Squirtle.
BST 314 · water
Squirtle is weak to Electric, Grass and resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
Squirtle base stats
BST 314 · ranges at level 100Squirtle weaknesses and resistances
damage taken from each attacking typeSquirtle abilities
2 total · 1 hiddenSquirtle evolution line
3 stagesSquirtle evolves into Wartortle: level it up to 16 or higher. How to evolve Squirtle, every game
Best Squirtle moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerSquirtle moves
gen 9 · 77 moves · 14 level-up · 37 TM/HM · 11 egg · 15 tutorSquirtle Pokédex entries
8 generations · newest firstWhen it retracts its long neck into its shell, it squirts out water with vigorous force.
When it feels threatened, it draws its limbs inside its shell and sprays water from its mouth.
Shoots water at prey while in the water. Withdraws into its shell when in danger.
It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.
Shoots water at prey while in the water. Withdraws into its shell when in danger.
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.
It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.
It shelters itself in its shell then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.
It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.
The shell is soft when it is born. It soon becomes so resilient, prodding fingers will bounce off it.
The shell, which hardens soon after it is born, is resilient. If you poke it, it will bounce back out.
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.
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.
When it retracts its long neck into its shell, it squirts out water with vigorous force.
After birth, its back swells and hardens into a shell. It powerfully sprays foam from its mouth.
The shell is soft when it is born. It soon becomes so resilient, prod ding fingers will bounce off it.
The shell, which hardens soon after it is born, is resilient. If you poke it, it will bounce back out.
When it feels threatened, it draws its legs inside its shell and sprays water from its mouth.
After birth, its back swells and hardens into a shell. Powerfully sprays foam from its mouth.
Shoots water at prey while in the water. Withdraws into its shell when in danger.
Squirtle species data
gen I species · breeding and trainingAbout Squirtle
Squirtle is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). When it retracts its long neck into its shell, it squirts out water with vigorous force. Squirtle stands 0.5 m (1'08") tall and weighs 9.0 kg (19.8 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Squirtle base stats
Squirtle has a base stat total of 314, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Defense at 65 (average), while its lowest is Speed at 43 (below average). Squirtle is slow with a base Speed of 43.
Squirtle weaknesses and resistances
As a Water-type, Squirtle is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel-type attacks. This gives Squirtle 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Squirtle abilities
Squirtle's abilities include Torrent, Rain Dish. Torrent strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its Hidden Ability is Rain Dish, which heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.
Squirtle moves and learnset
Squirtle can learn 77 moves in Generation 9, including 14 by leveling up, 37 via TM/HM, 11 through breeding, and 15 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Wave Crash (Water, 120 power), Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Aqua Tail (Water, 90 power), Muddy Water (Water, 90 power). For coverage, Squirtle can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Double Edge (Normal), Blizzard (Ice).
Training Squirtle
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Squirtle can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Squirtle yields 1 Defense EV. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Squirtle belongs to the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Squirtle is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Squirtle → Wartortle → Blastoise).
Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Squirtle. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Squirtle, or use the team builder to see how Squirtle fits into your squad.
