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'''Squirtle''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ゼニガメ''' ''Zenigame'') is a {{type|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].
'''Squirtle''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ゼニガメ''' ''Zenigame'') is a {{t|Water}}-type Pokémon. Along with {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Charmander}}, it is one of three [[starter Pokémon]] the player receives at the beginning of [[Pokémon Red]], [[Pokémon Green]], [[Pokémon Blue]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen]].


Squirtle comes with the [[Abilities|Ability]] [[Torrent (ability)|Torrent]], which increases the power of Water-type attacks by 50% once the Pokémon has less than one-third of its maximum HP.
It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Wartortle}} starting at [[level]] 16, which evolves into {{p|Blastoise}} starting at [[level]] 36.


Squirtle evolves via level, into {{p|Wartortle}} starting at Level 16, then into {{p|Blastoise}} starting at Level 36.
Along with {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Charmander}}, Squirtle is one of the three [[Kanto first partner Pokémon|first partner Pokémon of Kanto]] available at the beginning of [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pokémon Red, Green]], [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Blue]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, and LeafGreen]].


=Biology=
==Biology==
==Physiology==
[[File:May Squirtle Withdraw.png|thumb|left|200px|Squirtle in its shell]]
Squirtle is a bipedal turtle with its most notable feature being the hard shell on its back. This shell forms and hardens on its back after birth. It could perhaps be distantly related to some other turtle-like Pokémon, such as {{p|Torkoal}} and {{p|Turtwig}}, but Squirtle seems to only be closely related to its evolutions.
Squirtle is a small {{wp|reptile|reptilian}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles a light-blue {{wp|Testudines|turtle}}. While it typically walks on its two short legs, it has been shown to run on all fours in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]. It has large, purplish, or reddish eyes and a slightly hooked upper lip. Each of its hands and feet has three pointed digits. The end of its long, squirrel-like tail curls inward. Its body is encased by a tough shell that forms and hardens after birth. This shell is brown on the top, pale yellow on the bottom, and has a thick white ridge between the two halves.


Squirtle's shell is an extremely helpful defensive tool. It can {{m|Withdraw}} into the shell to block physical attacks. Its smooth, hard shell and head also aid it in other ways, such as minimizing its resistance in water to increase its swimming speed, and allowing it to launch attacks like {{m|Rapid Spin}} and {{m|Skull Bash}}.
Squirtle's shell is a useful tool. It can withdraw into the shell for protection or to sleep. The grooved, rounded shape helps to reduce water resistance, allowing the Pokémon to swim at high speeds. Squirtle can spray foamy water from its mouth with great accuracy. Squirtle is scarce in the wild, although it can be found {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's Edge Pokémon|around small ponds and lakes}}. Squirtle can also be found residing around rivers in mountainous regions, as shown in ''[[Pokémon Snap]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]''. In the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP060|Beach Blank-Out Blastoise]]'', Squirtle is shown to be found living on secluded islands with other members of their evolutionary line. {{p|Sharpedo}} is a natural predator of Squirtle. As shown in ''[[Pokémon Sleep]]'', Squirtle is known to sleep by withdrawing its limbs and head into its shell.<ref>[[Pokémon Sleep|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>  It does this to protect itself from threats while sleeping. It also occasionally rocks contentedly from side to side while sleeping.


Squirtle is a natural-born swimmer.  However, due to its size, it's easier for it to transport something small like a {{p|Pikachu}} than to carry its trainer.
In [[Generation II]], Squirtle and its evolved forms were the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Skull Bash}} naturally, but other Pokémon could still inherit it via {{pkmn|breeding}}.
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Its jaws may not look like much, but they are strong enough that a Squirtle can learn to use a {{m|Bite}} attack.
===Evolution===
Squirtle evolves into {{p|Wartortle}}, which evolves into {{p|Blastoise}}.


===Gender differences===
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
None.
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===Special abilities===
==Game data==
Squirtle can spray water from its mouth. At first, it may only be able to spray foam and bubbles, but with time it can learn to spray water jets like {{m|Water Gun}} and {{m|Hydro Pump}}. If it Withdraws, it can still spray water out the holes in its shell.
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It can also be easily taught {{t|Ice}}-type moves like {{m|Ice Beam}} and {{m|Blizzard}}.
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==Behavior==
====In side games====
Squirtle are scarce in the wild. Most are domestic Pokémon, raised to be distributed as starters by [[Professor]] Oak. As such, they are regarded as well-behaved Pokémon.  They are not regarded as the easiest or hardest for a trainer to raise, since they are not as mild-mannered and easy as {{p|Bulbasaur}} but they are not as rash and hard as {{p|Charmander}} and its evolutions, and it has a type advantage against the first [[Kanto]] [[Gym Leader]], [[Brock]].
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They are very loyal to their groups, but they get along better with other Pokémon than with humans, and can sometimes have a bit of an attitude towards humans.  It is far from uncommon for them to start or join larger groups, such as the [[Squirtle Squad]] in ''[[EP012|Here Comes the Squirtle Squad]]'' and a civilization of Squirtle and its evolutions in ''[[EP060|Beach Blank-Out Blastoise]]''.
====In events====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Zap Cannon Squirtle|English|United States|5|December 28, 2001 to January 31, 2002;<br>January 17 to 23, 2003|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Zap Cannon Squirtle}}
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==Habitat==
=====In-game events=====
Squirtle are scarce in the wild. Sometimes they can be found living on secluded islands in the ocean or swimming in the rivers of deep canyons, but their chief habitat seems to be small freshwater ponds and lakes.  Overall they are found far more often in urban settings, usually in the ownership of trainers.
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Squirtle|English|hide|5|February 29, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Squirtle}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Squirtle|French|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Squirtle}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Squirtle|German|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Squirtle}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Squirtle|Italian|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Squirtle}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Squirtle|Spanish|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Squirtle}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrevss|HOME}}|HOME Mobile Hidden Ability Squirtle|Worldwide|hide|5|February 12, 2020 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#Squirtle_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrevss|HOME}}|HOME Mobile Gigantamax Factor Squirtle|Worldwide|hide|14|June 17 to 30, 2021|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#Squirtle}}
|}


==Diet==
=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
''Main article: [[Pokémon food]]''
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Water|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40|February 27 to March 1, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#February 27 to March 1, 2020}}
|}


Their diet is the usual omnivorous diet of a Pokémon.
====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Water}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Squirtle|Japanese|PGL|10|October 14, 2010 to May 31, 2011|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Squirtle}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Squirtle|Korean|PGL|10|May 11, 2011 to May 11, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Squirtle}}
|}


=In the anime=
===Held items===
[[Image:TheSaffronCon.jpg|thumb|May's Squirtle showing off]]
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.
[[Ash Ketchum]], [[May (anime)|May]], and [[Gary Oak]] all have or had Squirtles. [[Ash's Squirtle]] is part of the [[Squirtle Squad]], a firefighting group, [[May's Squirtle]] is very young and timid, and the Squirtle Gary owns is Gary's [[Starter Pokémon|Starter]]. Gary's Squirtle eventually evolved into Wartortle and afterwards into [[Gary's Blastoise|Blastoise]].


In ''[[H014|Journey to the Starting Line]]'', a set of the three Kanto starter Pokémon in which a boy named [[Gilbert (Kanto)|Gilbert]] was supposed to choose from as his starting Pokémon were scared off by [[Ash's Tauros]]. [[Professor Oak]], [[Tracey Sketchit|Tracey]], [[Delia Ketchum]] and Gilbert had to split up and find the three missing Pokémon.  Squirtle was the second one found.  The Tiny Turtle Pokémon was stuck in a tree that was hanging over a cliff. [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] managed to catch the Squirtle before it could fall off the cliff.
{{HeldItems/header|type=Water}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Bitter Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Stadium|gcolor=000|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Stadium}}
{{HeldItems/Items2|Normal Box|100|Gorgeous Box|100|availNote1=From Round 1:&#32;|availNote2=From Round 2:&#32;|image1=None.png|image2=None.png}}
|}


The main character in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]'' special is a Squirtle that claims that he used to be human.  He joins Team Go-Getters in their rescue work.  While he can't use {{m|Water Gun}}, he is happy to use {{m|Bubble}} because it looks pretty.
===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Water
|HP=44
|Attack=48
|Defense=65
|SpAtk=50
|SpDef=64
|Speed=43
|Special=50
}}


=In the manga=
====Pokéathlon stats====
In [[Pokémon Special]], [[Blue (Special)|Blue]] stole a Squirtle from [[Professor Oak]].  It has since evolved into a {{p|Blastoise}}.
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Water
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=1
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=2
}}


In [[Magical Pokémon Journey]], [[Almond]] owns a Squirtle, who sees him as an older brother.
===Type effectiveness===
 
{{TypeEffectiveness
In [[Pokémon Zensho]], [[Shigeru (Zensho)|Shigeru's]] starter Pokémon was a Squirtle he recieved from his grandfather, Professor Oak.
|type1=Water
 
|Normal=100
[[Misty]] has a Squirtle in the [[Pokémon Newspaper Strip]].
|Fighting=100
 
|Flying=100
[[Ash's Squirtle]] was shown in some chapters of the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]].  [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]] also meets an abandoned Squirtle who helps him reach the [[Hidden Village]] after getting lost.
|Poison=100
 
|Ground=100
=In the TCG=
|Rock=100
Six Squirtle cards have been released.
|Bug=100
 
|Ghost=100
* {{TCG|Base Set}}: {{TCG ID|Base Set|Squirtle|63}}
|Steel=50
* {{TCG|Team Rocket}}: {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Squirtle|68}}
|Fire=50
* {{TCG|Expedition Base Set}}: {{TCG ID|Expedition Base Set|Squirtle|131}} and {{TCG ID|Expedition|Squirtle|132}}
|Water=50
* {{TCG|EX FireRed and LeafGreen}}: {{TCG ID|EX FireRed and LeafGreen|Squirtle|82}} and {{TCG ID|EX FireRed and LeafGreen|Squirtle|83}}
|Grass=200
 
|Electric=200
=Other appearances=
|Psychic=100
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
|Ice=50
Squirtle is the first Pokéfloat to appear.  Play begins on its head and arms until it slowly leaves off the bottom of the screen.  After travelling through all the Pokéfloats, the screen will be empty for a few seconds before Squirtle pops up and the cycle begins again.
|Dragon=100
 
|Dark=100
====Trophy information====
|Fairy=100
Retreating into its shell and spitting water at its foes is Squirtle's trademark response to danger.  It's one of the three Pokémon that trainers can receive from Professor Oak in Pokémon Red and Blue.  Squirtle evolves into Wartortle and then Blastoise, ramping up its water powers with each evolution.
}}
 
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
 
Squirtle is a playable Pokémon used by [[Red (game)|Red]].
 
