Pokken Tournament DX/Blastoise

Edit Introduction

Introduction

Blastoise is far from a “good” character, even though he has a lot of incredible tools, a lot of said tools are situational, meaning you don’t get to use him to his full potential against any character because all characters can easily exploit his weaknesses.
So why would you play Blastoise despite being arguably the worst character in the game?
Simple, he is an incredibly fun character who you can play any way you want to.

You want to zone your opponent? You can do that.

You want to apply shield pressure? You can do that.

You want to do rushdown? You are a complete lunatic, but you can do that.

Blastoise players all agree that even though the character isn’t great, he is too much fun not to play, if you aren’t interested in being competitive, or you just like to make your own playstyles and not be contained to a single archetypal playstyle like some other characters, Blastoise is your character of choice.

Shell Fortress Stance

Pressing R during certain attacks or performing Withdraw will cause Blastoise to hide in its shell. While hiding in its shell, Blastoise cannot move, but is High invuln. Pressing R will cause Blastoise to pop out of his shell(takes 29F, 1-28F Low invuln), and tapping a direction and R will cause him to spin in that direction while doing so (6R/sR takes 29F, 1-16F High invuln, SFS 4R takes 36F, 1-19F High invuln). Pressing B causes Blastoise to leap into the air as it emerges from its shell, and works similar to a normal jump, except that Blastoise is Air Actionable on Frame 16, as opposed to Frame 5. Blastoise will also emerge from its shell automatically after 70F.

Pressing X or Y during Shell Fortress Dance lets Blastoise perform special Normal Attacks exclusive to that stance, and pressing A allows it to perform Rapid Spin, which comes out 10 Frames faster when done from within Blastoise's shell.

Blastoise #PTDX_BLS
Vitals
HP	660
Shield Health	720 SH (Strong)
Synergy Gauge	200 CC
Burst Mode Duration	840F (14 sec)
Movement
Back Dash	FP 47F / DP 37F (1-8F Strike and Throw invuln, Cancelable on FP Frame 43 / DP Frame 33)
Side Dash	47F (5-14F Projectile invuln, Cancelable on Frame 43)
Forward Dash	33F (Cancelable on Frame 29)
Unique Movement Options	Shell Fortress Stance
Stances
High Stance	Restores recoverable HP (3 HP/tick)
Low Stance	High Counter Armor on Frame 5

General Moves

Y+B Grab
Attack Type	Damage	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Total Frames	Hit Adv
Grab	FP 80 / DP 120	Shift	Ground Only	1	i15	53	FP Shift (+8) / DP Shift (Knockdown)

X+A / [X+A] Counter Attack
Version	Attack Type	Damage	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Uncharged Counter Attack	Counter (Strike)	100	3	Mid	5	i35	71	Launch	-4	1~28F Counter Armor, Airborne on Frame 29, Low Invulnerability on Frame 34
Charged Counter Attack	Counter (Strike)	130	3	Mid	6	i55	91	Launch	+4	1~48F Counter Armor, Airborne on Frame 49, Low Invulnerability on Frame 54, Pierce

Can be dash canceled by inputting a direction and R.

Shell Fortress Stance
Total Frames	Properties
Transitions into Stance on Frame 1	Frame 1 High Invulnerability

After using certain moves, Blastoise has the option to retreat into Its shell. During this state, Blastoise cannot move. But is invincible against Highs. Can jump/dash cancel out of this stance in any direction. Jump canceling is invincible against Lows on frame 1, and can transition into any aerial attack. Automatically transitions out of Shell Fortress Stance after 70 frames.

SFS Y
Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (Projectile)	20 each	0	2	Special Mid	7	i19	9	45	+8	-4 / 0*	1~23F High Invulnerability

Blastoise fires two water ball projectiles from Its cannons. Transitions out of Shell Fortress Stance once complete. In Burst Mode, SFS Y becomes a large water ball projectile. *Becomes safer in Burst Mode.

SFS X
Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (Strike)	80	20%	4	High	5	i9	1	71	Launch	-33	Throw Blast, Low Invulnerability on Frame 8

Blastoise blasts off in an upwards diagonal. Transitions out of Shell Fortress Stance upon landing.

SFS A Rapid Spin
Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Counter (Strike)	90	50%	3	Mid Low	5	i25	N/A	81	0 / +8*	-16 / -8**	1~24F Counter Armor, 7~61F Low Invulnerability, Destroys Projectiles, Launches on Critical Hit

Functions identically to Rapid Spin, but comes out 10 frames faster. Invincible against Lows on frame 5. SFS Rapid Spin is given counter armor from frame 1-24. Starting on frame 25, SFS Rapid Spin erases certain projectiles. Transitions out of Shell Fortress Stance once complete. Can still remain in Shell Fortress Stance with R. * More advantageous on hit if canceled into Shell Fortress Stance. ** Becomes safer on block if canceled into Shell Fortress Stance.

L+R Destructive Cannon
Attack Type	Damage	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (Strike)	219	Shift	Mid	12	i15	43	Knockdown	+4	6~27F* Invulnerability, Pierce

Blastoise charges towards the opponent at full speed. Blastoise becomes invulnerable 2 frames later in Duel Phase

Field Phase Attacks

nY
Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (Projectile)	20 each hit	20% each hit	Special Mid	7	i19	9	55	0 / +2*	-8 / -6**	Can Transition into Shell Fortress Stance, Special Cancelable on Frame 31, Launches on Critical Hit

Blastoise fires two water ball projectiles in a straight line. Holding the input fires the projectiles to the side, curving towards the center afterwards. Can transition into Shell Fortress Stance with R. * More advantageous on hit if canceled into Shell Fortress Stance. ** Becomes safer on block if canceled into Shell Fortress Stance.

sY
Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (Projectile)	20 per hit	10% per hit	Special Mid	7	i31	9	79	-4 / +6*	-16 / -6**	Special Cancelable on Frame 47, Can Transition into Shell Fortress Stance

Blastoise slides to the side, firing three projectiles straight ahead. Holding the input fires the projectiles in a spread pattern. Can transition into Shell Fortress Stance with R. * More advantageous on hit if canceled into Shell Fortress Stance. ** Becomes safer on block if canceled into Shell Fortress Stance.

fY
Attack Type	Damage	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (Strike)	100	Low	DNI	i19	9	65 / 55 (Burst)	Shift (0) / Shift (+10)*	-12 / -2**	16~41F High Invulnerability

Blastoise slams the ground, creating a large multihit earthquake. * In Burst Mode, the move is more advantageous on hit. ** In Burst Mode, the move becomes safer on block.

bY
Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (Projectile)	40	20%	Low	5	i19	9	55	Launch	+40	N/A

Blastoise fires low-grounded bubble traps from Its cannons. Holding the input lays the traps to be more spread out. In Burst Mode, bY fires an additional bubble trap.

j.Y
Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (Projectile)	60	10% per hit	Mid	7	i19	9	Until Landing +27	+28	+18

Blastoise places a water ball in the air. The frame advantage is for the diffused projectiles of jY, not for the bubble itself. Shortly detonates into three vertical water arrows. Holding the input changes the water arrows to fire horizontally. The bubble itself has a higher priority and does not have any scaling. It also causes a knockdown on hit, however it is extremely unsafe on block.

j.X
Attack Type	Damage	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block
Normal (Strike)	100	Mid High	6	i47	9	Until Landing +38	Shift (Knockdown)	+4

Blastoise flies ahead, homing in on the opponent. Getting in proximity of the opponent (or after a set distance), Blastoise dive bombs downwards. Can transition into Shell Fortress Stance in the air with R. Canceling into Shell Fortress Stance grants counter armor until Blastoise lands.

j.bX
Attack Type	Damage	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (Strike)	100	Mid High	6	i27	1	Until Landing +38	Shift (Knockdown)	+4	Throw Blast

Blastoise front flips in the air, then slams to the ground.

Homing Attack
Version	Attack Type	Damage	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
X - Homing Attack 1	Normal (Strike)	30	Mid	6	i25	1	61	+4	-4	Throw Blast
XX - Homing Attack 2	Normal (Strike)	30	Mid	6	i54	N/A	88	+4	-8	N/A
XXX - Homing Attack 3	Normal (Strike)	60	Mid	DNI	i87	N/A	131	Shift (+8)	-8	N/A
XX[X] - Charged Homing Attack 3	Normal (Strike)	90	Mid	DNI	i107	N/A	151	Shift (+8)	Guard Break (+24)	Pierce

Blastoise homes in on the opponent and slams into them before blasting them with a water cannon. Homing 1 can be canceled with block or jump before it becomes active. If Homing Attack 2 was blocked, there is a 26 frame window to punish a charged Homing Attack 3.

Duel Phase Weak Attacks

2Y
Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (Strike)	20, 30	10%	0	Low	5	i15	5	47	+12	-4	1~47F High Invulnerability

Two low claw swipes that advances Blastoise forward.

