Squirtle
Squirtle is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Tiny Turtle Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 007 |
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Type | Water |
Species | Tiny Turtle Pokémon |
Height | 0.5 m (1′08″) |
Weight | 9.0 kg (19.8 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Torrent Rain Dish (hidden ability) |
Local № | 007 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 232 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 007 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 237 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 086 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 007 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 071 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Defense |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 63 |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Monster, Water 1 |
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Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 44 | 198 | 292 | |
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Attack | 48 | 90 | 214 | |
Defense | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
Sp. Atk | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
Sp. Def | 64 | 119 | 249 | |
Speed | 43 | 81 | 203 | |
Total | 314 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Squirtle changes
- In Generation 1, Squirtle has a base Special stat of 50.
- In Generations 1-4, Squirtle has a base experience yield of 66.
- In Generations 2-7, Squirtle has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Red Blue |
After birth, its back swells and hardens into a shell. Powerfully sprays foam from its mouth. |
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Yellow | Shoots water at prey while in the water. Withdraws into its shell when in danger. |
Gold | The shell is soft when it is born. It soon becomes so resilient, prodding fingers will bounce off it. |
Silver | The shell, which hardens soon after it is born, is resilient. If you poke it, it will bounce back out. |
Crystal | When it feels threatened, it draws its legs inside its shell and sprays water from its mouth. |
Ruby Sapphire |
SQUIRTLE’s shell is not merely used for protection. The shell’s rounded shape and the grooves on its surface help minimize resistance in water, enabling this POKéMON to swim at high speeds. |
FireRed | When it retracts its long neck into its shell, it squirts out water with vigorous force. |
LeafGreen | After birth, its back swells and hardens into a shell. It powerfully sprays foam from its mouth. |
Emerald | Its shell is not just for protection. Its rounded shape and the grooves on its surface minimize resistance in water, enabling SQUIRTLE to swim at high speeds. |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity. |
HeartGold | The shell is soft when it is born. It soon becomes so resilient, prodding fingers will bounce off it. |
SoulSilver | The shell, which hardens soon after it is born, is resilient. If you poke it, it will bounce back out. |
Black White |
It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity. |
Black 2 White 2 |
It shelters itself in its shell then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity. |
X | It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity. |
Y | Shoots water at prey while in the water. Withdraws into its shell when in danger. |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Squirtle’s shell is not merely used for protection. The shell’s rounded shape and the grooves on its surface help minimize resistance in water, enabling this Pokémon to swim at high speeds. |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Shoots water at prey while in the water. Withdraws into its shell when in danger. |
Sword | When it retracts its long neck into its shell, it squirts out water with vigorous force. |
Shield | When it feels threatened, it draws its limbs inside its shell and sprays water from its mouth. |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It hides in its shell to protect itself, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity. |
Moves learned by Squirtle
Moves learnt by level up
Squirtle learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Tail Whip | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
3 | Water Gun | Water | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
6 | Withdraw | Water | ![]() | — | — |
9 | Rapid Spin | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
12 | Bite | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
15 | Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
18 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
24 | Aqua Tail | Water | ![]() | 90 | 90 |
27 | Shell Smash | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
30 | Iron Defense | Steel | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
36 | Skull Bash | Normal | ![]() | 130 | 100 |
Egg moves
Squirtle learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Squirtle egg moves page.
Moves learnt by TM
Squirtle is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 150 | 100 |
03 | Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
07 | Hail | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
10 | Work Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
13 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
14 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
23 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
28 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
49 | Scald | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
54 | False Swipe | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
55 | Brine | Water | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
56 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
58 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
59 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | ![]() | — | 100 |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
95 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
96 | Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
99 | Waterfall | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Squirtle learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Tail Whip | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
3 | Water Gun | Water | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
6 | Withdraw | Water | ![]() | — | — |
9 | Rapid Spin | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
12 | Bite | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
15 | Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
18 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
24 | Aqua Tail | Water | ![]() | 90 | 90 |
27 | Shell Smash | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
30 | Iron Defense | Steel | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
36 | Skull Bash | Normal | ![]() | 130 | 100 |
Egg moves
Squirtle learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Squirtle egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Aqua Jet | Water | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Aqua Ring | Water | ![]() | — | — |
Fake Out | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Haze | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
Life Dew | Water | ![]() | — | — |
Mirror Coat | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
Mist | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
Water Spout | Water | ![]() | 150 | 100 |
Yawn | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Squirtle can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Moves learnt by TM
Squirtle is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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00 | Mega Punch | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 85 |
01 | Mega Kick | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 75 |
04 | Ice Punch | Ice | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
15 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
35 | Hail | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
36 | Whirlpool | Water | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
41 | Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
43 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
45 | Dive | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
46 | Weather Ball | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
55 | Brine | Water | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
59 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
94 | False Swipe | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Squirtle is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
03 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
04 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
05 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
06 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
16 | Waterfall | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
45 | Muddy Water | Water | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
46 | Iron Defense | Steel | ![]() | — | — |
52 | Gyro Ball | Steel | ![]() | — | 100 |
56 | Aura Sphere | Fighting | ![]() | 80 | ∞ |
62 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 90 |
84 | Scald | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
85 | Work Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Squirtle sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Shiny | — |
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Where to find Squirtle
Red Blue |
Pallet Town |
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Yellow | Vermilion City |
Gold Silver Crystal |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
FireRed LeafGreen |
Pallet Town |
Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Trade/migrate from another game |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Pallet Town |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y |
Lumiose City |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Seaward Cave |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Route 24, 25, Seafoam Islands, Vermilion City |
Sword Shield |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern |
Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
Answers to Squirtle questions
- Does anyone know where to find a bulbasaur, squirtle, or charmander on pokemon diamond/pearl?
- Where can I find a bulbasaur, squirle, or charmander in heart gold/soul silver?
- What is a good LC moveset for Squirtle?
- Where is Squirtle in Pokemon Yellow
- Can anyone help me defeat Dialga in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time?
- What DS games have Squirtle as the starter?
- How Squirtle can learn Bite?
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Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Squirtle |
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Japanese | ゼニガメ (Zenigame) |
German | Schiggy |
French | Carapuce |
Name origin
- squirt
- to shoot water
- turtle
- water-based reptile