===[[Robot Chicken]]===
 
In the episode titeled "Cracked China" Pikachu and Squirtle are seen on a feild with Pikachu saying "Pika pika pika piiiika!" then Squirtle says "What the Fu*k are we say, no i mean it this Sh*t makes no sense at all for god sakes kids go read a book or something!"


=Game data=
===Learnset===
==Pokédex entries==
Squirtle is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.
{{Dex
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
|type=water
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Squirtle|Water|Water|1}}
|gen=1
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
|redbluedex=After birth, its back swells and hardens into a shell. Powerfully sprays foam from its mouth.
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
|yellowdex=Shoots water at prey while in the water. {{m|Withdraw}}s into its shell when in danger.
{{learnlist/level9|3|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
|golddex=The shell is soft when it is born. It soon becomes so resilient, prodding fingers will bounce off it.
{{learnlist/level9|6|Withdraw|Water|Status|—|—|40}}
|silverdex=The shell, which hardens soon after it is born, is resilient. If you poke it, it will bounce back out.
{{learnlist/level9|9|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|50|100|40}}
|crystaldex=When it feels threatened, it draws its legs inside its shell and sprays water from its mouth.
{{learnlist/level9|12|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
|rubydex=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.
{{learnlist/level9|15|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
|sapphiredex=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.
{{learnlist/level9|18|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
|emeralddex=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.
{{learnlist/level9|21|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
|firereddex=When it retracts its long neck into its shell, it squirts out water with vigorous force.
{{learnlist/level9|24|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
|leafgreendex=After birth, its back swells and hardens into a shell. Powerfully sprays foam from its mouth.
{{learnlist/level9|27|Shell Smash|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
|stadiumdex=It takes time for the shell to form and harden after hatching. It sprays foam powerfully from its mouth.
{{learnlist/level9|30|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
|stadium2dex=The shell is soft when it is born. It soon becomes so resilient, prodding fingers will bounce off it.
{{learnlist/level9|33|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
|diamonddex=It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.
{{learnlist/level9|36|Wave Crash|Water|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
|pearldex=It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Squirtle|Water|Water|1}}
|}}


==Game locations==
====By [[TM]]====
{{Availability|
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Squirtle|Water|Water|1}}
type=water |
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
gen=1 |
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
rbrarity=One |
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
rbarea=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]] |
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||'''}}
yrarity=One |
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
yarea=Police officer in [[Vermilion City]] after recieving the [[Badge#Thunderbadge|Thunderbadge]] |
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
frlgrarity=One |
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
frlgarea=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]] |
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
dprarity=None |
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
dparea=[[Pal Park]] |
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
palarea=Pond |
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM124|Ice Spinner|Ice|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM145|Water Pledge|Water|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM196|Flip Turn|Water|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM208|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM209|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Squirtle|Water|Water|1}}


===In side games===
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Squirtle|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0055|Golduck}}{{MSP/H|0086|Seel}}{{MSP/H|0087|Dewgong}}{{MSP/H|0395|Empoleon}}{{MSP/H|0418|Buizel}}{{MSP/H|0419|Floatzel}}{{MSP/H|0594|Alomomola}}{{MSP/H|0692|Clauncher}}{{MSP/H|0693|Clawitzer}}{{MSP/H|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/H|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/H|0730|Primarina}}{{MSP/H|0912|Quaxly}}{{MSP/H|0913|Quaxwell}}{{MSP/H|0914|Quaquaval}}|Aqua Jet|Water|Physical|40|100|20||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0086|Seel}}{{MSP/H|0087|Dewgong}}{{MSP/H|0183|Marill}}{{MSP/H|0184|Azumarill}}{{MSP/H|0350|Milotic}}{{MSP/H|0580|Ducklett}}{{MSP/H|0581|Swanna}}{{MSP/H|0594|Alomomola}}{{MSP/H|0751|Dewpider}}{{MSP/H|0752|Araquanid}}|Aqua Ring|Water|Status|—|—|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0271|Lombre}}{{MSP/H|0272|Ludicolo}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0143|Snorlax}}{{MSP/H|0158|Totodile}}{{MSP/H|0159|Croconaw}}{{MSP/H|0160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP/H|0270|Lotad}}{{MSP/H|0271|Lombre}}{{MSP/H|0272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP/H|0349|Feebas}}{{MSP/H|0350|Milotic}}{{MSP/H|0692|Clauncher}}{{MSP/H|0693|Clawitzer}}{{MSP/H|0938|Tadbulb}}{{MSP/H|0939|Bellibolt}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0131|Lapras}}{{MSP/H|0350|Milotic}}|Life Dew|Water|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0751|Dewpider}}{{MSP/H|0752|Araquanid}}|Mirror Coat|Psychic|Special|—|100|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0131|Lapras}}{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/H|0270|Lotad}}{{MSP/H|0271|Lombre}}{{MSP/H|0272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP/H|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0283|Surskit}}{{MSP/H|0393|Piplup}}{{MSP/H|0394|Prinplup}}{{MSP/H|0395|Empoleon}}{{MSP/H|0459|Snover}}{{MSP/H|0460|Abomasnow}}{{MSP/H|0875|Eiscue}}|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Water Spout|Water|Special|150|100|5||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0079-Galar|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0080-Galar|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0199-Galar|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0143|Snorlax}}{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0194-Paldea|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/H|0980|Clodsire}}{{MSP/H|0230|Kingdra}}|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Squirtle|Water|Water|2}}


{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
|- style="background: #{{water color}};"  
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg water color dark}}"
! Game
! Location
|-
| [[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Pokémon Stadium]]
| [[Gym Leader Castle]]
|-
| [[Pokémon Snap]]
| [[Pokémon Island Valley|Valley]]
|-
| [[Pokémon Channel]]
| Upgrade binder
|-
| [[Pokémon Trozei]]
| Huge Storage 4<br>Endless Level 15<br>Trozei Battle<br>Mr. Who's Den
|-
|-
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]
! style="background: #{{tcg water color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
| [[Starter Pokémon]]<br>[[Waterfall Pond]] (8F-12F)
! style="background: #{{tcg water color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Pound}}
| [[Squirtle (Vending S1)]]
|-
|-
| [[Pokémon Ranger]]
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Double Slap}}
| [[Underground Waterways]]
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Squirtle (Expedition 131)]]
|}
|}


==Base stats==
===Side game data===
{{BaseStats with RBY|
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water}}
HP=44 |
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Water|ndex=007|acquisition=Catch}}
Attack=48 |
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Water|ndex=007|rarity=Common}}
Defense=65 |
SpAtk=50 |
SpDef=64 |
Special=50 |
Speed=43 }}
 
==Type effectiveness==
 
{{DP type effectiveness|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=  100 |
Poison=  100 |
Ground=  100 |
Rock=    100 |
Bug=    100 |
Ghost=  100 |
Steel=   50 |
 
Fire=    50 |
Water=  50 |
Grass=  200 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice=    50 |
Dragon=  100 |
Dark=    100 }}
 
