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Blastoise Build: Best Items & Moveset Guide

Blastoise is a playable character in Pokemon Unite (Pokemon MOBA). Guide features Blastoise's stats, best items, Squirtle, skin, moveset, unite move, build & more!

Blastoise Buffs, Nerfs, & Changes

Blastoise Move Changes (September 28)

Move / Stat	Changes
Water Gun	Changes - Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Skull Bash	Changes - Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Surf	Changes - Cooldown reduced.
Hydro Typhoon	Changes - Unite Move charge rate increased.

Blastoise Move Changes (May 30)

Move / Stat	Changes
Smokescreen	Changes - Fixed a bug where the effect would be canceled when using a battle item.
Surf	Changes - Damage dealt to opposing Pokemon decreased

Blastoise received a minor adjustment in the May 30th Patch Update wherein its Surf was nerfed and Smokescreen's move effect bug got fixed.

Patch Notes: Balance Patch (May 30)

Blastoise Move Changes (March 14)

Move / Stat	Changes
Rapid Spin	Changes - Move Upgrade

Blastoise received a minor adjustment in the March 14th Patch Update wherein its Rapid Spin was enhanced.

Patch Notes: Balance Patch (March 14)

Blastoise Move Changes (December 9)

Move / Stat	Changes
Basic Attack	- Bug fix on the boosted attack where it did not cause critical damage.

Blastoise received a minor adjustment in the December 9th Patch Update wherein its Enhanced Basic Attack that previously didn't deal critical damage upon a successful hit was fixed.

Patch Notes: Balance Patch (December 9)

Blastoise Move Changes (October 20th)

Move / Stat	Changes
Hydro Pump	- Ability damage has been decreased by about 39%..
Water Spout	- The cooldown has been reduced from 9 seconds to 7.5 seconds.
Hydro Typhoon	- The amount of damage dealt by the move has been lowered by roughly 21%.

Blastoise received some major adjustments on the Oct 20th Patch, with its Hydro Pump damage being reduced, Water Spout's cooldown being reduced, and its Unite Move: Hydro Typhoon's damage being lowered. This constitutes quite a nerf to Blastoise's damage output, though its crowd control capabilities haven't been affected very much.

Blastoise Overview

Blastoise Stats

Offense	(4)
Endurance	(7)
Mobility	(4)
Scoring	(4)
Support	(6)
Total	25

HP, Defense, & Sp. Defense

※ Listed stat values are at level 15

Blastoise Evolution

First ↓	Squirtle
Second (Lv. 5) ↓	Wartortle
Final (Lv. 9)	Blastoise

Blastoise Best Builds

Overview Of Builds

※ Click or tap to swap between different builds

Lane
Top
Moves
Lv. 5	Hydro Pump Has the user attack by blasting out a huge volume of water, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon and shoving them when it hits. Cooldown: 8.5 seconds
Lv. 7	Surf Has the user charge forward on a wave, shoving opposing Pokemon and leaving them unable to act. The user becomes immune to hindrances while using this move and can jump in a designated direction once this move ends. Cooldown: 12 seconds
Held Items
Focus Band	・Def +2 (+30) ・Sp. Def 0 (+30) When the Pokemon drops to low HP, then each second for three seconds, it recovers 8% of the HP it had lost.
Buddy Barrier	・HP +20 (+600) When the Pokemon uses its Unite Move, that Pokemon and the nearby ally Pokemon with the lowest HP are each granted a shield equal to 20% of their max HP.
Score Shield	・HP +15 (+450) While Pokemon is attempting to score a goal, it is granted a shield equal to 5% of its max HP and its goals cannot be interrupted while it is shielded.
Battle Item
Eject Button	・Quickly moves your Pokemon in the designated location. (Cooldown: 70s)

Maximum Displacement

Going for a Surf/Hydro Pump build will let you push around your enemies with impunity. The key to this build will be to effectively manage where you move your foes. Slamming an enemy into your team at an opportune time can lead to kills, but it can also get your team killed - use discretion when displacing enemies!

