|t|ɔɪ|z|,_|ˈ|b|l|ɑː|s|-}}), known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''Kamex'''|カメックス|Kamekkusu}}, is a Water-type [[List of Pokémon|Pokémon species]] in [[Nintendo]] and [[Game Freak]]'s ''[[Pokémon]]'' franchise. Created by [[Ken Sugimori]], it first appeared in the video games [[Pokémon Red and Blue|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'']] and subsequent sequels, later appearing in various merchandise, spinoff titles and animated and printed adaptations of the franchise. It's known as the Shellfish Pokémon. It is the final evolution of [[Squirtle]] and the evolved form of Wartortle. Its English name is based on the word "Blast", referring to its water-cannons, while its Japanese name is a combination of words 亀 ''kame'' (tortoise) and マックス ''max'' (maximum). Blastoise, along with the other starter Pokémon, was also in the first Pokémon movie.
-==Concept and characteristics==
-Blastoise was one of 151 different designs conceived by Game Freak's character development team and finalized by [[Ken Sugimori]] for the first generation of ''Pocket Monsters'' games ''Red'' and ''Green'', which were localized outside Japan as [[Pokémon Red and Blue|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'']].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html|title=2. 一新されたポケモンの世界|page=2|work=Nintendo.com|publisher=[[Nintendo]]|access-date=2010-09-10|author=Staff|language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=91965|title=Game Freak on Pokémon!|author=Stuart Bishop|publisher=CVG|date=2003-05-30|access-date=2008-02-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080116030930/http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=91965|archive-date=2008-01-16|url-status=dead}}</ref> Originally called "'''Kamex'''" in Japanese, Nintendo decided to give the various Pokémon species turtle like actions such as shelling and "clever and descriptive names" in relation to their appearances or features when translating the game for western audiences as a means to make the characters more relatable outside of Japan.<ref name="Time">{{cite news|url=http://www.time.com/time/asia/magazine/99/1122/cover2.html|title=PokéMania|last=Chua-Euan|first=Howard|date=November 22, 1999|work=TIME|access-date=2008-09-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080913182631/http://www.time.com/time/asia/magazine/99/1122/cover2.html <!--Added by H3llBot-->|archive-date=2008-09-13}}</ref>
-Known as the [[Seashell|Shell]] Pokémon, Blastoise is the final stage in Squirtle's evolutionary line. It. takes on an appearance radically different from its previous forms; the most obvious change is the addition of two retractable cannons on its shell. It is also a larger and more imposing figure, as the shape of its head is completely reformed and its limbs are stout and segmented, bearing visible claws, and its once sought-after tail is short and somewhat stubby. The afore-mentioned cannon spouts are remarkable adaptations, allowing a Blastoise to shoot water with great power and accuracy. The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel,<ref name="dexblastoise2">{{Pokédex|diamond|The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.}}</ref> while their bullets of water can precisely nail tin cans from a distance of over 160 feet.<ref name="dexblastoise3">'''Pokédex:''' The waterspouts that protrude from its shell are highly accurate. Their bullets of water can precisely nail tin cans from a distance of over 165&nbsp;feet. {{cite video game|title=''Pokémon Emerald''|developer=Game Freak |publisher=Nintendo |date=2005-05-01 |platform=Game Boy }}</ref>