==Learnset==
{{Learnset intro|Squirtle}}
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{water color}};"
! Level
! [[Generation I]]
! [[Generation II]]
! [[Generation III]]
! [[Generation IV]]
|-
|-
| Start || {{m|Tackle}}<BR>{{m|Tail Whip}} || {{M|Tackle}} || {{M|Tackle}} || {{M|Tackle}}
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Water|ndex=007
|body=1
|rate=11.7
|area=Turtleshell Pond
|P1=I'll knock them out with my {{m|Water Gun}}!
|P2=I'm down to half HP...
|P3=I might not make it... I want to rest inside my shell...
|PL=Yes! Leveled up!
|Partner=yes
|PP1=Let's give it our best, <name>!
|PP2=I'm starting to feel it...
|PP3=Graah... I'm almost done... Help me, <name>...
|PPL=Yeah! I leveled!
}}
|-
|-
| 4 || &nbsp; || {{M|Tail Whip}} || {{M|Tail Whip}} || {{M|Tail Whip}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Water|ndex=007
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=E
}}
|-
|-
| 7 || &nbsp; || '''{{M|Bubble}}''' || '''{{M|Bubble}}''' || '''{{M|Bubble}}'''
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=007
|coset=1
|conto={{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Noe Town]]
|P1=I'm proud of my tough shell!
|P2=I'm in pain, but I can still go on...
|protag=1
}}
|-
|-
| 8 || '''{{M|Bubble}}''' || &nbsp; || &nbsp; || &nbsp;
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|fieldpower=1
|field=Soak
|loop=3
|MinEXP=22
|MaxEXP=32
|num=076
|browser=Squirtle puffs its cheeks, then shoots water that can extinguish a small fire.
}}
|-
|-
| 10 || &nbsp; || {{M|Withdraw}} || {{M|Withdraw}} || {{M|Withdraw}}
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|field=Soak
|fieldpower=1
|num=011
|browser=It attacks by {{m|Water Gun|squirting water}} from its mouth.
}}
|-
|-
| 13 || &nbsp; || '''{{M|Water Gun}}''' || '''{{M|Water Gun}}''' || '''{{M|Water Gun}}'''
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Water
|att=1
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Water
|att=1
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
|-
| 15 || '''{{M|Water Gun}}''' || &nbsp; || &nbsp; || &nbsp;
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Water|ndex=007
|walk=1.97
|hp=46
|attack=68
|defense=52
|speed=60
}}
|-
|-
| 16 || &nbsp; || &nbsp; || &nbsp; || {{M|Bite}}
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Water|ndex=007
|Pad=Squirtle came to see the Ice Tree in the [[Iceberg Zone]], and his most loved Attraction is {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Empoleon's Snow Slide}}!
}}
|-
|-
| 18 || &nbsp; || {{M|Bite}} || {{M|Bite}} || &nbsp;
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Water|ndex=007
|pad=He is shy, but cares about his friends. As he gains more friends, he becomes less shy.
}}
|-
|-
| 19 || &nbsp; || &nbsp; || &nbsp; || {{M|Rapid Spin}}
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Water|ndex=007
|power=1
}}
|-
|-
| 22 || {{M|Bite}} || &nbsp; || &nbsp; || {{M|Protect}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=007|num=007
|min=40
|max=125
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Power of 4
|skilldesc=Increases damage when you make a match of four.
|swapper=Mega Boost+
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=007Winking|num=007
|min=40
|max=90
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Break+
|skilldesc=Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.
}}
|-
|-
| 23 || &nbsp; || {{M|Rapid Spin}} || {{M|Rapid Spin}} || &nbsp;
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=007
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Squirtle
|evocandy=25
|stamina=127
|attack=94
|defense=121
|fast={{m|Bubble}}, {{m|Tackle}}
|special={{m|Aqua Jet}}, {{m|Aqua Tail}}, {{m|Water Pulse}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]], {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]]
}}
|-
|-
| 25 || &nbsp; || &nbsp; || &nbsp; || '''{{M|Water Pulse}}'''
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Water|ndex=007|pdex=099
|dex=Squirtle doesn’t bask in the sun just to dry off its shell—it’s also absorbing nutrients to help it grow strong. It’s still weak for now, though, so it often needs friends like {{p|Lapras}} to rescue it.}}
|-
|-
| 28 || {{M|Withdraw}} || {{M|Protect}} || {{M|Protect}} || '''{{M|Aqua Tail}}'''
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|-
|ndex=0007
| 31 || &nbsp; || &nbsp; || &nbsp; || {{M|Skull Bash}}
|pokemon=Squirtle
|-
|sleeptype=Slumbering
| 33 || &nbsp; || {{M|Rain Dance}} || {{M|Rain Dance}} || &nbsp;
|type=Water
|-
|dexentry=It withdraws its limbs and head into its shell to sleep. It's said to do this to protect itself while sleeping when it's wary of threats. Apparently, it also sometimes rocks contentedly from side to side.
| 34 || &nbsp; || &nbsp; || &nbsp; || {{M|Rain Dance}}
|sleepstyle1=Sheltered Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Unsheltered Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Overturned Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=5
|specialty=Ingredients
|evolution=Lv. 12
|candyNum=40
|berry=Oran
|ingredient1=Moomoo Milk
|ingredient2=Soothing Cacao
|ingredient3=Bean Sausage
|carrylimit=10
|skillname=Ingredient Magnet S
|skilldesc=Gets you 6 ingredients chosen at random.
}}
|}
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|-
|-
| 35 || {{M|Skull Bash}} || &nbsp; || &nbsp; || &nbsp;
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{water color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
|-
| 37 || &nbsp; || &nbsp; || &nbsp; || '''{{M|Hydro Pump}}'''
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|-
|-
| 40 || &nbsp; || {{M|Skull Bash}} || {{M|Skull Bash}} || &nbsp;
| Sunglasses
|-
| Yamask costume
| 42 || '''{{M|Hydro Pump}}''' || &nbsp; || &nbsp; || &nbsp;
| Party hat
|-
| Pikachu visor
| 47 || &nbsp; || '''{{M|Hydro Pump}}''' || '''{{M|Hydro Pump}}''' || &nbsp;
|}
|}


===By [[TM]]/[[HM]]===
===Evolution data===
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{{Evobox-3
|- style="background: #{{water color}};"
|type1=Water
! Number
|pictype=art
! [[Generation I]]
|no1=0007
! [[Generation II]]
|name1=Squirtle
! [[Generation III]]
|type1-1=Water
! [[Generation IV]]
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 16}}
|-
|no2=0008
| TM01 || {{M|Mega Punch}} || {{M|Dynamicpunch}} || {{M|Focus Punch}} || {{M|Focus Punch}}
|name2=Wartortle
|-
|type1-2=Water
| TM02 || || {{m|Headbutt}} || ||
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 36}}
|-
|no3=0009
| TM03 || || {{m|Curse}} || '''{{M|Water Pulse}}''' || '''{{M|Water Pulse}}'''
|name3=Blastoise
|-
|type1-3=Water}}
| TM04 || || {{M|Rollout}} || ||
 
|-
===Sprites===
| TM05 || {{M|Mega Kick}} || || ||
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Water}}
|-
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=007}}
| TM06 || {{m|Toxic}} || {{m|Toxic}} || {{m|Toxic}} || {{M|Toxic}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=007}}
|-
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=007}}
| TM07 || || || {{M|Hail}} || {{M|Hail}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=007}}
|-
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=007}}
| TM08 || {{m|Body Slam}} || {{M|Rock Smash}} || ||
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=007|crop=60}}
|-
{{Spritebox/7/PE|ndex=007|crop=57|PEcrop=110}}
| TM09 || {{m|Take Down}} || || ||
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=007|crop=86}}
|-
<!--{{Spritebox/9|ndex=0007}}-->
| TM10 || {{m|Double-Edge}} || {{m|Hidden Power}} || {{m|Hidden Power}} || {{M|Hidden Power}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=007}}
|-
{{Spritebox/Footer|007|Squirtle}}
| TM11 || '''{{M|Bubblebeam}}''' || || ||
 
|-
==In the anime==
| TM12 || '''{{M|Water Gun}}''' || || ||
===Main series===
|-
[[File:Ash Squirtle.png|thumb|250px|Squirtle in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
| TM13 || {{M|Ice Beam}} || {{M|Snore}} || {{M|Ice Beam}} || {{M|Ice Beam}}
====Major appearances====
|-
=====[[Gary's Squirtle]]=====
| TM14 || {{M|Blizzard}} || {{M|Blizzard}} || {{M|Blizzard}} || {{M|Blizzard}}
In a flashback in ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'', a Squirtle was depicted battling and defeating [[Samurai]]'s {{p|Metapod}}.
|-
 
| TM15 || || {{M|Icy Wind}} || ||
It wasn't until ''[[EP269|The Ties That Bind]]'' that it was revealed that the Trainer who took Squirtle was [[Gary Oak]], {{Ash}}'s [[rival]]. By then, it had already evolved into a {{TP|Gary|Blastoise}}.
|-
 
| TM17 || {{M|Submission}} || {{m|Protect}} || {{m|Protect}} || {{M|Protect}}
Squirtle was seen in a flashback during ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', which is set in a different continuity from the main series. {{an|Professor Oak}} revealed to {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} that it had already been collected.
|-
 
| TM18 || {{M|Counter}} || {{M|Rain Dance}} || {{M|Rain Dance}} || {{M|Rain Dance}}
=====[[Ash's Squirtle]]=====
|-
Squirtle physically debuted in ''[[EP012|Here Comes the Squirtle Squad]]'' as the leader of the [[Squirtle Squad]], a gang of rogue Squirtle who were deserted by their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. Ash befriended and {{pkmn2|caught}} this Squirtle, who stayed with Ash until ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]'', when it returned to the Squirtle Squad. However, it briefly reappeared in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', to assist Ash with his final battle against {{an|Brandon}}, and in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', where it briefly reunited with its Trainer.
| TM19 || {{M|Seismic Toss}} || || ||
 
|-
=====[[Squirtle Squad]]=====
| TM20 || {{m|Rage}} || {{m|Endure}} || ||
The Squirtle Squad were a gang of rogue Squirtle who were deserted by their Trainers, who appeared in ''Here Comes the Squirtle Squad''. While Ash befriended and caught their [[Ash's Squirtle|leader]], the rest of them became a firefighting group after stopping a forest fire started by {{TRT}}, under the guidance of [[Officer Jenny]].
|-
 
| TM21 || || {{m|Frustration}} || {{m|Frustration}} || {{M|Frustration}}
=====[[May's Squirtle]]=====
|-
{{an|May}} received a Squirtle from Professor Oak in ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]''. This Squirtle was visibly younger and timid, but was used in several {{pkmn|Contest}}s. Squirtle would evolve into {{p|Wartortle}} by the time it appeared in ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes Welcome]]''.
| TM23 || || {{M|Iron Tail}} || {{M|Iron Tail}} || {{M|Iron Tail}}
 
|-
=====[[Team Go-Getters]]=====
| TM27 || || {{m|Return}} || {{m|Return}} || {{M|Return}}
The main character in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]'' special is a Squirtle that claims that he used to be [[human]]. He joined Team Go-Getters in their rescue work. He was initially unable to use {{m|Water Gun}}, but learned the move later during a battle against {{p|Skarmory}}.
|-
 
| TM28 || {{M|Dig}} || {{M|Dig}} || {{M|Dig}} || {{M|Dig}}
=====[[Tierno's Squirtle]]=====
|-
{{an|Tierno}}'s Squirtle debuted in ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]''. It evolved into Wartortle by the time of ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'' and then into Blastoise by ''[[XY091|Tag Team Battle Inspiration!]]''.
| TM31 || {{m|Mimic}} || {{m|Mud-Slap}} || {{M|Brick Break}} || {{M|Brick Break}}
 
|-
=====Other=====
| TM32 || {{m|Double Team}} || {{m|Double Team}} || {{M|Double Team}} || {{M|Double Team}}
In ''[[EP060|Beach Blank-Out Blastoise]]'', multiple Blastoise and Wartortle were troubled by their leader, a Blastoise, not waking up.
|-
 
| TM33 || {{m|Reflect}} || {{M|Ice Punch}} || ||
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', a Squirtle was cloned from Ash's Squirtle. It then participated in the battle between the original Pokémon and the cloned Pokémon. Squirtle reappeared in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.
|-
 
