The Tiny Turtle Pokemon. Squirtle needs Pal Park from a GBA game to reach Diamond & Pearl. Torrent boosts Water moves, and A-Tier Blastoise with Rapid Spin is the prize.
Ability 1TorrentAbility 1Strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
314HP44Attack48Defense65Speed43Sp.Def64Sp.Atk50
Squirtle
Wartortle
Blastoise
Weak to
Mixed
Support
43Speed · Very Slow

Is Squirtle Good in Diamond & Pearl Playthrough?

Water starter from Kanto, import-only. Sinnoh has Empoleon, Floatzel, Gastrodon, and Gyarados all available during the story. The Water roster runs deep enough that Squirtle doesn't fill any gap.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadGTETEGEEEGGEEEEERoarkGym 1GardeniaGym 2MayleneGym 3Crasher WakeGym 4FantinaGym 5ByronGym 6CandiceGym 7VolknerGym 8SquirtleTradeAaronE4BerthaE4FlintE4LucianE4MarsBossJupiterBossSaturnBossCynthiaChamp*
Roark
Gym 1
Good

Squirtle has the type edge here and should clean up Roark's team.

Easy KO
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
Stealth RockRock Throw
Easy KO
Onix
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
Stealth RockRock ThrowScreech
You Win
Cranidos
Lv 14
Rock
Mold Breaker
HeadbuttPursuitLeer
Gardenia
Gym 2
Tough

Gardenia's team hits Squirtle's weaknesses hard.

Even
Cherubi
Lv 19
Grass
Chlorophyll
Grass KnotLeech SeedGrowthSafeguard
Risky
Turtwig
Lv 19
Grass
Overgrow
Grass KnotRazor LeafWithdrawReflect
Avoid
Roserade
Lv 22
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Grass KnotMagical LeafPoison StingStun Spore
Maylene
Gym 3
Even

Squirtle trades roughly evenly with Maylene's team.

Even
Meditite
Lv 27
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Drain PunchConfusionMeditateDetect
Even
Machoke
Lv 27
Fighting
Guts
Brick BreakRock TombLeerForesight
Even
Lucario
Lv 30
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Drain PunchForce PalmMetal ClawBone Rush
Crasher Wake
Gym 4
Tough

Crasher Wake's typing presses Squirtle's defenses.

Risky
Gyarados
Lv 27
WaterFlying
Intimidate
BrineDragon RageBiteSwagger
Even
Quagsire
Lv 27
WaterGround
Damp
Mud BombSlamMud SportTail Whip
Risky
Floatzel
Lv 30
Water
Swift Swim
BrineIce FangPursuitSwift
Fantina
Gym 5
Even

Squirtle trades roughly evenly with Fantina's team.

You Win
Drifblim
Lv 32
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Ominous WindGustAstonishMinimize
Even
Gengar
Lv 34
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow ClawPoison JabSpiteConfuse Ray
Even
Mismagius
Lv 36
Ghost
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow BallPsybeamMagical LeafConfuse Ray
Byron
Gym 6
Good

Squirtle has the type edge here and should clean up Byron's team.

Even
Bronzor
Lv 36
SteelPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Flash CannonExtrasensoryConfuse RayHypnosis
Easy KO
Steelix
Lv 36
SteelGround
Rock Head
Gyro BallIce FangDragon BreathSandstorm
Easy KO
Bastiodon
Lv 39
RockSteel
Sturdy
Flash CannonAncient PowerIron DefenseRest
Candice
Gym 7
Even

Squirtle trades roughly evenly with Candice's team.

Even
Snover
Lv 38
GrassIce
Snow Warning
AvalancheRazor LeafIngrainLeer
Easy KO
Sneasel
Lv 38
DarkIce
Inner Focus
AvalancheSlashFeint AttackTaunt
Even
Medicham
Lv 40
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Ice PunchForce PalmDetectBulk Up
Risky
Abomasnow
Lv 42
GrassIce
Snow Warning
AvalancheWood HammerGrass WhistleSwagger
Volkner
Gym 8
Even

Squirtle trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.