-In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Shield'']], Blastoise received a Gigantamax form with access to the unique G-Max Move G-Max Cannonade. Gigantamax Blastoise has 31 variously-sized cannons, with legend saying the main cannon can blast holes into mountains.<ref name=Gigantamax>{{cite web|title=Gigantamax Blastoise|url=https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-gb/expansionpass/pokemon/gigantamax-blastoise/|access-date=January 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026041606/https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-gb/expansionpass/pokemon/gigantamax-blastoise/|archive-date=January 6, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> During the findings of Pokémon early designs, there's a possibility of Blastoise being reworked into the Squirtle evolutionary line that is late in development.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2019/2/18/18229267/pokemon-beta-designs-prototype-gen-1|title=More early (and bizarre) Pokémon designs unearthed|first=Allegra|last=Frank|date=February 18, 2019|website=Polygon}}</ref> On ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', Blastoise was supposed to take Squirtle slot on Pokemon Trainer, [[Masahiro Sakurai]] provided a reason at [[Famitsu]] by saying that Squirtle would be able to establish himself as a character better than Blastoise, and thought about having a balance with the sizes and stages of evolution that would be good.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sourcegaming.info/2016/04/29/duflupdate/|title=The Definitive List of Unused Fighters in Smash|date=29 April 2016}}</ref>
-==Appearances==
-===In the video games===
-Blastoise first appeared in [[Pokémon Red and Blue|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'']] as a Pokémon obtained by evolving the Pokémon [[Wartortle]] through leveling up. Squirtle can be obtained at the beginning of the game as a starter Pokémon alongside [[Bulbasaur]] and [[Charmander]]. It is the mascot for the ''Blue'' version. It also appears in the remakes ''[[Pokémon Yellow]]'' and [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen'']]. Since then, Blastoise has appeared in each main ''Pokémon'' title. Outside of the main series, Blastoise is seen in ''[[Pokémon Pinball]]'', ''[[Pokémon Trozei!]]'', the ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]'' titles, the ''[[Pokémon Ranger]]'' titles, ''[[Pokémon Rumble]]'', and ''[[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]''. Blastoise also appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' as both a Pokémon that can be summoned from the Poké Ball item to use against opponents and as a collectible trophy. Blastoise is one of several Pokémon in [[Pokémon X and Y|''Pokémon X'' and ''Y'']] that is able to use the new Mega Evolution mechanic, becoming Mega Blastoise.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/ |title=Mega Pokémon |publisher=Pokemonxy.com |date=2013-09-04 |access-date=2013-09-04}}</ref> It was given a Mega Evolution about one and a half years into the development of [[Pokémon X and Y|''Pokémon X'' and ''Y'']]. Squirtle (along with Bulbasaur and Charmander) was added to the game in a significant role in order to allow players to experience Blastoise's Mega Evolution,<ref>{{cite web |title=Pokemon X/Y: WHY?! Director Masuda himself answers! |url=http://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-xy-why-director-masuda-himself-answers/ |work=[[GamesRadar]] |last=Betka |first=Zach |date=2013-09-19 |access-date=2014-03-16}}</ref> and due to the starter Pokémons' "iconic" nature.<ref>{{cite web |title=A new perspective: How Pokémon X and Y refreshes the series  |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-09-19-a-new-perspective-how-pokemon-x-and-y-refreshes-the-series |work=[[Eurogamer]] |last=Phillips |first=Tom |date=2013-09-19 |access-date=2014-05-18}}</ref> It also appeared in ''[[Pokemon Go]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/shiny-blastoise-charizard-venusaur-in-pokemon-go-photobombs/|title=Shiny Blastoise, Charizard, & Venusaur In Pokémon GO Photobombs|first=Theo|last=Dwyer|date=September 26, 2020|website=Bleeding Cool News And Rumors}}</ref> ''[[Pokémon Snap]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.destructoid.com/new-pokemon-snaps-blastoise-is-one-of-its-most-magical-moments/|title=New