Stats & Training
An unusually even spread gives Squirtle flexibility. Defense barely edges ahead. But Speed isn't far off. Tough to catch and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve. Yields 1 Defense EV.
It hides in its shell to protect itself, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.
It hides in its shell to protect itself, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.
Squirtle Weakness
Squirtle's Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric and Grass. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Just 2 weak spots to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
 Rillaboom Grass | S | |
Grass is super effective against SquirtleView Rillaboom → | ||
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Electric is super effective against SquirtleView Jolteon → | ||
 Regieleki Electric | A | |
Electric is super effective against SquirtleView Regieleki → | ||
 Toedscool GroundGrass | B | |
Grass is super effective against SquirtleView Toedscool → | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Rillaboom can KO Squirtle with Wood Hammer (145-171%). Jolteon threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (164-193%). Regieleki's Thunderbolt also KOs at 168-198%.
Rillaboom Grass | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Squirtle View Rillaboom builds →Wood Hammer 2x145-171%KO | ||
Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Squirtle View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x164-193%KO Volt Switch 2x127-150%KO Shadow Ball49-57% | ||
Regieleki Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTransistor ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Squirtle View Regieleki builds →Volt Switch 2x132-155%KO Electroweb 2x104-123%KO Thunderbolt 2x168-198%KO | ||
Toedscool GroundGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Squirtle View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin7-8% Knock Off9-10% Giga Drain 2x42-50% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Three stages ahead. Squirtle grows into Wartortle, then pushes on to Blastoise. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via two egg groups. The evolved forms gain up to 216 total stats over Squirtle. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Squirtle easily with 57 breeding partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Aqua Jet, Aqua Ring, Fake Out and 6 more to offspring.
Scarlet & Violet Squirtle Best Moveset
Squirtle hasn't fully evolved, but Eviolite's 50% bulk boost makes it viable anyway. Modest nature with flexible EVs shapes the defensive spread, and Torrent adds utility.
Best Build
Squirtle best EVs are Speed and Sp. Atk
Utility Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Hydro Pump
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Iron Defense
- Ice Beam
- Rapid Spin
- Water Spout
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Shell Smash
- Surf
- Aqua Jet
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Ice Beam
- Rain Dance
- Rapid Spin
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Aqua Jet and Aqua Ring from the egg pool give Squirtle something extra.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Squirtle in Scarlet & Violet
Squirtle Guide
Level 16 gets you Wartortle. Quick enough that Squirtle barely slows you down.
For Scarlet & Violet, you can run Squirtle through the first few routes without issues. 314 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Wartortle as fast as you can.
You can find Squirtle in Scarlet & Violet. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 20 other games across the series.
Game Availability
One of the original 151, Squirtle has appeared in 21 games — nearly every mainline game. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves