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Overview
NOTE: The following analysis was produced prior to the ban on Sleep-inducing moves and Lapras becoming legal. Blastoise is generally considered unviable in the current metagame.
Blastoise, while having decent stats, is outclassed by the myriad of other Water-types in RBY UU. As a special attacker and tank, it is outclassed by Vaporeon, which has higher HP and Special. As a physical tank, it is outclassed by Poliwrath, which has access to Hypnosis and a powerful STAB Submission. However, Blastoise has higher Defense than Vaporeon and higher Special than Poliwrath, giving it some merit as a mixed tank. Access to Earthquake gives it a powerful coverage move to hit certain targets that most other Water-types cannot. However, Poliwrath also learns Earthquake, and it has a better Attack stat. Overall, Blastoise is generally not worth using over its competition.
Bulky Attacker
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Surf will deal decent damage to anything that does not resist it. Hydro Pump can be run for extra power that notably allows Blastoise to OHKO Dugtrio, something Surf cannot achieve. However, Hydro Pump’s low PP and shaky accuracy can become problematic in longer games, making Surf usually superior. Blizzard hits many Water-resistant Pokemon hard, dealing huge damage to threats like Dragonite and Tangela. Earthquake gives Blastoise a way to beat Tentacruel, something many other Water-types lack, as well as hitting Electabuzz and Raichu for super effective damage. The final moveslot will normally be occupied by Rest, allowing Blastoise to stick around for much longer. However, Hydro Pump can be run in this moveslot as well, sacrificing longevity for power and flexibility.
The last moveslot is generally flexible, and there are other options that can work. One such option is Counter, so Blastoise can put its great physical bulk to use against an incoming Normal-type attack. Body Slam lets Blastoise provide team support by spreading paralysis.
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