Blastoise — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Blastoise is a balanced attacker built around special attacks (85 Sp. Atk). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its water typing only has 2 weaknesses, which makes it forgiving to switch in."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Blastoise can come in on resisted hits — use it as a pivot, not a sweeper.
- 2
Trade hits patiently. You don't need to win every interaction immediately.
- 3
Save it for when its teammates need a safety net.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Forgetting which attacks Blastoise actually resists and burning a switch on a neutral hit.
- ✕
Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
- ✕
Expecting it to OHKO things — its job is usually role compression, not raw damage.
Base Stats
Total: 530Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Mega Evolutions
Blastoise transforms mid-battle when holding the right Mega Stone. Each form has its own stats, typing and ability.
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Where Blastoise shows up
#44
Usage ~4.58% · Win rate ~53.9%
#34
Usage ~5.76% · Win rate ~54.15%
Blastoise FAQ
- What are Blastoise's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Blastoise can run torrent, rain-dish. The competitive default is usually torrent — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Blastoise weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Blastoise takes extra damage from electric, grass. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Blastoise?
- The best moveset for Blastoise depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Blastoise in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Blastoise are Pokémon with strong electric, grass attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Blastoise good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Blastoise's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.