Pokemon Snap's Blastoise is one of its most magical moments|date=May 6, 2021}}</ref> ''[[Pokkén Tournament DX]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twinfinite.net/2018/03/pokken-tournament-dx-gets-blastoise-as-a-new-playable-fighter/|title=Pokken Tournament DX Gets Blastoise as a New Playable Fighter|date=March 24, 2018|website=Twinfinite}}</ref> and ''[[Pokémon UNITE]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.destructoid.com/pokemon-unite-june-2021-update-news/|title=An update on Pokemon Unite, the pocket monster MOBA, is set for tomorrow|date=June 16, 2021}}</ref>
-===In the anime===
-A handful of trainers in the [[Pokémon (anime)|anime]] series have owned Blastoise, notably [[Gary Oak]] who raised one from a [[Squirtle]], his starter.<ref name="The Ties That Bind">{{cite episode| title = The Ties That Bind | series = [[Pokémon (anime)|Pokémon]] | credits = Atsuhiro Tomioka (writer) | network = Various | airdate = September 20, 2003 | season = [[List of Pokémon: Master Quest episodes|Master Quest]]|number = 268}}</ref> The first Blastoise made its debut in ''Beach Blank-Out Blastoise'', an episode where a [[Jigglypuff]] had gotten stuck in one of the Blastoise's cannons, causing the latter to sleep indefinitely.<ref name="Beach Blank-Out Blastoise">{{cite episode| title = Beach Blank-Out Blastoise | series = [[Pokémon (anime)|Pokémon]] | credits = Atsuhiro Tomioka (writer) | network = Various | airdate = September 20, 1999 | season = [[List of Pokémon: Indigo League episodes|Indigo League]]|number = 58}}</ref> Blastoise also received some screen time in the first Pokémon movie, ''[[Pokémon: The First Movie|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', as a Pokémon nicknamed Shellshocker, owned by one of the major supporting characters, Neesha.<ref name="The First Movie">{{cite episode| title = [[Pokémon: The First Movie]] | series = [[Pokémon (anime)|Pokémon]] | credits = Takeshi Shudo (writer) | network = Various | airdate = November 10, 1999}}</ref> Blastoise are also owned by [[List of Orange Islands Gym Leaders|Cissy]], a member of the Orange Crew,<ref name="Fit to be Tide">{{cite episode| title = Fit to be Tide | series = [[Pokémon (anime)|Pokémon]] | credits = Yukiyoshi Ōhashi (writer) | network = Various | airdate = February 5, 2000 | season = [[List of Pokémon: Adventures on the Orange Islands episodes|Adventures on the Orange Islands]]|number = 85}}</ref> and [[Brock (Pokémon)|Brock]]’s mother Lola.<ref name="A Family That Battles Together, Stays Together!">{{cite episode| title = A Family That Battles Together, Stays Together! | series = [[Pokémon (anime)|Pokémon]] | credits = Atsuhiro Tomioka (writer) | network = Various | airdate = June 24, 2006 | season = [[Pokémon Chronicles]]|number = 5}}</ref> In the ''X'' and ''Y'' series, a Blastoise appears under the ownership of Siebold, who is one of the Kalos Elite Four. This Blastoise can Mega Evolve. Another Blastoise appears in the ''X'' and ''Y'' series under the ownership of Tierno.
-===In the manga===
-In the'' [[Pokémon Adventures]]'' manga, [[Green (Pokémon)|Green]] stole a Squirtle from Prof. Oak's Lab. This Squirtle ultimately becomes a Blastoise, nicknamed Blasty, with a tricky personality like its owner, and becomes the major powerhouse on Green's team.<ref name="Zap! Zap! Zapdos!">{{cite book |last=Kusaka |first=Hidenori |author2=Mato |title=Zap! Zap! Zapdos! |series=[[Pokémon Adventures]] |volume=Volume 3: Saffron City Siege |date=May 28, 1998 |publisher=[[VIZ Media]] LLC |isbn=4-09-149333-5 |chapter=Chapter 30}}</ref> it also provided a quick route of aerial transport by withdrawing its limbs into its shell, and blasting water out from its cannons to propel itself forward. Green lent Blasty to [[Red (Pokémon Adventures)|Red]] to assist his journey on Mt. Silver. Blasty inherited the ultimate water attack, Hydro Cannon, directly from Ultima, without requiring the Jump Path, Catch Path, and Battle Path to master the skills.
