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'''The Squirtle Squad''' (Japanese: '''ゼニガメ団''' ''Zenigame Squad'') is a group of {{p|Squirtle}} who were abandoned by their Trainers. They are easily identifiable by the fact that they all wear sunglasses. | '''The Squirtle Squad''' (Japanese: '''ゼニガメ団''' ''Zenigame Squad'') is a group of {{p|Squirtle}} who were abandoned by their Trainers. They are easily identifiable by the fact that they all wear sunglasses. | ||
==History== | ==In the anime== | ||
===[[Original series]]=== | ===History=== | ||
====Kanto==== | ====[[Original series]]==== | ||
=====Kanto===== | |||
Their first appearance was ''[[EP012|Here Comes the Squirtle Squad]]''. They used to run wild in a small town in Kanto stealing things, writing graffiti and causing trouble for travelers in the area. Once they were tricked by {{MTR}} of {{TRT}}, who made a deal for them to help himself, [[Jessie]] and [[James]] capture [[Ash's Pikachu]]. While chasing it, Pikachu sustained a nasty injury from a {{p|Goldeen}}. In order to help Pikachu recover, {{Ash}} convinced the Squirtle Squad to allow him to obtain a [[Super Potion]]; however, if he didn't return by noon the next day, they would kill Misty (in the dub, they threatened to dye her hair purple). By the time Ash returned, Team Rocket had arrived and decided to bomb the Squirtle Squad, causing a forest fire. Everyone went to find cover in the Squirtle Squad's cave, but, [[Ash's Squirtle|the leader of the Squirtle Squad]] was stuck on its back, forcing Ash to go back to help it. Working together with Ash, the Squirtle Squad defeated Team Rocket and put out the fire; they were given the title of "Town Fire Fighters," for their good work by [[Officer Jenny]]. However, the leader of the Squirtle Squad decided that it would rather travel with Ash; Ash's newly-acquired Squirtle wanted to repay him for saving its life by joining Ash's team. | Their first appearance was ''[[EP012|Here Comes the Squirtle Squad]]''. They used to run wild in a small town in Kanto stealing things, writing graffiti and causing trouble for travelers in the area. Once they were tricked by {{MTR}} of {{TRT}}, who made a deal for them to help himself, [[Jessie]] and [[James]] capture [[Ash's Pikachu]]. While chasing it, Pikachu sustained a nasty injury from a {{p|Goldeen}}. In order to help Pikachu recover, {{Ash}} convinced the Squirtle Squad to allow him to obtain a [[Super Potion]]; however, if he didn't return by noon the next day, they would kill Misty (in the dub, they threatened to dye her hair purple). By the time Ash returned, Team Rocket had arrived and decided to bomb the Squirtle Squad, causing a forest fire. Everyone went to find cover in the Squirtle Squad's cave, but, [[Ash's Squirtle|the leader of the Squirtle Squad]] was stuck on its back, forcing Ash to go back to help it. Working together with Ash, the Squirtle Squad defeated Team Rocket and put out the fire; they were given the title of "Town Fire Fighters," for their good work by [[Officer Jenny]]. However, the leader of the Squirtle Squad decided that it would rather travel with Ash; Ash's newly-acquired Squirtle wanted to repay him for saving its life by joining Ash's team. | ||
====Johto==== | =====Johto===== | ||
The Squirtle Squad reunited with its leader when they entered a [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix|Pokémon firefighting competition]] in Johto in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. They were pitted against [[Team Wartortle]], a group Ash's Squirtle had [[EP106|encountered]] in the Orange Islands. Ash's Squirtle decided to rejoin the Squad and has continued with them ever since, with the exception of the [[Silver Conference]] and the final battle with {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}. | The Squirtle Squad reunited with its leader when they entered a [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix|Pokémon firefighting competition]] in Johto in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. They were pitted against [[Team Wartortle]], a group Ash's Squirtle had [[EP106|encountered]] in the Orange Islands. Ash's Squirtle decided to rejoin the Squad and has continued with them ever since, with the exception of the [[Silver Conference]] and the final battle with {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}. | ||
==={{series|Advanced Generation}}=== | ===={{series|Advanced Generation}}==== | ||
The Squirtle Squad, including Ash's Squirtle, appeared in ''[[HS06|Of Meowth and Pokémon Part 1]]'' and ''[[HS07|Part 2]]''. Three of the members ambushed {{DL|Pichu Brothers|Smoochum}} and attacked her with a {{m|Water Gun}}, sending her flying. They were shown in a flashback in ''[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!]]''. | The Squirtle Squad, including Ash's Squirtle, appeared in ''[[HS06|Of Meowth and Pokémon Part 1]]'' and ''[[HS07|Part 2]]''. Three of the members ambushed {{DL|Pichu Brothers|Smoochum}} and attacked her with a {{m|Water Gun}}, sending her flying. They were shown in a flashback in ''[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!]]''. | ||
