Do you want to know the best counters for Blastoise in Pokémon Go? Pokémon Go July 2023 Community Day will bring back our beloved tiny turtle Pokémon, Squirtle. The event is scheduled on 9th July 2023 from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm local time. Yes, this means you can get its evolved form Blastoise as well. And it comes with a special charged attack move called Hydro Cannon. Here, you can find a detailed guide about Blastoise and the best counters in Pokémon Go.
Who Is Blastoise in Pokémon Go?
Blastoise is a non-legendary Water-type Pokémon. It was initially found in the Kanto region and belonged to Generation 1. It is the final evolution form of Squirtle. Ten Candy and 500 Stardust are the rewards for catching this beast. Squirtle evolves into Wartrotle with 25 Squirtle Candy, and Wartrotle turns into Blastoise with 100 Squirtle Candy.
Squirtle will appear more frequently in the wild during the Community Day event. If you are lucky enough, you’ll encounter the Shiny version. Not only that, Squirtle-themed Field Research can give you Squirtles with sunglasses. Now, you can add Shiny Blastoise and Blastoise with Sunglasses to your Pokémon Go family. Also, you can evolve it to a Mega Blastoise with more power and accurate attacks.
Blastoise is a giant turtle-shaped Pokémon with two water spouts from its shell. These spouts are accurate and powerful enough to strike empty cans from over 160 feet. You can further boost them with the July Community Day charged move, Hydro Canon. This attack has 80 Trainer Battle power and 90 Gyms and Raids power.
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What Are The Best Counters for Balstoise in Pokémon Go?
Blastoise is a Water-type Pokémon that weakens it against Electric and Grass-type attacks. It is Charged up in Rainy weather. If you want to counter Blastoise and increase your chances of owning it, below are your best options.
- Kartana
Kartana is a Grass and Steel Type Pokémon. Razor Leaf and Leaf Blade are their best moves against Blastoise. - Xurkitree
Xurkitree, an Electric-type Pokémon with Spark and Discharge as power moves against Blastoise. - Zekrom
This Dragon and Electric-type Pokémon has Charge Beam and Fusion Bolt as the best moves against Blastoise. - Primal Groudon
Primal Groudon is a Ground and Fire-type Pokémon. You can use Mud Shot and Solar Beam moves in Blastoise battles. - Zarude
Zarude is a Dark and Grass-type Pokémon. Its best moves are Vine Whip and Power Whip.
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Source: MMFX, Bulbapedia, Pokémon Go Hub, Pokémon Go Official
