Squirtle

Overview

Squirtle is one of the starter Pokémon available from Professor Oak at the beginning of the Pokémon Red/Blue games. As a Water-type Pokémon, Squirtle is able to use attacks such as Water Gun and Bubble, as well as the HM ability Surf which allows players to ride on a Pokémon over sections of water. If the trainer chooses to begin their Pokémon journey with Squirtle, their rival will choose Bulbasaur. As Bulbasaur is a Grass-type, he has a elemental advantage over Squirtle. As a Water-type Pokémon, Squirtle is strong against Fire-type Pokémon such as Charmander.

As a Water-type Pokémon, Squirtle takes double the damage from Electric and Grass-type moves. However, it only takes half the normal damage from Fire, Water, Ice, and Steel-type attacks.

Squirtle first appears in the Anime Cartoon series in episode 12 ("Here Comes the Squirtle Squad"). A group of Squirtles that were abandoned by their trainers banded together to form a gang, and Ash Ketchum captures their leader. Squirtle first appears in Pokémon versions Red & Blue as one of the three starter Pokémon in these games.

Evolution

Squirtle evolves into Wartortle at level 16, and Wartortle evolves into Blastoise at level 36.

Data

Vitals

Torrent: When HP is below 1/3, the power of Squirtle's Water-type moves increases 1.5x.

Base Stats

Pokédex Entries

Generation I

• Red/Blue:
  

  'After birth, its back swells and hardens into a shell. Powerfully sprays foam from its mouth.'

• Yellow:
  

  'Shoots water at prey while in the water. Withdraws into its shell when in danger.'

Generation II

• 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.'

Generation III

• Ruby/Sapphire:
  

  'Squirtle's shell is not merely used for protection. The shell's rounded shape and the grooves on its surface help minimize resistance in water, enabling this Pokémon to swim at high speeds.'

• 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. Powerfully sprays foam from its mouth.'

Generation IV

• Diamond/Pearl ( Platinum):
  

  'It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.'

• HeartGold:
  

  'The shell is soft when it is born. It soon becomes so resilient, prodding fingers will bounce off it.'

• SoulSilver:
  

  'The shell, which hardens after it is born, is resilient. If you pock it, it will bounce back out.'

Generation V

• Black/White:
  

  'It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.'

Locations

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Side Game Locations