| TM34 || {{m|Bide}} || {{M|Swagger}} || ||
In ''[[HS14|Journey to the Starting Line!]]'', a Squirtle was one of the three [[Kanto]] first partner Pokémon {{OBP|Gilbert|HS14}} was supposed to choose from. After they were scared off by [[Ash's Tauros]], Professor Oak, {{Tracey}}, {{Delia}}, and Gilbert had to split up and find the three missing Pokémon. Squirtle was the second one found, being found stuck in a tree that was hanging over a cliff. [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] managed to catch Squirtle before it could fall off the cliff.
|-
 
| TM35 || || {{M|Sleep Talk}} || ||
In ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack!]]'', a Squirtle went with Professor Oak on his trip to [[Hoenn]] along with a {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Charmander}}.
|-
 
| TM39 || || || || {{M|Rock Tomb}}
====Minor appearances====
|-
Squirtle made its debut in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', where Ash dreamed about one as his prospective first partner Pokémon.
| TM40 || {{M|Skull Bash}} || {{M|Defense Curl}} || ||
 
|-
Two Squirtle appeared in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', with one under the ownership of a {{tc|Gentleman}} and the other under the ownership of a Trainer.
| TM42 || || || {{m|Facade}} || {{M|Facade}}
 
|-
In ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]'', the [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]]'s Squirtle was used by a [[Nurse Joy]] during the [[Pokémon League Admissions Exam]].
| TM43 || || || {{M|Secret Power}} || {{M|Secret Power}}
 
|-
In ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'', a Squirtle was on [[Scissor Street]].
| TM44 || {{M|Rest}} || {{M|Rest}} || {{M|Rest}} || {{M|Rest}}
 
|-
A Squirtle appeared in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''.
| TM45 || || {{M|Attract}} || {{M|Attract}} || {{M|Attract}}
 
|-
In ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'', a Trainer's Squirtle was at the closing ceremonies of the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].
| TM50 || {{M|Substitute}} || || ||
 
|-
A Squirtle appeared in {{OBP|Marina|EP091}}'s fantasy in ''[[EP091|Bye Bye Psyduck]]''.
| TM55 || || || || '''{{M|Brine}}'''
 
|-
A first partner Squirtle appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]''.
| TM56 || || || || {{M|Fling}}
 
|-
A Squirtle appeared in {{an|Brock}}'s fantasy in ''[[EP170|A Better Pill to Swallow]]''.
| TM58 || || || || {{M|Endure}}
 
|-
In ''[[EP216|Dueling Heroes]]'', a Trainer's Squirtle participated in the [[Whirl Cup]].
| TM74 || || || || {{M|Gyro Ball}}
 
|-
A Squirtle appeared in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', belonging to the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]]. It was temporarily loaned to one of the school's underage students for use.
| TM78 || || || || {{M|Captivate}}
 
|-
A Squirtle appeared in ''[[DP022|Borrowing on Bad Faith!]]''.
| TM82 || || || || {{M|Sleep Talk}}
 
|-
In ''[[DP149|Sticking With Who You Know!]]'', a Squirtle fell in love with a {{p|Raichu}} under the influence of [[Professor Kodama]]'s machine.
| TM83 || || || || {{M|Natural Gift}}
 
|-
In ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]'', a Squirtle {{an|Meloetta}}'s concert.
| TM87 || || || || {{M|Swagger}}
 
|-
In ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]'', a Squirtle was part of Professor Oak's demonstration with the Kanto first partner Pokémon during the [[Kanto Fair]].
| TM90 || || || || {{M|Substitute}}
 
|-
A Trainer's Squirtle appeared in ''[[SM006|A Shocking Grocery Run!]]''.
| HM03 || '''{{M|Surf}}''' || '''{{M|Surf}}''' || '''{{M|Surf}}''' || '''{{M|Surf}}'''
 
|-
A Trainer's Squirtle appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.
| HM04 || {{M|Strength}} || {{M|Strength}} || {{M|Strength}} || {{M|Strength}}
 
|-
A wild Squirtle appeared in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]''.
| HM06 || || '''{{M|Whirlpool}}''' || {{M|Rock Smash}} || {{M|Strength}}
 
|-
Four Trainers' Squirtle appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.
| HM07 || || '''{{M|Waterfall}}''' || '''{{M|Waterfall}}''' || '''{{M|Waterfall}}'''
 
|-
A female Trainer used her Squirtle in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]'' to weaken a Caterpie she wanted to catch.
| HM08 || || || '''{{M|Dive}}''' ||
 
|}
In ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]'', a Squirtle was one of the first partner Pokémon [[Professor Cerise]] offered to [[Goh]], but it was rejected.
 
A Trainer's Squirtle appeared in ''[[JN031|The Cuteness Quotient!]]''.
 
A Squirtle appeared in a fantasy alongside the other [[first partner Pokémon]] in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]''.
 
A Squirtle appeared in ''[[JN058|Eyes on the Goal!]]'', under the ownership of the [[Shell Sage]].
 
A Trainer's Squirtle appeared in ''[[JN117|The Fiery Road to Mastership!]]''.
 
A Squirtle appeared in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Squirtle appeared in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', another two appeared under the ownership of students of [[Indigo Academy]].
 
A Squirtle appeared in ''[[HZ040|Farewell, Sprigatito?]]'' during a flashback.
 
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP012|Squirtle|Ash's Pokédex|Squirtle. This Tiny Turtle Pokémon draws its long neck into its shell to launch incredible {{t|Water}} [[move|attacks]] with amazing range and accuracy. The blasts can be quite powerful.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY039|Squirtle|Serena's Pokédex|Squirtle, the Tiny Turtle Pokémon. During battle, Squirtle hides in its shell that sprays water at its opponent whenever it can.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
 
===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Blue Squirtle PO.png|thumb|250px|Squirtle in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
{{OBP|Blue|Origins}} chose Squirtle as his [[first partner Pokémon]] in ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]''. He later used it to battle {{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s {{p|Charmander}} and won with ease. Sometime before Red went to the [[Pokémon Tower]] in ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'', Squirtle evolved into Wartortle. It was shown later as a Blastoise in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'', when it battled Red's fully evolved {{TP|Red|Charizard}}.
 
In ''File 1: Red'', a Squirtle was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.
 
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
A Squirtle appeared in ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', under the ownership of {{gal|Honey}}.
 
===GOTCHA!===
A Squirtle briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].
 
===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Squirtle briefly appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', inside [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. It was seen playing with its fellow [[first partner Pokémon]].
 
===POKÉTOON===
A Trainer's Squirtle appeared in ''[[PT03|Blossom's Dream]]''.
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Professor Sycamore Squirtle Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Squirtle in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Blasty]]=====
{{adv|Green}} stole a Squirtle from {{adv|Professor Oak}}, which she [[nickname]]d Blasty. He has since evolved into {{p|Wartortle}} and then {{p|Blastoise}} more quickly than the others, possibly due to her innate talent in evolving Pokémon, as acknowledged by the [[Masked Man]]. Blasty is never shown in his Squirtle form, (save the contents page of the [[Pokémon Adventures volume 3|third volume]] and a picture Professor Oak had of Green stealing him from his lab). His first appearance, as a Wartortle, is in ''[[PS015|Wartortle Wars]]'', returning as a Blastoise in ''[[PS030|Zap, Zap, Zapdos]]''.
 
====Minor appearances====
In ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]'', a Squirtle was seen a silhouette when {{adv|Green}} talks about {{adv|Mew}}.
 
In ''[[PS552|They Have a Flare for a Li'l Kanga-Napping]]'', [[Professor Sycamore]] has a Squirtle with him.
 
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Squirtle appeared in ''[[PM001|Introducing the Pokémon Clefairy!!]]'' as one of the first partner Pokémon {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} and {{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}} had to choose from.
 
{{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}} was revealed to have a Squirtle in ''[[PM047|Squirtle, the Crybaby Pokémon]]'' when he was coming up with three grand schemes.
 
A Squirtle appeared in ''[[PM049|Fighting Over Otoshidama!!]]''.
 
A Squirtle appeared in ''[[PM094|Take me to the Dragon Palace!]]''.
 
A Squirtle appeared in ''[[PM112|Special Fireworks!!]]''.
 
[[File:Ash Squirtle EToP.png|thumb|left|200px|Squirtle in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Squirtle}}
Ash's Squirtle debuts in ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]''. Squirtle's capture is not shown in the manga, it is simply stated when it appears from its Poké Ball that "{{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} has been busy since the last comic".
 
[[Ash's Pikachu]] also meets an abandoned Squirtle in the chapter ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]''. This Squirtle, along with other Pokémon, helps Pikachu find the [[Hidden Village]] after he is separated from Ash and friends.
 
===Magical Pokémon Journey===
{{main|Squirtle (MPJ)}}
Squirtle debuts in ''[[PPP06|Christmas Wishes]]''. It admires [[Almond]] and refers to him as his "big brother".
 
Squirtle also has five sisters, who appear in ''[[PPP19|The Five Sisters of Squirtle]]''. Two of his sisters are also Squirtle, twins named Kamee and Kameao.
 
===Pokémon Zensho===
{{Zensho|Shigeru}}'s first partner Pokémon was a Squirtle he received from [[Professor Oak]].
 
===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Squirtle appeared in [[GDZ38]], under the ownership of [[Three turtle siblings|Kamero]].
 
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Ash's Squirtle}}
{{Ash}}'s Squirtle appeared in {{ma|Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth}}.
 
A Squirtle appeared in a flashback in [[ICYR1]], under the ownership of {{an|Professor Oak}}.
 
===Pokémon Newspaper Strip===
[[Misty]] has a Squirtle in the Pokémon Newspaper Strip.
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Squirtle (TCG)}}
 
==Other appearances==
[[File:Squirtle SSBU.png|200px|thumb|{{OBP|Squirtle|Super Smash Bros.}} in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]]]
[[File:Squirtle Detective Pikachu.jpg|thumb|250px|Squirtle in {{DetPikMov}}]]
[[File:Squirtle Celestial.png|thumb|250px|Squirtle in the music video for Celestial]]
====[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]====
{{sbw|Squirtle}} is seen on the stage [[Poké Floats]] and is the first Poké Float to appear. Play begins on its head and arms until it slowly leaves off the bottom of the screen. After traveling through all the Poké Floats, the screen will be empty for a few seconds before Squirtle pops up and the cycle begins again.
 