Even
Raichu
Lv 46
Electric
Static
Charge BeamBrick BreakThunder WaveLight Screen
Even
Ambipom
Lv 47
Normal
Technician
Shock WaveAgilityNasty PlotBaton Pass
Risky
Octillery
Lv 47
Water
Suction Cups
Charge BeamOctazookaAurora BeamBullet Seed
Risky
Luxray
Lv 49
Electric
Rivalry
Charge BeamThunder FangCrunchThunder Wave
Aaron
Elite Four
Even

Squirtle trades roughly evenly with Aaron's team.

Even
Dustox
Lv 53
BugPoison
Shield Dust
ToxicBug BuzzDouble TeamLight Screen
You Win
Beautifly
Lv 53
BugFlying
Swarm
Energy BallBug BuzzPsychicShadow Ball
You Win
Vespiquen
Lv 54
BugFlying
Pressure
Attack OrderDefend OrderHeal OrderPower Gem
Risky
Heracross
Lv 54
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornClose CombatNight SlashStone Edge
Even
Drapion
Lv 57
PoisonDark
Battle Armor
X ScissorCross PoisonIce FangAerial Ace
Bertha
Elite Four
Good

Squirtle has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.

Even
Quagsire
Lv 55
WaterGround
Damp
DigDouble TeamProtectSandstorm
You Win
Sudowoodo
Lv 56
Rock
Sturdy
EarthquakeSucker PunchHammer ArmSandstorm
You Win
Golem
Lv 56
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeGyro BallBrick BreakSandstorm
Even
Whiscash
Lv 55
WaterGround
Oblivious
FissureAqua TailZen HeadbuttRock Slide
You Win
Hippowdon
Lv 59
Ground
Sand Stream
EarthquakeStone EdgeCrunchCurse
Flint
Elite Four
Good

Squirtle has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.

Even
Rapidash
Lv 58
Fire
Run Away
Flare BlitzSolar BeamBounceSunny Day
Easy KO
Steelix
Lv 57
SteelGround
Rock Head
Fire FangRock TombScreechSunny Day
Even
Drifblim
Lv 58
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Will O WispOminous WindDouble TeamBaton Pass
You Win
Lopunny
Lv 57
Normal
Cute Charm
Fire PunchCharmMirror CoatSunny Day
Even
Infernape
Lv 61
FireFighting
Blaze
Flare BlitzThunder PunchMach PunchEarthquake
Lucian
Elite Four
Even

Squirtle trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.

Even
Mr Mime
Lv 59
Psychic
Soundproof
PsychicThunderboltReflectLight Screen
Even
Girafarig
Lv 59
NormalPsychic
Inner Focus
PsychicShadow BallDouble HitCrunch
Even
Medicham
Lv 60
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Drain PunchFire PunchThunder PunchIce Punch
Even
Alakazam
Lv 60
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicEnergy BallFocus BlastRecover
Even
Bronzong
Lv 63
SteelPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
PsychicGyro BallEarthquakeCalm Mind
Mars
Commander
Even

Squirtle trades roughly evenly with Mars's team.

Even
Golbat
Lv 37
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Air CutterBiteToxicSupersonic
Even
Bronzor
Lv 37
SteelPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Gyro BallExtrasensoryIron DefenseConfuse Ray
Even
Purugly
Lv 39
Normal
Thick Fat
SlashFeint AttackHypnosisFake Out
Jupiter
Commander
Even

Squirtle trades roughly evenly with Jupiter's team.

You Win
Zubat
Lv 18
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Giga DrainWing AttackBite
Even
Skuntank
Lv 20
PoisonDark
Stench
Night SlashPoison GasScreechSmokescreen
Saturn
Commander
Even

Squirtle trades roughly evenly with Saturn's team.

Even
Kadabra
Lv 38
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShock WaveRecoverEmbargo
Even
Bronzor
Lv 38
SteelPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Gyro BallExtrasensoryShadow BallConfuse Ray
Even
Toxicroak
Lv 40
PoisonFighting
Anticipation
Poison JabBrick BreakX ScissorSwagger
Cynthia
Champion
Even

Squirtle trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.

