Squirtle (Japanese: ゼニガメ Zenigame) is a Water-type Pokémon.
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 three starter Pokémon of Kanto available at the beginning of Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, FireRed, and LeafGreen.
Biology
Squirtle is a small 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 brown eyes and a slightly hooked upper lip. Each of its hands and feet have three pointed digits. The end of its long 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 for sleeping, and its grooved, rounded shape helps to reduce water resistance when this Pokémon swims. 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. The anime has shown that it can be found living on secluded islands with other members of its evolutionary line.
In the anime
Major appearances
The first real Squirtle appeared in Here Comes the Squirtle Squad. The Squirtle Squad were a gang of rogue Squirtle who were deserted by their Trainers. Ash befriended and captured their leader, while the rest of them became a firefighting group. Squirtle stayed with Ash until The Fire-ring Squad!, when it returned to the Squirtle Squad.
May received her own Squirtle from Professor Oak in The Right Place and the Right Mime. May's Squirtle was very young and timid, until evolving before Staging a Heroes Welcome.
Squirtle was mentioned in the first episode of the anime, Pokémon - I Choose You!, as one of the three starter Pokémon new Trainers in Pallet Town can choose from. Ash dreamed of owning one, and it was his first choice for his starter Pokémon. However, when he arrived at Oak's lab, he found out it was too late, as another Trainer who started the same day had already taken it. It was shown 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 none other than Gary Oak, Ash's rival. By then, it had already evolved into a Blastoise.
Other
Numerous wild Squirtle appeared in Beach Blank-Out Blastoise.
In Journey to the Starting Line, a set of the three Kanto starter Pokémon in which a boy named Gilbert was supposed to choose from as his starting Pokémon 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. 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.
Another Squirtle was seen with Professor Oak in A Six Pack Attack! along with a Bulbasaur and Charmander.
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 Water Gun, he is happy to use Bubble because it looks pretty.
One also appeared in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade.
A Squirtle appeared in Summer of Discovery!, under the ownership of Tierno.
Minor appearances
Two Squirtle appeared in Battle Aboard the St. Anne. One was under the ownership of a Gentleman while the other was under the ownership of an unnamed Trainer.
In The Ultimate Test, a Squirtle was one of the Pokémon owned by the Pokémon League entrance exam instructor.
Squirtle also appeared in Pokémon Fashion Flash, The Breeding Center Secret and Dueling Heroes.
A Squirtle under the ownership of an unknown Trainer, appeared in Friends to the End, during the closing ceremonies of the Indigo League.
A Squirtle appeared in Marina's fantasy in Bye Bye Psyduck.
A Squirtle appeared in A Better Pill to Swallow as a fantasized Pokémon.
A Squirtle was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.
Another Squirtle appeared in Sticking With Who You Know!, falling in love with a Raichu.
A Squirtle appeared in The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!.
A Squirtle appeared in Alexa's magazine in The Journalist from Another Region!.
A Squirtle appeared as a plush toy in A Jolting Switcheroo!.
Pokédex entries
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Entry
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| EP012
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Squirtle
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Ash's Pokédex
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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.
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Pokémon
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Entry
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| XY039
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Squirtle
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Serena's Pokédex
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Squirtle, the Tiny Turtle Pokémon. During battle, Squirtle hides in its shell that sprays water in its opponent whenever it can.
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In the manga
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
Squirtle in The Electric Tale of Pikachu
- Main article: Ash's Squirtle
Ash's Squirtle has been featured in the manga The Electric Tale of Pikachu. It first appears in the chapter 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.
In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga
- Main article: Squirtle (MPJ)
A Squirtle is a supporting character in the Magical Pokémon Journey manga. He first appears in the chapter Christmas Wishes. Squirtle admires Almond and refers to him as his "big brother".
Squirtle also has five sisters which appear in The Five Sisters of Squirtle. Two of his sisters are also Squirtle, twins named Kamee and Kameyo.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Blasty
Green stole a Squirtle from Professor Oak, which she nicknamed Blasty. It 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.
Green's Blastoise is never shown in its Squirtle form in the manga (save the contents page of the third volume and a picture Professor Oak had of Blue stealing it from his lab). Its first appearance, as a Wartortle, is in Wartortle Wars, returning as a Blastoise in Zap, Zap, Zapdos.
A Squirtle appeared as a silhouette when Green explains about Mew in The Jynx Jinx.
