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Blastoise

Defender

Best Blastoise Build - Meta Defender Guide

Intermediate A-Tier current patch

Win Conditions

Successful team fight disruption and objective control

Power Spikes

Level 6 (Surf), Level 8 (Hydro Pump), Level 9 (Unite Move)

Team Role

Primary tank and crowd control specialist

Game Strategy

Early Game

  • Focus on safe farming to reach level 6
  • Contest first Regieleki with Water Gun

Mid Game

  • Use Surf + Hydro Pump combo to disrupt enemy positioning
  • Protect carries during objective fights

Late Game

  • Control choke points with displacement abilities
  • Save Unite move for crucial objective fights

Advanced Tips

Item Synergies

  • Focus Band + Slick Spoon provides balanced durability and damage
  • Energy Amplifier enhances Unite move impact

Matchups

  • Strong against: Melee attackers, dive compositions
  • Weak against: Long-range poke, mobile carries

Additional Notes

  • Standard defensive controller build focusing on displacement and team protection

Moves

Water Gun
Hydro Pump
Surf

Items

Focus Band
Energy Amplifier
Slick Spoon

Battle Item

Eject Button

Emblems

Setup
6 Green, 6 White

Best Blastoise Build - Offensive Carry Guide

Advanced A-Tier current patch

Win Conditions

High damage output while maintaining frontline presence

Power Spikes

Level 7 (full move combo), Level 9 (Unite Move)

Team Role

Offensive tank/damage hybrid

Game Strategy

Early Game

  • Farm efficiently to reach level 7
  • Play conservatively until move combo is available

Mid Game

  • Use Rapid Spin + Water Spout for maximum damage output
  • Target squishier enemies in team fights

Late Game

  • Position aggressively to maximize damage potential
  • Use Unite move to initiate key fights

Advanced Tips

Item Synergies

  • Choice Specs + Wise Glasses maximizes Special Attack damage
  • Focus Band provides necessary survivability

Matchups

  • Strong against: Grouped enemies, immobile targets
  • Weak against: Heavy CC, burst damage

Additional Notes

  • Aggressive damage-focused build utilizing Rapid Spin + Water Spout combo

Moves

Water Gun
Water Spout
Rapid Spin

Items

Choice Specs
Wise Glasses
Focus Band

Battle Item

X Speed

Emblems

Setup
6 Green, 6 White