Focus On Team Fight Efficiency

Blastoise's Unite move is an absolute powerhouse, so you'll want to save it for major objective battles, such as Drednaw and Zapdos. Pair it up with the Buddy Barrier to provide even more support for your team.

Held Items For Tanky Defenders

Focus Band is a great way to enhance Blastoise Defense while also recovering 8% HP it had lost. Buddy Barrier will further give protection with the additional shields equal to 20% each max HP for the team which can be useful during team battles. Score Shield on the other hand will prevent Blastoise from getting interrupted when scoring goals.

Dash Your Way With This Battle Item

Blastoise may immediately adjust its position in the Battle Arena by pressing the Eject Button. It's also useful to have a backup tool to help you dodge attacks and escape from enemies.

Lane
Top
Moves
Lv. 5	Water Spout Spouts water toward the designated location, decreasing the movement speed of opposing Pokemon in the area of effect for a short time. Cooldown: 9 seconds
Lv. 7	Rapid Spin Has the user spin rapidly, changing the mechanics of its basic attacks as well as its Hydro Pump and Water Spout moves. Cooldown: 11 seconds
Held Items
Focus Band	・Def +2 (+30) ・Sp. Def 0 (+30) When the Pokemon drops to low HP, then each second for three seconds, it recovers 8% of the HP it had lost.
Buddy Barrier	・HP +20 (+600) When the Pokemon uses its Unite Move, that Pokemon and the nearby ally Pokemon with the lowest HP are each granted a shield equal to 20% of their max HP.
Score Shield	・HP +15 (+450) While Pokemon is attempting to score a goal, it is granted a shield equal to 5% of its max HP and its goals cannot be interrupted while it is shielded.
Battle Item
Eject Button	・Quickly moves your Pokemon in the designated location. (Cooldown: 70s)

Harnessing Spin Energy

Rapid Spin is an ability that will change how your other moves (Hydro Pump or Water Spout) function. It will effectively make them into AoE attacks, and also increase their damage to boot. This build will provide you with a higher amount of overall team fight damage, at the cost of your displacement ability.

Can't Ult During Rapid Spin

For players new to Blastoise, be careful - you can't activate your ult while you're spinning around! You'll have to toggle the Rapid Spin ability one more time to turn it off first.

Go For Damage

This build employs Wise Glasses to capitalize on the extra offensive potential provided by Blastoise's Rapid Spin.

Endure Battles With This Held Items

As a Defender, Blastoise is surely going to see more action so its best to prepare beforehand with Focus Band to enhance your defense further along with Buddy Barrier to get shields for the team. You'll also prevent enemies from interrupting Blastoise from scoring goals with Score Shield so you can actively push lanes as well.

Battle Items

Blastoise may immediately change its position in the Battle Arena by pressing the Eject Button. It's also useful to have an extra item to help you escape from pursuers.

Lane
Middle
Moves
Lv. 5	Hydro Pump Has the user attack by blasting out a huge volume of water, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon and shoving them when it hits. Cooldown: 8.5 seconds
Lv. 7	Rapid Spin Has the user spin rapidly, changing the mechanics of its basic attacks as well as its Hydro Pump and Water Spout moves. Cooldown: 11 seconds
Held Items
Focus Band	・Def +2 (+30) ・Sp. Def 0 (+30) When the Pokemon drops to low HP, then each second for three seconds, it recovers 8% of the HP it had lost.
Buddy Barrier	・HP +20 (+600) When the Pokemon uses its Unite Move, that Pokemon and the nearby ally Pokemon with the lowest HP are each granted a shield equal to 20% of their max HP.
Shell Bell	・Sp. Atk +1.6 (+24) ・Move Cooldown 0% (-4.5%) When the Pokemon hits with a move, it recovers a minimum of 45 HP. The higher the Pokemon's Sp. Atk, the more HP it recovers.
Battle Item
Eject Button	・Quickly moves your Pokemon in the designated location. (Cooldown: 70s)

Powerful Jungle Build

Though a Defender, Blastoise deals significant damage that can't be ignored, making it a good candidate for the jungle. Leveling up fast will provide your team with significant advantages in later teamfights.