In PAXY04 Professor Sycamore has a Squirtle with him.
In Pokémon Newspaper Strip
Misty has a Squirtle in the Pokémon Newspaper Strip.
In the Pokémon Zensho manga
Shigeru's starter Pokémon was a Squirtle he received from his grandfather, Professor Oak.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Giovanni was revealed to have a Squirtle when he was coming up with three grand schemes.
In the TCG
- Main article: Squirtle (TCG)
Other appearances
Squirtle is seen on the stage Pokéfloats and is the first Pokéfloat to appear. Play begins on its head and arms until it slowly leaves off the bottom of the screen. After traveling through all the Pokéfloats, 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.
Squirtle is a playable Pokémon used by the Pokémon Trainer. 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.
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."
Squirtle returns as a trophy in the 3DS version of the game.
Trophy information
NA: At the start of their Pokémon adventures, many aspiring trainers visit Professor Oak to choose one of three starter 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 starter 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.
Game data
Pokédex entries
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After birth, its back swells and hardens into a shell. Powerfully sprays foam from its mouth.
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| Blue
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Shoots water at prey while in the water. Withdraws into its shell when in danger.
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| Stadium
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It takes time for the shell to form and harden after hatching. It sprays foam powerfully from its mouth.
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The shell is soft when it is born. It soon becomes so resilient, prodding fingers will bounce off it.
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| Silver
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The shell, which hardens soon after it is born, is resilient. If you poke it, it will bounce back out.
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| Crystal
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When it feels threatened, it draws its legs inside its shell and sprays water from its mouth.
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| Stadium 2
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The shell is soft when it is born. It soon becomes so resilient, prodding fingers will bounce off it.
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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.
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| Sapphire
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| Emerald
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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.
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| FireRed
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When it retracts its long neck into its shell, it squirts out water with vigorous force.
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| LeafGreen
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After birth, its back swells and hardens into a shell. Powerfully sprays foam from its mouth.
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| Diamond
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It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.
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| Pearl
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| Platinum
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| HeartGold
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The shell is soft when it is born. It soon becomes so resilient, prodding fingers will bounce off it.
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| SoulSilver
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The shell, which hardens soon after it is born, is resilient. If you poke it, it will bounce back out.
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It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.
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| White
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It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.
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| White 2
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It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.
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| Y
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Shoots water at prey while in the water. Withdraws into its shell when in danger.
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| Omega Ruby
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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.
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Game locations
In side games
In events
In-game events
Pokémon Global Link promotions
Held items
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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44
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104 - 151
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198 - 292
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48
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47 - 110
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90 - 214
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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64
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62 - 127
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119 - 249
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43
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43 - 104
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81 - 203
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Total: 314
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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- 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
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- 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 TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Squirtle in Generation VI
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Squirtle in that game.
- 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
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Squirtle can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Squirtle cannot be tutored the move in that game
- 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations
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TCG-exclusive moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- 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.
- As a species, Squirtle has been trained most frequently of all the Kanto starter Pokémon by major anime Trainers, with Ash, May, and Gary each owning one.
- In version 1.0 of FireRed and LeafGreen Squirtle is listed as the "Tiny Pokémon" in its Pokédex entry. This could be due to a programming oversight or a glitch, as this is fixed in later versions of the game.
Origin
Squirtle appears to be based on sea turtles and tortoises.
Name origin
Squirtle is a combination of squirt (to spray or little, tiny) and turtle, for its turtle-like appearance.
Zenigame is the Japanese word 銭亀 (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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Title
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Meaning
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 Japanese
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ゼニガメ Zenigame
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Pond turtle
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 French
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Carapuce
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From Carapace and puce. Puce can also be a term of affection for something cute
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 Spanish
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Squirtle
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Same as English name
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 German
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Schiggy
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From Schildkröte
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 Italian
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Squirtle
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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꼬부기 Kkobugi
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From 꼬마 kkoma and 거북이 geobuk'i
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 Mandarin Chinese
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傑尼龜 / 杰尼龟 Jiéníguī
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Partial transliteration of its Japanese name. The last character in the name means turtle
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 Cantonese Chinese
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車厘龜 Chēlèihgwāi
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Partial transliteration of its Japanese name. May be taken from 車厘子 chēlèihji
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Related articles
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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For other sprites and images, please see Squirtle images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
