Blastoise vs Primarina: Which Is Better?

Quick answer: Primarina is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups — full breakdown below.

Blastoise
#009
Blastoise
Water
Shellfish Pokémon
Primarina
#730
Primarina
Water Fairy
Soloist Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

79 HP 80
83 Attack 74
100 Defense 74
85 Sp. Atk 126
105 Sp. Def 116
78 Speed 60
530 Total (BST) 530

Blastoise wins 3 stats, Primarina wins 3 stats.

Blastoise attacking Primarina

0.5x

Not very effective

Primarina attacking Blastoise

1x

Normal effectiveness

Physical Attributes

 BlastoisePrimarina
Height1.6m1.8m
Weight85.5kg44.0kg

Verdict: Which Is Better?

Primarina

Primarina is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups.

  • Primarina hits Blastoise for 1x damage while only taking 0.5x back.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Blastoise is outside the usage rankings, Primarina is ranked #93 (on 0.1% of teams).

Verdict is computed from base stats and type effectiveness only — abilities, movepools, and format rules can change the picture in real battles.

Blastoise vs Primarina — FAQ

Is Blastoise better than Primarina?

Based on base stats and type matchups, Primarina is the better overall pick. Primarina hits Blastoise for 1x damage while only taking 0.5x back.

Who would win a battle, Blastoise or Primarina?

Primarina has the type advantage — it deals 1x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Blastoise is faster (78 vs 60 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Blastoise or Primarina have better stats?

They tie on base stat total at 530. Blastoise wins 3 individual stats, Primarina wins 3. Blastoise is bulkier, while Primarina hits harder.

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