7: Squirtle

Essentials

Squirtle

Tiny Turtle Pokémon

Abilities

Torrent: Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Hidden Ability

Rain Dish: Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 7
Kanto: 7
Original Johto: 232
Updated Johto: 237
Central Kalos: 86

Names

Japanese: ゼニガメ (zenigame)
: ゼニガメ
Official roomaji: Zenigame
Korean: 꼬부기
Chinese: 傑尼龜
: 杰尼龟
French: Carapuce
German: Schiggy
Spanish: Squirtle
Italian: Squirtle

Breeding

Gender

⅞ male, ⅛ female

Egg groups

Monster
Water 1

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

Effort points

1 Defense

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium slow

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Squirtle	Wartortle Level up, starting at level 16	Blastoise Level up, starting at level 36

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	44	13.1	261	292
Attack	48	14.4	164	195
Defense	65	43.0	198	229
Special Attack	50	27.2	168	199
Special Defense	64	41.6	196	227
Speed	43	20.8	154	185
Total	314	19.1

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 8/13/16

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: 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.
: 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.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Tiny Turtle Pokémon
Color: Blue
Cry
Habitat: water's edge
Footprint
Shape: Sciurine

Height

1'7.7"
0.5 m

Weight

19.8 lb
9.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Red

Pallet Town

Blue

Pallet Town

Yellow

Vermilion City

FireRed

Pallet Town

LeafGreen

Pallet Town

HeartGold

Pallet Town

SoulSilver

Pallet Town

X

Lumiose City

Y

Lumiose City

Pal Park

Area: Pond
Score: 50
Rate: 30

Moves

Water moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

										Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Tackle			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	Tail Whip			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
8	7	7	7	7	7	7				Bubble			30	40	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
15							7	7	7	Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	Withdraw			40	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
	13	13	13	13	13	13				Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
							13	13	13	Bubble			30	40	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
22	18	18	16	16	16	16	16	16	16	Bite			25	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
28										Withdraw			40	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
	23	23	19	19	19	19	19	19	19	Rapid Spin			40	20	100%		Frees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.
	28	28	22	22	22	22	22	22	22	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
			25	25	25	25	25	25	25	Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
			28	28	28	28	28	28	28	Aqua Tail			10	90	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
35			31	31	31	31	31	31	31	Skull Bash			10	130	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
				34	34	34	34	34	34	Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
	33	33	34	37	37	37	37	37	37	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
	40	40								Skull Bash			10	130	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
42	47	47	37	40	40	40	40	40	40	Hydro Pump			5	110	80%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
										Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
										Aqua Jet			20	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
										Aqua Ring			20	—	—		Restores 1/16 of the user's max HP each turn.
										Aura Sphere			20	80	—		Never misses.
										Brine			10	65	100%		Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.
										Confusion			25	50	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
										Dragon Pulse			10	85	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
										Fake Out			10	40	100%	3	Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.
										Flail			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
										Foresight			40	—	—		Forces the target to have no Evade, and allows it to be hit by Normal and Fighting moves even if it's a Ghost.
										Haze			30	—	—		Resets all Pokémon's stats, accuracy, and evasion.
										Mirror Coat			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last special hit it took.
										Mist			30	—	—		Protects the user's stats from being changed by enemy moves.
										Mud Sport			15	—	—		Halves all Electric-type damage.
										Muddy Water			10	90	85%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
										Refresh			20	—	—		Cleanses the user of a burn, paralysis, or poison.
										Water Spout			5	150	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has more HP remaining, with a maximum of 150 power.
										Yawn			10	—	—		Target sleeps at the end of the next turn.
										Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
										Aqua Tail			10	90	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
										Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
										Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
										Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
										Dive			10	80	100%		User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
										Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
										Dragon Pulse			10	85	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
										Dynamic Punch			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
										Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
										Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
										Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
										Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
										Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
										Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
										Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
										Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
										Mega Kick			5	120	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
										Mega Punch			20	80	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
										Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
										Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
										Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
										Seismic Toss			20	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
										Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
										Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
										Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
										Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
										Water Pledge			10	80	100%		With Grass Pledge, halves opposing Pokémon's Speed for four turns.
										Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
										Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
										Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
									01	Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
		01	01	01	01					Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
		03	03	03	03					Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
	01									Dynamic Punch			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
	02									Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
	03									Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
	04									Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
01										Mega Punch			20	80	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
05										Mega Kick			5	120	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
	08									Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
08										Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
09										Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
10										Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
11										Bubble Beam			20	65	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
12										Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		07	07	07	07	07	07	07	07	Hail			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.
	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
	13									Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
13		13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
14	14	14	14	14	14	14	14	14	14	Blizzard			5	110	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
17										Submission			20	80	80%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
18										Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
19										Seismic Toss			20	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
20										Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
	16									Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
	18	18	18	18	18	18	18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
	20									Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
	23	23	23	23	23					Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28		Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
		31	31	31	31	31	31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
	31									Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
31										Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
			39	39	39	39	39	39	39	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
	33									Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
		42	42	42	42	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
		43	43	43	43					Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
	34									Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
	35									Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	40									Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
33										Reflect			20	—	—		Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
34										Bide			10	*	—	1	User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
40										Skull Bash			10	130	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
			55	55	55					Brine			10	65	100%		Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.
						48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
						55	55	55	55	Scald			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to burn the target.
			56	56	56	56	56	56	56	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
			58	58	58					Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
			74	74	74	74	74	74	74	Gyro Ball			5	*	100%		Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.
			78	78	78					Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
			82	82	82					Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			83	83	83					Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
			87	87	87	87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
							88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
50			90	90	90	90	90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
H3	H3	H3	H3	H3	H3				94	Surf			15	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
									98	Waterfall			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
								94		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
						94	94			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
							98	98		Power-Up Punch			20	40	100%		Raises the user's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
							100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
						H3	H3	H3		Surf			15	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4		Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
						H5	H5	H5		Waterfall			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
	H6				H5					Whirlpool			15	35	85%		Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
		H6	H6	H6	H6			H6		Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
	H7	H7	H7	H7	H7					Waterfall			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
		H8				H6		H7		Dive			10	80	100%		User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.