The Pokémon Company has shared a special post dedicated to Wartortle:
https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1245035227283689472
Did you know? Its tail is large and covered with a rich, thick fur. The tail becomes increasingly deeper in color as Wartortle ages. The scratches on its shell are evidence of this Pokémon’s toughness as a battler.
Source: @Pokemon
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