4Y
Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (Strike)	50	10%	3	Mid Low	3	i19	9	41	+8	-4	Launches on Critical Hit

An advancing forward shoulder tackle.

5Y / 5YY

Version

Attack Type

Damage

Scaling

PSP

Height

Priority

Impact

Throw Crush Frame

Total Frames

Hit Adv

Block

Properties

5Y

Normal (Strike)

40

10%

0

Mid Low

3

i19

9

51

0 / +6*

-8 / 0**

Special Cancelable on Frame 23, Can Transition into Shell Fortress Stance

5YY

Normal (Strike)

60

30%

3

Mid

4

i46

N/A

76

Launch

-8 / -2*

Special Cancelable on Frame 50, Can Transition into Shell Fortress Stance

An advancing forward punch, followed by an uppercut. Can transition into Shell Fortress Stance with R. * More advantageous on hit if canceled into Shell Fortress Stance. ** Becomes safer on block if canceled into Shell Fortress Stance.

6Y
Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (Projectile)	70	20%	3	Mid Low	S+	i19	9	65	Crumple	-12	Destroys Projectiles

Blastoise spews a multihit stream of water horizontally.

8Y
Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (Strike)	30, 40	30%	3	Mid High, Mid	4	i19	9	71	Launch	-8*	5~19F Mid High Invulnerability, Low Invulnerability on Frame 20, Special Cancelable, Can Transition into Shell Fortress Stance

Blastoise jumps up into the air and slams down to the ground, creating a geyser. Can transition into Shell Fortress Stance with R. * Remains the same on block if canceled into Shell Fortress Stance.

j.Y
Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (Projectile)	20 each / 50 (Burst)	0	1, 1	Mid	7	i15	5	Until Landing +13	+32	+24	N/A

Blastoise lobs two water ball projectiles into the air. Inputting back causes j.Y to land closer to Blastoise. Inputting forward causes j.Y to travel further. In Burst Mode, j.Y becomes one large water ball projectile.

Duel Phase Strong Attacks

2X
Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (Strike)	110	10%, 20%	3	Low	4	i23	9	87	Launch	-8	1~87F High Invulnerability

Blastoise flip turns upside down on Its shell.

5X
Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (Strike)	80	40%	4	Mid Low	4	i23	9	61	Launch	-12 / 0*	Can Transition into Shell Fortress Stance

An advancing thrust that launches the opponent. Can transition into Shell Fortress Stance with R. * Becomes safer on block if canceled into Shell Fortress Stance.

6X
Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (Strike)	100	20%	4	Mid	9	i31	9	71	Launch	-12	18~31F High Invulnerability

Blastoise steps forward and swings out a cannon blast.

8X / 8XX

Version

Attack Type

Damage

Scaling

PSP

Height

Priority

Impact

Throw Crush Frame

Total Frames

Hit Adv

Block

Properties

8X

Normal (Strike)

60

0

0

Mid High

5

i27

1

63

0

-8

Throw Blast, Frame 1 Low Invulnerability, Airborne on Frame 5

8XX

Normal (Strike)

60

N/A

4

Mid High

5

i60

N/A

108

Knockdown

-16

Airborne and Low Invulnerable on Frame 42

Blastoise does a cartwheel and then throws himself into the opponent.

j.X
Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (Strike)	120	N/A	0	Mid High	5	i27	9	Until Landing +37	Knockdown	-4	N/A

Blatoise dive bombs downwards, shell-first.

Pokemon Moves

]A[ Withdraw
Activation	Properties
Enters Shell Fortress Stance on Frame 31	1~31F Counter Armor, 6~29F Low Invulnerability, High Invulnerability on Frame 30, Applies "Defense Up" Buff, 120F Charge Time

Blastoise retreats into Its shell while receiving counter armor. After transitioning into Shell Fortress Stance, Blastoise receives a Defense buff. The Defense buff lasts for 4 seconds.

2A Water Pulse
Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Properties
Grab	60 / 80 (Burst)	30%	3	Ground Only	1	i35	N/A	73	Launch	5~29F Counter Armor with positive buff or while in Burst Mode

Blastoise grabs the opponent from afar with a stream of water. * In Burst Mode, Water Pulse deals additional damage and will always have counter armor.

4A Water Spout
Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (Projectile)	45* / 160	40%	5	Mid	DNI	i39	9	75	Launch	+8	Pierce

Blastoise blasts a gush of water into the air. After a short time, the wave of water lands in front of Blastoise. Water Spout's damage is based on the amount of HP Blastoise currently has. The less HP, the less damage Water Spout deals. In Burst Mode, Water Spout's damage is unaffected by Blastoise's HP. * 45 damage is dealt from the initial aerial blast.