Get Level 7 Before Drednaw

Your goal with this build will be to dominate the 7:00 Drednaw fight. Try to get level 7 so you can get your second ability and overpower other Pokemon in bottom. Winning this should give you a distinct advantage for the rest of the game.

Get Tanky With This Held Items!

Equip Blastoise with Buddy Barrier to get you and your allies shields equivalent to a portion of their max HP while also getting additional HP. Meanwhile, Focus Band strengthens your Defense and heal 8% of the HP Blastoise may have lost during a fight for three seconds. Shell Bell is a great choice in terms of recovering a minimum of 45 HP whenever it hits enemies with a move not to mention it increased Sp. Atk and reduces cooldown.

Battle Item For Mobility

The Eject Button allows Blastoise to instantly shift its position in the Battle Arena. It's also beneficial to have an extra tool to assist you in escaping unfavorable circumstances and avoiding attacks.

Lane
Top
Moves
Lv. 5	Water Spout Spouts water toward the designated location, decreasing the movement speed of opposing Pokemon in the area of effect for a short time. Cooldown: 7.5 seconds
Lv. 7	Surf Has the user charge forward on a wave, shoving opposing Pokemon and leaving them unable to act. The user becomes immune to hindrances while using this move and can jump in a designated direction once this move ends. Cooldown: 12 seconds
Held Items
Energy Amplifier	・Unite Move Charge Rate +0.4% (+6%) ・Move Cooldown -0.3% (-4.5%) After the Pokemon uses its Unite Move, the damage the Pokemon deals is increased by 7% for a short time.
Score Shield	・HP +15 (+450) While Pokemon is attempting to score a goal, it is granted a shield equal to 5% of its max HP and its goals cannot be interrupted while it is shielded.
Buddy Barrier	・HP +20 (+600) When the Pokemon uses its Unite Move, that Pokemon and the nearby ally Pokemon with the lowest HP are each granted a shield equal to 20% of their max HP.
Battle Item
Eject Button	・Quickly moves your Pokemon in the designated location. (Cooldown: 70s)

Water Spout For AoE Damage

Blastoise can use Water Spout to debuff enemy movement speed within its AoE for a limited time.

Push Back Enemies With Surf!

Prevent enemies from scoring in ally goal zones and getting the last hit from objectives with Blastoise's Surf! This tool is very powerful and quite flexible as it has so many uses from isolating enemies, stopping moves and stunning opponents not to mention Blastoise also gets immune to hindrances.

Held Items For Enemies!

Blastoise will have no trouble scoring goals when you use Score Shield to prevent enemies from interrupting your attempts. Hydro Typhoon is a powerful AoE Unite Move so its best to equip Energy Amplifier to increase the charge rate so you'll be able to use it more often. Blastoise will also get an increased 7% damage afterwards which you can use to finish off enemies. Buddy Barrier on the other hand will ensure that you and nearby allies are protected with the shield equivalent to 20% of your Max HP.

Get Mobile With This Battle Item

Its always good to have another tool to use in case you need to change positions quickly. Eject Button will enable Blastoise to get in and out of battles easily and may be use as a last resort to escape enemies or unfavorable situations.

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User-Submitted Builds

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Tuukka's Build (Master Rank)

Lane	Top or Bot
Moves	Hydro Pump Rapid Spin
Held Items	Buddy Barrier Focus Band Rocky Helmet
Battle Item	Eject Button

Fockz' Build

Lane	Top or Bot
Moves	Hydro Pump Surf
Held Items	Wise Glasses Aeos Cookie Sp. Atk Specs
Battle Item	Eject Button

Author's Notes
- Blastoise Base Stats are very high so you can focus on huge Sp. Atk and life pool

Yeetbread's Build

Lane	Top
Moves	Water Spout Rapid Spin
Held Items	Wise Glasses Shell Bell Score Shield
Battle Item	Eject Button