-==Reception==
-[[IGN]]'s regarded Blastoise as a popular Pokémon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://faqs.ign.com/articles/380/380983p1.html |title=Pokemon Crystal Version Pokemon of the Day: Jolteon (#135) – IGN FAQs |publisher=Faqs.ign.com |access-date=October 17, 2011}}</ref> ''[[GamesRadar]]'' editor Brett Elston compared Blastoise to [[Charizard]], finding its design more unique.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/wii/f/the-complete-pokemon-rby-pokedex-part-1/a-200708209459101025/g-2006100415372930075/p-7 |title=The complete Pokemon RBY pokedex, part 1, Pokemon Black / White Wii Features |publisher=GamesRadar |access-date=October 17, 2011}}</ref> ''GamesRadar'' editor Brett Elston compared Blastoise to [[Charizard]], stating that while Charizard plays the "safe route" in being a dragon, Blastoise takes a "unique form" by "being a giant turtle with water cannons coming out of its shell".<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.gamesradar.com/ds/f/the-complete-pokemon-rby-pokedex-part-1/a-200708209459101025/g-2006100415372930075/p-9 |title=The complete Pokemon RBY pokedex, part 1, Pokemon Diamond / Pearl DS Features |publisher=GamesRadar| author=Brett Elston| page=9 }}</ref> [[UGO Networks]] called Blastoise "badass."<ref>{{cite web |author=UGO Team |url=http://www.ugo.com/the-goods/blastoise |title=Blastoise |publisher=UGO.com |date=July 23, 2010 |access-date=October 17, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120829150029/http://www.ugo.com/the-goods/blastoise |archive-date=August 29, 2012 }}</ref> ''[[GamePro]]'' wrote that "a lot of players chose Blastoise for its two hydro cannons".<ref>{{cite web|last=Bailey |first=Kat |url=http://www.gamepro.com/article/features/218621/wtfs-up-with-you-guys-and-pokemon/ |title=WTF's up with you guys and: Pokemon, Feature Story from |publisher=GamePro |date=March 26, 2011 |access-date=October 17, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111202232627/http://www.gamepro.com/article/features/218621/wtfs-up-with-you-guys-and-pokemon/|url-status=live |archive-date=2011-12-02}}</ref> Elijah Watson of ''[[Complex Networks|Complex]]'' listed Blastoise as the best Pokemon.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2013/10/best-pokemon-crystal-nintendo/blastoise|title = The 50 Best Pokemon up to "Pokemon Crystal"}}</ref> Ryan Gilliam of ''[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]'' claimed Blastoise alongside with [[Squirtle]] don't need to breathe fire to be the coolest Pokémon around.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2018/9/28/17876324/best-starter-pokemon-squirtle-gen-one|title = Squirtle doesn't need sunglasses to be the coolest starter ... But they sure help|date = 28 September 2018}}</ref> Dale Bishir of ''[[IGN]]'' described Blastoise as the most important Pokémon that impacted the franchise's history, and further stated that the mascot for Pokemon Blue, Blastoise was easily one of the main Pokemon to draw in kids of the ‘90s to get the game on their Game Boys.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sea.ign.com/pokemon/169418/news/the-25-most-important-pokemon-that-impacted-the-franchises-history|title = The 25 Most Important Pokemon That Impacted the Franchise's History|date = 4 March 2021}}</ref>
-In a poll conducted by IGN, it was voted as the third-best Pokémon. They liked the design, though noted that they found it less cool back in the day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/top/pokemon/3 |title=Blastoise – No.&nbsp;3 Top Pokémon – IGN |publisher=IGN |author=Rich |access-date=2011-05-04}}</ref> Ben Skipper of the ''[[International Business Times]]'' praised the designs of Blastoise.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/all-20-pokemon-cover-stars-ranked-red-blue-sun-moon-1592122|title=All 20 Pokemon cover stars ranked: From Red and Blue to Sun and Moon|date=November 18, 2016|website=International Business Times UK}}</ref> David Caballero of ''[[Screen Rant]]'' listed Blastoise as the best every water starter's Pokémon final evolution.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/pokemon-every-water-starters-final-form-ranked/|title=Pokémon: Every Water Starter's Final Evolution, Ranked|date=April 22, 2021|website=ScreenRant}}</ref> ''IGN'' readers voted Blastoise as the third-best pocket monster.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sea.ign.com/feature/169774/pokemon-face-off-ign-readers-have-chosen-which-pocket-monster-is-the-very-best|title = Pokemon Face-Off: IGN Readers Have Chosen Which Pocket Monster is the Very Best|date = 15 March 2021}}</ref>