Even
Spiritomb
Lv 61
GhostDark
Pressure
Dark PulsePsychicSilver WindEmbargo
Risky
Roserade
Lv 60
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Energy BallSludge BombShadow BallExtrasensory
Even
Gastrodon
Lv 60
WaterGround
Sticky Hold
Muddy WaterEarthquakeStone EdgeSludge Bomb
Even
Lucario
Lv 63
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Aura SphereDragon PulsePsychicEarthquake
Risky
Milotic
Lv 63
Water
Marvel Scale
SurfIce BeamMirror CoatAqua Ring
Even
Garchomp
Lv 66
DragonGround
Sand Veil
Dragon RushEarthquakeBrick BreakGiga Impact

Trade

Transfer-only
Type
Water
Tier
E

Squirtle cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Squirtle locations

How to Get Squirtle in Diamond & Pearl

Squirtle is missing from the Sinnoh wild entirely. These games hand out no Kanto starters, so a migrated one from Pal Park or a trade is your only route to the Water-type.

How to Obtain Squirtle in DP

  1. Squirtle
    Step 1Squirtle ✓
    CARTRIDGE TRADE
    Available
    Catch in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Gift · Pallet Town · Gift from Professor Oak (post-Red), then trade to the current game via link cable.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Red & Blue via Gift · Pallet Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    from Yellow
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Yellow via Gift · Vermilion City · Defeat Lt. Surge. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in FireRed & LeafGreen via Gift · Pallet Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    from X & Y
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in X & Y via Gift · Lumiose City · Gift from Professor Sycamore. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Seaward Cave · Island Scan; Monday. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee via Walking · Route 25 · Special. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
  2. Wartortle
    Step 2Evolve into Wartortle
  3. Blastoise
    Step 3Evolve into Blastoise

How to Get Shiny Squirtle in Diamond & Pearl

Squirtle is unavailable throughout these games, so claim its shiny in HeartGold or SoulSilver and move it over through Pal Park. See every game where Shiny Squirtle can be hunted

Normal vs Shiny
Normal Squirtle in Diamond & PearlNormal
Shiny Squirtle in Diamond & Pearl Shiny
Color ShiftBlue
Shiny TierB Tier Shiny

Shiny Squirtle Evolution

3 Forms
Showing shiny artworkView Full Evolution Chart

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.

Squirtle Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Gen IV Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

What is Squirtle Weak Against

Good
2Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score0
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None

What is Squirtle Strong Against

3Strong
3Resisted
0Immune
Score0
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Squirtle

Exeggutor
Exeggutor
GrassPsychic
C
Roserade
Roserade
GrassPoison
B
Parasect
Parasect
BugGrass
C
Cacturne
Cacturne
GrassDark
B
Torterra
Torterra
GrassGround
C

Squirtle Evolutions

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

3 Forms
Squirtle
#007Squirtle
16
Transfer Only
Wartortle
#008Wartortle
36
Transfer Only
Blastoise
#009Blastoise
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Squirtle
Water
HP
44
59+15
79+20
ATK
48
63+15
83+20
DEF
65
80+15
100+20
SP.ATK
50
65+15
85+20
SP.DEF
64
80+16
105+25
SPE
43
58+15
78+20
BST
314E-Tier
405D-Tier+91
530A-Tier+125
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Utility
Utility
Mixed

Breeding

Easy

Breed Squirtle easily with 63 breeding partners from the Monster and Water 1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Aqua Jet, Aqua Ring, Fake Out and 9 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
MonsterWater 1
Gender
♂87.5%♀12.5%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
12moves
Breed With (best first)
azumarillvenusaurcharizardblastoisenidokingmeganiumferaligatrampharossceptileswampertgolduckkingdra

DP Squirtle Best Moveset

Water typing and passable Defense give some defensive role, but 43 Speed and 50 Sp. Atk mean the move slots can't threaten or outpace anything. MoveRapid Spin is there but the stats behind it aren't. Evolve it.

Best Build

Experimental
Bulky Support
Ability
Torrent
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Squirtle
Rash+SPA

Squirtle best EVs are Sp. Def and Sp. Atk

EVs

Bulky Support Moveset

  • Rapid Spin
  • SurfSTAB
  • Aqua JetSTAB
  • Hydro PumpSTAB

Recommended Teammates

Moves List

The natural movepool does the job, but Aqua Jet and Aqua Ring from the egg pool give Squirtle something extra.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Tackle
D3510035Normal
Lv 4
Tail Whip
——10030Normal
Lv 7
Bubble
—3010030Water
Lv 10
Withdraw
———40Water
Lv 13
Water Gun
—6010025Water
Lv 16
Bite
D6010025Dark
Lv 19
Rapid Spin
B5010040Normal
Lv 22
Protect+4
C——10Normal
Lv 25
Water Pulse
D9010020Water
Lv 28
Aqua Tail
D1359010Water
Lv 31
Skull Bash
—10010010Normal
Lv 34
Rain Dance
C——5Water
Lv 37
Hydro Pump
B180805Water