Author's Notes
- Good for keeping entire groups of enemies off you and your teams back - You can get in with Rapid Spin to chip away at the enemy even more when combined with Water Spout - Can change Eject Button out for X-Attack

Azulito's Build

Lane	Top
Moves	Water Spout Surf
Held Items	Shell Bell Focus Band Aeos Cookie
Battle Item	X Speed

Author's Notes

- Aeos Cookie gives you a nice incentive to score when you end up racking in points from successful defenses. (I prefer the passive aggressive strategy) - Increasing your health with it and managing battles more efficiently with the supplementary utilization of X-Speed to high-tail it out of there when things get too hectic feels fluid and reliable, imo. - Water pulse is your best friend on hard pushes, especially from offensive threats either to bait into a tag team assault or hold the goal to bide time for teammates to rejoin you. - Surf works incredibly well to combo into water pulse as well if you happen to corner them. They will essentially be trapped and slowed which would be advantageous if you have backup for extra firepower to rally behind you. (Think about how you can position Rotom into a corner near YOUR side of the map to easier to defeat and team up with you, similar to Snorlax’s Block tactics.) - Lastly, the Unite move has some slow start up that can be interrupted which will lead to a waste, but strategic use on low-level targets is devastating. - Top Lane is recommended and good teammates to combo with are Alolan Ninetails (ice wall is amazing) and Zeraora (DPS is delicious).

Blastoise - Basics & Advanced Tips

Blastoise Basic Mechanics

This section has basic tips and tricks that you must know to effectively control Blastoise. Treat this as a supplement to the Beginner's Guide.

Blastoise Advanced Mechanics

This section is for those looking to up their play with Blastoise. This is a supplement to the Advanced Players Guide.

Blastoise Strategy Guide

Blastoise Strengths & Weaknesses

Recommended Lanes

The number of ★ shows the level on a particular route area.

Lane	Route Details
Top	Recommendation level:★★★ Blastoise is a tank Pokemon & thus benefits when paired with a strong partner, particularly an Attacker. We recommend going top as its easy for Blastoise to reach level 7 before the first Drednaw appearance.
Middle	Recommendation level: ★★・ Blastoise can certainly reach level 7 just by clearing the central area. Although it would be best to let Junglers handle this lane as they are more suitable for this area.
Bottom	Recommendation level: ★★・ Blastoise can endure intense battles with its excellent durability and may play it safe with its extended ranged attacks. However, it may have difficulty reaching level 7 when there's too much combat going on.

Early Game (Lv 1~) Strategy

Bide Your Team & Farm

Blastoise's early days as Squirtle can be a bit rough. You will be very weak until you reach your level 5 power spike, so try to stick with your partner and last hit. Don't overcommit by jumping into the enemy with Skull Bash, as that can cause you to waste your Eject Button.

Use Water Gun To Prevent Scoring

Water Gun has a knockback effect to it - this is key for interrupting Pokemon that try to go for early goals to stack up their Attack Weight or Sp. Atk Specs.

Mid Game (Lv 5~) Strategy

At level 5 you'll get a bit of a power spike in the form of Hydro Pump and Water Spout. Although both moves have their use, we feel that Hydro Pump usually wins out in most cases, due to its powerful displacement abilities.

Hydro Pump
Hydro PumpRanged Has the user attack by blasting out a huge volume of water, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon and shoving them when it hits. Cooldown: 8.5 seconds Damage: 2397

Water Spout
Water SpoutArea Spouts water toward the designated location, decreasing the movement speed of opposing Pokemon in the area of effect for a short time. Cooldown: 9 seconds Damage: 2214

Note About Hydro Pump

From the tests we've ran so far, it seems that Hydro Pump deals more or less damage depending on the range at which it strikes. Basically, the closer you are the more damage it will deal. It seems to have 3 possible damage ranges. Check out the button below for video examples of these ranges.