[[File:Squirtle Squad SM042.png|250px|thumb|Squirtle Squad in Sun & Moon]] | [[File:Squirtle Squad SM042.png|250px|thumb|Squirtle Squad in Sun & Moon]] | ||
The members of the Squirtle Squad, minus Ash's Squirtle, also appeared in ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]'', helping Meowth set up his party. | The members of the Squirtle Squad, minus Ash's Squirtle, also appeared in ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]'', helping Meowth set up his party. | ||
==={{series|Sun & Moon}}=== | ===={{series|Sun & Moon}}==== | ||
The Squirtle Squad made a cameo reappearance in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', where {{Rotom}} managed to take a picture of them. | The Squirtle Squad made a cameo reappearance in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', where {{Rotom}} managed to take a picture of them. | ||
==Personality and characteristics== | ===Personality and characteristics=== | ||
The Squirtle Squad were once troublemakers before [[Ash's Squirtle|their leader]] joined {{Ash}}. The Squirtles stole food, vandalized, and caused trouble for people. However, after Ash saved their leader from a fire, the Squirtle Squad changed their ways and began fighting fires alongside Officer Jenny. | The Squirtle Squad were once troublemakers before [[Ash's Squirtle|their leader]] joined {{Ash}}. The Squirtles stole food, vandalized, and caused trouble for people. However, after Ash saved their leader from a fire, the Squirtle Squad changed their ways and began fighting fires alongside Officer Jenny. | ||
==Moves used== | ===Moves used=== | ||
===Ash's Squirtle=== | ====Ash's Squirtle==== | ||
{{anmov/h|water||Ash Squirtle {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Water Gun|1=Skull Bash|2=Tackle}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Water Gun|1=Skull Bash|2=Tackle}}|image2=Ash Squirtle {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Withdraw|1=Hydro Pump|2=Bubble|3=Rapid Spin}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Withdraw|1=Hydro Pump|2=Bubble Beam|3=Rapid Spin}}}} | {{anmov/h|water||Ash Squirtle {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Water Gun|1=Skull Bash|2=Tackle}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Water Gun|1=Skull Bash|2=Tackle}}|image2=Ash Squirtle {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Withdraw|1=Hydro Pump|2=Bubble|3=Rapid Spin}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Withdraw|1=Hydro Pump|2=Bubble Beam|3=Rapid Spin}}}} | ||
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* Ash told Squirtle to use {{m|Bubble}} in ''[[EP112|Enter The Dragonite]]''. This was a dubbing error. In the original, it was commanded to use {{m|Bubble Beam}}. | * Ash told Squirtle to use {{m|Bubble}} in ''[[EP112|Enter The Dragonite]]''. This was a dubbing error. In the original, it was commanded to use {{m|Bubble Beam}}. | ||
===Other members=== | |||
====Other members==== | |||
{{anmov/h|water||Squirtle Squad Water Gun.png|Using Water Gun}} | {{anmov/h|water||Squirtle Squad Water Gun.png|Using Water Gun}} | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* {{AP|The Squirtle Squad's leader|Squirtle}} is referenced in {{game|Yellow}}, as well as in [[Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], when an Officer Jenny tells the {{player}} she has caught a Squirtle that was constantly getting into mischief. She mentions it needs a good {{pkmn|Trainer}} to take care of it, and will give it to the player after he/she defeats [[Lt. Surge]]{{sup/1|Y}} or [[Caught|captures]] over 60 Pokémon.{{sup/7|PE}} | * {{AP|The Squirtle Squad's leader|Squirtle}} is referenced in {{game|Yellow}}, as well as in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], when an Officer Jenny tells the {{player}} she has caught a Squirtle that was constantly getting into mischief. She mentions it needs a good {{pkmn|Trainer}} to take care of it, and will give it to the player after he/she defeats [[Lt. Surge]]{{sup/1|Y}} or [[Caught|captures]] over 60 Pokémon.{{sup/7|PE}} | ||
* All members of the Squirtle Squad appear to have heads that are a slightly different shape from all other Squirtle, and of course each other. | * All members of the Squirtle Squad appear to have heads that are a slightly different shape from all other Squirtle, and of course each other. | ||
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The Squirtle Squad (Japanese: ゼニガメ団 Zenigame Squad) is a group of Squirtle who were abandoned by their Trainers. They are easily identifiable by the fact that they all wear sunglasses.