====Trophy information====
''Retreating into its shell and spitting water at its foes is Squirtle's trademark response to danger. It's one of the three Pokémon that Trainers can receive from Professor Oak in Pokémon Red and Blue. Squirtle evolves into Wartortle and then Blastoise, ramping up its water powers with each evolution.''
 
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
{{sbw|Squirtle (SSBB)|Squirtle}} is a playable Pokémon used by the {{SSB|Pokémon Trainer}} alongside {{p|Ivysaur}} and {{p|Charizard}}. It can use {{m|Waterfall}} to recover from falls as well as {{m|Withdraw}}, in which case it retreats to its shell and shoots water from the back of it propelling him forwards. It also uses {{m|Water Gun}} to push enemies with a stream of water. Squirtle is a lightweight and uses various attacks using its shell and {{type|Water}} moves to combat its foes. It uses {{m|Hydro Pump}} in the Pokémon Trainer's Final Smash, {{DL|Final Smash|Triple Finish}}.
 
{{SmashMoves|type=Water|game=Brawl|Spe=Water Gun|SpeM=yes|SpeS=Withdraw|SpeSM=yes|SpeU=Waterfall|SpeUM=yes|SpeD=Pokémon Change|FS=Triple Finish|FS2=Hydro Pump}}
 
====Trophy information====
''"A Tiny Turtle Pokémon. In times of danger, it pulls its arms and legs inside its shell to protect from enemy attacks. When it conceals its neck, it also shoots a powerful stream of water from its mouth. Its shell not only protects its body, but also reduces water friction when in the water. When leveled up, it evolves into Wartortle."''
 
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
Squirtle does not return as a playable character in either version of the game. Instead, it appears as a trophy in both versions.
 
====Trophy information====
'''NA''': ''At the start of their Pokémon adventures, many aspiring trainers visit Professor Oak to choose one of three first partner Pokémon. Squirtle's always a popular choice, what with it being so gosh-darn adorable. When it's in danger, though, it withdraws into its shell and spits a high-pressure burst of water—a bit less adorable.''
 
'''PAL''': ''At the start of their Pokémon adventures, many aspiring trainers visit Professor Oak to choose one of three first partner Pokémon. Squirtle's always a popular choice, what with him being so flipping adorable. When it's in danger, though, it withdraws into its shell and spits a high-pressure burst of water, which isn't quite so adorable.''
 
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Squirtle appears once again as a playable Pokémon fighter used by the Pokémon Trainer.
 
==={{DetPikMov}}===
Five Squirtle appeared in {{DetPikMov}}.
 
===Celestial===
Squirtle appeared in the music video for [[Celestial]].
{{-}}


===By [[breeding]]===
==Trivia==
* '''{{m|Aqua Jet}}'''
* There was a scene in the 2004 film ''{{wp|Godzilla: Final Wars}}'' where a boy throws an action figure of Squirtle into a fire and insults it. This is also a presumed reference to {{wp|Gamera}}.<ref>[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Film/GodzillaFinalWars Film / Godzilla: Final Wars]</ref>
* '''{{m|Aqua Ring}}'''
* {{m|Fake Out}}
* {{m|Flail}}
* {{m|Foresight}}
* {{m|Haze}}
* {{m|Mirror Coat}}
* {{m|Mist}}
* {{m|Mud Sport}}
* {{m|Muddy Water}}
* {{m|Refresh}}
* {{m|Yawn}}


===By [[move tutor|tutoring]]===
===Cultural impact===
In Pokémon FireRed, Pokémon LeafGreen, and Pokémon Emerald:
[[File:Niue Dollar Pokémon.png|thumb|250px|$1 coins from {{wp|Niue}}]]
* {{m|Body Slam}}
* {{wp|Niue}} released a one-dollar coin featuring Squirtle as part of a commemorative promotion for the [[Pokémon]] franchise, with Squirtle on one side and the nation's coat of arms on the other.
* {{m|Counter}}
* {{m|Double-Edge}}
* {{m|Mega Punch}}
* {{m|Mega Kick}}
* {{m|Mimic}}
* {{m|Seismic Toss}}
* {{m|Substitute}}
In Pokémon Emerald Only:
* {{m|Defense Curl}}
* {{m|Dynamicpunch}}
* {{m|Endure}}
* {{m|Ice Punch}}
* {{m|Icy Wind}}
* {{m|Mud-Slap}}
* {{m|Rollout}}
* {{m|Sleep Talk}}
* {{m|Snore}}
* {{m|Swagger}}


==Side game data==
===Origin===
Squirtle's design is based on both its final evolved form and baby {{wp|turtle}}s,<ref name=Origin>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokemon.com] (archived)</ref> though its anatomy and semi-aquatic lifestyle are much more similar to {{wp|terrapin}}s, with proportions matching those of the {{wp|big-headed turtle}}. Much like Wartortle, its tail is a reference to Japanese legends of the ''{{wp|Cultural depictions of turtles#Japan|minogame}}'' (蓑亀), a turtle which lived for 10,000 years and grew a tail made of {{wp|seaweed}}.


{{Side game|
====Name origin====
type=water |
<!--Do NOT add squirrel. Just because both Squirtle and Squirrel have "Squir", doesn't mean it comes from squirrel. Squirtle is also not a squirrel.-->
Trozei=yes |
Squirtle is a combination of ''squirt'' (to spray) and ''turtle''. The name was chosen in apparent reference to {{wp|water gun}}s, which were thought of as "cool" toys for children.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19990221135156/http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/POKEMON/NEWS/NEWS.HTM GAME FREAK | POCKEMON JOURNAL] (archive)</ref> "Squirt" is also a slang term for a small child.
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=11.7 |
area=Turtleshell Pond |
P1= I'll knock them out with my {{M|Water Gun}}! |
P2= I'm down to half HP... |
P3= I might not make it... I want to rest inside my shell... |
PL= Yes! Leveled up! |
Partner=yes |
PP1= Let's give it our best, <name>! |
PP2= I'm starting to feel it... |
PP3= Graah... I'm almost done... Help me, <name>... |
PPL= Yeah! I leveled! |
Ranger=yes |
typeG=Water |
typeA=Water |
field=Soak |
browser= Squirtle puffs its cheeks, then shoots water that can extinguish a small fire. |
}}


==Evolution==
Zenigame may be a combination of 銭 ''zeni'' (money) and 亀 ''kame'' (turtle), forming the word 銭亀 ''zenigame'' (baby {{wp|Japanese pond turtle}}). According to {{game|Black and White|s}}'s television program ''{{DL|Television|PokéQuiz}}'', "'Zeni' is an old-fashioned word for money. Squirtle's shells look like old coins, so that's how they got their name!"
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=Trivia=
* In the anime, Squirtle has had the most trainers out of the original three starters. It has been trained by [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]], [[May (anime)|May]] and [[Gary Oak|Gary]]. However, Gary is the only one who received Squirtle as a starter.
==Origin==
Squirtle appears to be a stylized turtle.
===Name origin===
Squirtle's name is a combination of ''squirt'', which in this case can hold two meanings- a verb, to spray water, and a noun, a nickname for someone who is tiny in comparison to others -and ''[[wp:turtle|turtle]]''.  It can also be corruption of "[[wp:squirrel|squirrel]]", pointing to its squirrel-like tail.  ''Zenigame'' is simply the Japanese word for pond turtle, 銭亀.
==In other languages==
==In other languages==
* [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Schiggy
{{incomplete|section|needs Icelandic meaning}}
* [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Carapuce - ''Carapace'' means shell, and ''puce'' means flea, in reference to its height. ''Puce'' can also be a term of affection, maybe because of its cute look.
{{Other languages|type=Water|type2=Water
* [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 꼬부기 ''Kkobugi'' - Portmanteau of ''kid'' and ''turtle''.
|ja=ゼニガメ ''Zenigame''|jameaning=From {{tt|銭亀 ''zenigame''|baby Japanese pond turtle}}
* Chinese (Taiwan): 杰尼龟 ''Jíe Ní Gui'' - An onomatopoeic reference to Squirtle's Japanese name, Zenigame. The last character in the name means turtle.
|fr=Carapuce|frmeaning=From {{tt|''carapace''|shell}} and {{tt|''puce''|flea, used as an endearing term for someone small or cute}}
* Chinese (Hong Kong): 車厘龟 ''Che Lí Gui''
|es=Squirtle|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Schiggy|demeaning=From {{tt|''Schildkröte''|turtle}}
|it=Squirtle|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=꼬부기 ''Kkobugi''|komeaning=From {{tt|꼬마 ''kkoma''|little thing}} and {{tt|거북이 ''geobugi''|turtle}}
|zh_cmn=傑尼龜 / 杰尼龟 ''Jiéníguī''|zh_cmnmeaning=From the partial transcription of its Japanese name and {{tt|龜 / 龟 ''guī''|turtle}}
|zh_yue=傑尼龜 ''Gihtnèihgwāi''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>車厘龜 ''Chēlèihgwāi''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From the partial Mandarin-based transcription of the Japanese name and {{tt|龜 ''gwāi''|turtle}}<br>From {{tt|車厘子 ''chēlèihji''|cherry}} and {{tt|龜 ''gwāi''|turtle}}
|ar=سكويرتل ''Squirtle''|armeaning=Transcription of English name
|bg=Скуиртъл ''Skuirtŭl''|bgmeaning=Transcription of English name
|el=Σκουίρτλ ''Skuírtl''|elmeaning=From English name
|he=סקווירטל ''Squirtel''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi={{tt|स्क्वर्टल|Skvarṭal}} ''Squirtle''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|is=Smápisl {{tt|*|in the sub of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure}}|ismeaning=<!--From {{tt|smár|small}} and ???-->
|id=Skuitel {{tt|*|Pokémon Pocket Monsters only}}|idmeaning=Corruption of English name
|lt=Švirkšlys|ltmeaning=From English name
|ru=Сквирл ''Skvirl'' {{tt|*|EP001}}<br>Сквиртл ''Skvirtl''|rumeaning=Possibly from "squirrel"<br>Transcription of English name
|th=เซนิกาเมะ ''Senikame''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{-}}