Late Game (Lv 7~) Strategy

Blastoise really starts to shine once it gets access to its second upgraded move at level 7. In most cases, we recommend Surf as your second move, but there are a variety of possible builds you can experiment with.

If you choose Rapid Spin, make sure to read up on the different interactions it has with other moves listed below!

Hydro Pump + Surf Build

This build will let you push around foes like no other. You'll be able to ride on the wave you create, while also shoving opponents away. In hectic team fights, this will allow you to reposition enemies so your allies can dispatch them easier.

Water Spout + Rapid Spin Build

Rapid Spin will alter the effects of your other moves, causing them to deal AoE damage coming from Blastoise's shell. This is a good way to deal more spread-out damage to a whole team, but your overall single target damage will go down, so be careful.

Hold Water Sprout Down While Spinning

When in Rapid Spin, make sure you hold down your Water Spout button! Tapping it just once will stop the ability, but holding it down will let you channel it for a longer duration, dealing much more damage.

Hydro Pump + Rapid Spin

The effect of Hydro Pump will change when used in conjunction with Rapid Spin. You will now spray water around you, though you will retain the knockback effect. Like Water Sprout, this move's cooldown will be reset once you enter Rapid Spin. Unlike Water Sprout, however, you can't hold this move down while spinning!

Unite Move Usage

Blastoise's Unite Move is an absolute powerhouse, dealing significant damage and throwing all Pokemon in the area. It is absolutely perfect for team fights that occur around Zapdos and Drednaw, so you'll always want to make sure it's up for those occasions.

Boosted Autos Reduce Move Cooldowns

When Blastoise uses its powerful 3rd "boosted" basic attack, it will reduce the cooldown on its main abilities by about one second. This is a bit of hidden information that the game doesn't immediately tell you, but is very crucial for maximizing your play. Note that you don't even need to hit a target to trigger the cooldown reduction!

Blastoise - Timing Specific Guide

What To Do At Every Stage Of The Game

This section will teach you specific Wild Pokemon kill orders, as well as exactly what to do at various stages of the game. The timing guidelines here are for builds that use the middle lane.

10:00~8:50

If the middle lane is a desert, the locations of ③ and ④ are switched.
▶ Remoat Stadium Guide

Both Water Gun and Skull Bash inflict disables. You can use this to interrupt and prevent the stun attacks of both Ludicolo and Bouffalant to make farming them faster.

8:50~7:00

If the middle lane is a desert, the locations of ③ and ④ are switched.
▶ Remoat Stadium Guide

As a level 5 Pokemon, Blastoise's attack power is still not that great. When contesting the Combees and the Vespiquen, play safe and don't overextend.

7:00~Before Defeating Drednaw

Use the Rapid Spin and 1st move combo to devastate the enemy team and control the flow of the fight. Make good use of these moves and you'll probably end up defeating Drednaw too. If you find it hard to win the fight, use your Unite Move Hydro Typhoon as your last ace to get the last hit.

After Defeating Drednaw～The End

Once you reach level 9, you get to evolve to Blastoise and with it is a significant stat bump. As a Defender, go to the front lines and shield your teammates from enemy attacks. You can also make use of your Unite Move, Hydro Typhoon, to disable enemies for up to 2 seconds, enough time to change the course of a fight. Try to wait for the enemy team to gather around and use you Unite Move to win!

Blastoise Counters

Pokemon Blastoise Is Weak Against

Cinderace

Greninja

Alolan Ninetales

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How To Play Against Blastoise

Best Matchups For Blastoise

Pokemon Blastoise Is Strong Against

Absol

Talonflame

Zeraora

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Best Teammates For Blastoise

Cramorant

Greninja

Pikachu

Cinderace

Tips When Allied With Blastoise

Blastoise Moves & Unite Move

Basic Attack & Passive

Basic Attack
Range: Long Becomes a boosted attack with every third attack, dealing continual damage and decreasing the movement speed of opposing Pokemon for a short time when it hits.
Passive
Torrent When the Pokemon is at half HP or less, its Attack and Sp. Atk are increased.