5A Water Gun
Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (Projectile)	40	10%	2	Special Mid	8	i27	9	69	-8 / +8*	-16 / 0**	Can Transition into Shell Fortress Stance

Blastoise fires a burst of water that travels forward. In Field Phase, can be fired left or right. Can lead into different followups. Can transition into Shell Fortress Stance with R. * More advantageous on hit if canceled into Shell Fortress Stance. ** Becomes safer on block if canceled into Shell Fortress Stance.

5AY Dark Pulse
Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (Projectile)	30 / 50 (Burst)	20%	3	Special Mid	DNI	i64	N/A	112	Crumple	-20	Destroys Projectiles in Burst Mode, Pierce

Blastoise fires a piercing arrow that travels forward. In Field Phase, can be fired left or right. In Burst Mode, Dark Pulse becomes a laser.

5AX Dragon Pulse
Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (Projectile)	100 / 125 (Burst)	20% per hit	0	High	9	i80	9	122	Launch	-4	Low Invulnerable on Frame 45

Blastoise hops up and fires a large blast that travels forward. In Burst Mode, Dragon Pulse deals additional damage.

5AA Aura Sphere
Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (Projectile)	50 / 60 (Burst)	0	2	Special Mid / Aerial*	i54	8	102	-4	-12	N/A

Blastoise fires a burst of energy that travels forward. In Field Phase, can be fired left or right. In Burst Mode, Aura Sphere deals additional damage. *Can be fired upwards by inputting the back direction.

Burst 5AAA Water Gun: Followup
Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (Projectile)	150	N/A	Shift	Mid	S+	*	N/A	**	Shift (Launch)	-8	Destroys Projectiles, Airborne and Low Invulnerable on Frame 59

Blastoise fires at the ground and creates large pillars of energy. Can be used after Dark Pulse, Dragon Pulse, or Aura Sphere. In Field Phase, can be fired left or right. *The Impact Frame of this move varies depending on what move you follow up from. **The Total Frames vary depending on which move you follow up from.

6A Rapid Spin
Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Counter (Strike)	90	50%	3	Mid Low	5	i35	N/A	94	0 / +8*	-16 / -8**	Destroys Projectiles, Can Transition into Shell Fortress Stance, 1~34F Counter Armor, 7~71F Low Invulnerability, Launches on Critical Hit

Blatoise goes into Its shell and spins ahead. Starting on frame 35, Rapid Spin erases certain projectiles. Can transition into Shell Fortress Stance with R. * More advantageous on hit if canceled into Shell Fortress Stance. ** Becomes safer on block if canceled into Shell Fortress Stance.

8A / 8[A] Hydro Pump
Version	Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Properties
8A - Hydro Pump	Normal (Projectile)	90 / * (Burst)	40%	4	Aerial	S+	i19	9	61	Launch	5~19F Mid-High Invulnerability
8[A] - Charged Hydro Pump	Normal (Projectile)	170 / *	40%	4	Aerial	S+	i39	9	81	Launch	5~39F Mid-High Invulnerability, Pierce

Blastoise fires a burst of water that can only hit aerial opponents. In Burst Mode, Hydro Pump deals additional damage.

j.A / j[A] Bubble

Version

Attack Type

Damage

Scaling

PSP

Height

Priority

Impact

Throw Crush Frame

Total Frames

Hit Adv

Properties

j.A - Bubble

Normal (Projectile)

40

30%

4

Mid

2

i19

9

Until Landing +27 (FP) / +13 (DP)

Stun

-33 (FP) / -26 (DP)

N/A

j.[A] - Charged Bubble

Normal (Projectile)

40

30%

4

Mid

2

i39

9

Until Landing +27 (FP) / +13 (DP)

Stun

-5 (FP) / +8 (DP)

N/A

Blastoise blows a bubble that slowly travels forward. The opponent is trapped in the bubble on contact. Effectively stunning them. Bubble disappears if Blastoise grabs or takes damage. Charging Bubble causes Blastoise to fall to the ground faster. In Field Phase, a bubble is blown in each direction.

Notable Players

• Coach Steve (NA): Twitter

• Nightshade (NA): Twitter

• Ouroboro (NA): Twitch, Twitter, YouTube

• Raikel (NA): Twitch, Twitter

External Resources

Pokken Arena: Blastoise

Frame Data: Blastoise