=Related articles=
==See also==
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* [[Ash's Squirtle]]
* [[Ash's Squirtle]]
* [[Gary's Blastoise|Gary's Squirtle]]
* [[Gary's Squirtle]]
* [[May's Squirtle]]
* [[May's Squirtle]]
* [[Blasty]]
* [[Tierno's Squirtle]]
* [[Squirtle Squad]]
* [[Squirtle Squad]]
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* [[Squirtle (MPJ)]]
* [[Team Go-Getters]]
* [[Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)]]
* [[Blastoise (UNITE)]]
* [[First partner Pokémon]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]
|}
==References==
<references />


=External links=
==External links==
* [[wp:Squirtle|Article on Wikipedia]]
* {{wp|Squirtle|Article on Wikipedia}}
* [http://www.brawlsnapshots.com/snapshots/tag?order=score&tag=squirtle Snapshots of Squirtle from Super Smash Bros. Brawl]


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[[es:Squirtle]]
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Latest revision as of 16:47, 9 September 2024

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Squirtle (disambiguation).
Squirtle
Tiny Turtle Pokémon
ゼニガメ
Zenigame
#0007
Squirtle



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Water Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Torrent Cacophony
Cacophony
Rain Dish
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Monster and Water 1
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
1'08" 0.5 m
Squirtle
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
19.8 lbs. 9.0 kg
Squirtle
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form2}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
66
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
63
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 1
Squirtle
0
HP
0
Atk
1
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
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Sp.Def
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Atk
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Def
0
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Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body06.png
Footprint
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{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
70
External Links

Squirtle (Japanese: ゼニガメ Zenigame) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves into Wartortle starting at level 16, which evolves into Blastoise starting at level 36.

Along with Bulbasaur and Charmander, Squirtle is one of the three first partner Pokémon of Kanto available at the beginning of Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, FireRed, and LeafGreen.

Biology

Squirtle in its shell

Squirtle is a small reptilian Pokémon that resembles a light-blue turtle. While it typically walks on its two short legs, it has been shown to run on all fours in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It has large, purplish, or reddish eyes and a slightly hooked upper lip. Each of its hands and feet has three pointed digits. The end of its long, squirrel-like tail curls inward. Its body is encased by a tough shell that forms and hardens after birth. This shell is brown on the top, pale yellow on the bottom, and has a thick white ridge between the two halves.

Squirtle's shell is a useful tool. It can withdraw into the shell for protection or to sleep. The grooved, rounded shape helps to reduce water resistance, allowing the Pokémon to swim at high speeds. Squirtle can spray foamy water from its mouth with great accuracy. Squirtle is scarce in the wild, although it can be found around small ponds and lakes. Squirtle can also be found residing around rivers in mountainous regions, as shown in Pokémon Snap and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. In the Pokémon the Series episode Beach Blank-Out Blastoise, Squirtle is shown to be found living on secluded islands with other members of their evolutionary line. Sharpedo is a natural predator of Squirtle. As shown in Pokémon Sleep, Squirtle is known to sleep by withdrawing its limbs and head into its shell.[1] It does this to protect itself from threats while sleeping. It also occasionally rocks contentedly from side to side while sleeping.

In Generation II, Squirtle and its evolved forms were the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Skull Bash naturally, but other Pokémon could still inherit it via breeding.

Evolution

Squirtle evolves into Wartortle, which evolves into Blastoise.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

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Unevolved
Squirtle
 Water 
Rare Candy
Level 16
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First Evolution
Wartortle
 Water 
Rare Candy
Level 36
0009Blastoise.png
Second Evolution
Blastoise
 Water 

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#007
Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
Green
Red(ENG) After birth, its back swells and hardens into a shell. Powerfully sprays foam from its mouth.
Blue
Yellow Shoots water at prey while in the water. Withdraws into its shell when in danger.
Stadium It takes time for the shell to form and harden after hatching. It sprays foam powerfully from its mouth.
Generation II Johto
#232
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.
Stadium 2 The shell is soft when it is born. It soon becomes so resilient, prodding fingers will bounce off it. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)
The shell, which hardens soon after it is born, is resilient. If you poke it, it will bounce back out. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#007
Ruby 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.
Sapphire
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.
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.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#237
Diamond It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.
Pearl
Platinum
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.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.
White
Black 2 It shelters itself in its shell then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Central #086
Hoenn
#—
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 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.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#007
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
Let's Go Pikachu Shoots water at prey while in the water. Withdraws into its shell when in danger.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII Galar
Isle of Armor #071
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
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 It hides in its shell to protect itself, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#170
Scarlet After birth, its back swells and hardens into a shell. It sprays a potent foam from its mouth.
Violet Its shell is soft immediately after it is born. In no time at all, the shell becomes so resilient that a prodding finger will bounce right off it.


Pokédex Image Squirtle SV Blueberry.png
Squirtle in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
First partner Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town
Blue (Japan)
First partner Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town
Yellow
Received from Officer Jenny in Vermilion City after receiving the Thunder Badge
Generation II
Gold Silver
Time Capsule, Event
Crystal
Time Capsule, Event
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade, Event
Emerald
Trade, Event
FireRed LeafGreen
First partner Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Trade
Platinum
Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
Received from Professor Oak in Pallet Town after defeating Red
Pal Park
Pond
Generation V
Black White
Global Link Event
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer, Event
Generation VI
X Y
Received from Professor Sycamore in Lumiose City after defeating him
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade, Event
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Seaward Cave (Island Scan)Mo
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Route 24, Route 25, Seafoam Islands
Vermilion City (Only one)
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Wild Area News, Pokémon HOME Event
TradeVersion 1.2.0+
Expansion Pass
Master Dojo (Only one; Gigantamax Factor)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Grand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern (after obtaining the National Pokédex)
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
TradeVersion 3.0.0+
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Canyon Biome (after boosting biodiversity in the Canyon Biome)


In side games

Generation I
Snap
Valley
Pinball
Blue Field: Viridian City
Stadium
Gym Leader Castle
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Channel
Upgrade binder
Trozei!
Huge Storage 4, Endless Level 15, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Hero Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Waterfall Pond (B8F-B12F)
Ranger
Waterworks
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Hero Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Lake Afar (B1F-B8F)
MD Sky
Hero Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Lake Afar (B1F-B8F)
Ranger: SoA
Ranger School, Marine Cave
Rumble
Bright Beach (Normal Mode C & A)
PokéPark Wii
Iceberg Zone
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Lake: Everspring Valley
PokéPark 2
Arcane Area
Rumble U
Dream Gate: Wet and Wild Battle, Variety Battle: Get 1,000 Combos!
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 3
Rumble World
Pearl Marsh: Pearl Lake (All Areas)
Super MD
Hero Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Noe Town
Picross
Area 07: Stage 04
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Charizard Sea2019, Jirachi Sea, Gengar Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal, Jirachi SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Hero Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Murky Cave (8F-12F), Waterfall Pond (8F-12F)
Fainted Pokémon: Sky Tower, Silver Trench, Buried Relic
New Snap
Maricopia Reef Day Level 2+, Evening, Lental SeafloorLevel 3
Generation IX
Sleep
Greengrass Isle (from Basic 2)
Cyan Beach (from Basic 1)
Lapis Lakeside (from Basic 1)
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Puerto Blanco: Stage 3
Blau Salon: Stage 402
Event: Special Daily Pokémon (First release; Winking)
Masters EX
Scottie/Bettie & SquirtleEgg


In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Zap Cannon Squirtle English United States 5 December 28, 2001 to January 31, 2002;
January 17 to 23, 2003
RSEFRLG Gather More Pokémon! Fourth Campaign Squirtle Japanese Japan 10 February 11 to 28, 2006
B2W2 Sticker Promotional Kanto First Partner Egg Squirtle Japanese Japan 1 September 1 to 30, 2012
BWB2W2 Kanto First Partner Egg Squirtle Korean South Korea 1 November 8 to 11, 2012
B2W2 Kanto First Partner Egg Squirtle Korean Wi-Fi 1 February 14 to March 31, 2013
XYORAS Pokémon Lab Squirtle Japanese region Online 5 July 8 to November 30, 2015
ORAS 2016 World Championships Squirtle All United States 5 August 19 to 21, 2016
SwSh Pokémon HOME Gigantamax Factor Squirtle All Online 14 June 17 to 30, 2021
In-game events
Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
RGBY Gym Leader Castle Squirtle Japanese hide 5 April 30, 1999 onwards
RBY Gym Leader Castle Squirtle English hide 5 February 29, 2000 onwards
RBY Gym Leader Castle Squirtle French hide 5 April 7, 2000 onwards
RBY Gym Leader Castle Squirtle German hide 5 April 7, 2000 onwards
RBY Gym Leader Castle Squirtle Italian hide 5 April 7, 2000 onwards
RBY Gym Leader Castle Squirtle Spanish hide 5 April 7, 2000 onwards
HOME HOME Mobile Hidden Ability Squirtle Worldwide hide 5 February 12, 2020 onwards
HOME HOME Mobile Gigantamax Factor Squirtle Worldwide hide 14 June 17 to 30, 2021
Wild Area News
Games Event Gigantamax Location Level Distribution period
SwSh Wild Area News No hide 17, 30, 40 February 27 to March 1, 2020

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
BW Global Link Squirtle Japanese PGL 10 October 14, 2010 to May 31, 2011
BW Global Link Squirtle Korean PGL 10 May 11, 2011 to May 11, 2013