-''[[Kotaku]]'''s Patricia Hernandez included its Mega Evolution in her list of the worst Mega Evolutions.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Best and Worst of the New Mega Evolutions In Pokémon X & Y |url=http://kotaku.com/the-best-and-worst-of-the-new-mega-evolutions-in-pokem-1446514749 |work=[[Kotaku]] |last=Hernandex |first=Patricia |date=2013-10-16 |access-date=2014-05-18}}</ref> ''[[Official Nintendo Magazine]]'' readers named it the fourth best Water-type Pokémon.<ref>{{cite web |title=Best Water Pokemon |url=http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/35298/best-water-pokemon/?page=2 |page=2 |work=[[Official Nintendo Magazine]] |last=East |first=Thomas |date=2012-02-10 |access-date=2014-05-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140415112024/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/35298/best-water-pokemon/?page=2 |archive-date=2014-04-15 |url-status=dead }}</ref> ''ONM'' writer Thomas East included it in his list of some of the coolest Pokémon. He called it the "Water-type equivalent of Charizard".<ref>{{cite web |title=Top 10 cool Pokemon that aren't Legendary |url=http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/44935/cool-pokemon/?page=7 |work=[[Official Nintendo Magazine]] |last=East |first=Thomas |date=2012-12-17 |access-date=2014-05-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008004555/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/44935/cool-pokemon/?page=7 |archive-date=2014-10-08 |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[GameRevolution]]'s Alex Osborn named it his 10th greatest Pokémon of all time.<ref>{{cite web |title=21 Greatest Pokémon of All Time |url=http://www.gamerevolution.com/features/7-greatest-pokmon-of-all-time#/slide/12 |page=12 |work=Game Revolution |last=Osborn |first=Alex |access-date=2014-05-18}}</ref>
-===Merchandise===
-When ''CGC Trading Cards'' announced the sale of Blastoise cards on [[YouTube]], it sold $360,000 and was certified to be a presentation card produce.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/rare-pokemon-blastoise-card-sells-for-360000-2860652|title=Rare 'Pokémon' Blastoise card sells for $360,000|date=January 20, 2021}}</ref> According to [[eBay]], Blastoise's Pokémon trading cards is the fourth Pokémon that has been sold mostly.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/pokemon-most-popular-trading-cards-2020-ebay/|title=What Pokémon's Top 4 Most Popular Trading Cards Were In 2020|date=February 16, 2021|website=ScreenRant}}</ref> In 2019, Blastoise alongside with [[Venusaur]], [[Mew (Pokémon)|Mew]] and [[Charizard]] was immortalized in Japanese manhole covers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hypebeast.com/2021/3/tokyo-pokemon-chichijima-ogasawara-blastoise-charizard-venusaur-mew-manhole-poke-lids|title=Mew, Blastoise, Charizard and Venusaur Immortalized In Latest Manhole Covers|date=March 8, 2021|website=HYPEBEAST}}</ref> In 2021, a Blastoise battle style has been made.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/pokemon-tcg-releases-the-new-battle-styles-expansion-today/|title=Pokémon TCG Releases The New Battle Styles Expansion Today|first=Theo|last=Dwyer|date=March 19, 2021|website=Bleeding Cool News And Rumors}}</ref>
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-* [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/blastoise Blastoise on Pokemon.com]
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