TM Moves

32 of 33 TMs are obtainable before the Elite Four

TM
TM45
AttractAmity Squarebadge 2
——10015Normal
TM14
BlizzardLake Acuitybadge 2
D120705Ice
TM31
Brick BreakOreburgh Gate (basement)badge 2
D7510015Fighting
TM55D9710010Water
TM78
CaptivateRoute 204badge 2
——10020Normal
TM28
DigManiac Tunnelbadge 2
D8010010Ground
TM32
Double TeamWayward Cavebadge 2
———15Normal
TM58
Endure+4Veilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
C——10Normal
TM42
FacadeSurvival Area
D7010020Normal
TM56
FlingRoute 222not until badge 7
D—10010Dark
TM01
Focus Punch-3Oreburgh Gatebadge 6
C15010020Fighting
TM21
FrustrationVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
D—10020Normal
TM74
Gyro BallVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
D—1005Steel
TM10
Hidden PowerVeilstone Game Corner
D6010015Normal
TM13
Ice BeamRoute 216badge 2
A9510010Ice
TM23
Iron TailIron Islandbadge 5
D1007515Steel
TM83
Natural GiftVeilstone Department Storebadge 2
D—10015Normal
TM17
Protect+4Veilstone Department Storebadge 2
C——10Normal
TM44
RestVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
A——10Psychic
TM27
ReturnVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
D—10020Normal
HM06
Rock SmashOreburgh Gate
D4010015Fighting
TM39
Rock TombRavaged Pathbadge 1
D609510Rock
TM43
Secret PowerAmity Squarebadge 2
—7010020Normal
TM82
Sleep TalkEterna Forestbadge 2
C——10Normal
HM04
StrengthLost Towerbadge 2
D8010015Normal
TM90
SubstituteVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
C——10Normal
HM03
SurfCelestic Townbadge 4
B14210015Water
TM87
SwaggerTM in Mr Backlot office in the Pokémon Mansion on Route 212badge 2
——9015Normal
TM06
ToxicRoute 212badge 2
A—8510Poison
TM03
Water PulseRavaged Pathbadge 5
D9010020Water
HM07
WaterfallSunyshore Citynot until badge 8
D12010015Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Aqua Jet+1
B6010020Water
Egg
Aqua Ring
D——20Water
Egg
Fake Out+3
D4010010Normal
Egg
Flail
D—10015Normal
Egg
Foresight
D——40Normal
Egg
Haze
D——30Ice
Egg
Mirror Coat-5
D—10020Psychic
Egg
Mist
———30Ice
Egg
Mud Sport
———15Ground
Egg
Muddy Water
D1428510Water
Egg
Refresh
D——20Normal
Egg
Yawn
D——10Normal

Tutor Moves

Squirtle can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 3
Body Slam
D8510015Normal
Gen 3
Counter-5
D—10020Fighting
Gen 3
Defense Curl
D——40Normal
Gen 3
Double-Edge
D12010015Normal
Gen 3
Dynamic Punch
D100505Fighting
Gen 3
Mega Kick
D120755Normal
Gen 3
Mega Punch
—808520Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
———10Normal
Gen 3
Seismic Toss
D—10020Fighting

Base Stats

Base Stats
Avg
HP44
D
Attack48
D
Defense65
C
Sp. Atk50
D
Sp. Def64
C
Speed43
D
Total314
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height0.5 m
Weight9.0 kg
Base XP63
Abilities
Torrent
Strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
EV Yield
HPAtkDef+1SpASpDSpe
Defense training source
Pokedex Entry

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

Pokemon Diamond / Pokemon Pearl

Squirtle Diamond & Pearl Guide

  • Squirtle isn't catchable in Diamond & Pearl. Obtain it as a gift in HeartGold or SoulSilver, then trade it to Diamond & Pearl.

  • In Diamond & Pearl, Squirtle has 314 BST and evolves into Wartortle. Compare the two forms before you give either one a team slot.

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.

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