Held items

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games Held items
Red Blue
Bitter Berry Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow
Stadium
Normal Box Normal Box (From Round 1: 100%)
Gorgeous Box Gorgeous Box (From Round 2: 100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
44
104 - 151 198 - 292
48
47 - 110 90 - 214
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
64
62 - 127 119 - 249
43
43 - 104 81 - 203
Total:
314
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 50.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/3 ★★★
Power
1/3 ☆☆
Skill
3/4 ★★★
Stamina
4/4 ★★★★
Jump
2/2 ★★
Total
13/16 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

Squirtle is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
033 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25
066 Withdraw Water Status 0000 00——% 40
099 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 05050 100100% 40
1212 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
1515 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100100% 20
1818 Protect Normal Status 0000 00——% 10
2121 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00——% 5
2424 Aqua Tail Water Physical 09090 09090% 10
2727 Shell Smash Normal Status 0000 00——% 15
3030 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 00——% 15
3333 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5
3636 Wave Crash Water Physical 120120 100100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Squirtle
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Squirtle
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM011Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20
TM022Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM034Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM035Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM043Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM055Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM058Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM059Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM069Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM104Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM110Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM110 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10
TM123Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM124Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM124 Ice Spinner Ice Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM135Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM142Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM142 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5
TM143Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM145Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM145 Water Pledge Water Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM174Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM174 Haze Ice Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM180Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM180 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM192Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20
TM193Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TM196Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM196 Flip Turn Water Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM204Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM208Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM208 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM209Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM209 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 085}}85% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Squirtle
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Squirtle
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
GolduckSeelDewgongEmpoleonBuizelFloatzelAlomomolaClauncherClawitzerPopplioBrionnePrimarinaQuaxlyQuaxwellQuaquaval
Aqua Jet Water Physical 40 100% 20
SeelDewgongMarillAzumarillMiloticDucklettSwannaAlomomolaDewpiderAraquanid
Aqua Ring Water Status —% 20
LombreLudicolo
Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10
SnorlaxTotodileCroconawFeraligatrLotadLombreLudicoloFeebasMiloticClauncherClawitzerTadbulbBellibolt
Flail Normal Physical 100% 15
LaprasMilotic
Life Dew Water Status —% 10
DewpiderAraquanid
Mirror Coat Psychic Special 100% 20
LaprasWooperQuagsireLotadLombreLudicoloWingullPelipperSurskitPiplupPrinplupEmpoleonSnoverAbomasnowEiscue
Mist Ice Status —% 30
Mirror Herb*
Water Spout Water Special 150 100% 5
SlowpokeSlowpokeSlowbroSlowbroSlowkingSlowkingSnorlaxWooperWooperQuagsireClodsireKingdra
Yawn Normal Status —% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Squirtle
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Squirtle
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Squirtle
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Pound Squirtle (Vending S1)
Double Slap Squirtle (Expedition 131)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Pin007.png Pinani007.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani007.png
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 11.7%
Friend Area: Turtleshell Pond
Phrases
51%-100% HP I'll knock them out with my Water Gun!
26%-50% HP I'm down to half HP...
1%-25% HP I might not make it... I want to rest inside my shell...
Level up Yes! Leveled up!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP Let's give it our best, <name>!
26%-50% HP I'm starting to feel it...
1%-25% HP Graah... I'm almost done... Help me, <name>...
Level up Yeah! I leveled!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 007.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: E
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 007.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Talk to in Noe Town
Connected to: Bulbasaur, Charmander
Connection Orb Set: 1

Phrases
Normal I'm proud of my tough shell!
Low HP (< 50%) I'm in pain, but I can still go on...
Phrases if the hero
Normal (All right! I'll give it my all!)
Low HP (< 50%) (This is hard…but I need to hang in there!)
Phrases if the partner
Normal Let's give it our all!
Low HP (< 50%) I'm OK… I can take it a little more…
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Water
Poké Assist: Water PA.png
Water
Field move: Soak fm.png
(Soak ×1)
Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 22 Max. exp.: 32
Browser entry R-076
Squirtle puffs its cheeks, then shoots water that can extinguish a small fire.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Water
Poké Assist: Water PA.png
Water
Field move: Soak 1 field move.png
(Soak ×1)
Browser entry R-011
It attacks by squirting water from its mouth.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush007Body.png Walking Speed: 1.97 seconds Base HP: 46
Base Attack: 68 Base Defense: 52 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW007.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Squirtle came to see the Ice Tree in the Iceberg Zone, and his most loved Attraction is Empoleon's Snow Slide!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2007.png
PokéPark Pad entry:
He is shy, but cares about his friends. As he gains more friends, he becomes less shy.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Water
Attack Power: ★★★★

BT007.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Water
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 40 - 125 Raise Max Level.png 20

#007
Shuffle007.png

Power of 4
Increases damage when you make a match of four.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Mega Boost+


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Water
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 40 - 90 Raise Max Level.png 5

#007
Shuffle007Winking.png

Rock Break+
Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.


Pokémon GO
GO007.png Base HP: 127 Base Attack: 94 Base Defense: 121
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: Squirtle Candy 25
Fast Attacks: Bubble, Tackle
Charged Attacks: Aqua Jet, Aqua Tail, Water Pulse, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon, FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon
New Pokémon Snap
NPS007.png
Photodex entry #099
Squirtle doesn’t bask in the sun just to dry off its shell—it’s also absorbing nutrients to help it grow strong. It’s still weak for now, though, so it often needs friends like Lapras to rescue it.
Pokémon Sleep
Sleep Menu 0007.png Sleep type: Slumbering Pokémon type: Water Points to befriend: 5
Specialty: Ingredients Berry:
Sleep Oran Berry.pngOran Berry ×1
Primary ingredient:
Sleep Moomoo Milk.pngMoomoo Milk ×2
Possible ingredients:
Sleep Moomoo Milk.pngMoomoo Milk Sleep Soothing Cacao.pngSoothing Cacao Sleep Bean Sausage.pngBean Sausage
Main skill: Ingredient Magnet S Base carry limit: 10
Gets you 6 ingredients chosen at random.
Evolution requirements:
Sleep Squirtle Candy.pngSquirtle Candy ×40, Lv. 12
It withdraws its limbs and head into its shell to sleep. It's said to do this to protect itself while sleeping when it's wary of threats. Apparently, it also sometimes rocks contentedly from side to side.
Sleep Style 0007-1.png Sleep Style 0007-2.png Sleep Style 0007-3.png Sleep Style 0007-4.png
Sheltered Sleep Unsheltered Sleep Overturned Sleep Atop-Belly Sleep
★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★


Costumes in Pokémon GO
GO007Summer2018.png GO007Fall2019.png GO007Jan2020.png GO007Spring2020.png
Sunglasses Yamask costume Party hat Pikachu visor

Evolution data

0007Squirtle.png
Unevolved
Squirtle
 Water 
Rare Candy
Level 16
0008Wartortle.png
First Evolution
Wartortle
 Water 
Rare Candy
Level 36
0009Blastoise.png
Second Evolution
Blastoise
 Water 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
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Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
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Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
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Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
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Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
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Front Back Front Back
Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
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Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Spr 8s 007.png
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Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME007.png HOME007 s.png
007MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Squirtle images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In the anime

Main series

Major appearances

Gary's Squirtle

In a flashback in Challenge of the Samurai, a Squirtle was depicted battling and defeating Samurai's Metapod.

It wasn't until The Ties That Bind that it was revealed that the Trainer who took Squirtle was Gary Oak, Ash's rival. By then, it had already evolved into a Blastoise.

Squirtle was seen in a flashback during I Choose You!, which is set in a different continuity from the main series. Professor Oak revealed to Ash that it had already been collected.

Ash's Squirtle

Squirtle physically debuted in Here Comes the Squirtle Squad as the leader of the Squirtle Squad, a gang of rogue Squirtle who were deserted by their Trainers. Ash befriended and caught this Squirtle, who stayed with Ash until The Fire-ing Squad!, when it returned to the Squirtle Squad. However, it briefly reappeared in Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, to assist Ash with his final battle against Brandon, and in Pokémon Journeys: The Series, where it briefly reunited with its Trainer.

Squirtle Squad

The Squirtle Squad were a gang of rogue Squirtle who were deserted by their Trainers, who appeared in Here Comes the Squirtle Squad. While Ash befriended and caught their leader, the rest of them became a firefighting group after stopping a forest fire started by Team Rocket, under the guidance of Officer Jenny.

May's Squirtle

May received a Squirtle from Professor Oak in The Right Place and the Right Mime. This Squirtle was visibly younger and timid, but was used in several Contests. Squirtle would evolve into Wartortle by the time it appeared in Staging a Heroes Welcome.

Team Go-Getters

The main character in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate! special is a Squirtle that claims that he used to be human. He joined Team Go-Getters in their rescue work. He was initially unable to use Water Gun, but learned the move later during a battle against Skarmory.

Tierno's Squirtle

Tierno's Squirtle debuted in Summer of Discovery!. It evolved into Wartortle by the time of Good Friends, Great Training! and then into Blastoise by Tag Team Battle Inspiration!.

Other

In Beach Blank-Out Blastoise, multiple Blastoise and Wartortle were troubled by their leader, a Blastoise, not waking up.

In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Squirtle was cloned from Ash's Squirtle. It then participated in the battle between the original Pokémon and the cloned Pokémon. Squirtle reappeared in Mewtwo Returns.

In Journey to the Starting Line!, a Squirtle was one of the three Kanto first partner Pokémon Gilbert was supposed to choose from. After they were scared off by Ash's Tauros, Professor Oak, Tracey, Delia, and Gilbert had to split up and find the three missing Pokémon. Squirtle was the second one found, being found stuck in a tree that was hanging over a cliff. Ash's Bulbasaur managed to catch Squirtle before it could fall off the cliff.

In A Six Pack Attack!, a Squirtle went with Professor Oak on his trip to Hoenn along with a Bulbasaur and Charmander.

Minor appearances

Squirtle made its debut in Pokémon - I Choose You!, where Ash dreamed about one as his prospective first partner Pokémon.

Two Squirtle appeared in Battle Aboard the St. Anne, with one under the ownership of a Gentleman and the other under the ownership of a Trainer.

In The Ultimate Test, the Pokémon League entrance exam instructor's Squirtle was used by a Nurse Joy during the Pokémon League Admissions Exam.