Level 1 or 3 Moves (Choose Order)

Water Gun Ranged Attacks with a shot of water, shoving opposing Pokemon and decreasing their movement speed for a short time. Cooldown: 9 seconds Damage: 595

Detailed Move Damage

These are the actual damages of this move without any Held Items equipped.

Lv	Damage
1	554
2	574
3	595
4	617

Skull Bash Dash Fiercely rams an opposing Pokemon and leaves it unable to act. Cooldown: 10 seconds Damage: 362

Detailed Move Damage

These are the actual damages of this move without any Held Items equipped.

Lv	Damage
1	337
2	349
3	362
4	376
5	401
6	417

Level 5 Moves (Choose One)

Hydro PumpRanged Has the user attack by blasting out a huge volume of water, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon and shoving them when it hits. Cooldown: 8.5 seconds Damage: 2397

Detailed Move Damage

These are the actual damages of this move without any Held Items equipped.

Lv	Damage
5	1161
6	1200
7	1242
8	1290
9	1392
10	1446
11	1788
12	1869
13	1962
14	2067
15	2190

Hydro Pump + Rapid Spin

Check The Damage Here

Detailed Move Damage

These are the actual damages of this move without any Held Items equipped.

Lv	Damage
7	2702
8	2805
9	3019
10	3138
11	3273
12	3413
13	3590
14	3775
15	4000

Water SpoutArea Spouts water toward the designated location, decreasing the movement speed of opposing Pokemon in the area of effect for a short time. Cooldown: 7.5 seconds Damage: 2214

Detailed Move Damage

These are the actual damages of this move without any Held Items equipped.

Lv	Damage
5	1020
6	1068
7	1116
8	1176
9	1320
10	1392
11	1680
12	1782
13	1908
14	2046
15	2214

Water Spout + Rapid Spin

Check The Damage Here

Detailed Move Damage

These are the actual damages of this move without any Held Items equipped.

Lv	Damage
7	3308
8	3458
9	3790
10	3966
11	4440
12	4666
13	4954
14	5258
15	5632

Level 7 Moves (Choose One)

SurfDash Has the user charge forward on a wave, shoving opposing Pokemon and leaving them unable to act. The user becomes immune to hindrances while using this move and can jump in a designated direction once this move ends. Cooldown: 12 seconds Damage: 1567

Detailed Move Damage

These are the actual damages of this move without any Held Items equipped.

Lv	Damage
7	1820
8	1890
9	2030
10	2110
11	2200
12	2290
13	2410
14	2530
15	2680

Rapid SpinBuff Has the user spin rapidly, changing the mechanics of its basic attacks as well as its Hydro Pump and Water Spout moves. Cooldown: 11 seconds Damage: 2680

Detailed Move Damage

These are the actual damages of this move without any Held Items equipped.

Lv	Damage
7	1820
8	1890
9	2030
10	2110
11	2200
12	2290
13	2410
14	2530
15	2680

Unite Move (Level 9)

Hydro TyphoonHindrance Has the user spout water to attack while spinning, throwing opposing Pokemon in a large area. This also grants the user a shield. Cooldown: 1 seconds Damage: 3368

Detailed Move Damage

These are the actual damages of this move without any Held Items equipped.

Blastoise Skins

Blastoise - Fashionable Style

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Blastoise - Firefighter Style

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Blastoise - Holiday Style

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Blastoise - Tuxedo Style

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Blastoise - Pokebuki Style

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Items

All Held Items
Leftovers	Muscle Band	Shell Bell
Focus Band	Score Shield	Sp. Atk Specs
Attack Weight	Aeos Cookie	Scope Lens
Exp. Share	Rocky Helmet	Assault Vest
Float Stone	Wise Glasses	Buddy Barrier
Energy Amplifier	Razor Claw	Choice Specs
Weakness Policy	-	-

List Of All Battle Items

All Battle Items
Eject Button	Potion	X-Attack
X-Speed	Full Heal	Goal-Getter
Fluffy Tail	Slow Smoke	-