Squirtle #007

Squirtle overview

Squirtle is a Water type Tiny Turtle Pokémon and holds number #7 in the National Pokédex.

It stands 0.5 m tall and weighs 9 kg, and it was first introduced in Generation I where it is typically found in Waters Edge habitats.

When it feels threatened, it draws its limbs inside its shell and sprays water from its mouth. When it retracts its long neck into its shell, it squirts out water with vigorous force. Shoots water at prey while in the water. Withdraws into its shell when in danger.

Squirtle base stats

Across six base stats Squirtle totals 314 points, led by Defense at 65.

Low Speed means it usually moves second, so it relies on bulk and special power rather than outpacing opponents.

Squirtle base stats

Stat	Base value	Relative
HP	44
Attack	48
Defense	65
Sp. Attack	50
Sp. Defense	64
Speed	43
Total	314

Squirtle abilities

Squirtle's standard ability is Torrent.

Its hidden ability, Rain Dish, is only available from special encounters and breeding.

Squirtle type matchups

Defensively, Squirtle takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.

It resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice attacks.

Attacking type	Damage taken
Grass	×2
Electric	×2
Steel	×0.5
Fire	×0.5
Water	×0.5
Ice	×0.5

Squirtle evolution

Squirtle belongs to a 3-stage evolution line: Squirtle → Wartortle (Level 16) → Blastoise (Level 36).

Squirtle training and breeding

With a capture rate of 45, Squirtle is hard to catch and levels on the Medium Slow experience curve.

For breeding it belongs to the Monster and Water1 egg groups.

Early level-up moves include Tackle, Tail Whip and Water Gun, and it can learn 105 moves in total across all methods.

Level-up moves

Level	Move
1	Tackle
1	Tail Whip
3	Water Gun
6	Withdraw
7	Bubble
9	Rapid Spin
12	Bite
15	Water Pulse
18	Protect
21	Rain Dance
24	Aqua Tail
27	Bubble Beam

Frequently asked questions about Squirtle