In Pokémon Fashion Flash, a Squirtle was on Scissor Street.

A Squirtle appeared in The Breeding Center Secret.

In Friends to the End, a Trainer's Squirtle was at the closing ceremonies of the Indigo Plateau Conference.

A Squirtle appeared in Marina's fantasy in Bye Bye Psyduck.

A first partner Squirtle appeared in a flashback in Don't Touch That 'dile.

A Squirtle appeared in Brock's fantasy in A Better Pill to Swallow.

In Dueling Heroes, a Trainer's Squirtle participated in the Whirl Cup.

A Squirtle appeared in Gonna Rule The School!, belonging to the Pokémon Trainers' School. It was temporarily loaned to one of the school's underage students for use.

A Squirtle appeared in Borrowing on Bad Faith!.

In Sticking With Who You Know!, a Squirtle fell in love with a Raichu under the influence of Professor Kodama's machine.

In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Squirtle Meloetta's concert.

In The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!, a Squirtle was part of Professor Oak's demonstration with the Kanto first partner Pokémon during the Kanto Fair.

A Trainer's Squirtle appeared in A Shocking Grocery Run!.

A Trainer's Squirtle appeared in I Choose You!.

A wild Squirtle appeared in Alola, Kanto!.

Four Trainers' Squirtle appeared in The Power of Us.

A female Trainer used her Squirtle in Enter Pikachu! to weaken a Caterpie she wanted to catch.

In Legend? Go! Friends? Go!, a Squirtle was one of the first partner Pokémon Professor Cerise offered to Goh, but it was rejected.

A Trainer's Squirtle appeared in The Cuteness Quotient!.

A Squirtle appeared in a fantasy alongside the other first partner Pokémon in Getting More Than You Battled For!.

A Squirtle appeared in Eyes on the Goal!, under the ownership of the Shell Sage.

A Trainer's Squirtle appeared in The Fiery Road to Mastership!.

A Squirtle appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.

A Trainer's Squirtle appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One), another two appeared under the ownership of students of Indigo Academy.

A Squirtle appeared in Farewell, Sprigatito? during a flashback.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP012 Squirtle Ash's Pokédex Squirtle. This Tiny Turtle Pokémon draws its long neck into its shell to launch incredible Water attacks with amazing range and accuracy. The blasts can be quite powerful.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
XY039 Squirtle Serena's Pokédex Squirtle, the Tiny Turtle Pokémon. During battle, Squirtle hides in its shell that sprays water at its opponent whenever it can.

Pokémon Origins

Squirtle in Pokémon Origins

Blue chose Squirtle as his first partner Pokémon in File 1: Red. He later used it to battle Red's Charmander and won with ease. Sometime before Red went to the Pokémon Tower in File 2: Cubone, Squirtle evolved into Wartortle. It was shown later as a Blastoise in File 4: Charizard, when it battled Red's fully evolved Charizard.

In File 1: Red, a Squirtle was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

A Squirtle appeared in The Gathering of Stars, under the ownership of Honey.

GOTCHA!

A Squirtle briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

Pokémon Evolutions

A Squirtle briefly appeared in The Discovery, inside Professor Oak's Laboratory. It was seen playing with its fellow first partner Pokémon.

POKÉTOON

A Trainer's Squirtle appeared in Blossom's Dream.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Major appearances

Blasty

Green stole a Squirtle from Professor Oak, which she nicknamed Blasty. He has since evolved into Wartortle and then Blastoise more quickly than the others, possibly due to her innate talent in evolving Pokémon, as acknowledged by the Masked Man. Blasty is never shown in his Squirtle form, (save the contents page of the third volume and a picture Professor Oak had of Green stealing him from his lab). His first appearance, as a Wartortle, is in Wartortle Wars, returning as a Blastoise in Zap, Zap, Zapdos.

Minor appearances

In The Jynx Jinx, a Squirtle was seen a silhouette when Green talks about Mew.

In They Have a Flare for a Li'l Kanga-Napping, Professor Sycamore has a Squirtle with him.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Squirtle appeared in Introducing the Pokémon Clefairy!! as one of the first partner Pokémon Red and Green had to choose from.

Giovanni was revealed to have a Squirtle in Squirtle, the Crybaby Pokémon when he was coming up with three grand schemes.

A Squirtle appeared in Fighting Over Otoshidama!!.

A Squirtle appeared in Take me to the Dragon Palace!.

A Squirtle appeared in Special Fireworks!!.

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Main article: Ash's Squirtle

Ash's Squirtle debuts in You Gotta Have Friends. Squirtle's capture is not shown in the manga, it is simply stated when it appears from its Poké Ball that "Ash has been busy since the last comic".

Ash's Pikachu also meets an abandoned Squirtle in the chapter Pikachu's Excellent Adventure. This Squirtle, along with other Pokémon, helps Pikachu find the Hidden Village after he is separated from Ash and friends.

Magical Pokémon Journey

Main article: Squirtle (MPJ)

Squirtle debuts in Christmas Wishes. It admires Almond and refers to him as his "big brother".

Squirtle also has five sisters, who appear in The Five Sisters of Squirtle. Two of his sisters are also Squirtle, twins named Kamee and Kameao.

Pokémon Zensho

Shigeru's first partner Pokémon was a Squirtle he received from Professor Oak.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

A Squirtle appeared in GDZ38, under the ownership of Kamero.

Movie adaptations

Main article: Ash's Squirtle

Ash's Squirtle appeared in Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth.

A Squirtle appeared in a flashback in ICYR1, under the ownership of Professor Oak.

Pokémon Newspaper Strip

Misty has a Squirtle in the Pokémon Newspaper Strip.

In the TCG

Main article: Squirtle (TCG)

Other appearances

Squirtle in the music video for Celestial

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Squirtle is seen on the stage Poké Floats and is the first Poké Float to appear. Play begins on its head and arms until it slowly leaves off the bottom of the screen. After traveling through all the Poké Floats, the screen will be empty for a few seconds before Squirtle pops up and the cycle begins again.

Trophy information

Retreating into its shell and spitting water at its foes is Squirtle's trademark response to danger. It's one of the three Pokémon that Trainers can receive from Professor Oak in Pokémon Red and Blue. Squirtle evolves into Wartortle and then Blastoise, ramping up its water powers with each evolution.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Squirtle is a playable Pokémon used by the Pokémon Trainer alongside Ivysaur and Charizard. It can use Waterfall to recover from falls as well as Withdraw, in which case it retreats to its shell and shoots water from the back of it propelling him forwards. It also uses Water Gun to push enemies with a stream of water. Squirtle is a lightweight and uses various attacks using its shell and Water-type moves to combat its foes. It uses Hydro Pump in the Pokémon Trainer's Final Smash, Triple Finish.

Standard Special Move Side Special Move Up Special Move Down Special Move Final Smash

Water Gun

Withdraw

Waterfall

Pokémon Change

Triple Finish
(Hydro Pump)

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Trophy information

"A Tiny Turtle Pokémon. In times of danger, it pulls its arms and legs inside its shell to protect from enemy attacks. When it conceals its neck, it also shoots a powerful stream of water from its mouth. Its shell not only protects its body, but also reduces water friction when in the water. When leveled up, it evolves into Wartortle."

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

Squirtle does not return as a playable character in either version of the game. Instead, it appears as a trophy in both versions.

Trophy information

NA: At the start of their Pokémon adventures, many aspiring trainers visit Professor Oak to choose one of three first partner Pokémon. Squirtle's always a popular choice, what with it being so gosh-darn adorable. When it's in danger, though, it withdraws into its shell and spits a high-pressure burst of water—a bit less adorable.

PAL: At the start of their Pokémon adventures, many aspiring trainers visit Professor Oak to choose one of three first partner Pokémon. Squirtle's always a popular choice, what with him being so flipping adorable. When it's in danger, though, it withdraws into its shell and spits a high-pressure burst of water, which isn't quite so adorable.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Squirtle appears once again as a playable Pokémon fighter used by the Pokémon Trainer.

POKÉMON Detective Pikachu

Five Squirtle appeared in POKÉMON Detective Pikachu.

Celestial

Squirtle appeared in the music video for Celestial.

Trivia

  • There was a scene in the 2004 film Godzilla: Final Wars where a boy throws an action figure of Squirtle into a fire and insults it. This is also a presumed reference to Gamera.[2]

Cultural impact

$1 coins from Niue
  • Niue released a one-dollar coin featuring Squirtle as part of a commemorative promotion for the Pokémon franchise, with Squirtle on one side and the nation's coat of arms on the other.

Origin

Squirtle's design is based on both its final evolved form and baby turtles,[3] though its anatomy and semi-aquatic lifestyle are much more similar to terrapins, with proportions matching those of the big-headed turtle. Much like Wartortle, its tail is a reference to Japanese legends of the minogame (蓑亀), a turtle which lived for 10,000 years and grew a tail made of seaweed.

Name origin

Squirtle is a combination of squirt (to spray) and turtle. The name was chosen in apparent reference to water guns, which were thought of as "cool" toys for children.[4] "Squirt" is also a slang term for a small child.

Zenigame may be a combination of 銭 zeni (money) and 亀 kame (turtle), forming the word 銭亀 zenigame (baby Japanese pond turtle). According to Pokémon Black and White's television program PokéQuiz, "'Zeni' is an old-fashioned word for money. Squirtle's shells look like old coins, so that's how they got their name!"

In other languages

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Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ゼニガメ Zenigame From 銭亀 zenigame
France Flag.png French Carapuce From carapace and puce
Spain Flag.png Spanish Squirtle Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Schiggy From Schildkröte
Italy Flag.png Italian Squirtle Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 꼬부기 Kkobugi From 꼬마 kkoma and 거북이 geobugi
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 傑尼龜 / 杰尼龟 Jiéníguī From the partial transcription of its Japanese name and 龜 / 龟 guī
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 傑尼龜 Gihtnèihgwāi*
車厘龜 Chēlèihgwāi*
From the partial Mandarin-based transcription of the Japanese name and gwāi
From 車厘子 chēlèihji and gwāi


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