Blastoise (), known in Japan as Kamex (カメックス, Kamekkusu), is a Water –type 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 and subsequent sequels, later appearing in various merchandise, spinoff titles, and animated and printed adaptations of the franchise. It is the final evolution of Squirtle and the evolved form of Wartortle. Its name is a portmanteau of the words "Blast" (referring to its water -cannons) and " Tortoise." 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. Originally called "Kamex" in Japanese, Nintendo decided to give the various Pokémon species "clever and descriptive names" in relation to their appearances or features when translating the game for western audiences as means to make the characters more relatable to Americans.Known as the Shellfish Pokémon, Blastoise is the final stage in Squirtle evolution. 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 girthier 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, while their bullets of water can precisely nail tin cans from a distance of over 160 feet.