In the anime
History
Original series
Kanto
Their first appearance was Here Comes the Squirtle Squad. They used to run wild in a small town in Kanto stealing things, writing graffiti and causing trouble for travelers in the area. Once they were tricked by Meowth of Team Rocket, who made a deal for them to help himself, Jessie and James capture Ash's Pikachu. While chasing it, Pikachu sustained a nasty injury from a Goldeen. In order to help Pikachu recover, Ash convinced the Squirtle Squad to allow him to obtain a Super Potion; however, if he didn't return by noon the next day, they would kill Misty (in the dub, they threatened to dye her hair purple). By the time Ash returned, Team Rocket had arrived and decided to bomb the Squirtle Squad, causing a forest fire. Everyone went to find cover in the Squirtle Squad's cave, but, the leader of the Squirtle Squad was stuck on its back, forcing Ash to go back to help it. Working together with Ash, the Squirtle Squad defeated Team Rocket and put out the fire; they were given the title of "Town Fire Fighters," for their good work by Officer Jenny. However, the leader of the Squirtle Squad decided that it would rather travel with Ash; Ash's newly-acquired Squirtle wanted to repay him for saving its life by joining Ash's team.
Johto
The Squirtle Squad reunited with its leader when they entered a Pokémon firefighting competition in Johto in The Fire-ing Squad!. They were pitted against Team Wartortle, a group Ash's Squirtle had encountered in the Orange Islands. Ash's Squirtle decided to rejoin the Squad and has continued with them ever since, with the exception of the Silver Conference and the final battle with Brandon.
Advanced Generation series
The Squirtle Squad, including Ash's Squirtle, appeared in Of Meowth and Pokémon Part 1 and Part 2. Three of the members ambushed Smoochum and attacked her with a Water Gun, sending her flying. They were shown in a flashback in Gathering the Gang of Four!.
The members of the Squirtle Squad, minus Ash's Squirtle, also appeared in Pichu Bros. in Party Panic, helping Meowth set up his party.
Sun & Moon series
The Squirtle Squad made a cameo reappearance in Alola, Kanto!, where Rotom managed to take a picture of them.
Personality and characteristics
The Squirtle Squad were once troublemakers before their leader joined Ash. The Squirtles stole food, vandalized, and caused trouble for people. However, after Ash saved their leader from a fire, the Squirtle Squad changed their ways and began fighting fires alongside Officer Jenny.
Moves used
Ash's Squirtle
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- Ash told Squirtle to use Bubble in Enter The Dragonite. This was a dubbing error. In the original, it was commanded to use Bubble Beam.
Other members
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In the games
In the side series
Pokémon GO
For the 2018 July 8th Pokémon GO Community Day, a special Squirtle could be caught wearing the sunglasses the members of the Squirtle Squad wear. This Squirtle can also evolve into Wartortle and Blastoise variations, and also have Shiny forms.
Pokémon Channel
In Pokémon Channel, the Shop 'N Squirtle channel is hosted by a member of the Squirtle Squad (named Spencer the Squirtle). The anime special, Pichu Bros. in Party Panic, in which the Squirtle Squad appear, is also included in the game.
Trivia
- The Squirtle Squad's leader is referenced in Pokémon Yellow, as well as in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, when an Officer Jenny tells the player she has caught a Squirtle that was constantly getting into mischief. She mentions it needs a good Trainer to take care of it, and will give it to the player after he/she defeats Lt. SurgeY or captures over 60 Pokémon.PE
- All members of the Squirtle Squad appear to have heads that are a slightly different shape from all other Squirtle, and of course each other.
In other languages
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Related articles
- For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Squirtle.
- Ash's Squirtle
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